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HEXCEL CORP NEW (HXL)

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Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — HXL

Based on 399 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HXL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
399 hedge funds hold HXL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding HXL is almost the same as a year ago (-8 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

184 buying199 selling
Last quarter: 199 funds reduced or exited vs 184 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HXL position: 60 → 50 → 58 → 65. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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69% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 69% conviction (2yr+) ■ 13% medium ■ 18% new
274 out of 399 hedge funds have held HXL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Price up while funds trimmed (+16% value, -1% shares)

Value
+15%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional HXL holdings rose +16% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

65 → 60 → 50 → 58 → 65 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 50 → 58 → 65. A growing number of institutions are discovering HXL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 403 current holders: 287 (71%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 399 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in HXL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HXL

In 2025 Q4, 184 hedge funds were net buyers of HXL (65 opened a new position, 119 added to an existing one), while 199 reduced or exited (147 trimmed, 52 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 48% of total institutional value in HXL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 399.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HXL

How many hedge funds hold HXL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of HXL vs. share price

Market Analysis: HXL

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Company Profile: HXL

Industrials Aerospace & Defense

Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

54 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HXL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 9 days 403 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 403 389 3.6%
13F Shares 87M 88M -0.88%
Total Value $6.04B $5.22B 15.72%
New Positions 66 58 +8
Increased Positions 126 121 +5
Closed Positions 52 52 -
Reduced Positions 149 155 -6
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of HXL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SPEECE THORSON CAPITAL GROUP INC 3.78% 205,013 $16.6M
2 Kopion Asset Management, LLC 3.43% 54,443 $4.4M
3 ELCO Management Co., LLC 2.20% 56,648 $4.6M
4 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.66% 920,959 $74.5M
5 GRANDFIELD & DODD, LLC 1.49% 326,543 $26.4M
6 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 1.40% 351,421 $28.4M
7 CHELSEA COUNSEL CO 1.05% 33,210 $2.5M
8 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.79% 35,595 $2.9M
9 HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC 0.69% 166,315 $13.5M
10 Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC 0.61% 109,142 $8.8M
11 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.47% 580,280 $47.0M
12 Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management (UK) Ltd. 0.42% 10,000 $809K
13 Storgate, LLC 0.37% 5,787 $468K
14 TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC 0.33% 242,545 $20K
15 THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS 0.23% 1,499,947 $121K
16 Alessandra Capital Management, LLC 0.21% 3,160 $234K
17 DUTCH ASSET Corp 0.17% 3,200 $259K
18 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.14% 315,101 $25.5M
19 MARKEL GROUP INC. 0.13% 189,000 $15.3M
20 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.12% 117,037 $9.5M
21 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 0.11% 247,514 $20.0M
22 Corecam Pte. Ltd. 0.10% 2,826 $229K
23 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB 0.10% 50,402 $4.1M
24 Willis Investment Counsel 0.09% 21,136 $1.7M
25 Rede Wealth, LLC 0.09% 3,160 $256K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — HEXCEL CORP NEW (HXL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HXL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HXL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for HXL?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 199 funds reduced or exited vs 184 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for HXL holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 399 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in HXL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HXL?

69% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 274 out of 399 hedge funds have held HXL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.