Hexcel Corporation is a leading advanced composites company that specializes in the production of lightweight, high-performance materials used predominantly in the aerospace and defense industries. The company manufactures a wide range of products, including carbon fibers, composite structures, and resins that enhance the strength and durability of various applications. Hexcel’s innovative materials are utilized in aircraft, spacecraft, and other defense platforms, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and performance. In addition to aerospace, Hexcel also serves diverse markets such as industrial, automotive, and wind energy, focusing on sustainability and advancing composite technology. Read More
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Hexcel’s fourth quarter was marked by a positive market response, driven by stronger-than-expected commercial aerospace demand and disciplined cost management. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to the ongoing recovery in aircraft production rates across key programs, including the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787, alongside operational streamlining initiatives such as facility closures and workforce reductions. CEO Thomas Gentile noted that "a sustained recovery and ramp-up in commercial aircraft build rates is beginning to take hold," as the company benefited from easing supply chain constraints and a rebound in customer orders, particularly for narrow-body jets.
Aerospace and defense company Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.7% year on year to $491.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.05 billion at the midpoint came in 0.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share was 5.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Hexcel (NYSE:HXL)
jumped 7.4% in the afternoon session after its fourth-quarter results beat Wall Street's expectations, overshadowing a weaker-than-anticipated forecast for the full year.
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Aerospace and defense company Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.7% year on year to $491.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.05 billion at the midpoint came in 0.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share was 5.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share on the common stock of Hexcel, payable to stockholders of record as of February 9, 2026, with a payment date of February 17, 2026.
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Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) announced today that it will report financial results for its fourth quarter of 2025 on Wednesday, January 28 after the market close.
As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the aerospace industry, including Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) and its peers.
