Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.07 EPS

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The aerospace company reported $0.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.07, FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $529.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $528.08 million. Hexcel had a return on equity of 11.08% and a net margin of 6.07%. Hexcel updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.300-2.400 EPS.

Hexcel Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:HXL traded down $4.39 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $105.64. 1,461,759 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,175,684. Hexcel has a 1-year low of $58.20 and a 1-year high of $111.74. The business’s 50 day moving average is $97.04 and its 200-day moving average is $89.86. The company has a quick ratio of 1.37, a current ratio of 2.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79. The company has a market capitalization of $7.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 69.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.05.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hexcel

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Prosperity Bancshares Inc acquired a new position in Hexcel in the fourth quarter valued at $36,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in Hexcel by 181.1% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 506 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 326 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Hexcel by 138.7% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 759 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 441 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its position in shares of Hexcel by 57.8% in the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 786 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 288 shares in the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Hexcel by 980.5% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 886 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $50,000 after acquiring an additional 804 shares in the last quarter. 95.47% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

HXL has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of Hexcel from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $105.00 price objective on shares of Hexcel in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $79.00 price objective on shares of Hexcel in a report on Friday, April 24th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on shares of Hexcel from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of Hexcel from $85.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Hexcel currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $94.00.

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.