MARKET WIREYahoo Finance UK • 16h ago
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) stock price, news, quote and historyYahoo Finance UK report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why HXL Stock dropped -2.15% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$77.84 -2.15% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $77.39
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 51/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID
Cap $5.89B
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As of 2026-11-03, Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $77.84 (-2.15% 1D, market cap $5.89B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, HXL ranks #89 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does HXL compare to MEOH and CE in the Materials sector?
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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), HXL carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 55.0x, gross margin of 23.0%, and ROIC of 6.2%. By comparison, MEOH (Methanex Corporation) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $5.54B) and CE (Celanese Corporation) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.7%, cap $5.41B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCPC leads on earnings multiple (35.0x) while BCPC leads on capital efficiency (14.0% ROIC).
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Per HXL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000717605), Hexcel Corporation generated $1.89B in revenue (-0.5% YoY), $109.4M in net income, and $157.2M in free cash flow against $2.70B in total assets and $993.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $77.39 (-0.58%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 8.3% FCF Margin
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Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.1% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HXL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (51/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY HXL SCORES 51/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (31% of score)
Altman Z-Score 4.77 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 8.3% FCF Margin ($157.2M FCF) & 23% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$87.74+2.4% Next Q
59
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$89.84-13.2% Next Q
56
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C-$78.01-0.2% Next Q
54
CurrentGrade D$77.84-1.3% Hist 90D α
51
Trajectory: C (59) → D (51)Full Audit →
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While HXL currently carries a cautious 51/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($86.89) and Max Pain ($81.73) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $117.33.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why HXL Stock dropped -2.15% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) dropped -2.15% to $77.84, trading at 24% of its 52-week range ($67.38 – $111.74). Stretched risk/reward at 55x P/E (6% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 24% of its 52-week range ($67.38 – $111.74) with RSI-14 at 33.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.6% around $77.84 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 23% gross margin and $157.2M annual free cash flow.
Live HXL Headlines & Catalysts
RISK WATCHSeeking Alpha • 19h ago
Hexcel stock plunges as revenue misses estimates (HXL:NYSE)Seeking Alpha report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREStockInvest.us • 22h ago
Hexcel Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy HXL?StockInvest.us report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
RISK WATCHTradingView • 1d ago
Hexcel Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $106.07, Implies 18% UpsideTradingView report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Stock ForecastsYahoo Finance report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketBeat • 1d ago
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $106.00 According to AnalystsMarketBeat report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTThe Globe and Mail • 1d ago
Hexcel boosts buyback as aerospace drives Q3 growthThe Globe and Mail report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREStock Titan • 1d ago
Hexcel’s next cash dividend is for shareholders listed as owners on Nov. 2.Stock Titan report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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HXL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -14.17%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $79.55H $79.55L $77.84C $77.84VOL 1.51M
RES: $92.07SUP: $76.86SMA50: $86.89SMA200: $90.56
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
39.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -0.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Materials Rank #89 of 270
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1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (HXL vs. MEOH, CE, BCPC, SXT)
Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Hexcel Corporation (HXL) ranks #89 by composite RQD confidence (51/100, grade D) and #63 by equity capitalization ($5.89B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BCPC leads on earnings valuation at 35.0x trailing P/E, while BCPC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.0% ROIC and 35.7% gross margin. BCPC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with HXL at 51/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Hexcel Corporation | D | 51/100 | 55.0x | 23.0% | 6.2% | -2.15% | $5.89B | Benchmark Subject |
| MEOH Methanex Corporation | C | 65/100 | — | — | — | +14.04% | $5.54B | /meoh-vs-hxl → |
| CE Celanese Corporation | D | 44/100 | — | 20.5% | -10.7% | +2.03% | $5.41B | /ce-vs-hxl → |
| BCPC Balchem Corporation | B- | 71/100 | 35.0x | 35.7% | 14.0% | -0.25% | $5.40B | /bcpc-vs-hxl → |
| SXT Sensient Technologies Corporation | D+ | 55/100 | 41.6x | 33.5% | 8.8% | -10.57% | $5.01B | /sxt-vs-hxl → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000717605In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Hexcel Corporation (HXL) reported GAAP revenue of $1.89B (-0.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.90B , and +5.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $109.4M, operating cash flow of $230.5M, and free cash flow of $157.2M (-22.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, HXL closed FY2025 with $2.70B in total assets against $993.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.77, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.89B | $109.4M | $230.5M | $157.2M | $2.70B | $993.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.90B | $132.1M | $289.9M | $202.9M | $2.73B | $700.6M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $1.79B | $105.7M | $257.1M | $176.6M | $3.31B | $775.0M |
3. HXL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs HXL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $77.84 (-2.15% 1D, market cap $5.89B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, HXL ranks #89 in composite RQD confidence.
How does HXL compare to MEOH and CE in the Materials sector?
