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HXL Stock Forecast: Hexcel Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 10 Aug 2026
$101
−2.51% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Hexcel Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $110 — +9.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 10 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$7.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
94 / 100
Median analyst target
$110
Analysts covering
16
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.4%
1M
+1.7%
YTD
+37.0%
1Y
+68.2%
From 52W high
−8.6%
From 52W low
+68.7%
$60
$110
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HXL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Hexcel Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 10 Aug 2026
94 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
90
Momentum
86
Volatility
84
Value
83
Accruals
79
Quality
75
Issuance
61
Growth
52
Size
19

Revisions (90): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Growth (52): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (19): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Wall Street

HXL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HXL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$80$100$120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HXLHigh $126Median $110Low $90

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says16 analysts
4 Buy11 Hold1 Sell
Low $90Median $110High $126

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$88 → $97
4 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$95 → $120
31 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$97 → $110
31 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$105 → $115
31 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$113 → $126
31 July 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform—
13 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$85 → $100
13 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
6 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold$95 → $105
6 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
24 Apr 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
6 Apr 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
1 Apr 2026Wells FargoInitiatesOverweight—
12 Feb 2026B of A SecuritiesUpgradeNeutral—
2 Feb 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
30 Jan 2026Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual-Weight—
30 Jan 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
20 Jan 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
15 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
24 Oct 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HXL appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

HXL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Hexcel Corp. (HXL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
52.3×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.0×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Price / book
6.0×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
22.4×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
8.0%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
265.2%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Gross margin
26.1%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Operating margin
13.9%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Net margin
7.8%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.8%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.0%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.7%

Higher than 15% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

HXL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAerospace & Defense
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HXLHexcel Corp.$7.8B
94
DPCDPC Holdings PLC$7.5B
0
KRMNKarman Holdings, Inc.$8.2B
15
PLPlanet Labs PBC$8.2B
39
LOARLoar Holdings, Inc.$6.6B
44
MRCYMercury Systems, Inc.$6.5B
76
VSECVSE Corp.$6.4B
34

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Hexcel Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest HXL news & analysis

Hexcel's Margin Breakout Is Becoming Hard To Ignore

Seeking Alpha · 11 Aug 2026positive

Hexcel reported Q2 sales up 8% with adjusted operating margin expanding 280 basis points to 13.9%, and raised its 2026 sales and EPS guidance amid broadening commercial aerospace demand, particularly for the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 programs. The company noted a 49% incremental margin in Q2 and targets mid-30% longer-term as it restores capacity.

Why it matters — A Hexcel watcher would care because the report highlights accelerating operating leverage and an upward revision to 2026 guidance, signalling strengthening commercial aerospace demand beyond just the headline sales growth.

Hexcel: Continued Commercial Aerospace Recovery Is Driving Results

Seeking Alpha · 31 July 2026positive

Hexcel reported Q2 2026 non-GAAP EPS of $0.66, beating estimates by $0.08, with revenue up 8% year-over-year to $529.3M, driven by nearly 20% growth in Commercial Aerospace. The company is hiring and reactivating an idle facility, which may pressure margins in the second half of 2026.

Why it matters — HXL watchers would care because the continued recovery in commercial aerospace is fueling growth, but the ramp-up in hiring and production could squeeze margins later this year.

Hexcel Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026positive

Hexcel reported higher second-quarter sales, margins and cash flow, driven by increased commercial aircraft production rates and demand on wide-body programs like the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787.

Why it matters — The results show Hexcel benefiting from the ongoing ramp-up in wide-body aircraft production, which is a key driver for its composite materials business.

Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026neutral

Hexcel Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and Seeking Alpha published the transcript of that call.

Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide HXL watchers with detailed commentary on the company's quarterly financial results and management's outlook.

Hexcel Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Improve Y/Y

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026positive

Hexcel reported a 32% rise in Q2 adjusted EPS, beating estimates, and an 8% increase in sales year over year, driven by aerospace demand and stronger margins.

Why it matters — HXL watchers would note that the company's earnings and revenue both improved in Q2, reflecting continued strength in aerospace demand and operational performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HXL stock

What is the HXL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Hexcel Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $110, with estimates ranging from $90 to $126. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HXL stock a buy right now?

Of the 16 analysts covering Hexcel Corp., 4 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Hexcel Corp. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HXL?

As at 10 Aug 2026, Hexcel Corp. ranks 94 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (90 of 100).

Will HXL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +9.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hexcel Corp. 94 out of 100 as at 10 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the HXL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Hexcel Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HXL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $90 to $126 over the next 12 months.

How has HXL stock performed over the past year?

Hexcel Corp. returned +68.2% over the 12 months to 10 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Hexcel Corp. do?

Hexcel Corporation is a leading manufacturer of advanced composite materials and engineered products, primarily serving the aerospace and defense sectors. The company's primary function is to supply high-performance carbon fiber, reinforcement fabrics, prepregs, and other composite materials that enhance the strength, durability, and weight efficiency of aircraft, spacecraft, and defense equipment.

What is the latest news on HXL?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 11 Aug 2026): "Hexcel's Margin Breakout Is Becoming Hard To Ignore". Hexcel reported Q2 sales up 8% with adjusted operating margin expanding 280 basis points to 13.9%, and raised its 2026 sales and EPS guidance amid broadening commercial aerospace demand, particularly for the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 programs. The company noted a 49% incremental margin in Q2 and targets mid-30% longer-term as it restores capacity.

Company

About Hexcel Corp.

Hexcel Corporation is a leading manufacturer of advanced composite materials and engineered products, primarily serving the aerospace and defense sectors. The company's primary function is to supply high-performance carbon fiber, reinforcement fabrics, prepregs, and other composite materials that enhance the strength, durability, and weight efficiency of aircraft, spacecraft, and defense equipment. One of Hexcel's notable features is its focus on innovation and technological advancements, which has positioned it as a key player in developing lightweight solutions critical to fuel efficiency and performance in the aerospace industry. By catering to major aerospace manufacturers, including commercial and military aircraft builders, Hexcel plays a significant role in driving progress in aviation materials technology. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Hexcel has grown its market presence globally, supporting vital operations in both commercial and military aviation through a robust supply chain. Its impact extends to industries like wind energy and automotive, where its materials contribute to enhancing product efficiency and sustainability.

CEO Mr. Thomas C. Gentile III · 5,563 employees · United States · https://www.hexcel.com