Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.18

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 28th. Investors of record on Monday, February 9th will be paid a dividend of 0.18 per share by the aerospace company on Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 9th. This is a 5.9% increase from Hexcel’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.17.

Hexcel has decreased its dividend payment by an average of 0.0%per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 3 years. Hexcel has a dividend payout ratio of 27.0% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect Hexcel to earn $2.77 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.68 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 24.5%.

Hexcel Trading Up 7.5%

HXL traded up $6.00 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $86.23. The stock had a trading volume of 1,754,390 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,251,220. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $77.30 and its 200-day simple moving average is $68.70. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 100.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 1.08. Hexcel has a 1-year low of $45.28 and a 1-year high of $88.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 2.75 and a quick ratio of 1.50.

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The aerospace company reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.02. Hexcel had a return on equity of 9.25% and a net margin of 3.67%.The firm had revenue of $491.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $484.46 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.52 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. Hexcel has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.300 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Hexcel will post 2.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hexcel News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Hexcel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat — Hexcel reported Q4 EPS above consensus and revenue topped estimates, a primary catalyst for the rally. Hexcel shares rise as Q4 earnings beat estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase — The board raised the quarterly dividend to $0.18/share (a 5.9% increase), signaling confidence in cash returns to shareholders. Hexcel Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Margin and profit recovery — Management reported margin recovery and notable year-over-year gains in operating profit and net income, supporting improvement in fundamental performance. Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2026 guidance set — Hexcel provided FY2026 EPS guidance of $2.10–$2.30 and revenue guidance roughly $2.0–$2.1B; EPS range is close to consensus but revenue guidance is slightly under some Street estimates, so guidance is mildly mixed. Hexcel: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst positioning — Multiple buy/outperform ratings and mixed price targets (median near $80) suggest positive analyst interest but varied upside expectations. Hexcel posts soft 2025 results but upbeat 2026 outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Cash and cash flow declined — Quarterly reporting showed a meaningful drop in cash and lower operating cash flow versus prior year, a potential short-term liquidity concern to watch. Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling noted — Recent filings show insider sales (no recent purchases), which some investors may view as a modest negative signal. Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings

Hexcel Company Profile

Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced composite materials for aerospace and industrial applications. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of lightweight, high-performance products that enhance fuel efficiency, durability and structural strength. Its offerings are critical to the aerospace sector, where demand for lighter, more efficient aircraft drives continuous innovation in materials.

Hexcel’s product portfolio encompasses carbon fiber reinforcements, pre-impregnated composites (prepregs), honeycomb core, engineered adhesives and structural film adhesives.