Hexcel Corp New (HXL) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Hexcel Corp New (HXL)

521 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HXL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — HXL

Based on 527 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 4 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

527 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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Fast accumulation — +28% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+116 new funds entered over the past year (+28% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

276 buying212 selling

Last quarter: 276 funds bought or added vs 212 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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More new buyers each quarter (+23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new HXL position: 60 → 68 → 88 → 111. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 23% new

319 out of 527 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

55 → 60 → 68 → 88 → 111 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 68 → 88 → 111. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 24% new

Entry-cohort mix of 537 holders: 354 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 55 entered 1–2 years ago, and 128 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds

61 of 527 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% 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.

4.0

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	521	468	11.32%
13F Shares	86M	86M	-0.32%
Total Value	$7.66B	$6.25B	22.66%
New Positions	109	88	+21
Increased Positions	161	133	+28
Closed Positions	56	49	+7
Reduced Positions	155	156	-1
Total Calls	5	5	-
Total Puts	5	3	66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	0.6	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

521

468

11.32%

13F Shares

86M

-0.32%

Total Value

$7.66B

$6.25B

22.66%

New Positions

109

+21

Increased Positions

161

133

+28

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

155

156

-1

Total Calls

Total Puts

66.67%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

0.6

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

521 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in HXL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 HXL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Vision One Management Partners, LP	23.54%	653,309	$65.4M
2	Sea Cliff Partners Management, LP	5.35%	120,605	$12.1M
3	Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc	3.26%	152,463	$15.3M
4	Kopion Asset Management, LLC	2.96%	46,856	$4.7M
5	ELCO Management Co., LLC	2.45%	56,874	$5.7M
6	Channing Capital Management, LLC	2.14%	930,063	$93.1M
7	Pier Capital, LLC	2.10%	158,734	$15.9M
8	Copeland Capital Management, LLC	1.80%	877,777	$87.8M
9	Roubaix Capital, LLC	1.73%	48,200	$4.8M
10	Grandfield & Dodd, LLC	1.71%	326,916	$32.7M
11	Earnest Partners LLC	1.65%	4,584,594	$458.7M
12	Leeward Investments, LLC - MA	1.54%	339,094	$33.9M
13	Brandes Investment Partners, LP	1.50%	2,134,549	$213.6M
14	Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC	1.41%	209,350	$20.9M
15	Chelsea Counsel Co	1.15%	27,140	$2.7M
16	Montanaro Asset Management Ltd	1.06%	33,710	$3.4M
17	Redmond Asset Management, LLC	0.89%	35,532	$3.6M
18	Heartland Advisors Inc	0.80%	179,935	$18.0M
19	Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC	0.77%	218,772	$21.9M
20	Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.	0.72%	819,193	$82.0M
21	Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC	0.68%	109,717	$11.0M
22	Snyder Capital Management L P	0.65%	374,224	$37.4M
23	Braeburn Wealth Management LLC	0.62%	14,397	$1.4M
24	Aventail Capital Group, LP	0.59%	102,624	$10.3M
25	VARCOV Co.	0.46%	12,236	$1.2M

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 — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 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?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 276 funds bought or added vs 212 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for HXL holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 527 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% 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?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 319 out of 527 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.

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Hexcel Corp New (HXL)

Smart Money Signals — HXL

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +28% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+23 vs last Q)

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 24% newcomers

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

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