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Dec 31, 2021
Celanese Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Reported record GAAP diluted earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share.
Key Takeaways
Celanese Corporation reported record GAAP diluted earnings per share of $17.06 and record adjusted earnings per share of $18.12 for full year 2021. The Company reported fourth quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share of $4.83 and adjusted earnings per share of $4.91.
Celanese reported Q4 GAAP diluted EPS of $4.83 and adjusted EPS of $4.91.
The company generated operating cash flow of $584 million and free cash flow of $415 million in Q4.
Full year 2021 net sales were $8.5 billion, 51 percent higher than the previous year.
Celanese successfully offset $1.1 billion in raw material, energy, and logistics cost inflation over 2020 to deliver consolidated operating profit of $1.9 billion.
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Forward Guidance
The early 2022 order book reflects continued strong demand for our products across most end markets. We anticipate that sequential margin expansion in the first quarter in our downstream businesses, led by Engineered Materials, will help to offset anticipated moderation in Acetyl Chain pricing conditions and drive expected first quarter adjusted earnings of $4.30 to $4.60 per share. With a strong start to the year, we remain confident in our ability to achieve adjusted earnings of at least $15.00 per share in 2022.
Positive Outlook
- Continued strong demand for products across most end markets.
- Sequential margin expansion expected in the first quarter in downstream businesses, led by Engineered Materials.
- Confident in ability to achieve adjusted earnings of at least $15.00 per share in 2022.
- Strong start to the year.
Challenges Ahead
- Impact of COVID-19 variants on demand conditions.
- Persistent inflationary and volatile supply chain backdrop remains greatest challenge.
- Anticipated moderation in Acetyl Chain pricing conditions.
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