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HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HXL - US4282911084 - Common Stock

76.48 USD
+0.5 (+0.66%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 8:10:44 PM
76.48 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/23/2025, 8:10:44 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

Overall HXL gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. 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.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
HXL is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
HXL has an average volume of 1239110 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
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. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
HXL is an average performer in the Aerospace & Defense industry, it outperforms 58% of 71 stocks in the same industry.
In the last month HXL has a been trading in the 71.98 - 79.20 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
HEXCEL CORP / HXL Weekly stock chart
HEXCEL CORP / HXL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Besides having an excellent technical rating, HXL also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 76.00, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

58.95

77.37

5 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 73.63 to 76.00. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 71.34 to 72.31. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 66.14 to 66.64. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @61.91 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @59.55 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @76.60 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for HXL is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for HXL is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength84.49POSITIVEHXL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 84.49% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HXL is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HXL is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HXL is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)60.26NEUTRALThe RSI value for HXL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.17NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests HXL has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)51.02NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for HXL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.45MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for HXL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)24.05NEUTRALThe ADX value for HXL suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
76.6173.622.99 (3.90%)25.00%
An entry @76.61. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @73.62. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 2.99 points, which is 3.90%.For a 0.98% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • 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.
HEXCEL CORP / HXL Daily stock chart

HEXCEL CORP

NYSE:HXL (12/23/2025, 8:10:44 PM)

After market: 76.48 0 (0%)

76.48

+0.5 (+0.66%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg0.66%
1 Week5.77%
2 Weeks-0.04%
1 Month4.87%
3 Month20.69%
6 Month34.41%
12 Month21.2%
2 Year3.7%
3 Year29.96%
5 Year57.72%
10 Year64.65%
15 Year322.78%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.02
ATR(20)%2.45%
ATR Inc-14.15%
Range Today1.33
ADR(20)1.74
ADR(20)%2.28%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS84.49
3 months CRS91.02
6 months CRS87.6
Mansfield1.14
10 Day High77
10 Day Low71.98
20 Day High79.2
20 Day Low71.98
52 Week High79.2
52 Week Low45.28
CS1 End76
CR1 Start76.6
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.79%
DER(5)0.11%
Volume1.12M
Volume Incr2.18%
Vol(5)1.29M
Vol(50)1.24M

HEXCEL CORP / HXL FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to HXL.


What is the trend direction for HXL stock?

The current trend direction for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for HXL stock?

HEXCEL CORP (HXL) has an RSI value of 60.2573. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?

The MACD indicator for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) has a value of -0.172528, indicating a bearish trend.


Can you provide the buy/sell signal for HEXCEL CORP?

The buy/sell signal for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.