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NYSE:HXL

Hexcel (HXL) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$65.41
+0.05 (+0.08%)
(As of 09:48 AM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$64.86
$65.67
50-Day Range
$65.38
$77.18
52-Week Range
$50.00
$79.08
Volume
12,523 shs
Average Volume
580,419 shs
Market Capitalization
$5.52 billion
P/E Ratio
37.59
Dividend Yield
0.76%
Price Target
$76.13

Hexcel MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.29 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
17.4% Upside
$76.13 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.42% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-3.49
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.87mentions of Hexcel in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$110,206 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
32.29%
From $1.92 to $2.54 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.13 out of 5 stars

Aerospace Sector

22nd out of 45 stocks

Plastics Materials & Resins Industry

8th out of 11 stocks


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About Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Stock

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 fabrics, multi-axials, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, structural adhesives, 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. The Engineered Products segment manufactures and markets aircraft structures and finished aircraft components, including wing to body fairings, wing panels, flight deck panels, door liners, rotorcraft blades, spars, and tip caps; and aircraft structural sub-components and semi-finished components used in rotorcraft blades, engine nacelles, and aircraft surfaces, such as flaps, wings, elevators, and fairings; and RF interference control products for military and aerospace applications. This segment also provides interference control materials, structural composites, and services; dielectric absorber foams; magnetic absorbers; and thermoplastics for commercial and defense applications. The company sells its products directly through its managers, product managers, and sales personnel, as well as through independent distributors in the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, India, and Africa. Hexcel Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

HXL Price History

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HXL Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/25/2023
Ex-Dividend for 8/11 Dividend
8/03/2023
Dividend Payable
8/11/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/23/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Plastics materials & resins
Sub-Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Aerospace
CUSIP
42829110
Employees
5,328
Year Founded
1948

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$76.13
High Stock Price Forecast
$85.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$70.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+16.5%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.29
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$126.30 million
Pretax Margin
10.50%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.58 billion
Cash Flow
$2.80 per share
Book Value
$18.47 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
83,292,000
Market Cap
$5.52 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.22

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Nick L. StanageMr. Nick L. Stanage (Age 64)
    Chairman, Pres & CEO
    Comp: $2.52M
  • Mr. Patrick Joseph Winterlich (Age 52)
    Exec. VP, CFO & Acting Corp. Controller
    Comp: $1.17M
  • Ms. Gail Eileen Lehman (Age 63)
    Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
    Comp: $881.16k
  • Ms. Gina Calvario Fitzsimons (Age 52)
    Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer
    Comp: $615.41k
  • Mr. Thierry Philippe Merlot (Age 63)
    Pres of Aerospace, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific and Industrial
    Comp: $815.25k
  • Ms. Amy S. Evans (Age 60)
    Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Paul Dominic Mackenzie
    Sr. VP & CTO
  • Mr. Don Morrison
    Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Kurt Goddard
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Kaye Veazey
    Sr. VP of Corp. & Marketing Communications













HXL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Hexcel stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hexcel in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" HXL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HXL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Hexcel's stock price forecast for 2023?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Hexcel's shares. Their HXL share price forecasts range from $70.00 to $85.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $76.13 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have HXL shares performed in 2023?

Hexcel's stock was trading at $58.85 at the start of the year. Since then, HXL shares have increased by 11.1% and is now trading at $65.36.
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Are investors shorting Hexcel?

Hexcel saw a decrease in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,970,000 shares, a decrease of 29.9% from the July 31st total of 2,810,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 553,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.6 days.
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When is Hexcel's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, October 23rd 2023.
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How were Hexcel's earnings last quarter?

Hexcel Co. (NYSE:HXL) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 25th. The aerospace company reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.02. The aerospace company earned $454.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $450.15 million. Hexcel had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.40% and a net margin of 8.73%. Hexcel's revenue was up 15.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.33 EPS.

How often does Hexcel pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hexcel?

Hexcel declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, July 24th. Investors of record on Friday, August 4th will be given a dividend of $0.125 per share on Friday, August 11th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.76%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 3rd.
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Is Hexcel a good dividend stock?

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.76%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 28.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, HXL will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.69% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Hexcel issued on next quarter's earnings?

Hexcel updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Monday, July, 24th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.80-$1.94 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.97. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.76 billion-$1.83 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.81 billion.

