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Hexcel CorporationNYSE:HXL Stock Report

Market Cap US$6.8b
Share Price
US$86.00
n/a
1Y31.0%
7D5.4%
Portfolio Value
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Hexcel Corporation

NYSE:HXL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$6.8b

Hexcel (HXL) Stock Overview

Develops, manufactures, and markets carbon fibers, structural reinforcements, honeycomb structures, resins, and composite materials and parts for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial applications. More details

HXL fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health3/6
Dividends3/6

Rewards

Trading at 37.4% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 23.71% per year

Risk Analysis

Has a high level of debt


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Share Buyback And Free Cash Flow Will Strengthen Aerospace And Defense Outlook

Key Takeaways Rising aerospace production and defense spending are fueling strong demand for Hexcel's advanced composites, supporting long-term revenue and cash flow growth. Cost optimization and favorable contract renewals are expected to drive sustained margin improvement amid recovering industry volumes.
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1.2% overvalued intrinsic discount
9.60%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Global Air Travel And Decarbonization Will Drive Composite Demand

Key Takeaways Accelerating demand for advanced composites in commercial and defense aerospace positions Hexcel for sustained revenue growth, margin expansion, and reduced earnings volatility. Strong supplier relationships, existing capacity, and operational efficiencies enable further gains in profitability as aircraft production volumes recover and grow.
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US$99
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13.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
12.58%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Supply Chain Delays Will Challenge Airbus Production But Open Opportunities

Key Takeaways Hexcel's revenue and profitability are under pressure due to supply chain delays and reduced operating leverage in aerospace production. Tariff uncertainties and delayed aircraft production rates may impact Hexcel's cost structure and financial recovery.
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65.4% overvalued intrinsic discount
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Hexcel
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$86.00
52 Week HighUS$88.00
52 Week LowUS$45.28
Beta1.03
1 Month Change6.50%
3 Month Change24.95%
1 Year Change30.98%
3 Year Change21.74%
5 Year Change67.80%
Change since IPO330.00%

Recent News & Updates

Hexcel Corporation: Expect Earnings To Ramp Aggressively In FY 2026

Feb 05

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.18

Feb 01
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.18

Recent updates

Hexcel Corporation: Expect Earnings To Ramp Aggressively In FY 2026

Feb 05

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.18

Feb 01
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.18

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)

Jan 06
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)

Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Oct 30
Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

An Intrinsic Calculation For Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued

Oct 03
An Intrinsic Calculation For Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Sep 03
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Not Flying Under The Radar

Aug 18
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Not Flying Under The Radar

When Should You Buy Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)?

Jul 01
When Should You Buy Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)?

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jun 18
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

May 08
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Hold With Conviction: Hexcel's Quiet Resilience

Apr 27

Hexcel: Uncertainty Drives Down Stock Price, But This Is Still A Buy

Apr 16

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Apr 07
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

At US$58.20, Is It Time To Put Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watch List?

Mar 08
At US$58.20, Is It Time To Put Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watch List?

Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital Tell Us There Is Reason To Feel Uneasy

Feb 24
Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital Tell Us There Is Reason To Feel Uneasy

The Strong Earnings Posted By Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Feb 12
The Strong Earnings Posted By Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Hexcel: Valuation Remains Stretched Despite Multiple Potential Headwinds In 2025

Jan 27

Hexcel: It Is Time To Buy The Stock (Rating Upgrade)

Jan 21

Hexcel: Valuation Slightly Stretched Despite Enduring Tailwinds

Nov 02
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Soaring Demand In Aerospace And Defense Boosts Composite Innovator's Revenue Prospects

Strategic focus on aerospace and defense boosts Hexcel's revenue growth through contributions from composite material demand and operational efficiency.

Hexcel: Long-Term Growth Optimism Tempered By Valuation

Aug 21

Hexcel: New CEO And Airplane Manufacturing Industry Woes

Jul 01

Shareholder Returns

HXLUS Aerospace & DefenseUS Market
7D5.4%1.1%-0.07%
1Y31.0%48.2%13.9%

Return vs Industry: HXL underperformed the US Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 48.2% over the past year.

Return vs Market: HXL exceeded the US Market which returned 13.9% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is HXL's price volatile compared to industry and market?
HXL volatility
HXL Average Weekly Movement4.0%
Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement7.0%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.3%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: HXL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: HXL's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19465,894Tom Gentilewww.hexcel.com

Hexcel Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets carbon fibers, structural reinforcements, honeycomb structures, resins, and composite materials and parts for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial applications. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products. The Composite Materials segment manufactures and markets carbon fibers, fabrics, multi-axials, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, structural adhesives, honeycomb, molding compounds, tooling materials, polyurethane systems, and laminates that are used in military and commercial aircraft, wind turbine blades, recreational products, and other industrial applications, as well as in automotive, marine, and rail transportation.

Hexcel Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do Hexcel's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
HXL fundamental statistics
Market capUS$6.85b
Earnings (TTM)US$109.40m
Revenue (TTM)US$1.89b
62.6x
P/E Ratio
3.6x
P/S Ratio

Is HXL overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
HXL income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$1.89b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.46b
Gross ProfitUS$434.80m
Other ExpensesUS$325.40m
EarningsUS$109.40m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)1.37
Gross Margin22.96%
Net Profit Margin5.78%
Debt/Equity Ratio79.4%

How did HXL perform over the long term?

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Dividends

0.8%
Current Dividend Yield
49%
Payout Ratio

Does HXL pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy HXL by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Hexcel dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateFeb 09 2026
Dividend Pay DateFeb 17 2026
Days until Ex dividend0 days
Days until Dividend pay date8 days

Does HXL pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/02/09 05:39
End of Day Share Price 2026/02/06 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Hexcel Corporation is covered by 32 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David StraussBarclays
Paretosh MisraBerenberg
John McNultyBMO Capital Markets Equity Research