Hexcel Corp ownership filing shows State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 4,766,948 shares of Common Stock, representing 6.3% as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists shared voting power of 4,548,549 shares and shared dispositive power of 4,766,948.
The Schedule 13G names affiliated investment adviser entities including SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and several State Street Global Advisors subsidiaries. The filing is signed May 12, 2026.
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State Street holds a 6.3% passive stake in Hexcel as of 03/31/2026.
State Street reports beneficial ownership of 4,766,948 shares with 4,548,549 shared voting power. The position is disclosed under Schedule 13G and lists several State Street advisory subsidiaries as relevant entities.
Ownership is presented as passive/managed through investment-adviser affiliates; cash-flow treatment and trading intent are not stated in the excerpt. Subsequent filings would show any material changes to this stake.
Key Figures
Reporting period:03/31/2026Beneficial ownership:4,766,948 sharesPercent of class:6.3%+3 more
6 metrics
Reporting period03/31/2026Date tied to ownership amount
Beneficial ownership4,766,948 sharesAmount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G
Percent of class6.3%Percent of Common Stock beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026
Shared voting power4,548,549 sharesNumber of shares with shared power to vote
Shared dispositive power4,766,948 sharesNumber of shares with shared power to dispose
Signature date05/12/2026Filing signed by Elizabeth Schaefer
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Shared dispositive powerregulatory
"(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,766,948"
Investment Adviser (IA)financial
"SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);"
An investment adviser (IA) is a person or firm that provides personalized guidance on buying, selling, or holding investments and often manages client portfolios for a fee. Investors should care because an IA has a legal duty to act in the client's best interest—think of them as a navigator who plans and steers your financial journey—so their advice, fee structure and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and financial risk.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: HEXCEL CORP"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
HEXCEL CORP
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
428291108
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
428291108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STATE STREET CORPORATION
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
4,548,549.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
4,766,948.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,766,948.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)
Citizenship:
MA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
428291108
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
4766948.00
(b)
Percent of class:
6.3 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
4,548,549
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
4,766,948
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake does State Street report in Hexcel (HXL)?
State Street reports beneficial ownership of 4,766,948 shares, representing 6.3%. The Schedule 13G lists shared voting power of 4,548,549 and shared dispositive power of 4,766,948 as of 03/31/2026.
Which State Street entities are named in the Hexcel Schedule 13G?
The filing names SSGA Funds Management, Inc., State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited, State Street Global Advisors Limited, and related advisory subsidiaries. These entities are listed under the filing's subsidiary/affiliate identification section.
Is the State Street position in Hexcel presented as passive or active?
The filing is a Schedule 13G, which is typically used for passive investors; the document lists investment-adviser affiliates. The excerpt does not state any trading intent or changes to the stake beyond the reported holdings.
What voting and dispositive powers does State Street have over the reported shares?
State Street reports 0 shares of sole voting power and 4,548,549 shares of shared voting power. It reports 0 sole dispositive power and 4,766,948 shared dispositive power for the reported holdings.
When was the Hexcel Schedule 13G signed by State Street?
The signature block shows the filing was signed on 05/12/2026 by Elizabeth Schaefer, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, attesting to the reported ownership as of the stated date.
