Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan purchased a new stake in shares of Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 126,508 shares of the aerospace company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,658,000. Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan owned approximately 0.17% of Hexcel at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Hexcel in the 1st quarter worth about $28,000. Group One Trading LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hexcel during the 2nd quarter valued at about $36,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc bought a new stake in shares of Hexcel in the fourth quarter worth approximately $36,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hexcel during the first quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in Hexcel by 181.1% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 506 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 326 shares during the period. 95.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Hexcel Trading Up 0.4%
NYSE:HXL opened at $95.05 on Friday. Hexcel Corporation has a one year low of $60.26 and a one year high of $111.74. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $100.93 and a 200-day moving average price of $92.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 2.43 and a quick ratio of 1.37.
Hexcel Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 10th were paid a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 10th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Hexcel’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.18%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Hexcel
In other news, insider Gina Fitzsimons sold 9,675 shares of Hexcel stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $103.14, for a total transaction of $997,879.50. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 7,712 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $795,415.68. The trade was a 55.65% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 1.84% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on HXL shares. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Hexcel from $113.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Wall Street Zen cut Hexcel from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, August 16th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Hexcel from $95.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of Hexcel in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of Hexcel from $88.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $107.18.
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Hexcel Profile
Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced composite materials for aerospace and industrial applications. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of lightweight, high-performance products that enhance fuel efficiency, durability and structural strength. Its offerings are critical to the aerospace sector, where demand for lighter, more efficient aircraft drives continuous innovation in materials.
Hexcel’s product portfolio encompasses carbon fiber reinforcements, pre-impregnated composites (prepregs), honeycomb core, engineered adhesives and structural film adhesives.
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