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Mar 31, 2024

Hexcel Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Hexcel reported first quarter 2024 results, including a sales increase of 3.2% and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.44.

Key Takeaways

Hexcel Corporation reported a 3.2% increase in sales to $472 million and an adjusted diluted EPS of $0.44 for the first quarter of 2024. The commercial aerospace market continues to show strong growth, driving sequential margin expansion.

Q1 2024 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.43, compared to $0.50 in Q1 2023.

Q1 2024 adjusted diluted EPS was $0.44, compared to $0.50 in Q1 2023.

Q1 2024 Sales were $472 million, a 3.2% increase over Q1 2023 sales of $458 million.

Returned $113 million to stockholders in Q1 2024 via share repurchases and dividends.

Total Revenue
$472M
Previous year: $458M
+3.2%
EPS
$0.44
Previous year: $0.5
-12.0%
Gross Margin
25%
Previous year: 27.9%
-10.4%
Adjusted Operating Income %
11.5%
Gross Profit
$117M
Previous year: $128M
-8.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$85.9M
Previous year: $106M
-18.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$35.7M
Previous year: -$41.5M
-14.0%
Total Assets
$2.82B
Previous year: $2.91B
-3.0%

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Forward Guidance

Full year 2024 guidance is reaffirmed.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales of $1.925 billion to $2.025 billion
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.10 to $2.30
  • Free cash flow of greater than $200 million
  • Capital expenditures less than $100 million
  • Effective tax rate of 22.0%