What is Nick L. Stanage's approval rating as Hexcel's CEO?

52 employees have rated Hexcel Chief Executive Officer Nick L. Stanage on Glassdoor.com. Nick L. Stanage has an approval rating of 91% among the company's employees. This puts Nick L. Stanage in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hexcel own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hexcel investors own include KAZ Minerals (KAZ), Petra Diamonds (PDL), Barrick Gold (GOLD), AT&T (T), Cisco Systems (CSCO), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Micron Technology (MU) and Alibaba Group (BABA).

What is Hexcel's stock symbol?

Hexcel trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HXL."

Who are Hexcel's major shareholders?

Hexcel's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (10.79%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (6.41%), Earnest Partners LLC (5.09%), State Street Corp (3.87%), Boston Partners (3.17%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.73%). Insiders that own company stock include Gail E Lehman, Gina Fitzsimons, Marilyn Minus, Nick L Stanage, Robert George Hennemuth and Thierry Merlot.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Hexcel's stock price today?

One share of HXL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $65.36.

How much money does Hexcel make?

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) has a market capitalization of $5.52 billion and generates $1.58 billion in revenue each year. The aerospace company earns $126.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.74 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Hexcel have?

The company employs 5,328 workers across the globe.

Does Hexcel have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Hexcel: ACM Holdings LLC (Delaware), ARC Technologies, ARC Technologies LLC (Massachusetts), Aerospace Composites Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysian Joint Venture), Formax, Hexcel (Tianjin) Composites Material Co. Ltd. (China), Hexcel (U.K.) Limited (UK), Hexcel Asia Pacific Trading Limited (Hong Kong), Hexcel Composites (Shanghai) Commercial Information Consultancy Services Co. Ltd. (China), Hexcel Composites GmbH & Co. KG (Austria), Hexcel Composites GmbH (Austria), Hexcel Composites GmbH (Germany), Hexcel Composites India LLP (India), Hexcel Composites Limited (UK), Hexcel Composites Pension Trustees Limited (UK), Hexcel Composites S.L.U. (Spain), Hexcel Composites S.P.R.L. (Belgium), Hexcel Composites S.r.l. (Italy), Hexcel Composites SARLAU (Morocco), Hexcel Composites SASU (France), Hexcel Composites Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia), Hexcel Europe Limited (UK), Hexcel Fibers S.L.U. (Spain), Hexcel Fibers SASU (France), Hexcel Finance Holdings Luxembourg S.a.r.l. (Luxembourg), Hexcel Financing Luxembourg S.à.r.l. (Luxembourg), Hexcel Foundation (California), Hexcel Hi-Performance Materials Co. Ltd. (China), Hexcel Holding GmbH (Austria), Hexcel Holding Spain S.L. (Spain), Hexcel Holdings (UK) Limited (UK), Hexcel Holdings Hong Kong Limited (Hong Kong), Hexcel Holdings Luxembourg S.à r.l. (Luxembourg), Hexcel Holdings SASU (France), Hexcel Ireland Limited (Ireland), Hexcel Japan K.K. (Japan), Hexcel LLC (Delaware), Hexcel LLC Luxembourg SCS (Luxembourg), Hexcel Overseas (UK), Hexcel Pottsville Corporation (Delaware), Hexcel Reinforcements Corp. (Delaware), Hexcel Reinforcements Holding Corp. (Delaware), Hexcel Reinforcements Holding Corp. Luxembourg S.à r.l. (Luxembourg), Hexcel Reinforcements SASU (France), Hexcel Reinforcements UK Limited (UK), Hexcel Research Limited (UK), Oxford Performance Materials - Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Business, Shanghai Future Aerospace Hexcel Commercial Composite Testing Limited (China Joint Venture), Société de Technologies Appliquées aux Matériaux EURL (France), Structil, and Structil S.A.S.U. (France).
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How can I contact Hexcel?

Hexcel's mailing address is TWO STAMFORD PLAZA 281 TRESSER BLVD. 16TH FLOOR, STAMFORD CT, 06901. The official website for the company is www.hexcel.com. The aerospace company can be reached via phone at (203) 969-0666, via email at kurt.goddard@hexcel.com, or via fax at 203-358-3977.

This page (NYSE:HXL) was last updated on 9/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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