Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Given Average Rating of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) have been given an average rating of “Hold” by the fifteen analysts that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have assigned a hold rating, three have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $91.00.

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Morgan Stanley upgraded Hexcel from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $67.00 to $90.00 in a report on Friday, January 30th. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Hexcel in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $95.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Hexcel in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Truist Financial set a $94.00 target price on shares of Hexcel in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Hexcel from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd.

More Hexcel News

Here are the key news stories impacting Hexcel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 earnings estimate to $2.24 per share, matching the Street, and also nudged up estimates for Q1 2027 and Q1 2028, suggesting some longer-term optimism about Hexcel’s earnings trajectory.
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholders approved all board nominees at Hexcel’s 2026 annual meeting and named a new lead director, which signals governance continuity and may help reduce uncertainty. Hexcel Shareholders Back Governance, Name New Lead Director
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary from Yahoo Finance notes that Hexcel’s story is evolving as analyst targets and assumptions shift, reflecting a broader re-rating of expectations rather than a single company-specific catalyst. How The Hexcel (HXL) Story Is Evolving As Analyst Targets And Assumptions Shift
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut multiple near- and medium-term EPS estimates, including Q2 2026 to $0.54 from $0.56, Q3 2026 to $0.47 from $0.53, Q4 2026 to $0.64 from $0.70, Q2 2027 to $0.73 from $0.77, Q3 2027 to $0.72 from $0.76, and Q4 2027 to $0.96 from $1.04, which can pressure the stock by signaling softer expected earnings growth.

Insider Transactions at Hexcel

In other news, insider Amy S. Evans sold 1,500 shares of Hexcel stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.80, for a total value of $139,200.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 1,979 shares in the company, valued at approximately $183,651.20. This trade represents a 43.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 1.84% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hexcel

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Hexcel in the first quarter worth about $28,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hexcel in the 1st quarter worth approximately $37,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new position in shares of Hexcel in the 4th quarter worth approximately $36,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Hexcel by 181.1% in the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 506 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 326 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG bought a new position in shares of Hexcel during the 4th quarter worth approximately $38,000. Institutional investors own 95.47% of the company’s stock.

Hexcel Trading Down 4.3%

NYSE HXL opened at $88.51 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $6.68 billion, a PE ratio of 58.23, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.11. Hexcel has a 12 month low of $50.54 and a 12 month high of $98.26. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $85.79 and its 200-day moving average price is $81.33. The company has a current ratio of 2.45, a quick ratio of 1.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79.

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The aerospace company reported $0.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.17. The company had revenue of $501.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $488.11 million. Hexcel had a net margin of 6.07% and a return on equity of 11.08%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.37 EPS. Hexcel has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.300 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Hexcel will post 2.24 earnings per share for the current year.

Hexcel Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, May 11th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 4th were issued a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 4th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Hexcel’s dividend payout ratio is currently 47.37%.

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.