Celanese(US:CE) ZACKS·2025-10-30 15:01Core Viewpoint - Celanese (CE) is anticipated to report a year-over-year decline in earnings due to lower revenues for the quarter ended September 2025, with earnings expected to be $1.27 per share, reflecting a 48% decrease, and revenues projected at $2.46 billion, down 7.1% from the previous year [1][3]. Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is scheduled for November 6, and the stock may rise if the actual results exceed expectations, while a miss could lead to a decline [2]. - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 4.86% over the last 30 days, indicating a bearish sentiment among analysts regarding the company's earnings prospects [4]. Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Zacks Earnings ESP for Celanese is -1.88%, suggesting that the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, which complicates the prediction of an earnings beat [12]. - Celanese currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4, further indicating challenges in predicting a positive earnings surprise [12]. Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Celanese had an earnings surprise of +4.35%, with actual earnings of $1.44 per share compared to an expected $1.38 [13]. - Over the past four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times [14]. Industry Comparison - Green Plains Renewable Energy (GPRE), another player in the Zacks Chemical - Specialty industry, is expected to report a significant decline in earnings, with an EPS estimate of $0.02, reflecting a 94.3% year-over-year change, and revenues expected to be $553.2 million, down 16% [18][19]. - GPRE has seen a substantial revision in its EPS estimate, increasing by 520% over the last 30 days, and currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +135.72%, suggesting a likely earnings beat [19][20].