Shares of Hexcel Corp (HXL) rose 5.93% to $84.99 in Thursday trading, after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded Wall Street estimates for both revenue and profit. The stock reached an intraday high of $88.00, approaching the top of its 52-week range of $45.28 to $88.00. The rally follows a period of volatility characterized by OEM destocking and supply chain stabilization throughout the 2025 fiscal year.
Company Description
Hexcel Corp (HXL) is a leading advanced composites company that develops and manufactures lightweight, high-performance structural materials. These include carbon fibers, specialty reinforcements, prepregs, and honeycomb core. The company primarily serves the commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial markets, providing materials essential for fuel-efficient aircraft and advanced military platforms.
Current Stock Price
$84.99
Market Capitalization
$6.77 billion
Valuation
HXL currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of approximately 38.6x based on the midpoint of its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.20. This valuation reflects investor expectations for a sharp earnings recovery following a year of inventory rationalization by major aircraft manufacturers.