Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Earns Sector Weight Rating from Analysts at KeyCorp

Key Points

• KeyCorp initiated coverage on Hexcel with a "sector weight" rating; overall analyst consensus is a "Hold" (3 Buy, 12 Hold, 1 Sell) with a consensus target of $82.17, though recent firm targets range up to $99.
• Quarterly results beat estimates: Hexcel reported $0.52 EPS vs. $0.50 expected and $491.3M revenue (up 3.7% YoY), and set FY2026 guidance of $2.10–$2.30 EPS versus analyst expectations of about $2.14.
• Valuation and ownership snapshot: shares trade around $80.75 with a 12‑month range of $45.28–$95.22 and a P/E of ~58.5; insiders own ~2.0% while institutional investors hold roughly 95.5% of the stock.

Research analysts at KeyCorp began coverage on shares of Hexcel (NYSE:HXL - Get Free Report) in a research report issued on Wednesday. The brokerage set a "sector weight" rating on the aerospace company's stock.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Bank of America raised Hexcel from an "underperform" rating to a "neutral" rating and raised their price target for the stock from $60.00 to $95.00 in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Hexcel in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Hexcel from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on shares of Hexcel from $75.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday, February 1st. Finally, UBS Group set a $99.00 price target on shares of Hexcel in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $82.17.

Hexcel Price Performance

Shares of HXL opened at $80.75 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $85.51 and a two-hundred day moving average of $75.50. The company has a quick ratio of 1.25, a current ratio of 2.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79. Hexcel has a twelve month low of $45.28 and a twelve month high of $95.22. The company has a market cap of $6.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 58.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.01.

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The aerospace company reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.02. Hexcel had a return on equity of 9.54% and a net margin of 5.78%.The business had revenue of $491.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $484.46 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.52 earnings per share. The business's quarterly revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. Hexcel has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.300 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Hexcel will post 2.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Amy S. Evans sold 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $92.80, for a total value of $139,200.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 1,979 shares in the company, valued at approximately $183,651.20. This represents a 43.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 2.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Hexcel

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of HXL. Royal Bank of Canada raised its holdings in shares of Hexcel by 12.6% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 119,501 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $6,544,000 after purchasing an additional 13,374 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in Hexcel by 7.9% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 6,360 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $348,000 after purchasing an additional 468 shares during the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new stake in Hexcel during the 1st quarter worth about $234,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its position in Hexcel by 14.5% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 274,522 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $15,033,000 after purchasing an additional 34,822 shares during the period. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Hexcel by 138.7% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 759 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 441 shares during the last quarter. 95.47% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hexcel Company Profile

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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