What is KeyCorp’s Estimate for Hexcel FY2027 Earnings?

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) – Equities researchers at KeyCorp boosted their FY2027 earnings estimates for shares of Hexcel in a report issued on Tuesday, January 13th. KeyCorp analyst P. Gibbs now forecasts that the aerospace company will earn $3.55 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $3.45. The consensus estimate for Hexcel’s current full-year earnings is $2.14 per share.

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The aerospace company reported $0.37 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by ($0.01). Hexcel had a return on equity of 9.25% and a net margin of 3.67%.The business had revenue of $456.20 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $449.99 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.47 EPS. The business’s revenue was down .2% on a year-over-year basis. Hexcel has set its FY 2025 guidance at 1.700-1.800 EPS.

A number of other analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Hexcel in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $65.00 price objective on shares of Hexcel in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Citigroup reiterated a “reduce” rating on shares of Hexcel in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on Hexcel from $67.00 to $77.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $67.00 price objective on Hexcel and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $74.33.

Hexcel Trading Up 1.1%

HXL opened at $84.28 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $75.00 and a 200 day moving average price of $67.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 2.75 and a quick ratio of 1.50. Hexcel has a 12 month low of $45.28 and a 12 month high of $84.64. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 99.16, a PEG ratio of 2.17 and a beta of 1.08.

Hexcel Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, November 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 3rd were paid a $0.17 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 3rd. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Hexcel’s payout ratio is currently 80.00%.

Insider Activity at Hexcel

In related news, EVP Patrick Winterlich sold 3,413 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.34, for a total value of $250,309.42. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 40,357 shares in the company, valued at $2,959,782.38. This represents a 7.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Lyndon John Smith sold 2,077 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.02, for a total transaction of $151,662.54. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 8,426 shares in the company, valued at $615,266.52. The trade was a 19.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 1.39% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Econ Financial Services Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Hexcel during the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,456,000. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hexcel in the 4th quarter worth $204,000. SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its stake in shares of Hexcel by 189.2% in the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 74,249 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $5,487,000 after acquiring an additional 48,571 shares during the period. Fulton Bank N.A. purchased a new stake in shares of Hexcel in the fourth quarter valued at about $239,000. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in shares of Hexcel by 1.6% during the fourth quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 14,971 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,174,000 after acquiring an additional 238 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.47% of the company’s stock.

Hexcel Company Profile

Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced composite materials for aerospace and industrial applications. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of lightweight, high-performance products that enhance fuel efficiency, durability and structural strength. Its offerings are critical to the aerospace sector, where demand for lighter, more efficient aircraft drives continuous innovation in materials.

Hexcel’s product portfolio encompasses carbon fiber reinforcements, pre-impregnated composites (prepregs), honeycomb core, engineered adhesives and structural film adhesives.