Hexcel Corporation: Strong Momentum And Earnings Growth Support Buy Rating

Hexcel Corporation delivered robust Q1 2026 results, with EPS of $0.59, beating consensus by $0.15, and revenue surpassing $500 million. HXL's revenue grew nearly 10% year-over-year, and the company outperformed the SPY ETF by more than sixfold over the past five months. I maintain a BUY rating on HXL, supported by price momentum and strong projected earnings growth.