Hexcel Corporation
HXLIndustrials · Stock · quarterly payer
$89.57
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
0.78%
Annual Dividend
$0.70
Payout Ratio
46%
5-Yr Growth
0.0%
Ex-Date
May 4, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
HXL Dividend Safety Score
62/ 100
Grade C
Borderline
Dividend-growth streak3 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2022
Earnings payout coverage46% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage29% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.79
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is HXL a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsHexcel Corporation (HXL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.78% ($0.70/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- Comfortable payout ratio (46%)
- 44% total price return over 5 years
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2022
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 0.78%
- Payout Ratio
- 46%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.70
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 0.0%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- May 4, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 3
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.07
- Market Cap
- $6.8B
- P/E Ratio
- 59.3
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 44%
- 52-Week Range
- $53.87 – $98.26
- Dividend Safety
- C · 62/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | — | $0.1800 | regular |
| Feb 9, 2026 | — | $0.1800 | regular |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.1700 | regular |
| Aug 8, 2025 | — | $0.1700 | regular |
| May 2, 2025 | — | $0.1700 | regular |
| Feb 7, 2025 | — | $0.1700 | regular |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.1500 | regular |
| Aug 2, 2024 | — | $0.1500 | regular |
| May 2, 2024 | — | $0.1500 | regular |
| Feb 8, 2024 | — | $0.1500 | regular |
| Nov 2, 2023 | — | $0.1250 | regular |
| Aug 3, 2023 | — | $0.1250 | regular |
| May 4, 2023 | — | $0.1250 | regular |
| Feb 9, 2023 | — | $0.1250 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $0.70 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$17.50
Annual$70.00
Monthly avg$5.83
