HXLIndustrials · Aerospace & DefenseThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Hexcel Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $92 — +14.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (90): The share price has been relatively steady.
Revisions (48): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
Size (20): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HXL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +14.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $97 → $92 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $105 → $100 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $123 → $117 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $110 → $97 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 15 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $115 → $105 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Seaport Global | Upgrade | Buy | $104 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Seaport Global | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 9 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $115 → $90 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $120 → $105 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | $110 → $98 |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Initiates | Buy | $120 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $88 → $97 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $95 → $120 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 5 Nov 2026, Hexcel Corp. returned +16.7% against +9.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 70% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Hexcel Corp. has a market value of $6.1B and an enterprise value of $7.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.0B. The latest quarter grew 8.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $153.5M, a 7.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.99.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $255.6M, after $76.8M of capital spending.
Hexcel Corp. spent $353.4M on share buybacks and $53.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 36.3×; forward P/E: 25.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.89%, paying out 32% of earnings.
Hexcel Corp. employs 5,563 people — $356K of revenue per employee.
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Seeking Alpha says Hexcel shares fell sharply after Q3 results, despite 9% year-over-year revenue growth, EPS in line with consensus, expanded operating margins, and maintained FY26 guidance. Commercial aerospace growth was offset by defense and space headwinds.
Why it matters — HXL watchers may note the mixed quarterly performance and the stated reliance on Airbus and Boeing as a key risk.
Hexcel expects $500 million in incremental annual sales from peak aircraft production. Commercial aerospace sales grew 21% year over year in the third quarter.
Why it matters — The sales expectation and growth in commercial aerospace provide HXL watchers with an update on demand and the company’s outlook for aircraft production.
Hexcel reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $496 million, up 9% year over year, with increased commercial aerospace demand across major aircraft programs. Adjusted operating margin rose to 11% from 9.8%, and adjusted diluted EPS increased to $0.50 from $0.37.
Why it matters — The results show year-over-year growth in sales, adjusted operating margin, and adjusted diluted EPS, alongside stronger commercial aerospace demand.
Hexcel Corporation held its third-quarter 2026 earnings call on October 22, 2026. The excerpt identifies company executives and analysts participating but provides no discussion of results or business developments.
Why it matters — HXL watchers are notified that the earnings call took place, though the excerpt contains no details to assess the quarter.
Hexcel's Q3 2026 earnings rose 35.1% and surpassed estimates, while sales increased 8.8% year over year amid strong commercial aerospace demand.
Why it matters — The earnings beat and year-over-year sales growth provide HXL watchers an update on performance and demand in commercial aerospace.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Hexcel Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $92, with estimates ranging from $82 to $120. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering Hexcel Corp., 7 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Hexcel Corp. 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Nov 2026, Hexcel Corp. ranks 77 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 Volatility (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +14.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hexcel Corp. 77 out of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $82 to $120 over the next 12 months.
Hexcel Corp. returned +16.7% over the 12 months to 5 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Hexcel Corporation is a global advanced materials company that develops, manufactures, and markets lightweight composite solutions. Hexcel’s product portfolio includes carbon fiber, specialty reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycomb, engineered core, and composite structures used in aerospace, defense and space, and industrial applications.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 23 Oct 2026): "Hexcel: A Buying Opportunity After The Q3 Earnings Pullback". Seeking Alpha says Hexcel shares fell sharply after Q3 results, despite 9% year-over-year revenue growth, EPS in line with consensus, expanded operating margins, and maintained FY26 guidance. Commercial aerospace growth was offset by defense and space headwinds.
Hexcel Corporation is a global advanced materials company that develops, manufactures, and markets lightweight composite solutions. Hexcel’s product portfolio includes carbon fiber, specialty reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycomb, engineered core, and composite structures used in aerospace, defense and space, and industrial applications. The company serves customers that require high-strength, weight-efficient materials for demanding performance environments, with a strong focus on commercial aviation and defense-related programs. Its two main business segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products, support a broad range of manufacturing needs from raw composite inputs to finished structural components. Hexcel plays an important role in the advanced composites market by supplying materials that help enable durable, lightweight designs across critical transportation and industrial end markets.
CEO Mr. Thomas C. Gentile III · 5,563 employees · United States · https://www.hexcel.com
