FY2025 Earnings Estimate for Hexcel Issued By Zacks Research

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) – Analysts at Zacks Research reduced their FY2025 earnings estimates for shares of Hexcel in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, November 12th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the aerospace company will post earnings of $1.72 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $1.85. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Hexcel’s current full-year earnings is $2.14 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Hexcel’s Q4 2025 earnings at $0.48 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.56 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.75 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $0.74 EPS.

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The aerospace company reported $0.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.38 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $456.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $449.99 million. Hexcel had a return on equity of 9.25% and a net margin of 3.67%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down .2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.47 EPS. Hexcel has set its FY 2025 guidance at 1.700-1.800 EPS.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Morgan Stanley set a $67.00 target price on Hexcel and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Cowen reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Hexcel in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Citigroup restated a “reduce” rating on shares of Hexcel in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. UBS Group lifted their price target on Hexcel from $81.00 to $87.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Hexcel in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $73.33.

Hexcel Price Performance

Shares of Hexcel stock opened at $68.73 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 80.86, a P/E/G ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 1.35. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $65.33 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $60.10. The company has a current ratio of 2.75, a quick ratio of 1.50 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. Hexcel has a 1-year low of $45.28 and a 1-year high of $74.35.

Hexcel Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, November 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 3rd were paid a dividend of $0.17 per share. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 3rd. Hexcel’s dividend payout ratio is 80.00%.

Insider Transactions at Hexcel

In other news, insider Gina Fitzsimons sold 911 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $65.00, for a total value of $59,215.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 4,283 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $278,395. This trade represents a 17.54% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Lyndon John Smith sold 2,077 shares of Hexcel stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.02, for a total transaction of $151,662.54. Following the sale, the insider owned 8,426 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $615,266.52. This represents a 19.78% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 15,298 shares of company stock worth $1,029,349 in the last ninety days. 1.39% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hexcel

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of HXL. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH bought a new stake in shares of Hexcel during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. NewSquare Capital LLC boosted its position in shares of Hexcel by 379.0% in the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 479 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 379 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its stake in shares of Hexcel by 325.0% during the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 493 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 377 shares during the period. Park Place Capital Corp increased its holdings in Hexcel by 65.1% in the second quarter. Park Place Capital Corp now owns 497 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 196 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. acquired a new position in Hexcel in the second quarter valued at about $28,000. 95.47% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Hexcel

Hexcel Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets carbon fibers, structural reinforcements, honeycomb structures, resins, and composite materials and parts for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial applications. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products.