Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Stock Gets Price Target Cut from Royal Bank Of Canada

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) had its target price trimmed by Royal Bank Of Canada from $105.00 to $100.00 in a research note released on Friday morning, MarketBeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has an outperform rating on the aerospace company’s stock.

HXL has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Bank of America downgraded shares of Hexcel from a “peer perform” rating to a “market perform” rating and set a $110.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Wall Street Zen cut Hexcel from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, August 16th. Morgan Stanley set a $92.00 target price on Hexcel in a report on Friday. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on Hexcel from $110.00 to $98.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Hexcel from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $101.67.

Hexcel Stock Performance

HXL opened at $79.45 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.57, a quick ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. The company has a market cap of $6.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.63, a PEG ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 1.10. The company’s 50 day moving average is $89.65 and its 200 day moving average is $93.38. Hexcel has a 12-month low of $67.38 and a 12-month high of $111.74.

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The aerospace company reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.01. Hexcel had a net margin of 8.50% and a return on equity of 13.57%. The company had revenue of $496.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $501.95 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.37 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Hexcel will post 2.38 EPS for the current year.

Hexcel Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 9th. Investors of record on Monday, November 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 2nd. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Hexcel’s payout ratio is 32.29%.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Gail Lehman sold 13,829 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.10, for a total value of $1,273,650.90. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 20,148 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,855,630.80. This represents a 40.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Gina Fitzsimons sold 9,675 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $103.14, for a total value of $997,879.50. Following the sale, the insider owned 7,712 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $795,415.68. This represents a 55.65% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 1.84% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in Hexcel during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,422,742,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in shares of Hexcel in the 2nd quarter valued at $216,948,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of Hexcel in the 2nd quarter worth $51,460,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company bought a new position in shares of Hexcel in the 2nd quarter worth $39,649,000. Finally, Grandfield & Dodd LLC bought a new position in shares of Hexcel in the 2nd quarter worth $32,711,000. 95.47% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Hexcel News

Here are the key news stories impacting Hexcel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted earnings were $0.50 per share, ahead of estimates, while net sales increased 8.8% year over year to $496.4 million. Commercial aerospace sales rose approximately 21%, supported by strong demand for the A350, 787, A320 and 737 MAX programs. Hexcel Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Improve Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Management expects peak aircraft production to generate approximately $500 million in incremental annual sales, offering a potentially significant long-term growth opportunity. Hexcel: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada lowered its price target from $105 to $100 but maintained an “outperform” rating, implying substantial upside based on the referenced share price. Royal Bank of Canada recommendations
• Neutral Sentiment: Hexcel declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, equivalent to $0.72 annually and a yield of roughly 0.9%. Hexcel Reports 2026 Third Quarter Results
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue of $496.4 million missed consensus estimates near $502 million. Although earnings exceeded expectations, investors were disappointed that full-year guidance was reaffirmed rather than raised.
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $2.025 billion-$2.125 billion is around or below the $2.1 billion consensus midpoint, while adjusted EPS guidance of $2.30-$2.40 is broadly in line with expectations. Defense, Space & Other sales declined about 9%, and accelerated hiring and training are creating near-term cost pressure. Hexcel slides after Q3 revenue miss and unchanged outlook

Hexcel Company Profile

Hexcel Corporation is an advanced materials company that develops and manufactures lightweight, high-performance composite materials and structural components. Its products are designed to improve strength, durability, fuel efficiency, and performance across demanding applications.

The company’s portfolio includes carbon fiber, fiberglass, specialty reinforcements, prepregs, adhesives, honeycomb materials, engineered core products, and composite structures. These materials and components are used in commercial aircraft, military and space systems, helicopters, wind turbine blades, and various industrial applications.

Hexcel serves customers worldwide through manufacturing, research, and distribution operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.