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Hexcel Corp New (HXL)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +38
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — HXL

Based on 466 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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
466 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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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+34 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

221 buying208 selling
Last quarter: 221 funds bought or added vs 208 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 (+20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HXL position: 54 → 60 → 68 → 88. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 19% new
291 out of 466 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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Growing discovery — still being found

65 → 54 → 60 → 68 → 88 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 54 → 60 → 68 → 88. 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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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 474 holders: 317 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 47 entered 1–2 years ago, and 110 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 466 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% 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.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 2026 Q1, 221 hedge funds were net buyers of HXL (88 opened a new position, 133 added to an existing one), while 208 reduced or exited (158 trimmed, 50 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 42% of total institutional value in HXL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +38 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 466.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Hexcel Corp New (HXL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HXL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 76d ago
HXL
+20.7%
XLI
+8.9%

HXL outperformed XLI by +11.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
HXL
+10.2%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, HXL outperformed XLI by -319.5% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

29 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HXL
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 463 428 8.18%
13F Shares 85M 87M -2.24%
Total Value $6.19B $6.06B 2.07%
New Positions 87 68 +19
Increased Positions 131 123 +8
Closed Positions 52 56 -4
Reduced Positions 154 157 -3
Total Calls 5 2 150.0%
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.6 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 HXL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Vision One Management Partners, LP 22.79% 653,309 $52.9M
2 Sea Cliff Partners Management, LP 8.07% 193,236 $15.6M
3 Gallo Partners, LP 5.31% 34,298 $2.8M
4 Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc 3.78% 205,013 $16.6M
5 Kopion Asset Management, LLC 3.43% 54,443 $4.4M
6 ELCO Management Co., LLC 2.20% 56,648 $4.6M
7 Pier Capital, LLC 2.13% 159,377 $12.9M
8 Channing Capital Management, LLC 1.95% 942,406 $76.3M
9 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.66% 920,959 $74.5M
10 Earnest Partners LLC 1.57% 4,704,744 $380.8M
11 Grandfield & Dodd, LLC 1.49% 326,543 $26.4M
12 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 1.40% 351,421 $28.4M
13 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 1.28% 2,234,325 $180.8M
14 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 1.26% 251,159 $20.4M
15 Chelsea Counsel Co 1.05% 33,210 $2.5M
16 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 1.02% 42,000 $3.4M
17 Williamson Legacy Group, LLC 0.90% 14,850 $1.2M
18 Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC 0.84% 218,982 $17.7M
19 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.79% 35,595 $2.9M
20 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.69% 166,315 $13.5M
21 Motley Fool Wealth Management, LLC 0.67% 73,520 $5.9M
22 Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC 0.61% 109,142 $8.8M
23 Snyder Capital Management L P 0.61% 385,455 $31.2M
24 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 0.47% 580,280 $47.0M
25 Kelly Lawrence W & Associates Inc/Ca 0.47% 20,831 $1.7M
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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 — 52% buying: Last quarter: 221 funds bought or added vs 208 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 57 of 466 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% 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?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 291 out of 466 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.

Is it too late to buy Hexcel Corp New (HXL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HXL has moved +10.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -319.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HXL has gained +20.7% vs +8.9% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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