Algert Global LLC Increases Stake in Celanese Corporation $CE

Algert Global LLC raised its position in Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) by 75.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 242,526 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after acquiring an additional 104,065 shares during the period. Algert Global LLC owned approximately 0.22% of Celanese worth $10,205,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Great Lakes Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Celanese in the third quarter valued at approximately $3,171,000. AMG National Trust Bank raised its position in Celanese by 270.1% in the third quarter. AMG National Trust Bank now owns 70,322 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $2,959,000 after acquiring an additional 51,322 shares in the last quarter. Fox Run Management L.L.C. raised its position in Celanese by 406.9% in the third quarter. Fox Run Management L.L.C. now owns 42,175 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,775,000 after acquiring an additional 33,854 shares in the last quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey lifted its holdings in Celanese by 163.8% in the second quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 42,062 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $2,327,000 after acquiring an additional 26,120 shares during the period. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Celanese during the 3rd quarter worth $6,057,000. 98.87% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Celanese Stock Performance

NYSE:CE opened at $57.75 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.55, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.55. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $50.42 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $44.88. Celanese Corporation has a twelve month low of $35.13 and a twelve month high of $63.55. The company has a market capitalization of $6.33 billion, a P/E ratio of -5.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.43 and a beta of 1.07.

Celanese (NYSE:CE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The basic materials company reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.89 by ($0.22). Celanese had a negative net margin of 12.15% and a positive return on equity of 8.75%. The business had revenue of $2.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.25 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.45 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Celanese has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.700-0.850 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Celanese Corporation will post 8.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Celanese Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 24th were given a dividend of $0.03 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 24th. This represents a $0.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. Celanese’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -1.13%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

CE has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Celanese from $50.00 to $56.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. Vertical Research raised shares of Celanese from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $60.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Monday, March 9th. Mizuho upped their target price on shares of Celanese from $45.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Celanese from $40.00 to $53.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price target on Celanese from $75.00 to $81.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $60.56.

Trending Headlines about Celanese

Here are the key news stories impacting Celanese this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo upgraded CE from “Equal Weight” to “Overweight” and lifted its target to $70, citing the company as a beneficiary of tighter fundamentals among chemical names — a catalyst cited for part of the recent rally. Wells Fargo Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target to $81 and maintained a Buy view, providing another high‑profile bullish signal that helped push sentiment and multiple expansion. Citigroup Raises Target to $81
• Positive Sentiment: Company-level balance‑sheet catalysts: filings and analyst notes highlighted strong 2025 free cash flow, a 2026 FCF target, reduced near‑term maturities from refinancing, and the $492M Micromax sale — all supporting a deleveraging narrative that drove investor re‑rating. Deleveraging / FCF Analysis
• Positive Sentiment: Macro/geopolitical angle: several coverage notes flagged CE as a potential beneficiary of Middle East tensions (commodity/chemical price and demand effects), prompting a “top pick” designation in some outlets and adding to short‑covering. Top Pick / Middle East Tension Rationale
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical signal: Celanese’s Relative Strength (RS) rating jumped to 87, reflecting strong recent price performance — a technical positive but not a fundamental change. RS Rating to 87
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish earnings previews: Zacks and other outlets published downside/negative estimates for upcoming quarters, keeping near‑term earnings risk alive and giving investors reason to trim positions after the sharp rally. Zacks Negative Outlook

Celanese Profile

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical and specialty materials company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of products serving diverse industries. The company operates through two primary business segments—Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain—offering solutions that range from high-performance polymers and specialty additives to industrial chemicals and intermediates. Its engineered materials are used in applications such as automotive components, consumer electronics, medical devices and packaging, while its acetyl derivatives find uses in coatings, adhesives, solvents and personal care products.

In the Engineered Materials segment, Celanese produces a variety of high-performance thermoplastics, polyether-block-amide (PEBA) elastomers and functional additives designed to enhance product durability, thermal resistance and sustainability.