Hexcel (HXL) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $89.86, +2.42% vs the prior close of $87.74.
- Volume 1.10M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
HXL rises 2.4% to $89.86, 3 up days in a row. Closed at $89.86, +2.42% vs the prior close of $87.74. Day range $87.34–$90.11, opened at $88.21.
HXL daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — HXL rises 2.4% to $89.86, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $89.86, +2.42% vs the prior close of $87.74. Day range $87.34–$90.11, opened at $88.21.
- Volume was 1.10M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 810.04K.
- Price is -1.9% vs its 50-day average ($91.64) and -0.6% vs its 200-day average ($90.37).
- 52-week range $60.82–$111.74; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 19.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — HXL rises 1.9% to $87.74
- Closed at $87.74, +1.87% vs the prior close of $86.13. Day range $84.98–$88.52, opened at $86.12.
- Volume was 1.12M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 805.35K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($91.93) and -2.8% vs its 200-day average ($90.30).
- 52-week range $60.82–$111.74; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 21.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — HXL rises 1.4% to $86.13
- Closed at $86.13, +1.39% vs the prior close of $84.95. Day range $84.48–$86.80, opened at $84.87.
- Volume was 878.10K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 815.04K.
- Price is -6.6% vs its 50-day average ($92.26) and -4.6% vs its 200-day average ($90.24).
- 52-week range $60.82–$111.74; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 22.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — HXL ends flat (-0.0%) to $84.95
- Closed at $84.95, -0.01% vs the prior close of $84.96. Day range $84.52–$86.85, opened at $86.40.
- Volume was 631.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 833.34K.
- Price is -8.2% vs its 50-day average ($92.58) and -5.8% vs its 200-day average ($90.19).
- 52-week range $60.82–$111.74; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 24.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — HXL ends flat (-0.2%) to $84.96
- Closed at $84.96, -0.20% vs the prior close of $85.13. Day range $83.96–$85.71, opened at $85.18.
- Volume was 834.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 854.46K.
- Price is -8.6% vs its 50-day average ($92.94) and -5.8% vs its 200-day average ($90.15).
- 52-week range $60.82–$111.74; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 24.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — HXL rises 1.5% to $85.13
- Closed at $85.13, +1.47% vs the prior close of $83.90. Day range $83.12–$85.31, opened at $83.48.
- Volume was 664.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 870.41K.
- Price is -8.8% vs its 50-day average ($93.30) and -5.5% vs its 200-day average ($90.10).
- 52-week range $60.82–$111.74; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 23.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — HXL dips 2.5% to $83.90, a 3-month low
- Closed at $83.90, -2.45% vs the prior close of $86.01. Day range $83.11–$85.03, opened at $85.00.
- Volume was 765.00K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 878.09K.
- Price is -10.5% vs its 50-day average ($93.71) and -6.8% vs its 200-day average ($90.05).
- 52-week range $60.82–$111.74; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 24.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — HXL ends flat (+0.1%) to $86.01
- Closed at $86.01, +0.13% vs the prior close of $85.90. Day range $85.08–$87.16, opened at $86.15.
- Volume was 850.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 889.43K.
- Price is -8.7% vs its 50-day average ($94.23) and -4.4% vs its 200-day average ($90.00).
- 52-week range $60.82–$111.74; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 23.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — HXL dips 0.6% to $85.90
- Closed at $85.90, -0.59% vs the prior close of $86.41. Day range $85.13–$87.45, opened at $85.95.
- Volume was 1.05M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 883.97K.
- Price is -9.3% vs its 50-day average ($94.71) and -4.5% vs its 200-day average ($89.93).
- 52-week range $60.82–$111.74; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 23.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — HXL dips 0.4% to $86.41
- Closed at $86.41, -0.38% vs the prior close of $86.74. Day range $85.37–$87.66, opened at $87.66.
- Volume was 998.70K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 892.80K.
- Price is -9.2% vs its 50-day average ($95.20) and -3.8% vs its 200-day average ($89.86).
- 52-week range $60.82–$111.74; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 22.7% below the 52-week high.
