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Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) reported Q3 2024 results with sales of $457 million, an 8.8% increase from Q3 2023. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.47, up from $0.38 in Q3 2023. Commercial Aerospace sales grew 17.5%, driven by Airbus programs and Boeing 787. Space & Defense sales remained relatively flat, while Industrial sales declined 16.5%.
CEO Tom Gentile noted that while air traffic growth is driving demand for Hexcel's lightweight materials, supply chain challenges are delaying production rate increases. The company now expects FY 2024 results to be at the lower end of guidance ranges, benefiting from lower tax rates. Hexcel has withdrawn its previously issued mid-term guidance for 2024-2026 due to changes in production rate assumptions.
Year-to-date, Hexcel reported sales of $1,429.2 million, a 7.3% increase from 2023. The company generated free cash flow of $58.9 million in the first nine months of 2024 and repurchased $252.2 million of common stock.
Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) has announced the schedule for its third quarter 2024 earnings release and conference call. The company will report its financial results on Monday, October 21 after the market close. A webcast and conference call to discuss the highlights of the financial results will be held on Tuesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. ET.
The call will be hosted by CEO and President Tom Gentile and Chief Financial Officer Patrick Winterlich. Investors can access the event via webcast on the company's Investor Relations webpage or by dialing +1 (646) 307-1963 with the conference ID 2360739. A replay of the call will be available on Hexcel's website approximately two hours after its conclusion.
Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on August 9, 2024, to stockholders of record as of August 2, 2024. This regular dividend declaration demonstrates Hexcel's commitment to returning value to shareholders and maintaining a consistent dividend policy. The announcement provides clarity on the upcoming dividend payment and relevant dates for investors to be aware of.
Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) reported strong Q2 2024 results with sales of $500 million, up 10.1% year-over-year. GAAP diluted EPS rose to $0.60 from $0.50 in Q2 2023. Commercial Aerospace sales increased by 21.3%, driving overall growth. However, the company revised its full-year 2024 guidance, citing caution due to aircraft delivery levels and customer production plans.
Key financial highlights:
- Q2 2024 adjusted operating income: $72.0 million (14.4% of sales)
- Net income: $50.0 million, up 17.6% year-over-year
- Commercial Aerospace sales: $320.7 million, up 21.3%
- Space & Defense sales: $138.9 million, up 1.0%
- Industrial sales: $40.8 million, down 22.3%
The company repurchased $100 million of common stock in Q2, bringing the total 2024 repurchases to $200 million.
Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) has scheduled its second quarter 2024 earnings release for Thursday, July 18, before the market opens. A webcast and conference call to discuss the financial results will follow at 10 a.m. ET, hosted by CEO Tom Gentile and CFO Patrick Winterlich. The webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations page on Hexcel's website, and a replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes.
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