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HXL
Hexcel Corporation
$94.69
0.06
(0.06%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 7.161B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 5.794M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Industrials | |||||
| Industry: | Aerospace & Defense | |||||
| CEO: | Thomas C. Gentile | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 5563 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.hexcel.com |
Hexcel Corporation, operating through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the innovation, production, and sale of advanced structural materials. These specialized materials are essential across the commercial aviation, space and defense, and broader industrial sectors. The company’s operations are segmented into two primary divisions: Composite Materials and Engineered Products. The Composite Materials division is responsible for manufacturing and marketing a diverse range of products, including carbon fibers, specialized fabrics and reinforcements, prepregs, various fiber-reinforced matrix materials, robust structural adhesives, honeycomb structures, molding compounds, tooling solutions, polyurethane systems, and laminates. These materials are integral to the construction of military and commercial aircraft, wind turbine blades, recreational items, a wide array of industrial applications, and also find use in the automotive, marine, and railway industries. The Engineered Products segment concentrates on producing finished aircraft components and structural assemblies. This encompasses items such as wing-to-body fairings, wing panels, flight deck panels, door liners, rotorcraft blades, spars, and tip caps. Furthermore, it supplies structural sub-components and semi-finished parts that are incorporated into helicopter blades, engine nacelles, and various aircraft surfaces like flaps, wings, elevators, and fairings. Hexcel distributes its products both directly through its management, product specialists, and sales teams, and indirectly by utilizing independent distributors and authorized manufacturer representatives. Its market reach extends across the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, India, and Africa. Established in 1946, Hexcel Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,789,000 | 1,903,000 | 1,893,900 |
| Gross Profit | 433,200 | 469,800 | 434,800 |
| EBITDA | 268,500 | 360,100 | 295,000 |
| Operating Income | 215,300 | 186,100 | 171,600 |
| Net Income | 105,700 | 132,100 | 109,400 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 2,918,500 | 2,725,600 | 2,704,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,202,000 | 1,197,700 | 1,453,300 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 1,716,500 | 1,527,900 | 1,250,700 |
| Total Debt | 699,500 | 700,700 | 993,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 227,000 | 125,400 | 71,000 |
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Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 257,100 | 289,900 | 230,500 |
| Capital Expenditure | -108,200 | -87,000 | 76,700 |
| Free Cash Flow | 148,900 | 202,900 | 307,200 |
| Net Income | 105,700 | 132,100 | 109,400 |
| Net Change in Cash | 115,000 | -101,600 | -54,400 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 2,688,805.932 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 3,153,609.489 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 2,801,000 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 422,891.516 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 495,995.148 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 440,537.237 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 407,988.805 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 500,836.006 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 430,400.005 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 252,377.527 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 296,005.061 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 262,908.321 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 5.380 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 6.260 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 5.100 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 10 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 3 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Solid Financial Performance in Q2 2025: Hexcel reported sales of $490 million in Q2 2025, as highlighted in the earnings call transcript, reflecting robust revenue generation. This performance underscores the company's ability to maintain strong top-line growth, likely driven by its core operations in the aerospace sector.
- Positive Free Cash Flow and Operational Efficiency: The cash flow statements indicate consistent net cash provided by operating activities, supporting a healthy free cash flow yield (as per key metrics TTM). This financial stability enables Hexcel to fund innovation and capital expenditures without excessive reliance on external financing.
- Strong Market Position in Aerospace Sector: As part of the aerospace and defense industry (per company profile and sector data), Hexcel benefits from a specialized focus on composite materials, positioning it as a key supplier in a high-barrier-to-entry market with sustained demand from commercial and military applications.
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| Open: | 94.54 | Previous Close: | 94.63 | |
| Day Low: | 93.31 | Day High: | 94.81 | |
| Year Low: | 60.26 | Year High: | 111.74 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 101.09 | Price Avg 200: | 87.76 | |
| Volume: | 142634 | Average Volume: | 1.045M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Hexcel Corporation, also known by its ticker HXL. If you’re a long-term investor looking to dive into a company with a strong foothold in advanced materials, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re breaking down Hexcel’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to help you figure out if this stock fits your portfolio. Let’s get right into it with a quick overview of who Hexcel is and what’s been happening with them lately, before we…
