HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Technical Analysis

NYSE:HXLUS4282911084

Current stock price

85.145 USD
+0.97 (+1.16%)
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HXL Technical Rating and Analysis

9

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

HEXCEL CORP / HXL Weekly stock chart
HEXCEL CORP / HXL Daily stock chart

HXL Setup Rating and Analysis

6

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.

HXL Support and Resistance Analysis

73.69

86.00

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.

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 Strength84.02POSITIVEHXL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 84.02% 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)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of HXL is above a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HXL is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)53.95NEUTRALThe RSI value for HXL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.7POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests HXL has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)91.39OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests HXL may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.11MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for HXL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)22.91NEUTRALThe ADX value for HXL suggests a possible start of a new trend.

HXL 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)

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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
84.8080.913.89 (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

HEXCEL CORP / HXL Daily stock chart

HEXCEL CORP

NYSE:HXL (4/14/2026, 3:03:00 PM)

85.145

+0.97 (+1.16%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg1.16%
1 Week5.85%
2 Weeks6.03%
1 Month6.42%
3 Month1.91%
6 Month36.26%
12 Month61.55%
2 Year31.09%
3 Year16.77%
5 Year49.21%
10 Year85.93%
15 Year290.94%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.67
ATR(20)%3.11%
ATR Inc-31.03%
Range Today2.17
ADR(20)2.3
ADR(20)%2.7%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS84.02
3 months CRS69.83
6 months CRS91.4
Mansfield1.61
10 Day High84.79
10 Day Low76.27
20 Day High84.79
20 Day Low76.27
52 Week High95.22
52 Week Low45.37
CS1 End82.24
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.36%
DER(5)0.93%
Volume499.94K
Volume Incr-38.39%
Vol(5)810.24K
Vol(50)1.25M

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.