Hexcel Corp Schedule 13G shows BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC beneficially owned 5,069,598 shares of Hexcel Common Stock, representing 6.7% of the class as reported with a 03/31/2026 reporting date.
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Hexcel Corp Schedule 13G shows BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC beneficially owned 5,069,598 shares of Hexcel Common Stock, representing 6.7% of the class as reported with a 03/31/2026 reporting date. The filing attributes holdings to certain "Reporting Business Units" of BlackRock, Inc.
Key Figures
Amount beneficially owned:5,069,598 sharesPercent of class:6.7%Sole voting power:4,963,847 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Amount beneficially owned5,069,598 sharesreported as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class6.7%percent of Hexcel common stock
Sole voting power4,963,847 sharesvoting power reported by filer
Sole dispositive power5,069,598 sharespower to dispose reported by filer
Signature date04/30/2026date filing was signed by Managing Director
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Reporting Business Units
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.
beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 5,069,598"
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.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5,069,598"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Reporting Business Unitsother
"beneficially owned by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"
FAQ
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How many Hexcel (HXL) shares does BlackRock report owning?
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 5,069,598 shares. The filing states this equals 6.7% of Hexcel's common stock as reported with a 03/31/2026 reporting date and signed on 04/30/2026.
What voting and dispositive powers does BlackRock hold in HXL?
BlackRock reports sole voting power for 4,963,847 shares and sole dispositive power for 5,069,598 shares. The filing shows no shared voting or shared dispositive power for the reported position.
Does the Schedule 13G identify who at BlackRock controls the shares?
The filing attributes holdings to certain "Reporting Business Units" of BlackRock, Inc. It lists BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC as the filer and includes a signed Power of Attorney and Exhibit identifying the subsidiary classification.
Is BlackRock reporting ownership on behalf of other 5%+ holders in Hexcel?
The filing states various persons may have rights to dividends or proceeds, but no other person's interest exceeds 5%. It clarifies that interests of certain funds or beneficiaries need not be listed individually under the Investment Company Act rules.
What is the filing date and who signed the Schedule 13G for HXL?
The Schedule 13G shows a reporting date of 03/31/2026 and the signature block lists Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, signing on 04/30/2026 for BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC.
BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC
In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC, 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of Cover Page
(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:
5,069,598
(b)
Percent of class:
6.7%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
4,963,847
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
5,069,598
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
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.
Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of HEXCEL CORP. No one person's interest in the common stock of HEXCEL CORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
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.
See Exhibit 99
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
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.
