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Hexcel (HXL) Stock Price & Analysis

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HXL Stock Chart & Stats

$79.46-$0.45(-0.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$80$90$100Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$79.16 - $81.15
52-Week Range
$67.79 - $111.74
Previous Close
$79.91
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1.34M
Market Cap
$6.05B
Enterprise Value
$7.29B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$77.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$934.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
35.3
Beta
1.00
Next Earnings
Jan 27, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.64
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 02, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.91%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Commercial Aerospace Growth

Commercial aerospace is the company’s main growth engine, and volume gains across multiple Airbus and Boeing platforms support durable program demand. Rising aircraft production should drive recurring purchases of qualified composite materials, improving revenue visibility over the next several quarters.

Margin Expansion Potential

Improving gross margin and operating leverage indicate that higher aerospace volumes can translate into stronger profitability. Management’s long-term margin pathway, supported by pricing, efficiency, and continuous improvement, provides a durable earnings expansion opportunity as production rates increase.

Improving Cash Flow And Leverage

Stronger operating cash generation and lower net leverage improve financial flexibility as Hexcel invests in capacity and workforce expansion. Continued deleveraging can reduce balance-sheet constraints, support future investment, and preserve the ability to return capital once targeted leverage is reached.

Bears Say

Higher Balance-sheet Leverage

The higher debt-to-equity ratio leaves Hexcel with a less conservative capital cushion than in prior years. If aerospace demand or earnings weaken, elevated leverage could reduce financial flexibility, increase sensitivity to operating volatility, and constrain investment or shareholder returns.

Defense And Space Weakness

Weakness outside commercial aerospace creates an offset to the company’s growth profile and increases reliance on commercial aircraft production. Lower space volumes and fighter-program softness may continue to weigh on mix, revenue diversification, and segment performance over the coming quarters.

Ramp-up Margin Pressure

Capacity expansion requires substantial hiring and training before new production becomes fully efficient. These costs can suppress near-term margins and delay operating leverage, creating execution risk during the aerospace ramp even if demand remains strong and the added workforce supports future growth.

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HXL FAQ

What was Hexcel’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hexcel lowest stock price was $67.79 and its highest was $111.74 in the past 12 months.
What is Hexcel’s market cap?
Hexcel’s market cap is $6.05B.
When is Hexcel’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hexcel’s next earnings report is estimated for Jan 27, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 74 days.
How were Hexcel’s earnings last quarter?
Hexcel released its earnings results on Oct 21, 2026. The company reported $0.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.492 by $0.008.
Is Hexcel overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hexcel’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hexcel pay dividends?
Hexcel pays a quarterly dividend of $0.18 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.91%. See more information on Hexcel dividends here
What is Hexcel’s EPS estimate?
Hexcel’s EPS estimate is 0.64.
How many shares outstanding does Hexcel have?
Hexcel has 75,701,920 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hexcel’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hexcel reported an EPS of $0.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.492. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.539%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hexcel?
Hedge funds hold Hexcel shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Hexcel is 71,885,204 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 1.6M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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