Hexcel Corp (HXL): Commercial Aerospace Strength Drives Fourth-Quarter Revenue Growth

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2026.01.29 21:09
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Hexcel Corp (HXL) reported fourth-quarter 2025 net sales of $491.3 million, a 3.7% increase from $473.8 million in the previous year, driven by a 7.6% rise in commercial aerospace sales. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.52, exceeding estimates. The GAAP operating margin improved to 12.5% from 1.9% due to higher capacity utilization. For 2025, total sales were $1.894 billion, slightly down from 2024. Free cash flow margins fell to 21.8% amid macroeconomic uncertainties and a prolonged high-interest rate environment.