Hexcel Corporation (HXL) reports earnings

The report was filed on February 5, 2025

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Hexcel Corporation (HXL-2.61%) has submitted its 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

The report highlights that Hexcel's net sales for 2024 were $1,903.0 million, an increase from $1,789.0 million in 2023. The increase was driven by growth in Commercial Aerospace and Space & Defense markets, partially offset by a decline in Industrial sales.

The Composite Materials segment reported net sales of $1,531.0 million, up from $1,474.2 million in 2023, while the Engineered Products segment saw an increase to $372.0 million from $314.8 million.

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Operating income for 2024 was $186.1 million, a decrease from $215.3 million in 2023, primarily due to asset impairments and other charges.

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Hexcel's net income for 2024 was $132.1 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, compared to $105.7 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, in 2023.

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The company generated $289.9 million in cash from operating activities in 2024, an increase from $257.1 million in 2023, and ended the year with $125.4 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Hexcel continues to focus on its core markets of Commercial Aerospace, Space & Defense, and Industrial, with Commercial Aerospace representing the largest portion of its sales at 63%.

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The company also reported on its environmental and regulatory compliance, stating that it is not currently experiencing direct material adverse effects from ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

Hexcel's board of directors approved a $300 million share repurchase plan in February 2024, in addition to the amount that remained available under the 2018 share repurchase plan.

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The filing also discusses Hexcel's ongoing efforts in research and technology, including its new R&T Center of Excellence in Salt Lake City, Utah, which supports next-generation composite technology development.

This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the Hexcel Corporation annual 10-K report dated February 5, 2025. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.