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Hexcel

Founded in 1948, Hexcel designs and manufactures a range of highly engineered composite fibers, fabrics, resins, and structures for use in the commercial aerospace, defense, and high-performance automotive markets. These are lighter than metal and perform under rigorous conditions in aircraft frames, wings, engines, and other components and subassemblies. The company's name derives from the six-sided honeycomb structures that lend many of its products their light weight and rigidity. Hexcel's biggest customers are Airbus (38% of 2022 sales) and Boeing (25% of prepandemic sales) and their respective subcontractors.

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Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $55 to $53.

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Analyst Ratings

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Hexcel, Lowers Price Target to $53

RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintains Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $70 to $62.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Hexcel, Lowers Price Target to $62

Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintains Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $73 to $67.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Hexcel, Lowers Price Target to $67

BMO Capital analyst John McNulty maintains Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $72 to $52.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Hexcel, Lowers Price Target to $52

UBS analyst Gavin Parsons maintains Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $53 to $51.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Hexcel, Lowers Price Target to $51

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Hexcel shares are trading lower after the company reported Q1 financial results and missed its adjusted EPS and revenue estimates.

2025 Guidance (revised)
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<li>Sales of $1.88 billion to $1.95 billion (reduced from $1.95 billion to $2.05 billion)</li>
<li>Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.85 - $2.05 (reduced from $2.05 to $2.25)</li>
<li>Free cash flow of approximately $190 million (reduced from greater than $220 million)</li>
<li>Capital expenditures less than $90 million (reduced from less than $100 million)</li>
<li>Effective tax rate of 21% (unchanged)</li>
</ul>
Note that guidance does not include the potential impact of any new tariffs announced after March 31, 2025

Guidance

UPDATE: Hexcel Revises FY25 Adj. EPS From $2.05-$2.25 To $1.85-$2.05 Vs $2.12 Est.; Revenue From $1.95B-$2.05B To $1.88B-$1.95B Vs $1.988B Est.

Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.43 by 13.95 percent. This is a 15.91 percent decrease over earnings of $0.44 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $456.50 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $475.73 million by 4.04 percent. This is a 3.35 percent decrease over sales of $472.30 million the same period last year.

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Hexcel Q1 2025 Adj EPS $0.37 Misses $0.43 Estimate, Sales $456.50M Miss $475.73M Estimate

In the current session, Hexcel Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) is trading at $51.40, after a 1.34% drop. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 14.06%, and in the past year, by 21.05%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

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<h3>How Does Hexcel P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 154.61 in the Aerospace &amp; Defense industry, Hexcel Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 32.77. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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• MainStreet Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNSB#NASDAQ">MNSB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $17.21 million. 
• HBT Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBT#NASDAQ">HBT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $57.31 million. 
• Comerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $831.34 million. 
• Yunji (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YJ#NASDAQ">YJ</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Dynex Cap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DX#NYSE">DX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $11.41 million. 
• Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WASH#NASDAQ">WASH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.63 per share on revenue of $53.16 million. 
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• Guaranty Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTY#NYSE">GNTY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.71 per share on revenue of $31.10 million. 
• Capital City Bank Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCBG#NASDAQ">CCBG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $59.75 million. 
• Addex Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADXN#NASDAQ">ADXN</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
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• Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.78 per share on revenue of $791.97 million. 
• Equity Lifestyle Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELS#NYSE">ELS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $399.02 million. 
• SmartFinancial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMBK#NYSE">SMBK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $46.23 million. 
• Servisfirst Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFBS#NYSE">SFBS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.18 per share on revenue of $134.10 million. 
• Home Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBCP#NASDAQ">HBCP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.14 per share on revenue of $30.90 million. 
• Trustco Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRST#NASDAQ">TRST</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.98 per share on revenue of $367.78 million. 
• Metropolitan Bank Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCB#NYSE">MCB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.56 per share on revenue of $68.40 million. 
• Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $478.67 million. 
• Zions Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.18 per share on revenue of $795.15 million. 
• AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $436.71 million. 
• WR Berkley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $3.02 billion. 
• Cathay General (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CATY#NASDAQ">CATY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.95 per share on revenue of $186.16 million. 
• Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.49 per share on revenue of $643.83 million. 
• Calix (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $206.98 million. 
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• Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.81 per share on revenue of $109.47 million. 
• BOK Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOKF#NASDAQ">BOKF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.99 per share on revenue of $520.72 million. 
• Medpace Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.09 per share on revenue of $540.55 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 21, 2025

Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2025-04-21. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Hexcel will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.43.
The market awaits Hexcel's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
The company's EPS missed by $0.00 in the last quarter, leading to a 3.24% increase in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Hexcel's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>0.46</td>
<td>0.56</td>
<td>0.41</td>
</tr>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>0.47</td>
<td>0.60</td>
<td>0.44</td>
</tr>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744984869_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Hexcel's Stock</h3>
Shares of Hexcel were trading at $52.11 as of April 16. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 16.67%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Hexcel</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Hexcel.
A total of 9 analyst ratings have been received for Hexcel, with the consensus rating being Buy. The average one-year price target stands at $71.44, suggesting a potential 37.09% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of AeroVironment and Karman Holdings, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for AeroVironment, with an average 1-year price target of $168.0, suggesting a potential 222.39% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Karman Holdings, with an average 1-year price target of $38.6, suggesting a potential 25.93% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Snapshot: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for AeroVironment and Karman Holdings, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>Hexcel</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>3.56%</td>
<td>$118.50M</td>
<td>0.37%</td>
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<td>AeroVironment</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-10.15%</td>
<td>$63.20M</td>
<td>-0.20%</td>
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<td>Karman Holdings</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>18.50%</td>
<td>$34.73M</td>
<td>0.86%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Hexcel is positioned at the top for Revenue Growth among its peers. In terms of Gross Profit, Hexcel is also leading the group. However, Hexcel's Return on Equity is below the average of its peers.
<h3>Delving into Hexcel's Background</h3>
Founded in 1948, Hexcel designs and manufactures a range of highly engineered composite fibers, fabrics, resins, and structures for use in the commercial aerospace, defense, and high-performance automotive markets. These are lighter than metal and perform under rigorous conditions in aircraft frames, wings, engines, and other components and subassemblies. The company's name derives from the six-sided honeycomb structures that lend many of its products their light weight and rigidity. Hexcel's biggest customers are Airbus (38% of 2022 sales) and Boeing (25% of prepandemic sales) and their respective subcontractors.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Hexcel</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Hexcel's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.56%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Hexcel's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 1.22%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.37%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Hexcel's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.21%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Hexcel's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.46, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HXL/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Hexcel visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Preview: Hexcel's Earnings

Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintains Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $80 to $73.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Hexcel, Lowers Price Target to $73

Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers downgrades Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $63 to $55.

Downgrades

Wells Fargo Downgrades Hexcel to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $55

Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintains Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $61 to $50.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underperform on Hexcel, Lowers Price Target to $50

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Shares of aerospace and defense companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $87 to $63.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Hexcel, Lowers Price Target to $63

Barclays analyst David Strauss maintains Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $75 to $68.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Hexcel, Lowers Price Target to $68

Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintains Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $85 to $80.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Hexcel, Lowers Price Target to $80

In the current market session, Hexcel Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) price is at $59.35, after a 0.39% increase. However, over the past month, the stock decreased by 7.53%, and in the past year, by 19.66%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743098424_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Hexcel P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 199.9 in the Aerospace &amp; Defense industry, Hexcel Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 37.18. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743098424_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Price Over Earnings Overview: Hexcel

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