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), HXL carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 55.0x, gross margin of 23.0%, and ROIC of 6.2%. By comparison, MEOH (Methanex Corporation) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $5.54B) and CE (Celanese Corporation) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.7%, cap $5.41B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCPC leads on earnings multiple (35.0x) while BCPC leads on capital efficiency (14.0% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HXL?
Per HXL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000717605), Hexcel Corporation generated $1.89B in revenue (-0.5% YoY), $109.4M in net income, and $157.2M in free cash flow against $2.70B in total assets and $993.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is HXL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
HXL last traded at $77.84 (-2.15% on volume of 1,512,457 shares), positioning the stock -10.42% below its 50-day simple moving average ($86.89) and -14.05% below its 200-day simple moving average ($90.56). Across its 52-week range of $67.38 to $111.74, HXL sits at the 23.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 33.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.6% ($72.70 to $82.98).
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Why HXL Stock dropped -2.15% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 55x P/E (6% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 51/100 (D)
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HXL — Hexcel Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, HXL scores 52 out of 100, a letter grade of D+, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 13 / 20 (ROIC 6.2%; FCF yield 2.61%), Whale 13F Flow at 6 / 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 10 / 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 7 / 20 (Beta 1.02; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 16 / 20 (Altman Z 4.77; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 0.79).
For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is the balance sheet, which the rating treats as the most supportive element. The weakest are whale flow and macro fit, and the insider pillar is also below midpoint. The cash-generation pillar sits in the middle, reflecting a modest ROIC and a low free-cash-flow yield. Taken together, the rating frames the stock as one where the financial structure is sound but the market signals and return profile do not currently offset the valuation. Per the market data, the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 55 and an EV/EBITDA of 29.7, which means the price embeds expectations well above what the reported ROIC of 6.2% and FCF yield of 2.61% would typically justify. The verdict "Trim" therefore reflects a valuation-versus-returns tradeoff rather than a balance-sheet concern.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $1893.9M | $171.6M | $109.4M | N/A | $157.2M | $71.0M | $993.0M |
| FY 2024 | $1903.0M | $186.1M | $132.1M | N/A | $202.9M | $125.4M | $700.6M |
| FY 2023 | $1789.0M | $215.3M | $105.7M | N/A | $176.6M | N/A | $775.0M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue was broadly flat between FY 2024 and FY 2025 while operating income and net income declined, and free cash flow fell from $202.9M to $157.2M. Per the market data, gross margin is 23%, operating margin 9.1%, and net margin 5.8%, with ROIC at 6.2%. Per the Roarable RQD rating's forensic pillar, the Altman Z-Score is 4.77 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6 out of 9, with Debt/Equity at 0.79. Debt rose from $700.6M in FY 2024 to $993.0M in FY 2025 while cash declined from $125.4M to $71.0M.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
- Revenue miss headline (RISK WATCH, RED): A Seeking Alpha item reports the stock plunging as revenue missed estimates.
- Price target cut (RISK WATCH, RED): A TradingView item reports a 12-month price target cut to $106.07, implying 18% upside.
- Consensus target (MARKET WIRE, YELLOW): A MarketBeat item cites a consensus price target of $106.00 according to analysts.
- General market wire (MARKET WIRE, YELLOW): Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Finance UK, and StockInvest.us items cover market action and positioning without specific new fundamental facts.
- Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply-chain classification is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.
Open Questions
- What specific revenue shortfall drove the reported miss against estimates, and what were the estimates?
- What explains the decline in operating income from $215.3M in FY 2023 to $171.6M in FY 2025 while revenue remained near $1.8–1.9B?
- What is the basis for the rise in debt from $700.6M to $993.0M, and what is the company's stated use of that capital?
- Which products, end markets, and customers drive revenue, given that the source data provides no business description beyond sector classification?
- What is the EPS for FY 2024 and FY 2025, given that the financial table reports EPS as N/A for all periods?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance UK • 16h ago
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) stock price, news, quote and history Yahoo Finance UK report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH Seeking Alpha • 19h ago
Hexcel stock plunges as revenue misses estimates (HXL:NYSE) Seeking Alpha report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE StockInvest.us • 22h ago
Hexcel Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy HXL? StockInvest.us report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH TradingView • 1d ago
Hexcel Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $106.07, Implies 18% Upside TradingView report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Stock Forecasts Yahoo Finance report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 1d ago
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $106.00 According to Analysts MarketBeat report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST The Globe and Mail • 1d ago
Hexcel boosts buyback as aerospace drives Q3 growth The Globe and Mail report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago
Hexcel’s next cash dividend is for shareholders listed as owners on Nov. 2. Stock Titan report covering Hexcel Corporation (HXL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is HXL (D+ • RQD 52/100) a Buy at $79.55?
Welcome to the HXL (Hexcel Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 52/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (55.0x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $62.84 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $79.55 Pump the brakes on HXL — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on HXL, but look at what you are paying: 55.0x trailing P/E with 23.0% gross margins. Unless Hexcel Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $90.69 (+14.0%)
Spot @ $79.55 HXL cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on HXL, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $79.55 (52-wk range $67.38 - $111.74), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.