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Options Traders Believing in Big Move in Hexcel (HXL) Stock
• Options traders are betting on a significant move in Hexcel (HXL) stock due to recent market moves.
• The March 21, 2025 $35 Put had the highest implied volatility of all equity options.
• High implied volatility indicates investors are expecting a significant move in the underlying stocks.
• Analysts’ views on Hexcel are influenced by the company’s current Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) in the Aerospace – Defense Equipment industry.
• Analysts have increased and decreased earnings estimates for the current quarter, resulting in a net effect of a decrease in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter.
• Options traders often sell premium options with high implied volatility to capture decay and hope for less stock movement at expiration.
• Zacks Executive VP Kevin Matras has used a simple yet high-powered approach to close recent double and triple-digit winners, reducing risk.
