Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.300-2.400 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.280. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.0 billion-$2.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.1 billion.

Hexcel Price Performance

Shares of HXL stock traded down $4.39 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $105.64. 1,461,759 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,175,684. Hexcel has a 52 week low of $58.20 and a 52 week high of $111.74. The stock has a market cap of $7.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 69.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 2.45 and a quick ratio of 1.37. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $97.04 and its 200-day moving average is $89.86.

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The aerospace company reported $0.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.07. Hexcel had a net margin of 6.07% and a return on equity of 11.08%. The business had revenue of $529.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $528.08 million. Hexcel has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.300-2.400 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Hexcel will post 2.26 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have commented on HXL shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $105.00 price objective on shares of Hexcel in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price objective on Hexcel from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of Hexcel from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Hexcel in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on Hexcel from $85.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Hexcel presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $94.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hexcel

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Prosperity Bancshares Inc bought a new stake in shares of Hexcel during the fourth quarter worth about $36,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake 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 acquiring an additional 326 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in Hexcel by 138.7% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 759 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 441 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its holdings in shares of Hexcel by 57.8% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 786 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 288 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hexcel in the 3rd quarter worth about $50,000. 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.