Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

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Hexcel (NYSE:HXL – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.100-2.300 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.280. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.0 billion-$2.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.1 billion.

Hexcel Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:HXL traded down $1.35 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $80.22. 2,639,648 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,228,406. Hexcel has a 1-year low of $45.28 and a 1-year high of $84.64. The company has a market capitalization of $6.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 94.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 1.08. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $77.12 and its 200-day simple moving average is $68.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 1.50 and a current ratio of 2.75.

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The aerospace company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.52. Hexcel had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 9.25%. The firm had revenue of $491.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $484.46 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.52 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Hexcel has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.300 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Hexcel will post 2.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have issued reports on HXL shares. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Hexcel from $75.00 to $83.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 24th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Hexcel in a research note on Friday, October 24th. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Hexcel from $87.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Morgan Stanley set a $67.00 price target on Hexcel and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on shares of Hexcel from $67.00 to $77.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $74.40.

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Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hexcel

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of HXL. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Hexcel by 138.7% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 759 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 441 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its holdings in Hexcel by 57.8% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 786 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 288 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Hexcel by 980.5% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 886 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 804 shares in the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in Hexcel in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S bought a new position in Hexcel during the 3rd quarter valued at about $94,000. 95.47% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hexcel Company Profile

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Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced composite materials for aerospace and industrial applications. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of lightweight, high-performance products that enhance fuel efficiency, durability and structural strength. Its offerings are critical to the aerospace sector, where demand for lighter, more efficient aircraft drives continuous innovation in materials.

Hexcel’s product portfolio encompasses carbon fiber reinforcements, pre-impregnated composites (prepregs), honeycomb core, engineered adhesives and structural film adhesives.

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