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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 $86.14, with a high of $99.00 and a low of $65.00. This represents a 8.91% increase from the last price of $79.09.

$55 $64 $73 $82 $91 $100 High: $99 Avg: $86.14 Low: $65 Last Closed Price: $79.09

HXL Stock Rating

Hexcel stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 36 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 17 Buy (47.22%), 18 Hold (50.00%), 1 Sell (2.78%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 36 1 18 17 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HXL Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHexcel8.91%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%
IndustryDefense Stocks14.56%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-716
Avg Price Target-$90.57$81.50
Last Closing Price$79.09$79.09$79.09
Upside/Downside-14.52%3.05%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 261410-116
Feb, 26149-216
Jan, 261481216
Dec, 251481216
Nov, 251481216
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 30, 2026Truist Financial$94.00$83.5412.52%18.85%
Jan 30, 2026UBS$99.00$83.4318.66%25.17%
Jan 30, 2026RBC Capital$95.00$84.5612.35%20.12%
Jan 30, 2026John McNultyBMO Capital$85.00$84.560.52%7.47%
Jan 30, 2026Morgan Stanley$90.00$84.566.43%13.79%
Jan 20, 2026Noah PoponakGoldman Sachs$75.00$82.21-8.77%-5.17%
Jan 15, 2026Gavin ParsonsUBS$96.00$83.7014.70%21.38%
Oct 29, 2025Morgan Stanley$67.00$72.63-7.75%-15.29%
Oct 24, 2025Gavin ParsonsUBS$87.00$70.9522.62%10.00%
Oct 24, 2025Truist Financial$83.00$70.9516.98%4.94%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 01, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Jan 30, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 30, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
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

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$1.38---
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%-36.70%---

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$1.89B---
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%-5.44%---

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$109.40M---
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%-38.01%---

HXL Forecast FAQ

Is Hexcel stock a buy?

Hexcel stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 36 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 17 Buy, 18 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Hexcel is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Hexcel's price target?

Hexcel's price target, set by 36 Wall Street analysts, averages $86.14 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $65 at the low end to $99 at the high end, suggesting a potential 8.91% change from the previous closing price of $79.09.

How does Hexcel stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Hexcel's stock forecast shows a 8.91% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%) and underperforming the defense stocks industry (14.56%).

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

  • March 2026: 6.25% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 62.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 6.25% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 6.25% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 56.25% Hold, 0% Sell, 12.50% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 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 2026 is $2.83, marking a 105.07% increase from the reported $1.38 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $2.19B, reflecting a 15.85% increase from the reported $1.89B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $2.37B, and $2.66B for 2028.

What is Hexcel’s net income forecast?

Hexcel's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $230.06M, representing an 110.29% increase from the reported $109.4M in 2025. Projections indicate $249.2M in 2027, and $391.76M in 2028.