Hexcel Corporation HXL
- Market cap
- $6.4B
- P/E
- 42.9×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 37.54 | 49.20 | 53.50 | 56.09 | 24.54 | 42.91 | 47.38 | 58.81 | 57.50 | 45.28 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 55.11 | 63.93 | 73.42 | 87.00 | 80.49 | 64.99 | 65.82 | 79.08 | 77.09 | 79.20 |
High Price
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| 6,155 | 6,259 | 6,626 | 6,977 | 4,647 | 4,863 | 5,328 | 5,590 | 5,894 | 5,563 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 2,004 | 1,973 | 2,189 | 2,356 | 1,502 | 1,325 | 1,578 | 1,789 | 1,903 | 1,894 |
Revenue
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| 28.17% | 27.96% | 26.53% | 27.19% | 15.95% | 18.88% | 22.63% | 24.21% | 24.69% | 22.96% |
Gross Margin
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| 338 | 323 | 334 | 380 | (28) | 22 | 150 | 110 | 155 | 135 |
EBT
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| 16.84% | 16.38% | 15.23% | 16.12% | (1.84%) | 1.66% | 9.49% | 6.13% | 8.14% | 7.13% |
EBT Margin
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| 250 | 284 | 277 | 307 | 32 | 16 | 126 | 106 | 132 | 109 |
Net Income
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| 95 | 105 | 125 | 143 | 142 | 141 | 127 | 125 | 124 | 122 |
Depreciation
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| 21.60 | 21.78 | 24.90 | 27.75 | 17.93 | 15.75 | 18.69 | 21.15 | 23.12 | 23.82 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 2.69 | 3.13 | 3.15 | 3.61 | 0.38 | 0.19 | 1.50 | 1.25 | 1.61 | 1.38 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 4.33 | 4.73 | 4.79 | 5.78 | 3.15 | 1.80 | 2.05 | 3.04 | 3.52 | 2.90 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (3.53) | (3.07) | (2.09) | (2.40) | (0.60) | (0.33) | (0.65) | (1.16) | (1.06) | (0.92) |
Capex/Sh
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| 0.79 | 1.66 | 2.70 | 3.38 | 2.55 | 1.47 | 1.40 | 1.88 | 2.47 | 1.98 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 13.41 | 16.50 | 15.04 | 17.03 | 18.02 | 17.66 | 18.41 | 20.29 | 18.57 | 15.73 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 93 | 91 | 88 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 82 | 80 |
Shares
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| 19.29 | 19.70 | 18.20 | 20.31 | 124.33 | 272.63 | 39.27 | 58.17 | 38.94 | 53.17 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.41 | 2.83 | 2.30 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 3.29 | 3.15 | 3.44 | 2.71 | 3.10 |
PS Ratio
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| 3.88 | 3.74 | 3.81 | 4.30 | 2.69 | 2.93 | 3.20 | 3.58 | 3.38 | 4.70 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.74 | 3.21 | 2.73 | 3.07 | 3.25 | 3.82 | 3.55 | 3.71 | 3.02 | 3.59 |
EV/Sales
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| 74.63 | 42.08 | 25.17 | 25.22 | 22.88 | 40.85 | 47.50 | 41.64 | 28.31 | 43.26 |
EV/FCF
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| 401 | 429 | 421 | 491 | 264 | 152 | 173 | 257 | 290 | 231 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (328) | (278) | (184) | (204) | (51) | (28) | (55) | (98) | (87) | (73) |
Capex
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| 74 | 151 | 237 | 287 | 214 | 124 | 118 | 159 | 203 | 157 |
FCF
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| 335 | 395 | 349 | 382 | 353 | 369 | 405 | 548 | 428 | 408 |
Working Cap'
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| 689 | 810 | 967 | 1,078 | 930 | 829 | 746 | 706 | 709 | 997 |
Total Debt
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| 654 | 750 | 934 | 1,013 | 827 | 701 | 634 | 479 | 583 | 926 |
Net Debt
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| 1,245 | 1,495 | 1,322 | 1,446 | 1,510 | 1,486 | 1,554 | 1,717 | 1,528 | 1,251 |
Sh' Equity
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| 10.89% | 10.96% | 9.87% | 10.30% | 1.05% | 0.56% | 4.47% | 3.67% | 4.68% | 4.03% |
ROA
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| 11.86% | 9.76% | 10.28% | 10.81% | 0.38% | 1.48% | 5.01% | 6.13% | 5.51% | 4.93% |
ROIC
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| 20.61% | 20.73% | 19.64% | 22.15% | 2.14% | 1.07% | 8.31% | 6.46% | 8.14% | 7.87% |
ROE
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Hexcel Corporation (HXL) key facts
- Hexcel Corporation (HXL) is an Aerospace & Defense company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Hexcel Corporation’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $1.9 billion, roughly unchanged from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $109.4 million, or $1.38 per share (basic), a net margin of 5.78%.
