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title: "Celanese's H2 Guide Appears Conservative, RBC Says"
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description: "Celanese's H2 guidance appears conservative, with RBC Capital Markets noting potential headwinds in its engineered materials business due to inventory drawdowns. The company's H2 EPS guidance of approximately $3.00 may fall short of expectations, while Q2 guidance of about $2.20 is seen as positive. Despite subdued overall demand, there are strengths in specific sectors. RBC has raised its price target to $68 per share from $66, maintaining a sector perform rating. Current stock price is $59.43, up 3.95%."
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# Celanese's H2 Guide Appears Conservative, RBC Says

12:42 PM EDT, 05/11/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Celanese's (CE) H2 guidance looks conservative but its engineered materials business faces some headwinds from inventory drawdowns, RBC Capital Markets said in a Friday note.

The report said the company's H2 EPS guide of about $3.00 is likely below buy-side expectations while its guidance for Q2 of about $2.20 is encouraging.

"Overall, CE continues to see subdued end-use demand,

with pockets of strength in vinyl emulsions, redispersible powders, medical, electronics, data-centers, and some industrial applications," the note said.

The report also said improving free cash flow generation is facilitating its deleveraging plan.

RBC reiterated its sector perform rating and raised its price target to $68 per share from $66.

Price: 59.43, Change: +2.26, Percent Change: +3.95

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