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For LyondellBasell, 30% of the analysts recommended a “buy,” 65% recommended a “hold,” and 5% recommended a “sell.”

On October 22, Celanese (CE) announced that it would be increasing the prices of ethyl acetate in the Americas region.

On December 18, 2017, Westlake Chemical (WLK) announced that it had sent notices about the optional redemption of $688 million in senior notes.

Analysts’ revenue expectations As of December 20, 2017, analysts expected RPM International (RPM) to report revenue of $1.3 billion in fiscal 2Q18. The expected revenue represents growth of 6.7% year-over-year. In fiscal 2Q17, RPM reported revenue of $1.2 billion. Between 2012 and 2017, RPM’s second-quarter revenue grew at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of […]

On November 28, 2017, H.B. Fuller (FUL) announced that it has started a new Automotive Competency Center in Mannheim, Germany.

On November 6, 2017, H.B. Fuller (FUL) provided its acquisition plans for Adecol Indústria Química, a Brazilian company.

On October 5, 2017, RPM International (RPM) announced an increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share—a YoY rise of 6.7%.

On October 4, 2017, H.B. Fuller (FUL) announced that Ruth Kimmelshue had been appointed to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

As of September 25, 2017, analysts have forecasted that RPM will report revenues of $1.32 billion for fiscal 1Q18, which would be a 5.5% rise over fiscal 1Q17.

On September 14, 2017, Celanese (CE) announced that it’s increasing the prices for several of its products across different regions.

For Chemours, 88% of the analysts recommended a “buy,” 12% of the analysts recommended a “hold,” and none of the analysts recommended a “sell.”

On September 15, 2017, Chemours (CC) will pay the 3Q17 dividend on its outstanding common shares. It has declared a cash dividend of $0.03 per share.

Celanese’s stock price fell 1.3% and closed at $96.78 for the week ending September 8, 2017. It traded 4.40% above the 100-day moving average price.

On September 4, 2017, H.B. Fuller (FUL) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Royal Adhesives and Sealants.

As of September 7, 2017, LyondellBasell’s one-year forward PE multiple stands at 9.80x, while Eastman Chemical has one-year forward PE multiple of 10.70x.

On August 25, 2017, Ashland (ASH) announced that it would hike the prices of its Gelcoat portfolio. The price hike will be 75 euros per metric ton.

Celanese stock fell 1.0% and closed at $95.77. Despite the fall in the prices, the stock was trading 4.3% above the 100-day moving average price of $91.78.

ALB has guided its fiscal 2017 revenues to be in the range of ~$2.9 billion–$3.1 billion.

On August 2, 2017, Celanese (CE) announced that it’s increasing the prices of a few acetyl intermediates. The price increase will be effective immediately.

Chemours (CC) reported its 2Q17 earnings on August 2, 2017, after the markets closed. The company’s management held a conference call on August 3, 2017.

Air Products & Chemicals (APD) follows October 1–September 30 as its fiscal year. The company reported revenue of $2.11 billion.

H.B. Fuller had a quiet week with a meager gain of 0.1% for the week ending July 21, 2017. The stock closed at $51.50.

On July 12, 2017, Celanese (CE) announced that it will be increasing the prices of a few of its acetyl intermediate products.

IFF fell 0.8% for the week ended June 30, 2017, and closed at $135.00.

As of June 26, 2017, LyondellBasell’s one-year forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple stood at 8.50x.

For International Flavors & Fragrances, 33% of the analysts recommended a “buy,” 60% recommended a “hold,” and 7% recommended a “sell.”

On June 13, 2017, Celanese (CE) increased the prices of methyl isobutyl carbinol (or MIBC) in Europe.

On June 8, 2017, PolyOne (POL) announced that it acquired Rutland Holding Company. The acquisition will help PolyOne expand its portfolio.

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) announced its 1Q17 earnings on May 8, 2017, after the market closed. It reported adjusted EPS of $1.52 in 1Q17.

As of March 29, 2017, Air Products & Chemicals’ (APD) year-to-date stock performance was negative, falling 4.9% to date.

On March 21, 2017, HB Fuller (FUL) announced that it had officially opened its new business office and research and development center at its Shirwal manufacturing facility in India.

On March 7, 2017, Celanese (CE) announced a price increase for VAM (vinyl acetate monomer) in Asia. The increase is effective immediately.

On March 7, 2016, H.B. Fuller (FUL) announced another round of price hikes for its products. It came on the back of other price hikes the week before.

On March 3, 2017, H.B. Fuller (FUL) announced price increases for its adhesives in the North American region.

On February 24, 2017, RPM International (RPM) announced that Charles Ratner would be retiring from RPM’s board of directors after serving the company for 12 years.

After Chemours’ 4Q16 earnings, 38.0% of the analysts recommended a “buy” for the stock, 50.0% recommended a “hold,” and 12.0% recommended a “sell.”

Chemours (CC) reported its 4Q16 results on February 15, 2017, after the markets closed. Chemours reported 4Q16 revenue of $1.32 billion.

As of February 9, 2017, eight brokerage firms are actively tracking Chemours (CC) stock. About 25.0% of them have recommended a “buy” for the stock.

On January 17, 2017, RPM International (RPM) announced that it has acquired Prime Resins. The acquisition will be integrated into RPM’s USL Group.

On December 21, RPM announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire SPS Group.

IFF’s Fragrances segment reported revenues of ~$410.1 million in 3Q16, as compared to $406 million in 3Q15, implying a 1.0% YoY rise.

Among the analysts covering Chemours’ stock, 33.33% analysts recommended a “buy,” while 33.33% issued a “hold,” and the remaining 33.33% issued a “sell.”

Chemours’ Chemical Solutions segment reported revenue of $182 million in 3Q16, as compared to $295 million in 3Q15, implying a revenue fall of 38.2% YoY.

Wall Street analysts are expecting International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) to post a net profit margin of 14.6% in 3Q16, compared to 14.7% in 2Q16.

Analysts are expecting International Flavors and Fragrances to post revenue of $787.20 in 3Q16, implying a 2.9% rise in its projected revenue on a year-over-year basis.

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is set to report its 3Q16 earnings after the market closes on November 7, 2016.

On October 12, 2016, PolyOne (POL) announced that it would produce specialty engineered materials at its existing facility in Pune, India.

RPM International reported adjusted EPS (or earnings per share) of $0.83, which beat analysts’ estimate of $0.80.

Celanese (CE) will announce its 2Q16 earnings report on July 26, 2016. In this series, we’ll look at the company’s 2016 guidance and valuations, analysts’ expectations, and other factors that could help investors make informed decisions.

Eastman Chemical’s (EMN) Additives & Functional Products segment is the company’s strongest segment. It has grown significantly since 1Q14.