Hexcel Corporation (HXL)
NYSE: HXLIndustrialsMajor ChemicalsUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
HXL stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $6.44B
- P/E (TTM)
- 42.99
- Forward P/E
- 27.19
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.98
- Dividend yield
- 0.82% ($0.70)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 10, 2026
- 52-week range
- 60.82 – 111.74
- Day range
- 83.12 – 85.31
- Volume / Avg
- 664.34K / 921.65K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 75.62M
- Next earnings
- Oct 21, 2026
52-week range
HXL stock today
Hexcel (HXL) closed at $85.13 on Oct 8, up 1.47% (+$1.23), versus the S&P 500's 0.47% decline. At this level, HXL sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $60.82 to $111.74: 23.8% below the high, set on Jul 27, 2026 and 40.0% above the low. HXL is up 15.2% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+13.5%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 29.8%.
At 43.0x trailing earnings, Hexcel trades above the peer-group median of 34.4x. Its forward P/E of 27.2x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 21 after the market closes; analysts expect EPS of $0.47. Hexcel pays an annual dividend of $0.70 per share, a 0.82% yield at the current price.
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About Hexcel
Company profileHexcel Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets advanced lightweight composites technology. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products. The company offers carbon fiber, reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, honeycomb, resins, engineered core and composite structures for use in commercial aerospace, defense and space, and industrial applications.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Major Chemicals
- CEO
- Mr. Thomas C. Gentile III
- Headquarters
- Stamford, CT
- Employees
- 5,563
- Website
- hexcel.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Hexcel generated $1.89 billion in revenue, down 0.5% from fiscal 2024, its first annual decline since 2021. Net income was $109.4 million (-17.2% year over year), for a net margin of 5.8% versus a median of 5.9% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 23.0% (down from 24.7%) and operating margin 9.1%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.89B | $1.90B | $1.79B | $1.58B | $1.32B |
| Growth | -0.48% | +6.37% | +13.39% | +19.10% | -11.83% |
| Net income | $109.40M | $132.10M | $105.70M | $126.30M | $16.10M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.37 | $1.59 | $1.24 | $1.49 | $0.19 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (17 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$108.50+27.45%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 4
- Hold 12
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 21, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.47
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 29, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.64 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.70
- Dividend yield
- 0.82%
- Last payment
- $0.18
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 10, 2026
HXL news
All HXL newsHexcel peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SXTSensient Technologies Corporation | 132.03 | +0.02% | $5.62B | vs HXL |
| BCPCBalchem Corporation | 168.63 | +1.33% | $5.38B | vs HXL |
| CECelanese Corporation | 44.81 | +2.17% | $4.92B | vs HXL |
| MEOHMethanex Corporation | 62.04 | +2.70% | $4.80B | vs HXL |
| PRMPerimeter Solutions SA | 27.70 | -2.60% | $4.53B | vs HXL |
| NEUNewMarket Corp | 903.63 | -0.24% | $8.31B | vs HXL |
| VVVValvoline Inc. | 30.84 | +0.36% | $3.93B | vs HXL |
| CBTCabot Corporation | 75.61 | +0.27% | $3.90B | vs HXL |
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Hexcel stock FAQ
What is Hexcel's stock price today?
HXL last traded at $85.13 as of Oct 8, 4:00 PM EDT, up 1.47% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Hexcel pay a dividend?
Yes. Hexcel pays $0.70 per share annually, a 0.82% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.18 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 10, 2026.
When is Hexcel's next earnings date?
Hexcel is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.47.
What is HXL's P/E ratio?
HXL trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 42.99 and a forward P/E of 27.19, compared with a median of 34.4 for its closest peers.
Who is Hexcel's CEO?
Mr. Thomas C. Gentile III is the chief executive officer of Hexcel Corporation, which has about 5,563 employees.
Has HXL ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent HXL stock split was a 3-for-2 split on May 23, 1988.
What is the HXL 52-week high?
The 52-week high for HXL is $111.74 and the 52-week low is $60.82. The stock is currently 23.8% below its high.