Cliff Asness's HXL Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 662,115 shares of Hexcel Corporation (HXL) worth $52.07 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in HXL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2024, adding 1.25 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2020, reducing 401,926 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +12,375 | Add 1.90% | 662,115 | $78.64 |
| Q4 2025 | +125,269 | Add 23.88% | 649,740 | $73.90 |
| Q3 2025 | -142,700 | Reduce 21.39% | 524,471 | $62.70 |
| Q2 2025 | -17,388 | Reduce 2.54% | 667,171 | $56.49 |
| Q1 2025 | -355,875 | Reduce 34.20% | 684,559 | $54.76 |
| Q4 2024 | -256,770 | Reduce 19.79% | 1.04 M | $62.70 |
| Q3 2024 | -398,139 | Reduce 23.48% | 1.3 M | $61.83 |
| Q2 2024 | +1.25 M | Add 277.94% | 1.7 M | $62.45 |
| Q1 2024 | +208,679 | Add 86.99% | 448,578 | $72.85 |
| Q4 2023 | +113,500 | Add 89.80% | 239,899 | $73.75 |
| Q3 2023 | +39,454 | Add 45.38% | 126,399 | $65.14 |
| Q2 2023 | +15,779 | Add 22.17% | 86,945 | $74.44 |
| Q1 2023 | +14,603 | Add 25.82% | 71,166 | $68.25 |
| Q4 2022 | +1,466 | Add 2.66% | 56,563 | $58.34 |
| Q3 2022 | +20,991 | Add 61.55% | 55,097 | $51.73 |
| Q2 2022 | +28,001 | Add 458.66% | 34,106 | $51.31 |
| Q1 2022 | +6,105 | New Buy | 6,105 | $59.46 |
| Q3 2021 | -3,667 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | -5,870 | Reduce 61.55% | 3,667 | $62.45 |
| Q1 2021 | -205,609 | Reduce 95.57% | 9,537 | $55.99 |
| Q4 2020 | -401,926 | Reduce 65.13% | 215,146 | $48.40 |
| Q3 2020 | -81,549 | Reduce 11.67% | 617,072 | $33.55 |
| Q2 2020 | +698,621 | New Buy | 698,621 | $45.22 |
| Q1 2020 | -190,313 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +75,292 | Add 65.46% | 190,313 | $73.31 |
| Q3 2019 | +71,314 | Add 163.16% | 115,021 | $81.84 |
| Q2 2019 | +26,360 | Add 151.96% | 43,707 | $80.88 |
| Q1 2019 | +17,347 | New Buy | 17,347 | $69.18 |
| Q4 2018 | -21,158 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -19,652 | Reduce 48.15% | 21,158 | $67.07 |
| Q2 2018 | +4,153 | Add 11.33% | 40,810 | $66.48 |
| Q1 2018 | -16,253 | Reduce 30.72% | 36,657 | $64.60 |
| Q4 2017 | -153,333 | Reduce 74.35% | 52,910 | $61.86 |
| Q3 2017 | +174,417 | Add 548.03% | 206,243 | $57.66 |
| Q2 2017 | +31,826 | New Buy | 31,826 | $52.79 |
| Q4 2016 | -19,796 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +19,796 | New Buy | 19,796 | $44.30 |
| Q2 2016 | -8,726 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | -6,974 | Reduce 44.42% | 8,726 | $43.66 |
| Q4 2015 | -50 | Reduce 0.32% | 15,700 | $46.43 |
| Q2 2015 | -7,700 | Reduce 32.84% | 15,750 | $49.71 |
| Q1 2015 | +7,700 | Add 48.89% | 23,450 | $51.43 |
| Q4 2014 | +50 | Add 0.32% | 15,750 | $41.46 |
| Q3 2014 | -90,100 | Reduce 85.16% | 15,700 | $39.68 |
| Q2 2014 | +37,100 | Add 54.00% | 105,800 | $40.90 |
| Q1 2014 | +52,500 | Add 324.07% | 68,700 | $43.54 |
| Q4 2013 | +3 | Add 0.02% | 16,200 | $44.69 |
| Q3 2013 | -1,612 | Reduce 9.05% | 16,197 | $38.77 |
| Q2 2013 | +17,809 | Add 0.00% | 17,809 | $34.03 |
| Q4 2012 | +18,109 | Add 0.00% | 18,109 | $26.95 |
Cliff Asness's Hexcel Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Hexcel Corporation (HXL) in Q4 2012, acquiring 18,109 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held Hexcel Corporation (HXL) for 52 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Hexcel Corporation (HXL) was in Q2 2024, adding 1,695,343 shares worth $105.87 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 662,115 shares of Hexcel Corporation (HXL), valued at approximately $52.07 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Hexcel Corporation (HXL) represents approximately 0.02% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Hexcel Corporation (HXL) was 1,695,343 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2024.