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Hexcel (HXL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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HXL Stock Forecast

Hexcel (HXL) stock forecast, based on 36 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $78.00, with a high of $96.00 and a low of $65.00. This represents a -2.68% decline from the last price of $80.15.

$55 $64 $73 $82 $91 $100 High: $96 Avg: $78 Low: $65 Last Closed Price: $80.15

HXL Stock Rating

Hexcel stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 36 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 17 Buy (47.22%), 16 Hold (44.44%), 3 Sell (8.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 36 0 3 16 17 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HXL Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHexcel-2.68%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%
IndustryDefense Stocks8.57%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2211
Avg Price Target$85.50$85.50$76.45
Last Closing Price$80.15$80.15$80.15
Upside/Downside6.67%6.67%-4.62%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 261481216
Dec, 251481216
Nov, 251481216
Oct, 2514101117
Sep, 2513121118
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 20, 2026Noah PoponakGoldman Sachs$75.00$82.21-8.77%-6.43%
Jan 15, 2026Gavin ParsonsUBS$96.00$83.7014.70%19.78%
Oct 29, 2025Morgan Stanley$67.00$72.63-7.75%-16.41%
Oct 24, 2025Gavin ParsonsUBS$87.00$70.9522.62%8.55%
Oct 24, 2025Truist Financial$83.00$70.9516.98%3.56%
Oct 24, 2025Ken HerbertRBC Capital$83.00$71.8915.45%3.56%
Oct 24, 2025BMO Capital$77.00$71.897.11%-3.93%
Oct 15, 2025Truist Financial$75.00$62.5519.90%-6.43%
Oct 08, 2025Scott DeuschleDeutsche Bank$65.00$65.26-0.40%-18.90%
Sep 02, 2025UBS$80.00$64.7323.59%-0.19%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 20, 2026Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 15, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jan 06, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Oct 29, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 24, 2025Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Oct 24, 2025RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 24, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 24, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 23, 2025CitigroupReduceReducehold
Oct 08, 2025Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$0.19$1.50$1.25$1.61----
Avg Forecast$0.24$1.21$1.87$2.01$2.18$2.83$3.40$4.72
High Forecast$0.26$1.31$1.93$2.03$2.47$3.11$3.86$5.02
Low Forecast$0.22$1.15$1.84$1.99$1.98$2.63$2.69$4.52
Surprise %-20.83%23.97%-33.16%-19.90%----

Revenue Forecast

$1B $1B $2B $2B $3B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.32B$1.58B$1.79B$1.90B----
Avg Forecast$1.33B$1.55B$1.81B$1.90B$2.00B$2.19B$2.37B$2.66B
High Forecast$1.41B$1.66B$1.83B$1.93B$2.02B$2.32B$2.37B$2.79B
Low Forecast$1.27B$1.49B$1.78B$1.87B$1.99B$2.12B$2.37B$2.57B
Surprise %-0.19%1.68%-0.92%0.04%----

Net Income Forecast

$-50M $50M $150M $250M $350M $450M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$16.10M$126.30M$105.70M$132.10M----
Avg Forecast$8.94M$70.74M$105.70M$166.90M$176.49M$230.06M$249.20M$391.76M
High Forecast$18.43M$84.89M$126.84M$168.56M$205.19M$257.76M$320.61M$416.70M
Low Forecast$-546.00K$56.59M$84.56M$165.25M$164.47M$217.98M$223.56M$375.31M
Surprise %80.04%78.55%--20.85%----

HXL Forecast FAQ

Is Hexcel stock a buy?

Hexcel stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 36 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 17 Buy, 16 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Hexcel is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Hexcel's price target?

Hexcel's price target, set by 36 Wall Street analysts, averages $78 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $65 at the low end to $96 at the high end, suggesting a potential -2.68% change from the previous closing price of $80.15.

How does Hexcel stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Hexcel's stock forecast shows a -2.68% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%) and underperforming the defense stocks industry (8.57%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Hexcel over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 6.25% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 6.25% Sell, 12.50% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 6.25% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 6.25% Sell, 12.50% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 6.25% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 6.25% Sell, 12.50% Strong Sell.

What is Hexcel’s EPS forecast?

Hexcel's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.18, marking a 35.40% increase from the reported $1.61 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $2.83 in 2026, $3.4 in 2027, and $4.72 in 2028.

What is Hexcel’s revenue forecast?

Hexcel's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2B, reflecting a 5.25% increase from the reported $1.9B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $2.19B, followed by $2.37B for 2027, and $2.66B for 2028.

What is Hexcel’s net income forecast?

Hexcel's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $176.49M, representing an 33.60% increase from the reported $132.1M in 2024. Projections indicate $230.06M in 2026, $249.2M in 2027, and $391.76M in 2028.