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HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Stock Technical Analysis

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

73.24 USD
+0.31 (+0.43%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 9:51:01 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Overall HXL gets a technical rating of 8 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 is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, but not near new highs, so HXL is leading the market.
In the last month HXL has a been trading in the 67.38 - 74.01 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
HXL has an average volume of 1115790 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 68% of 71 stocks in the same industry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
HEXCEL CORP / HXL Weekly stock chart
HEXCEL CORP / HXL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Besides having an excellent technical rating, HXL also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 72.94. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

58.95

74.56

We found 6 important support areas.

  • Support @72.94 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @71.69 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 66.56 to 67.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 64.04 to 64.69. 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 @73.82 from a horizontal line in the daily 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 Strength84POSITIVEHXL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 84% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of HXL is above a declining 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)64.9NEUTRALThe RSI value for HXL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.09POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests HXL has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)78.98NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for HXL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.87MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for HXL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)28.88POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for HXL suggests a strong 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
73.8371.682.15 (2.91%)25.00%
An entry @73.83. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @71.68. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 2.15 points, which is 2.91%.For a 0.73% 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 (11/25/2025, 9:51:01 AM)

73.24

+0.31 (+0.43%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg0.43%
1 Week4.32%
2 Weeks7.55%
1 Month-1.21%
3 Month15.49%
6 Month37.89%
12 Month15.05%
2 Year5.22%
3 Year21.65%
5 Year47.27%
10 Year54.87%
15 Year325.25%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.08
ATR(20)%2.87%
ATR Inc7.4%
Range Today0.16
ADR(20)2.06
ADR(20)%2.81%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS84
3 months CRS88.57
6 months CRS87.96
Mansfield0.98
10 Day High73.44
10 Day Low67.5
20 Day High74.01
20 Day Low67.38
52 Week High74.35
52 Week Low45.28
CS1 End71.69
CR1 Start72.94
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.61%
DER(5)-2.57%
Volume1.28K
Volume Incr2.76%
Vol(5)1.38M
Vol(50)1.12M

HEXCEL CORP / HXL FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 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 64.9004. 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 0.0945665, 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.