Zacks Research Has Optimistic View of Hexcel FY2027 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research raised its FY2027 EPS estimate for Hexcel to $3.19 (from $3.16) and issued Q4 2027 EPS of $1.04 and FY2028 EPS of $3.81, signaling an upbeat outlook versus the current consensus full‑year estimate of $2.14.
• Hexcel recently beat quarterly expectations (reported $0.52 EPS vs. $0.50 expected and $491.3M revenue) and set FY2026 guidance of $2.10–$2.30 EPS.
• Analysts hold a consensus Hold rating with a $86.36 price target while the stock trades near $84.35 (P/E ~61); the company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.18 (0.9% yield) and institutional investors own roughly 95% of shares.

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research upped their FY2027 earnings per share estimates for Hexcel in a report released on Thursday, April 9th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the aerospace company will post earnings of $3.19 per share for the year, up from their prior estimate of $3.16. The consensus estimate for Hexcel's current full-year earnings is $2.14 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Hexcel's Q4 2027 earnings at $1.04 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $3.81 EPS.

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The aerospace company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $491.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $484.46 million. Hexcel had a return on equity of 9.54% and a net margin of 5.78%.The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.52 earnings per share. Hexcel has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.300 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on HXL. Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Hexcel in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on Hexcel from $90.00 to $80.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. KeyCorp assumed coverage on Hexcel in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. They issued a "sector weight" rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on Hexcel in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $95.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on Hexcel from $92.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Hexcel currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $86.36.

Hexcel Stock Performance

NYSE HXL opened at $84.35 on Friday. The stock's fifty day moving average is $85.02 and its two-hundred day moving average is $76.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 61.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 2.26. Hexcel has a fifty-two week low of $45.37 and a fifty-two week high of $95.22.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hexcel

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. New York State Common Retirement Fund raised its holdings in shares of Hexcel by 25.8% in the 3rd quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund now owns 421,980 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $26,458,000 after buying an additional 86,625 shares during the period. Barclays PLC raised its holdings in shares of Hexcel by 124.0% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 347,156 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $21,767,000 after buying an additional 192,190 shares during the period. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH grew its stake in Hexcel by 12.6% during the 3rd quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH now owns 403,881 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $25,323,000 after purchasing an additional 45,061 shares in the last quarter. Madison Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Hexcel during the 3rd quarter worth $1,410,000. Finally, Leeward Investments LLC MA grew its stake in Hexcel by 33.4% during the 3rd quarter. Leeward Investments LLC MA now owns 371,161 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $23,272,000 after purchasing an additional 92,892 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.47% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Amy S. Evans sold 1,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.80, for a total value of $139,200.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 1,979 shares in the company, valued at approximately $183,651.20. The trade was a 43.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 1.39% of the company's stock.

Hexcel Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Monday, February 9th were issued a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 9th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. This is a boost from Hexcel's previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. Hexcel's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 52.17%.

About Hexcel

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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