HXL latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about HXL in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Li David H converted options/RSUs into 340 shares on Oct 3, 2026; now holds 4,952
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 8, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Lehman Gail E sold 5,000 shares at $92.12 (≈$460.60K) on Sep 3, 2026
- Lehman Gail E sold 8,829 shares at $92.09 (≈$813.06K) on Sep 3, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 3, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 17, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Fitzsimons Gina sold 3,517 shares at $103.12 (≈$362.67K) on Aug 14, 2026
- Fitzsimons Gina sold 6,158 shares at $103.15 (≈$635.20K) on Aug 14, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 14, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 14, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 29, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $529.30M (prior year $489.90M) (+8.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $49.30M (prior year $13.50M) (+265.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 29, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 17, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade HXL
- Last results release: Jul 29, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 22, 2026, Jan 28, 2026, Oct 22, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 28, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.05% (largest 3.4%).
- Liquidity: about 942.88K shares (≈$84.73M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $89.86 vs a range of $60.82–$111.74 (57% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 10, 2026 ($0.18/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 7 sales; latest: Gail E Lehman sold 5,000 shares on Sep 3, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Jul 29, 2026; 8-K Jul 29, 2026; 8-K May 28, 2026.
- Share count: 75.62M shares outstanding (Jul 27, 2026), -5.0% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers.
HXL market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 88.21 | 90.11 | 87.34 | 89.86 | 1.10M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 86.12 | 88.52 | 84.98 | 87.74 | 1.12M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 84.87 | 86.80 | 84.48 | 86.13 | 878.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 86.40 | 86.85 | 84.52 | 84.95 | 631.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 85.18 | 85.71 | 83.96 | 84.96 | 834.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 83.48 | 85.31 | 83.12 | 85.13 | 664.30K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 85.00 | 85.03 | 83.11 | 83.90 | 765.00K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 86.15 | 87.16 | 85.08 | 86.01 | 850.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 85.95 | 87.45 | 85.13 | 85.90 | 1.05M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 87.66 | 87.66 | 85.37 | 86.41 | 998.70K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 84.50 | 86.87 | 83.97 | 86.74 | 1.09M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 84.42 | 84.51 | 82.69 | 83.92 | 1.15M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 83.82 | 85.14 | 83.36 | 84.35 | 792.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 85.30 | 85.76 | 83.68 | 84.14 | 894.30K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 85.36 | 86.25 | 84.27 | 85.80 | 863.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 85.79 | 86.57 | 84.92 | 85.45 | 634.00K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 85.65 | 87.92 | 85.65 | 86.12 | 740.70K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 87.38 | 87.51 | 85.00 | 85.98 | 940.40K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 88.75 | 89.56 | 86.44 | 86.94 | 1.03M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 88.16 | 88.65 | 86.87 | 88.15 | 1.84M |
About Hexcel
Hexcel (HXL) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers”. Its business address is in STAMFORD, CT. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 717605.
HXL board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| James J Cannon | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Cynthia M Egnotovich | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Tom Gentile | Chairman, CEO and President | May 5, 2026 |
| Guy C Hachey | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Patricia Hubbard | Director | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Neal J. Keating | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| David H Li | Director | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Nick L Stanage | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Catherine A Suever | Director | May 19, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Lilian Regis Brayle | President EMEA/AP & Industrial | Feb 3, 2026 |
| James Gordon Coogan | EVP, CFO | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Amy S Evans | See Remarks | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Gina Fitzsimons | See Remarks | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Tom Gentile | Chairman, CEO and President | May 5, 2026 |
| Gail E Lehman | See Remarks | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Michael C. Lenz | see remarks | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Thierry Merlot | See Remarks | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Lyndon John Smith | see remarks | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Patrick Winterlich | EVP, CFO | Oct 30, 2025 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Gail E Lehman | Sale | 5,000 | $92.12 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Gail E Lehman | Sale | 8,829 | $92.09 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Gina Fitzsimons | Sale | 3,517 | $103.12 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Gina Fitzsimons | Sale | 6,158 | $103.15 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Amy S Evans | Sale | 1,500 | $92.80 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Patrick Winterlich | Sale | 3,413 | $73.34 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Lyndon John Smith | Sale | 2,077 | $73.02 |
HXL financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.89B | $109.40M | — | $230.50M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.90B | $132.10M | — | $289.90M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.79B | $105.70M | — | $257.10M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.58B | — | — | $173.10M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.32B | — | — | $151.70M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.73B, total liabilities $1.43B, cash $62.20M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
HXL earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $105.61 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $87.15 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $80.23 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $63.74 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $62.36 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $50.50 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $68.47 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $63.60 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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