Hexcel Corporation
HXL
ISIN null / Valor 337618
Hexcel Corporation
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About company
Hexcel Corporation is a leading advanced composites company, primarily known for manufacturing high-performance carbon fiber, reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycomb, adhesives, engineered core, and composite structures. These materials are critical in the production of aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, including commercial and military aircraft, wind turbine blades, and automotive components. The company's expertise in lightweight, high-strength, and durable materials positions it as a key supplier in sectors where structural integrity and weight reduction are paramount. Hexcel's commitment to innovation and quality has established it as a partner of choice among leading manufacturers seeking to enhance performance while adhering to stringent safety and environmental standards. With a global footprint and a diversified product portfolio, Hexcel continues to expand its reach and capabilities, addressing the evolving needs of its customers across various industries.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: IndustrialsLatest Results (04.04.2026):
Hexcel Corporation's Q4 2025 results show modest top-line growth and mixed profitability trends: Q4 sales rose to $491 million (from $474 million in Q4 2024) while Q4 GAAP diluted EPS improved to $0.60 (from $0.07) with adjusted diluted EPS steady at $0.52 year-over-year. For FY 2025, sales were $1,894 million and adjusted diluted EPS declined to $1.76 (from $2.03 in FY 2024); free cash flow for the year was $157 million. The company raised its quarterly dividend 6% to $0.18 and issued 2026 guidance of $2.0–$2.1 billion in sales, adjusted EPS of $2.10–$2.30, and free cash flow above $195 million.
Quarterly revenue
Q4 2025 sales were $491 million, up from $474 million in Q4 2024, reflecting modest sequential/annual growth in the quarter.
Quarterly earnings (GAAP and adjusted)
Q4 2025 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.60 versus $0.07 in Q4 2024; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.52 in both Q4 2025 and Q4 2024, indicating core adjusted profitability was flat year-over-year while GAAP results benefited from items that boosted reported EPS.
Full-year performance
FY 2025 sales were $1,894 million, slightly below FY 2024's $1,903 million. FY 2025 GAAP diluted EPS was $1.37 (down from $1.59), and adjusted diluted EPS declined to $1.76 from $2.03 in FY 2024.
Cash generation
Hexcel reported free cash flow of $157 million for FY 2025, providing liquidity but below the company’s 2026 free cash flow target.
Shareholder returns
The company increased its quarterly dividend by 6% to $0.18 per share, signaling continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
2026 guidance
Hexcel guided 2026 sales to $2.0–$2.1 billion, adjusted EPS to $2.10–$2.30, and free cash flow greater than $195 million, implying expectations for revenue recovery and improved cash generation versus FY 2025.
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