HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Technical Analysis
NYSE:HXL • US4282911084
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HXL Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to HXL. Both in the recent history as in the last year, HXL has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that HXL is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 84% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by HXL over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- HXL is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so HXL is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month HXL has a been trading in the 76.27 - 84.79 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- HXL has an average volume of 1245840 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- HXL is an average performer in the Aerospace & Defense industry, it outperforms 60% of 80 stocks in the same industry.
HXL Weekly and Daily overview Charts
HXL Setup Rating and Analysis
HXL has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is very little resistance above the current price.
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HXL Support and Resistance Analysis
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We found 4 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 80.92 to 82.24. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 78.33 to 78.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @77.06 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @74.43 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
HXL Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for HXL is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for HXL is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 84.02 | POSITIVE | HXL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 84.02% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HXL is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of HXL is above a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HXL is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 53.95 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for HXL is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.7 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests HXL has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 91.39 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests HXL may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.11 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for HXL suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 22.91 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for HXL suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
HXL Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
HXL Example Setup
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84.80 | 80.91 | 3.89 (4.59%) | 21.80% |
| An entry @84.80. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @80.91. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 3.89 points, which is 4.59%. | When investing 21.80% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of HXL. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
HXL Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
NYSE:HXL (4/14/2026, 3:03:00 PM)
85.145
+0.97 (+1.16%)
HEXCEL CORP / HXL TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to HXL.
Can you provide the trend direction for HEXCEL CORP?
The current trend direction for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?
HEXCEL CORP (HXL) has an RSI value of 53.9481. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the buy/sell signal for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?
The buy/sell signal for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.
What is the support and resistance level for HXL stock?
HEXCEL CORP (HXL) has a support level at 82.24. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of HXL support and resistance levels.