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Hexcel Q1 2023: Sales up 17.2% to $458M, adjusted EPS $0.50 vs $0.22 YoY, guidance reaffirmed
HEXCEL CORP /DE/
- GAAP diluted EPS $0.50 vs $0.21 YoY; adjusted diluted EPS $0.50 vs $0.22; operating income $62.8M (13.8% margin) vs $30.1M (8.0%) YoY.
- Commercial Aerospace sales $284.5M (+30% YoY) led by A350 and A320neo; Space & Defense $126.2M (+6.8%); Industrial $47.0M (-12.1%) on lower wind energy.
- Gross margin improved to 27.9% from 22.2% on volume leverage and favorable mix; free cash flow ($41.5)M vs ($39.9)M YoY.
- Board declared $0.125/share dividend payable May 12, record May 5; no share repurchases in Q1; remaining authorization $217M.
- Full year 2023 guidance reaffirmed: sales $1.725B-$1.825B, adjusted EPS $1.70-$1.90, free cash flow >$140M.