Hexcel is trading at $84.78, down 5.67%, in after-hours trading after third-quarter sales missed analyst estimates. - October 21 results showed sales of $496.4 million, below the $501.84 million analyst estimate; adjusted EPS was $0.50, above the $0.49 estimate. - Commercial aerospace sales increased 21% year-over-year, partially offset by temporary softness in Defense, Space & Other programs. - Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance, citing seasonal operating leverage and accelerated hiring and training costs.