Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Releases FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL - Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2025 earnings guidance on Monday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.850-2.050 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.110. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.9 billion-$2.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.0 billion.

Hexcel Price Performance

Hexcel stock traded up $0.10 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $50.27. The company's stock had a trading volume of 919,342 shares, compared to its average volume of 960,375. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $55.68 and its 200-day moving average price is $60.69. The company has a market capitalization of $4.04 billion, a PE ratio of 31.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.72 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a quick ratio of 1.20, a current ratio of 2.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. Hexcel has a 12 month low of $45.28 and a 12 month high of $73.58.

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL - Get Free Report) last issued 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 business had revenue of $456.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $482.18 million. Hexcel had a return on equity of 10.66% and a net margin of 6.94%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.44 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that Hexcel will post 2.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hexcel Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.17 per share. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.35%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 2nd. Hexcel's dividend payout ratio is 45.03%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on Hexcel from $61.00 to $50.00 and set an "underperform" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 11th. Royal Bank of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Hexcel from $70.00 to $62.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Hexcel from $75.00 to $68.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 1st. UBS Group reduced their target price on Hexcel from $53.00 to $51.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Hexcel from $55.00 to $53.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Hexcel has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $61.20.

About Hexcel

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.