Will CE's Q1 2025 forecast beat past surprises?

Celanese's (CE) estimated EPS and revenue for Q1 2025 are $0.4 and $2.48 billion, respectively. Comparing these figures to the past performance in Q1 2024, we find an EPS surprise of $0.17 and a revenue surprise of -$59 million. |code|Ticker|Name|Date|Revenue Surprise|EPS Surprise|market_code| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |CE|CE.N|Celanese|2023 Q2|-4.5E7|-0.29|169| |CE|CE.N|Celanese|2023 Q3|-4.7E7|0.27|169| |CE|CE.N|Celanese|2023 Q4|-2.1E7|-0.07|169| |CE|CE.N|Celanese|2024 Q1|-5.9E7|0.17|169| Given these figures, it is difficult to predict with certainty whether CE's Q1 2025 forecast will beat past surprises. The EPS estimate is higher than the surprise from the previous quarter, indicating a potential for improvement. However, the revenue estimate is lower than the surprise from the previous quarter, suggesting a potential decline. Investors should consider these factors along with other market conditions and company-specific news when evaluating the forecast.