HXL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

HXL has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 0.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.27%
Payout Ratio 37.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 19.35%
Consistency Lifetime 35.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.21%
Payout FCF 21.4%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 52.33%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
TDG 67,013 M 6.90% 16.76%
LDO 35,142 M 1.14% 17.11%
RHM 66,489 M 1.54% 14.36%
BSP 78,898 M 1.80% 8.86%
AM 26,312 M 3.28% 5.10%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
HWM 104,512 M 82.12% 87.2%
TDG 67,013 M 69.44% 44.3%
GE 315,288 M 63.94% 95.4%
SAF 136,625 M 61.15% 88.2%
LDO 35,142 M 54.87% 50.8%
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3.28% Yield MTX MTU Aero Engines
1.86% Yield
HXL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 2026-05-11 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.2%
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 2026-02-17 Quarterly 0.18 +5.9% 0.21%
2025-11-03 2025-11-03 2025-11-10 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.24%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.28%
2025-05-02 2025-05-02 2025-05-09 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.35%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.17 +13.3% 0.26%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-08 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.25%
2024-08-02 2024-08-02 2024-08-09 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.24%
2024-05-02 2024-05-03 2024-05-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.22%
2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-02-16 Quarterly 0.15 +20% 0.21%
2023-11-02 2023-11-03 2023-11-13 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.2%
2023-08-03 2023-08-04 2023-08-11 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.18%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-05-12 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.17%
2023-02-09 2023-02-10 2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.125 +25% 0.18%
2022-11-03 2022-11-04 2022-11-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.18%
2022-08-04 2022-08-05 2022-08-12 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.16%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.17%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-02-18 Quarterly 0.1 -41.2% 0.19%
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-08 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-08-09 Quarterly 0.17 +13.3% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-02-04 2019-02-05 2019-02-12 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-11-01 2018-11-02 2018-11-09 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-08-10 Quarterly 0.15 +20% N/A
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-05-11 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2018-02-05 2018-02-06 2018-02-13 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-08 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-08-01 2017-08-03 2017-08-10 Quarterly 0.125 +13.6% N/A
2017-04-28 2017-05-02 2017-05-09 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2017-02-06 2017-02-08 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2016-10-31 2016-11-02 2016-11-09 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2016-08-01 2016-08-03 2016-08-10 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2016-05-02 2016-05-04 2016-05-11 Quarterly 0.11 +10% N/A
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-02-12 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-18 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-01-30 2015-02-03 2015-02-17 Other 0.1 +5% N/A
1992-10-27 1992-11-02 1992-11-16 0.0952 0% N/A
1992-07-28 1992-08-03 1992-08-17 0.0952 0% N/A
1992-04-28 1992-05-04 1992-05-18 0.0952 0% N/A
1992-01-28 1992-02-03 1992-02-17 0.0952 0% N/A
1991-10-29 1991-11-04 1991-11-18 0.0952 0% N/A
1991-07-30 1991-08-05 1991-08-19 0.0952 0% N/A
1991-05-07 1991-05-13 1991-05-20 0.0952 0% N/A
1991-01-29 1991-02-04 1991-02-18 0.0952 0% N/A
1990-10-30 1990-11-05 1990-11-19 0.0952 0% N/A
1990-07-31 1990-08-06 1990-08-20 0.0952 0% N/A
1990-05-01 1990-05-07 1990-05-21 0.0952 0% N/A

HXL Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of HXL?

As of May 2026, HXL's dividend yield is 1.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.70 USD by the current share price of 86.19.

Does HXL pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, HXL paid a dividend of 0.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-04 and the payout was 0.18 USD.

How often does HXL pay dividends?

HXL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HXL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-04.

HXL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HXL for the next payments are between 0.149 (-17.2%) and 0.153 (-15.0%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.70%.

Will HXL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.18 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Hexcel (HXL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HXL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Hexcel (HXL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HXL?

HXL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 19.4% per year. Strong growth: HXL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HXL?

HXL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.21%. If you bought HXL's shares at 57.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.21% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HXL?

HXL Payout Consistency is 35.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very unstable: Hexcel has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HXL have a good Dividend Yield?

HXL's 1.27% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HXL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HXL is 37.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of HXL?

HXL's Overall Dividend Rating is 52.33%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HXL Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in HXL's Outstanding Shares?

Hexcel's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.16% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -95.6%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has HXL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 23, 1988 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 5,133,000 0%
1986 6,045,000 +17.77%
1987 6,764,000 +11.89%
1988 6,857,000 +1.37%
1989 6,945,000 +1.28%
1990 6,000,000 -13.61%
1991 7,058,800 +17.65%
1992 7,142,900 +1.19%
1993 7,334,200 +2.68%
1994 7,300,000 -0.47%
1995 18,100,000 +147.95%
1996 31,551,700 +74.32%
1997 47,500,000 +50.55%
1998 37,142,900 -21.8%
1999 36,600,000 -1.46%
2000 37,200,000 +1.64%
2001 38,200,000 +2.69%
2002 38,500,000 +0.79%
2003 38,900,000 +1.04%
2004 93,100,000 +139.33%
2005 92,900,000 -0.21%
2006 94,000,000 +1.18%
2007 96,100,000 +2.23%
2008 96,800,000 +0.73%
2009 97,300,000 +0.52%
2010 98,200,000 +0.92%
2011 99,800,000 +1.63%
2012 102,200,000 +2.4%
2013 101,900,000 -0.29%
2014 97,500,000 -4.32%
2015 95,800,000 -1.74%
2016 93,300,000 -2.61%
2017 91,500,000 -1.93%
2018 86,900,000 -5.03%
2019 85,200,000 -1.96%
2020 83,800,000 -1.64%
2021 84,800,000 +1.19%
2022 85,200,000 +0.47%
2023 84,400,000 -0.94%
2024 81,900,000 -2.96%
2025 77,600,000 -5.25%
2026 76,700,000 -1.16%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-20 02:37 UTC