10-Q

Quarterly report

✓ VerifiedHexcel Q2 2026 net sales rose 8.0% to $529.3 million and net income rose to $49.3 million, driven by Commercial Aerospace growth of 18.3%, while Defense, Space & Other sales fell 7.2% to $182.7 million.

Summary

  • Net sales for the second quarter of 2026 were $529.3 million, up 8.0% from $489.9 million, and net income was $49.3 million versus $13.5 million in the prior year quarter.
  • Commercial Aerospace sales grew 18.3% to $346.6 million driven by the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 widebodies and narrowbody programs, while Defense, Space & Other sales declined 7.2% to $182.7 million, reflecting the September 30, 2025 divestment of the Austrian-based industrial business.
  • During the second quarter of 2026 the Company issued $400 million of 4.9% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2031 and redeemed the $400 million of 3.95% Senior Unsecured Notes due February 2027.
  • On March 31, 2026 the Company refinanced its senior unsecured credit facility, keeping borrowing capacity at $750 million with a March 31, 2031 maturity, and had total debt of $959.4 million at June 30, 2026.
  • The Company recognized restructuring charges of $1.0 million for the quarter and $6.5 million for the six months related to the shutdown of industrial-oriented manufacturing at the Leicester, UK facility.
  • The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share payable August 17, 2026, and $380.6 million remained available under the 2025 Share Repurchase Plan with no repurchases in the second quarter.
Net sales (Q2 2026)
$529.3 million
From the filing for Net sales (Q2 2026)
Net sales $ 529.3 $ 489.9 8.0 %
Net income (Q2 2026)
$49.3 million
From the filing for Net income (Q2 2026)
Net income $ 49.3 $ 13.5
Diluted EPS (Q2 2026)
$0.64
From the filing for Diluted EPS (Q2 2026)
Diluted net income per common share $ 0.64 $ 0.17
Commercial Aerospace sales (Q2 2026)
$346.6 million, up 18.3%
From the filing for Commercial Aerospace sales (Q2 2026)
Commercial Aerospace 346.6 293.1 18.3 %
Defense, Space & Other sales (Q2 2026)
$182.7 million, down 7.2%
From the filing for Defense, Space & Other sales (Q2 2026)
Defense, Space & Other 182.7 196.8 (7.2 )%
New senior notes
$400 million of 4.9% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2031
From the filing for New senior notes
the Company issued $ 400 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.9 % Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2031
Total debt
$959.4 million
From the filing for Total debt
As of June 30, 2026, total debt was $959.4 million as compared to $993.0 million at December 31, 2025
Quarterly dividend
$0.18 per share, payment date August 17, 2026
From the filing for Quarterly dividend
our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share payable to stockholders of record as of August 10, 2026, with a payment date of August 17, 2026

Commercial aerospace demand tied to Airbus A350, A320neo, Boeing 787 and 737 MAX drove growth, while the Austrian industrial divestment reduced Defense, Space & Other sales. The Company refinanced debt and continues its share repurchase authorization.

Filed
Jul 29, 2026
Accepted
2026-07-29 20:35Z
Period
Jun 30, 2026
Accession no.
0001193125-26-323941
Size
11.1 MB