Celanese Corporation

CE · Basic Materials

About Celanese Corporation (CE)

Celanese Corporation is a Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

CE trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals

Key Statistics

Current Price
$56.13
Market Cap
$6.28B
52-Week High
$63.55
52-Week Low
$35.13
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals

$1,000 Invested in Celanese Corporation (CE)

1 Year
$985
+-1%
3 Years
$568
+-43%
5 Years
$416
+-58%
10 Years
$1,068
+7%
Since IPO
$4,674
+367%

How much would $1,000 invested in CE be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CE 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Celanese Corporation (CE) in 2025 would be worth $985 as of May 2026, representing a -1.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CE 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Celanese Corporation (CE) in 2023 would be worth $568 as of May 2026, representing a -43.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CE 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Celanese Corporation (CE) in 2021 would be worth $416 as of May 2026, representing a -58.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CE 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Celanese Corporation (CE) in 2016 would be worth $1,068 as of May 2026, representing a +6.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CE at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Celanese Corporation (CE) at IPO would be worth $4,674 as of May 2026, representing a +367.4% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.27%
Positive Months
150
59% of 254
Negative Months
104
41% of 254
Data Period
21+ years
254 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Mar 2009 (+56.6%)
Best month on avg: April (+6.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-50.2%)
Worst month on avg: September (-2.5%)

Over the past 21+ years (254 months), Celanese Corporation (CE) has averaged a monthly return of +1.27% with a median return of +1.97%. The stock had 150 positive months (59%) and 104 negative months (41%). The best month in CE's history was March 2009 with a +56.6% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -50.2%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.6%), and September the weakest (-2.5%).

CE's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +125.1%, and the worst was 2008 at -92.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 21 years of trading history, Celanese Corporation (CE) has delivered an average annual return of +17.14% with a median return of +19.42%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.69%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (76%) and losses in 5 years (24%).

CE's best year was 2009 with a +160.51% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -70.48%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CE achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
+17.14%
Best Year
2009 (+160.51%)
Worst Year
2008 (-70.48%)
Positive Years
16/21
Year Return Start End
2026 +32.83% $42.26 $56.13
2025 -38.76% $69.00 $42.26
2024 -54.57% $151.87 $69.00
2023 +55.69% $97.55 $151.87
2022 -37.77% $156.77 $97.55
2021 +31.75% $118.99 $156.77
2020 +8.25% $109.92 $118.99
2019 +39.85% $78.60 $109.92
2018 -14.31% $91.72 $78.60
2017 +38.52% $66.21 $91.72
2016 +19.42% $55.45 $66.21
2015 +14.30% $48.51 $55.45
2014 +10.18% $44.03 $48.51
2013 +25.50% $35.08 $44.03
2012 +1.24% $34.65 $35.08
2011 +8.06% $32.07 $34.65
2010 +29.00% $24.86 $32.07
2009 +160.51% $9.54 $24.86
2008 -70.48% $32.32 $9.54
2007 +64.31% $19.67 $32.32
2006 +36.48% $14.41 $19.67

Frequently Asked Questions: CE

What sector is CE in?

CE operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Chemicals industry.

How has CE performed historically?

Over 21 years of trading history, CE has posted gains in 16 years (76% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +160.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CE?

You can invest in CE through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CE.

Last updated: 3/24/2026