Hexcel (HXL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) is a leading manufacturer of advanced composite materials used in aerospace, defense, industrial, and space applications. The company specializes in the development and production of carbon fiber, glass fiber and aramid reinforcements, as well as high-performance resins and engineered honeycomb materials. Hexcel’s products are designed to meet stringent performance requirements for strength, weight reduction and resistance to extreme environmental conditions, making them integral components in modern aircraft, satellites and military platforms.

Hexcel’s portfolio of offerings includes prepreg materials—fibers pre-impregnated with resin—core materials such as aluminum and Nomex® honeycomb, structural adhesives, engineered fabrics and specialty composite reinforcements. These products are used by major aerospace OEMs and tier-one suppliers in applications ranging from commercial airliners and business jets to unmanned aerial vehicles and space launch vehicles. The company also serves non-aerospace markets, providing composite solutions for wind energy blades, automotive structures and sporting goods.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Hexcel operates a network of manufacturing facilities, research centers and sales offices across North America, Europe and Asia. This global footprint allows the company to collaborate closely with customers and to tailor material formulations for region-specific requirements. Hexcel invests significantly in research and development, leveraging advanced simulation and testing capabilities to accelerate new product introduction and to enhance the performance characteristics of its composites portfolio.

Founded in 1948, Hexcel has grown through sustained investment in technology and strategic acquisitions. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Nick Stanage, the company continues to expand its presence in fast-growing markets such as space exploration and sustainable energy. Hexcel maintains a strong focus on operational excellence, supply chain resilience and environmental stewardship, positioning itself as a trusted long-term partner for customers seeking innovative composite solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $58.25 to $59.30
• 50-Day Range: $50.10 to $59.61
• 52-Week Range: $45.28 to $71.05
• Volume: 759,316 shs
• Average Volume: 998,311 shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.77 billion
• P/E Ratio: 39.25
• Dividend Yield: 1.15%
• Price Target: $58.67
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Hexcel Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hexcel scored higher than 71% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 22nd out of 58 stocks in the aerospace sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Hexcel has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.10, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Hexcel has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 29.44%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Hexcel are expected to grow by 29.44% in the coming year, from $2.14 to $2.77 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hexcel is 39.25, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.41.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hexcel is 39.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Aerospace sector average P/E ratio of about 82.25.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Hexcel has a PEG Ratio of 1.98. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Hexcel has a P/B Ratio of 3.14. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.86% of the float of Hexcel has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hexcel has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hexcel has recently increased by 24.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Hexcel pays a meaningful dividend of 1.16%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Hexcel has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Hexcel is 45.03%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Hexcel will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.55% next year. This indicates that Hexcel will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.49

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.86% of the float of Hexcel has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hexcel has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hexcel has recently increased by 24.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.23

News Sentiment

Hexcel has a news sentiment score of 0.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.80 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for Hexcel this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hexcel insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.03% of the stock of Hexcel is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

95.47% of the stock of Hexcel is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

HXL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HXL shares performed this year?

Hexcel's stock was trading at $62.70 at the start of the year. Since then, HXL stock has decreased by 5.5% and is now trading at $59.2680.

How were Hexcel's earnings last quarter?

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) announced its earnings results on Monday, April, 21st. The aerospace company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.06. The aerospace company earned $456.50 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $482.18 million. Hexcel had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.36% and a net margin of 6.60%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Hexcel have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Hexcel: ARC Technologies, Oxford Performance Materials - Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Business, Structil, Formax, ACM Holdings LLC (Delaware), Aerospace Composites Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysian Joint Venture), ARC Technologies LLC (Massachusetts), and more.

Who are Hexcel's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Hexcel include Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC (0.14%), Kopion Asset Management LLC (0.13%), Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. (0.03%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Nick L Stanage, Thierry Merlot, Jeffrey C Campbell, Catherine A Suever, Tom Gentile, Gail E Lehman, Marilyn Minus, Gina Fitzsimons and Guy C Hachey.
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How do I buy shares of Hexcel?

Shares of HXL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hexcel own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Hexcel investors own include KAZ Minerals (KAZ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/21/2025
• Record date for 5/9 Dividend: 5/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/9 Dividend: 5/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/09/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Aerospace
• Industry: AEROSP/DEF EQ
• Sub-Industry: Aerospace & Defense
• Current Symbol: NYSE:HXL
• CIK: 717605
• Web: www.hexcel.com
• Phone: (203) 969-0666
• Fax: 203-358-3977
• Employees: 5,894
• Year Founded: 1948

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Hexcel: $58.67
• High Price Target: $68.00
• Low Price Target: $50.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -1.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.10
• Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.51
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 39.25
• Forward P/E Ratio: 27.70
• P/E Growth: 1.98
• Net Income: $132.10 million
• Net Margins: 6.60%
• Pretax Margin: 7.66%
• Return on Equity: 10.36%
• Return on Assets: 5.76%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.51
• Current Ratio: 2.59
• Quick Ratio: 1.39

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.90 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.50
• Cash Flow: $3.64 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 16.27
• Book Value: $18.86 per share
• Price / Book: 3.14

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 80,410,000
• Free Float: 78,779,000
• Market Cap: $4.77 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.28