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
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$70.95 |
| 52 Week High | US$74.35 |
| 52 Week Low | US$45.28 |
| Beta | 1.33 |
| 1 Month Change | 14.68% |
| 3 Month Change | 16.10% |
| 1 Year Change | 12.91% |
| 3 Year Change | 31.32% |
| 5 Year Change | 116.05% |
| Change since IPO | 254.75% |
Recent News & Updates
Hexcel: Wall Street Focuses On Guidance, But The Real Opportunity Is Still Coming
Oct 04An Intrinsic Calculation For Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued
Oct 03
Recent updates
Hexcel: Wall Street Focuses On Guidance, But The Real Opportunity Is Still Coming
Oct 04An Intrinsic Calculation For Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued
Oct 03Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Sep 03Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Not Flying Under The Radar
Aug 18When Should You Buy Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)?
Jul 01Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jun 18Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
May 08Hold With Conviction: Hexcel's Quiet Resilience
Apr 27Hexcel: Uncertainty Drives Down Stock Price, But This Is Still A Buy
Apr 16Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Apr 07At US$58.20, Is It Time To Put Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watch List?
Mar 08Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital Tell Us There Is Reason To Feel Uneasy
Feb 24The Strong Earnings Posted By Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business
Feb 12Is Now The Time To Put Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watchlist?
Feb 05Hexcel: Valuation Remains Stretched Despite Multiple Potential Headwinds In 2025
Jan 27Hexcel: It Is Time To Buy The Stock (Rating Upgrade)
Jan 21Does Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Dec 30At US$63.39, Is Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Worth Looking At Closely?
Dec 02These Return Metrics Don't Make Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Look Too Strong
Nov 18Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 80% Above Its Share Price
Nov 05Hexcel: Valuation Slightly Stretched Despite Enduring Tailwinds
Nov 02
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 21Hexcel: New CEO And Airplane Manufacturing Industry Woes
Jul 01Hexcel's Solid Grounds For Double-Digit Earnings Growth Make It A Buy
Apr 15Hexcel Stock Falls 8%: What Is Next?
Jan 26Shareholder Returns
| HXL | US Aerospace & Defense | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 15.9% | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| 1Y | 12.9% | 40.1% | 16.7% |
Return vs Industry: HXL underperformed the US Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 36.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HXL underperformed the US Market which returned 16.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HXL volatility | |
|---|---|
| HXL Average Weekly Movement | 4.7% |
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement | 7.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 17.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
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 (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5,894 | Tom Gentile | www.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
| HXL fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$5.07b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$68.80m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.88b |
Is HXL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HXL income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.88b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.44b |
| Gross Profit | US$432.30m |
| Other Expenses | US$363.50m |
| Earnings | US$68.80m |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.86 |
| Gross Margin | 23.04% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.67% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 48.4% |
How did HXL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/23 18:08 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/23 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Hexcel Corporation is covered by 34 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Strauss | Barclays |
| Paretosh Misra | Berenberg |
| John McNulty | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |