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

Last close, 12 Oct 2026
$85
−0.01% on the day

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Hexcel Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $109 — +28.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 88 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$6.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
88 / 100
Median analyst target
$109
Analysts covering
17
Revenue$529.3M+8.0% y/y
Operating income$72.6M
Net income$49.3M
Free cash flow$58.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.1%
1M
−8.4%
YTD
+15.6%
1Y
+38.0%
From 52W high
−22.8%
From 52W low
+39.9%
$61
$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 12 Oct 2026
88 / 100

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

Volatility
86
Momentum
81
Value
79
Accruals
79
Revisions
78
Quality
74
Issuance
61
Growth
51
Size
19

Volatility (86): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (51): 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.

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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$120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26HXLHigh $123Median $109Low $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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says17 analysts
5 Buy12 Hold0 Sell
Low $90Median $109High $123

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 Oct 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$115 → $90
30 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$120 → $105
30 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
28 Sept 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
28 Sept 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold$110 → $98
15 Sept 2026GuggenheimInitiatesBuy—
15 Sept 2026GuggenheimInitiatesBuy$120
4 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$88 → $97
4 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
4 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
4 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$95 → $120
2 Aug 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
31 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
31 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$97 → $110
31 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$105 → $115
31 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
31 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
31 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$113 → $126
31 July 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform—
31 July 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer 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

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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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Performance

HXL vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 12 Oct 2026, Hexcel Corp. returned +38.0% against +20.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HXL vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26HXLS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
EPS revision, 90 days
+5.1%
Analysts raising
13
Analysts cutting
0
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
42.9×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.2×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / book
4.9×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.8×

Cheaper than 17% 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 29% 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
0.8%

Higher than 69% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Hexcel Corp. (HXL) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $6.4B and an enterprise value of $7.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.0B. The latest quarter grew 8.0% 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 75.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 42.9×; forward P/E: 27.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.85%, paying out 35% of earnings.

  • Hexcel Corp. employs 5,563 people — $356K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 12 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$6.4B
88
SAROStandardAero, Inc.$6.6B
68
AVAVAeroVironment, Inc.$6.7B
34
LOARLoar Holdings, Inc.$5.8B
40
PLPlanet Labs PBC$5.7B
30
KTOSKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.$7.8B
36
DPCDPC Holdings Plc$5.2B
0

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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 Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Business Wire · 1 Oct 2026neutral

Hexcel Corporation announced that it will report its third quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, October 21 after the market close, followed by a webcast and conference call on Thursday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by Chairman, CEO and President Tom Gentile and CFO Jamie Coogan, and will be webcast via Investor Relations.

Why it matters — Hexcel watchers will want to note the scheduled date and time of the upcoming quarterly earnings report and conference call so they can follow the company's latest financial results.

Hexcel to Showcase Advanced Composite Innovations for Aerospace, Defense and Space at CAMX 2026

Business Wire · 21 Sept 2026positive

Hexcel Corporation announced it will showcase new advanced composite materials, qualification milestones and manufacturing innovations for aerospace, defense and space applications at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) 2026, scheduled for Sept. 22-24 in Atlanta, at Booth P4.

Why it matters — For Hexcel watchers, this signals the company's active engagement in advancing composite technology for next-generation aircraft and defense/space programs, potentially supporting future demand.

Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Presents at Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Hexcel Corporation presented at the Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026, with a transcript of the presentation published. The item reports that the company participated in the conference event.

Why it matters — A HXL watcher would care because investor conference presentations provide an opportunity to hear company updates and management commentary directly.

Why Is Hexcel (HXL) Down 8% Since Last Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Aug 2026negative

Hexcel (HXL) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has declined 8% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the company's shares following the earnings release.

Why it matters — Shareholders and analysts tracking HXL would want to understand the factors behind the post-earnings decline and what to anticipate for the stock moving forward.

Can Long-Term Agreements Strengthen Hexcel's Growth Prospects?

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026positive

Hexcel Corp. has long-term aerospace agreements with Boeing and Deutsche Aircraft that are intended to boost revenue visibility and support demand for advanced composites, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Why it matters — Long-term agreements with major aerospace customers could improve revenue visibility and strengthen demand for Hexcel's advanced composites.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HXL stock

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

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Hexcel Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $109, with estimates ranging from $90 to $123. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HXL stock a buy right now?

Of the 17 analysts covering Hexcel Corp., 5 rate it a Buy, 12 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Hexcel Corp. 88 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HXL?

As at 12 Oct 2026, Hexcel Corp. ranks 88 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 (86 of 100).

Will HXL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +28.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hexcel Corp. 88 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 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 $123 over the next 12 months.

How has HXL stock performed over the past year?

Hexcel Corp. returned +38.0% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Hexcel Corp. do?

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.

What is the latest news on HXL?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 1 Oct 2026): "Hexcel Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call". Hexcel Corporation announced that it will report its third quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, October 21 after the market close, followed by a webcast and conference call on Thursday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by Chairman, CEO and President Tom Gentile and CFO Jamie Coogan, and will be webcast via Investor Relations.

Company

About Hexcel Corp.

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