Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL), a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology, announced today its longer-term financial outlook during the Company's Investor Day held in New York City.
Chairman, CEO and President Nick Stanage said: "Hexcel is benefitting from both cyclical growth as aircraft production rates increase to support strong demand, and from secular growth reflecting our advanced composite technology value proposition as lightweighting supports fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. We are forecasting strong sales growth over the next three years, and we expect robust earnings expansion as we leverage our global manufacturing footprint. We are entering a period of strong cash generation, which will support continued investment in operational excellence and organic growth, the potential for strategic acquisitions, and returning cash to stockholders."
Outlook
For the three-year period 2024 to 2026:
- Total Sales to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%-12%
- Commercial Aerospace 12%-16% CAGR
- Space & Defense 5%-10% CAGR
- Industrial 3%-6% CAGR
- Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share* to grow at greater than a 25% CAGR
- Capital Expenditures of less than $100 million per year during this three-year period
Cumulatively for the three-year period 2024 to 2026:
- Adjusted EBITDA* greater than $1.5 billion
- Free Cash Flow* greater than $800 million