- As of September 25, 2026, HXL traded at $85.80, a market capitalization of $6.4 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 42.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 3.3× sales.
- Hexcel Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.47 per share, a yield of 0.82%, with a payout ratio of 25.7%.
- Return on equity was 7.87% and debt-to-equity 0.74.
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Latest News
23 Sep
RBC Capital Markets says Hexcel is well-positioned to continue benefiting from its exposure to widebody aircraft programs. Ongoing production of widebody jets should sustain demand for Hexcel's composites and materials, supporting revenue and margins. The view underscores Hexcel's core role in the aerospace supply chain amid a supportive widebody backdrop. Continued widebody aircraft production demand directly supports Hexcel's core materials business and aligns with RBC's positive outlook.
21 Sep
Hexcel will showcase new materials, qualification milestones and manufacturing innovations at CAMX 2026 in Atlanta, Sept. 22-24, highlighting HexWeb HRH-10 honeycomb qualification via NCAMP database, the industry’s first publicly available honeycomb data; HRH-10 selected as baseline for common qualification framework. Also announced expansion of U.S. manufacturing for HexPly M901 prepreg in Salt Lake City, enabling cure cycles as short as 4-5 minutes for unmanned systems, defense, automotive, medical and industrial applications. Introduced enhanced HexWeb Vented Flex-Core aluminum honeycomb with high formability and integrated venting for highly contoured aerospace structures, aiding space launch and other advanced aerospace. Two CAMX sessions featuring Hexcel experts: Imad Atallah on industrializing new composite materials; Michael Gleason on vertical integration. Visit Booth P4 for demos; news online across Hexcel channels. Major product launches and manufacturing expansions plus vertical integration positioning could meaningfully boost long-term growth and competitiveness.
27 Aug
Long-term agreements could bolster Hexcel Corporation's growth prospects through sustained aerospace and defense contracts. Long-term agreements represent strategic developments with potential moderate influence on Hexcel's operations and market position.
21 Aug
HEICO is set to report Q3 earnings, prompting evaluation of potential effects on the stock. Quarterly earnings releases can shift short-term stock sentiment via fresh financial data.
7 Aug
Hexcel (HXL) held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering quarterly results, operations, and forward guidance. Earnings call supplies financial metrics and outlook that can shift near-term investor sentiment.
1 Aug
Hexcel Corporation's Q2 shows commercial aerospace growth driving results, with margin expansion and capacity ramp underway. Commercial aerospace growth, margin expansion and capacity ramp signal improved financial performance and stronger trajectory for Hexcel.
31 Jul
Hexcel stock trades 27% below fair value after composite qualification lands. Composite qualification supports Hexcel competitiveness and may lift investor sentiment around undervalued shares.
Hexcel Corporation Q2 earnings call covered quarterly revenue, earnings figures, aerospace segment performance and management guidance on recovery trends. Quarterly earnings and guidance supply financial metrics that moderately influence near-term stock sentiment and operational outlook.
30 Jul
Hexcel Corp posted strong sales growth in Q2 2026 and raised its guidance. Strong sales growth and raised guidance signal robust future performance with potential to lift stock trajectory and investor sentiment.
Hexcel Corporation beat Q2 earnings estimates with revenues improving year over year. Quarterly earnings beat and revenue growth point to moderate positive effects on financial performance and sentiment.
