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HEXCEL CORP NEW (HXL)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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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.

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

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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
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HXL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 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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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in HXL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 1.40% 351,421 $28.4M
5 CHELSEA COUNSEL CO 1.05% 33,210 $2.5M
6 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.47% 580,280 $47.0M
7 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.14% 315,101 $25.5M
8 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.12% 117,037 $9.5M
9 FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ 0.11% 247,514 $20.0M
10 Corecam Pte. Ltd. 0.10% 2,826 $229K
11 Rede Wealth, LLC 0.09% 3,160 $256K
12 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.07% 10,613
13 Austin Asset Management Co Inc 0.06% 4,600 $372K
14 CONNABLE OFFICE INC 0.06% 7,095 $574K
15 PERSONAL CFO SOLUTIONS, LLC 0.05% 4,760 $385K
16 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 6,374 $516K
17 GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES LLC 0.04% 4,649 $376K
18 Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC 0.04% 4,030 $326K
19 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.03% 22,000 $2K
20 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.03% 3,653 $296K
21 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.03% 93,012 $7.5M
22 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.02% 25,254 $2.0M
23 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.02% 31,725 $2.6M
24 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 22,582 $1.8M
25 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.02% 12,279 $994K
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.