Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.17 EPS

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The aerospace company reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.17, Zacks reports. The firm had revenue of $501.50 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $488.11 million. Hexcel had a net margin of 5.78% and a return on equity of 9.54%. Hexcel’s revenue was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.37 EPS. Hexcel updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.100-2.300 EPS.

Hexcel Stock Up 7.7%

NYSE:HXL opened at $93.88 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 2.26 and a quick ratio of 1.25. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $85.26 and its 200-day moving average price is $78.38. Hexcel has a 1-year low of $47.50 and a 1-year high of $95.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 68.33, a PEG ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.05.

Hexcel Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, May 11th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 4th will be issued a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 4th. Hexcel’s dividend payout ratio is 52.17%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Amy S. Evans sold 1,500 shares of Hexcel stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.80, for a total transaction of $139,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 1,979 shares in the company, valued at approximately $183,651.20. This trade represents a 43.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 1.84% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hexcel

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Prosperity Bancshares Inc acquired a new position in shares of Hexcel in the 4th quarter valued at $36,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Hexcel by 181.1% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 506 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 326 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Hexcel by 138.7% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 759 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 441 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in shares of Hexcel by 57.8% during the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 786 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 288 shares in the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Hexcel by 980.5% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 886 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 804 shares during the last quarter. 95.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

HXL has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on shares of Hexcel from $90.00 to $80.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 6th. Truist Financial set a $94.00 price objective on shares of Hexcel in a report on Friday, January 30th. KeyCorp started coverage on Hexcel in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. They issued a “sector weight” rating on the stock. UBS Group set a $99.00 target price on Hexcel in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on Hexcel from $92.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $86.36.

Trending Headlines about Hexcel

Here are the key news stories impacting Hexcel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat: Hexcel reported adjusted EPS of $0.59 and revenue of ~$501.5M, both above Street estimates; margins and operating profit improved year?over?year, supporting near?term earnings momentum. Hexcel (HXL) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Refinancing / liquidity: Hexcel refinanced its $750M revolver and extended the maturity to 2031, reducing near?term refinancing risk. Hexcel Press Release (Q1 Report)
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend maintained: Board declared a $0.18 quarterly dividend (ex?div May 4), supporting yield and signaling confidence in cash flow. Hexcel Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance largely unchanged: FY?2026 EPS guidance was set at $2.10–$2.30 and revenue at $2.0–$2.1B, roughly in line with consensus but with a cautious midpoint that tempers upside. Hexcel Reports 2026 First-Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance mixed: Some firms raised targets or remain constructive, but BMO kept a Hold and $85 PT citing cautious guidance, which may limit immediate analyst?driven upside. Hexcel: Solid Q1 Aerospace Rebound But Guidance Caution Justifies Hold Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Cash flow and balance sheet signals: reported cash from operations declined and cash balances fell year?over?year in the quarter (per third?party reporting), and total liabilities rose—items investors will watch for sustainability of buybacks/dividends. Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Stock Rises on Q1 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: recent insider sales (reported in the quarter) and sizeable mixed institutional repositioning could weigh on sentiment if continued. Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Stock Rises on Q1 2026 Earnings (insider/institutional activity)

Hexcel Company Profile

Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced composite materials for aerospace and industrial applications. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of lightweight, high-performance products that enhance fuel efficiency, durability and structural strength. Its offerings are critical to the aerospace sector, where demand for lighter, more efficient aircraft drives continuous innovation in materials.

Hexcel’s product portfolio encompasses carbon fiber reinforcements, pre-impregnated composites (prepregs), honeycomb core, engineered adhesives and structural film adhesives.