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 (15.05.2026):
Hexcel Corporation — fourth quarter of 2025: Net sales were $491.3 million (up 3.7% vs. Q4 2024) with GAAP diluted EPS of $0.60 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.52. For full-year 2025, sales were $1,893.9 million, GAAP diluted EPS was $1.37 and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.76. Free cash flow for FY2025 was $157.2 million. The company announced a 6% quarterly dividend increase to $0.18 and provided 2026 guidance of $2.0–$2.1 billion in sales, adjusted EPS $2.10–$2.30 and free cash flow > $195 million.
Q4 2025 results
Sales $491.3M (+3.7% y/y); GAAP diluted EPS $0.60 vs. $0.07 a year ago; adjusted diluted EPS $0.52 (unchanged y/y). Adjusted operating income was $65.1M (13.3% of sales) vs. $57.1M in Q4 2024.
Full‑year 2025 highlights
FY sales $1,893.9M (down 0.5% y/y); GAAP EPS $1.37 (down 13.8% y/y); adjusted EPS $1.76 (down 13.3% y/y). Adjusted operating income $209.4M (11.1% of sales) vs. $236.1M in 2024.
Markets / segment performance
Commercial Aerospace (61% of Q4 sales) grew to $299.5M (+7.6% y/y; +5.8% constant currency) led by A320neo strength; Airbus A350 remained soft due to destocking. Defense, Space & Other was $191.8M (down 1.9% y/y; down 4.3% constant currency).
Profitability and margins
Q4 gross margin 24.6% (vs. 25.0% a year ago). SG&A improved to 8.5% of sales (from 10.1%). FX was unfavorable to operating income by ~110 bps in Q4. One‑time items included Belgium facility closure charges and related pension curtailment gains.
Cash flow, capital allocation and shareholder returns
Net cash from operations $230.5M; capital expenditures $73.3M (cash basis); free cash flow $157.2M (FY2025). Entered a $350M accelerated share repurchase (initial ~3.95M shares delivered, final settlement in Q1 2026); remaining repurchase authorization ~$380.6M. Quarterly dividend raised to $0.18.
Balance sheet and leverage
Total long‑term debt $993.0M; cash & equivalents $71.0M; total debt, net of cash $922.0M (vs. $575.3M at 12/31/2024). End‑of‑period inventories declined to $328.8M from $356.2M a year earlier.
2026 guidance & outlook
Management guided 2026 sales $2.0–$2.1B (≈8% growth at midpoint), adjusted EPS $2.10–$2.30 (≈25% growth at midpoint), free cash flow > $195M and capital expenditures < $100M, citing improving commercial aerospace build rates and defense/space trends.
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