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HXL
Hexcel Corporation
$79.21
-3.38
(-4.09%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 6.306B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 5.794M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Industrials | |||||
| Industry: | Aerospace & Defense | |||||
| CEO: | Thomas C. Gentile | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 5894 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.hexcel.com |
Hexcel Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets structural materials for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial markets. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products. The Composite Materials segment manufactures and markets carbon fibers, fabrics and specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, structural adhesives, honeycomb, 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 trains. 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. The company sells its products directly through its managers, product managers, and sales personnel, as well as through independent distributors and manufacturer representatives in the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, India, and Africa. Hexcel Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered 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 | 310,100 | 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 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 2,721,196.849 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 3,029,465.180 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 2,820,800 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 444,304.820 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 494,637.491 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 460,567.576 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 414,459.205 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 476,174.405 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 434,400.005 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 255,417.813 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 284,352.590 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 264,766.795 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 5.430 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 5.950 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 5.180 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 11 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 3 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full 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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-4.09
Trading Metrics:
| Open: | 80.85 | Previous Close: | 82.59 | |
| Day Low: | 78.72 | Day High: | 82.66 | |
| Year Low: | 45.28 | Year High: | 95.22 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 85.01 | Price Avg 200: | 71.27 | |
| Volume: | 1.159M | Average Volume: | 1.321M |
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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…
