HXL - Hexcel Corporation: Sentiment Pressured By 737 Max Uncertainty
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) is a leading manufacturer of composites for the aerospace, defense, and other industrial markets. The products are diverse across a number of advanced materials like carbon fiber and specialty fabrics used in a range of applications. Growth has been strong over the past decade fueled by growing adoption of composites in key components particularly within aircraft replacing traditional heavier weight metals. Hexcel's stock has been a big winner, up about 65% in the past three years with steady growth and firming profitability. This article recaps the latest earnings release and