Hexcel Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call to review financial results and company outlook. Quarterly earnings calls can shift short-term sentiment around Hexcel's financial trajectory but rarely drive fundamental long-term change.
29 Jul
Hexcel Corporation reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases typically provide data that can shift near-term investor views on performance and outlook.
22 Jul
Hexcel Corporation earnings are projected to grow, leading to evaluation of potential stock purchases by investors. Projected earnings growth may moderately influence Hexcel stock valuation and short-term investor interest.
21 Jul
Boeing lands contracts for up to 20 Dreamliner jets while expanding supply deals with Hexcel. Expanded Boeing supply deals increase Hexcel revenue and production volume for Dreamliners.
Hexcel achieves NCAMP qualification for its HexPly M91 composite material system. NCAMP qualification supports wider aerospace use of HexPly M91 and may incrementally lift future revenue.
20 Jul
Hexcel expands long-term agreements with Boeing for aerospace materials supply. Expanded Boeing contracts secure major revenue streams and reinforce Hexcel's core aerospace positioning.
Hexcel (HXL) shows multiple indicators of another earnings beat ahead. Repeated earnings beats can lift near-term stock price and sentiment.
13 Jun
Hexcel lands supply deal with Deutsche Aircraft for cleaner aviation components, testing viability of its growth strategy in sustainable aerospace materials. Deutsche Aircraft contract directly targets Hexcel's positioning in emerging sustainable aviation supply chains with potential to shift revenue trajectory.
12 Jun
Hexcel Corporation benefits from robust aerospace sector demand and significant defense exposure, supporting revenue growth and market positioning. Strong aerospace demand and defense exposure directly boost Hexcel's core revenue streams and market position.
Hexcel enters long-term partnership with Deutsche Aircraft to supply advanced composites for the D328eco regional aircraft program. Long-term supply agreement adds recurring aerospace revenue and strengthens Hexcel position in regional jet composites.
28 May
Hexcel and NIAR break ground on new Hexcel Applications Center at Wichita State University. New center advances R&D collaboration likely supporting product innovation.
23 May
Hexcel beats Q1 estimates but issues cautious full-year guidance, triggering valuation reassessment amid tempered outlook. Q1 beat offset by cautious full-year guidance creates moderate effects on financial performance and sentiment.
16 May
Analyst targets and assumptions for Hexcel are shifting and reshaping the company's market outlook and narrative. Shifting analyst targets and assumptions alter Hexcel investor sentiment and near-term stock trajectory.
11 May
Wind Turbine Composites Research and Global Forecast Report 2025-2030 highlights opportunities driven by new installations, blade innovation, and supportive government policies. Favorable market forecast for wind turbine composites through 2030 moderately boosts Hexcel's industrial segment performance amid renewable energy growth.
29 Apr
Hexcel Corporation posted lackluster earnings, but analysts advise investors to focus beyond them on stronger underlying fundamentals and future growth potential. Lackluster earnings affect short-term financial performance and sentiment but are offset by positive long-term outlook.
24 Apr
Hexcel Corporation's Q1 results show commercial aerospace recovery driving operating leverage, with full-year guidance maintained amid mixed OEM trends. Commercial aerospace recovery boosts operating leverage and stable guidance significantly influences financial performance and investor sentiment.
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights strong aerospace demand driving revenue growth and improved performance. Strong aerospace demand boosted Q1 2026 revenue, indicating significant positive shift in financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
Hexcel Corporation's Q1 earnings call highlighted financial results, sales performance in aerospace and industrial sectors, backlog growth, and positive outlook amid supply chain challenges. Q1 earnings highlights reveal financial performance and guidance that significantly shape investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
23 Apr
Hexcel (HXL) Q1 2026 earnings call transcript details quarterly financial results, sales growth, profitability metrics, aerospace demand outlook, and strategic initiatives amid supply chain challenges. Earnings call transcripts reveal detailed financial performance, guidance, and market outlooks that drive significant stock volatility and investor decisions.
Hexcel Corporation's Q1 earnings surpassed analyst estimates, with revenues improving year-over-year. Q1 earnings beat and revenue growth positively impact financial performance and market sentiment but represent routine quarterly results.