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Dec 31, 2024

Hexcel Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Reported fourth quarter and full year results, with sales increasing and adjusted diluted EPS exceeding expectations.

Key Takeaways

Hexcel Corporation reported a 3.6% increase in net sales for the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $474 million. The adjusted diluted EPS was $0.52, compared to $0.43 in the same quarter of the previous year. The company's commercial aerospace sector saw a 4% increase in sales, while the space and defense sector grew by 7.2%.

Q4 2024 sales increased to $474 million from $458 million in Q4 2023.

Q4 2024 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.07, compared to $(0.21) in Q4 2023.

Q4 2024 adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.52 from $0.43 in Q4 2023.

The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, a 13% increase.

Total Revenue
$474M
Previous year: $458M
+3.6%
EPS
$0.52
Previous year: $0.43
+20.9%
Gross Margin
25%
Adjusted Operating Income %
12.1%
Gross Profit
$119M
Previous year: $103M
+14.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$125M
Previous year: $227M
-44.8%
Free Cash Flow
$203M
Previous year: $149M
+36.3%
Total Assets
$2.73B
Previous year: $2.92B
-6.6%

Hexcel

Hexcel

Forward Guidance

Hexcel provided 2025 guidance with sales expected to be $1.95 billion to $2.05 billion, adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.05 to $2.25, and free cash flow greater than $220 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales of $1.95 billion to $2.05 billion
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.05 to $2.25
  • Free cash flow of greater than $220 million
  • Capital Expenditures less than $100 million
  • Effective tax rate of 21%