NYSE$HXL
Hexcel Corp · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Hexcel reported first quarter 2023 results, featuring net sales of $458 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.50 per share.
Hexcel Corporation reported a strong first quarter in 2023, with a significant increase in sales and adjusted operating income. The company's performance was driven by execution and growing demand, particularly in the commercial aerospace sector. Hexcel is well-positioned to benefit from production ramps and growth in various markets, leading to cash generation and shareholder value.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $0.50, compared to $0.21 in Q1 2022.
- Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.50, compared to $0.22 in Q1 2022.
- Sales were $458 million, a 17.2% increase over Q1 2022 sales of $391 million (18.0% increase in constant currency).
- Full year 2023 guidance is reaffirmed.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Hexcel · Revenue · Quarterly
$458M
Revenue by segment
Hexcel · $420M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Composite Materials$341M+16.0%81.2%
- Engineered Products$79M+11.0%18.8%
Forward guidance
Hexcel reaffirmed its full year 2023 guidance, including sales of $1.725 billion to $1.825 billion, adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.70 to $1.90, and free cash flow greater than $140 million. Accrual basis capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $90 million, with an underlying effective tax rate estimated at 23%.
Tailwinds
- Sales of $1.725 billion to $1.825 billion
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.70 to $1.90
- Free cash flow greater than $140 million
- Accrual basis capital expenditures of approximately $90 million
- Underlying effective tax rate is estimated to be 23%
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2023
+0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.6%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
38 / 69 earnings
Positive
+11.1%
Q3 2025
Best reaction
-11.6%
Q1 2020
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.6% | +6.8% | -1.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.5% | +3.4% | +15.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +11.1% | +13.9% | +13.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.2% | -2.8% | -0.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -4.3% | -0.4% | +3.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.2% | -2.4% | -8.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.7% | -0.3% | -6.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | -7.6% | -5.4% | -7.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.0% | +4.0% | +15.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -8.9% | -7.3% | +2.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -7.6% | -8.1% | +3.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.3% | -7.0% | -4.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +6.2% | +5.7% | +3.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +9.0% | +10.7% | +16.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -2.8% | -2.4% | +6.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.4% | +6.0% | +7.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.2% | -2.2% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -6.2% | -0.8% | +8.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | -4.4% | -5.6% | +1.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.8% | -5.7% | -1.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.2% | -0.3% | -9.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -6.9% | -9.7% | +17.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.0% | -0.1% | +41.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -9.0% | -18.3% | -13.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -11.6% | -12.5% | -5.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.6% | +0.0% | -6.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.8% | -3.2% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.4% | +4.0% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.3% | +4.1% | +7.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.4% | +6.6% | +16.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.0% | -7.3% | -5.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.4% | -0.6% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.5% | +2.2% | +9.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.1% | +4.8% | +3.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.9% | +7.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.6% | -5.2% | -3.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.3% | -1.5% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.3% | -1.0% | +6.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.6% | +4.7% | +14.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +6.5% | +4.4% | +7.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +8.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -7.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +9.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +8.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +4.1% | — | — |
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