Hexcel Corporation (HXL) Stock Forecast
HXL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.65 / 5 from 17 analysts
- Price target
- $104.47 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +15.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $0.49
- 52-week range
- $63.22 – $110.28
HXL analyst ratings
17 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HXL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HXL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.50 | $0.42 | $0.56 | $0.37 | +33.9% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.40 | $2.33 | $2.59 | $1.76 | +36.4% | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.15 | $2.82 | $3.50 | $2.40 | +31.1% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HXL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $502.1M | $483.1M | $529.4M | +10.1% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.09B | $2.05B | $2.13B | +10.6% | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.34B | $2.23B | $2.92B | +11.6% | 17 |
HXL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HXL revenue: reported and forecast
HXL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.49 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.49 | $0.50 | +0.2% | 1 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.28 | $2.40 | $2.40 | $2.40 | $2.40 | +5.1% | 4 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.20 | $3.12 | $3.13 | $3.15 | $3.15 | −1.6% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HXL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HXL beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from HXL
17 analysts cover Hexcel; their consensus rating is buy (3.65 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $104.47, 15.8% above the latest close of $90.22. Analysts expect earnings of $2.40 per share for 2026, +36.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.15 per share on revenue of $2.3 billion. Hexcel beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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HXL forecast FAQ
What is Hexcel's price target?
The average analyst price target for Hexcel is $104.47, 15.8% above the latest close of $90.22.
Is Hexcel a buy, hold or sell?
Of 17 analysts covering Hexcel, 5 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 11 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Hexcel's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.40 per share for 2026 (range $2.33 to $2.59); for 2027 the estimate is $3.15.
What is Hexcel's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.1 billion, growth of 10.6%; for 2027 it is $2.3 billion.
When does Hexcel report earnings?
Hexcel is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.49.
Does Hexcel usually beat earnings estimates?
Hexcel reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.