Hexcel's second quarter revenue and EPS beat expectations, leading to a raised full-year 2026 outlook.

Hexcel Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $529.3 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.66, up from $489.9 million and $0.50 in the prior-year period. The results exceeded analyst expectations for revenue of $521.7 million and EPS of $0.56.

Key Highlights

• Commercial Aerospace sales grew 18.3% year-over-year to $346.6 million, driven by increased build rates for widebody aircraft including the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787.
• Hexcel raised its full-year 2026 guidance, with sales now projected at $2.025-$2.125 billion (up from $2.0-$2.1 billion) and adjusted EPS at $2.30-$2.40 (up from $2.10-$2.30).
• Adjusted operating margin expanded to 13.9% from 11.1% in the prior-year quarter, reflecting increased operating leverage on higher sales volume.