Hexcel (HXL) – Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Hexcel (NYSE: HXL):

• 2/1/2026 – Hexcel had its price target raised by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $75.00 to $90.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 1/30/2026 – Hexcel was given a new $94.00 price target on by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation.
• 1/30/2026 – Hexcel was given a new $99.00 price target on by analysts at UBS Group AG.
• 1/30/2026 – Hexcel had its price target raised by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $92.00 to $95.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 1/30/2026 – Hexcel had its “market perform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at BMO Capital Markets. They now have a $85.00 price target on the stock.
• 1/30/2026 – Hexcel was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $90.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $67.00.
• 1/22/2026 – Hexcel had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 1/20/2026 – Hexcel had its price target raised by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $67.00 to $75.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 1/15/2026 – Hexcel had its price target raised by analysts at UBS Group AG from $87.00 to $96.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 1/6/2026 – Hexcel had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc..

Hexcel Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 9th will be paid a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 9th. This is an increase from Hexcel’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Hexcel’s payout ratio is 52.17%.

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.