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Sep 30, 2020

Hexcel Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Hexcel faced significant headwinds due to unprecedented decline in demand, with sales being half of 2019 levels.

Key Takeaways

Hexcel Corporation reported third quarter 2020 results with net sales of $286.9 million and adjusted diluted EPS of ($0.29) per share. The company has taken actions to cut overhead costs and reduce employment costs to align with demand levels lowered due to the effects of the pandemic.

Q3 2020 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.12 with adjusted diluted EPS of ($0.29).

Q3 2020 Sales were $287 million.

Free Cash Flow YTD of $109 million, with $76 million generated in the third quarter.

Liquidity remains strong, at $766 million, with cash on hand of $68 million and an undrawn revolver balance of $698 million, at September 30, 2020.

Total Revenue
$287M
Previous year: $573M
-49.9%
EPS
-$0.29
Previous year: $0.9
-132.2%
Gross Margin
4.7%
Previous year: 27.6%
-83.0%
Gross Profit
$13.5M
Previous year: $158M
-91.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$68M
Previous year: $47M
+44.7%
Free Cash Flow
$76M
Previous year: $56.7M
+34.0%
Total Assets
$2.97B
Previous year: $3.16B
-5.8%

Hexcel

Hexcel

Forward Guidance

As we look toward 2021, we will continue aligning our costs with projected sales and take swift actions to ensure that we continue delivering value to our shareholders now and well into the future. The overall long-term demand for aircraft and our advanced composites technology remains robust, and the potential for a significant upturn in 2022 and beyond looks positive. The actions we are taking will ensure that Hexcel emerges from the effects of this pandemic stronger than ever. As we do, our liquidity will have been strengthened, our cost structure will be reset, and we will be well positioned to deliver strong shareholder returns.

Positive Outlook

  • Overall long-term demand for aircraft remains robust.
  • Advanced composites technology has positive potential.
  • Significant upturn in 2022 and beyond looks positive.
  • Liquidity will have been strengthened.
  • Cost structure will be reset.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continue aligning costs with projected sales.
  • Take swift actions to ensure that we continue delivering value to our shareholders.
  • Market uncertainties arising from the global pandemic.
  • The Company’s financial condition and results of operations have been, and are expected to continue to be, adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the governmental and market reactions to COVID-19.
  • Channel adjustments will take another two to three quarters to work through the system.