Hexcel (HXL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
HXL Stock Forecast
Hexcel stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $69.82 (represents a 14.76% upside from HXL’s last price of $60.84) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 9 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
HXL Price Target
The average price target for Hexcel (HXL) is $69.82 based on 1-year price targets from 9 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $95.00 to $40.00. This represents a potential 14.76% upside from HXL's last price of $60.84.
HXL Analyst Ratings
According to 9 Wall Street analysts, Hexcel's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for HXL stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 3 'Buy' (33.33%), 6 'Hold' (66.67%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Hexcel Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $71.00 | $62.81 | 13.04% | 16.70% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Ken Herbert | RBC Capital | $76.00 | $62.08 | 22.42% | 24.92% |
| May 22, 2024 | Gavin Parsons | UBS | $73.00 | $70.36 | 3.75% | 19.99% |
| May 21, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $73.00 | $70.41 | 3.68% | 19.99% |
| May 08, 2024 | Michael Sison | Wells Fargo | $95.00 | $72.65 | 30.76% | 56.15% |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Michael Ciarmoli | Truist Financial | $73.00 | $64.73 | 12.78% | 19.99% |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Myles Walton | Wolfe Research | $83.00 | $64.73 | 28.22% | 36.42% |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Ken Herbert | RBC Capital | $85.00 | $69.11 | 22.99% | 39.71% |
| May 02, 2022 | - | Barclays | $67.00 | $54.36 | 23.25% | 10.12% |
| Apr 27, 2022 | - | Wells Fargo | $60.00 | $55.88 | 7.37% | -1.38% |
The latest Hexcel stock forecast, released on Jul 19, 2024 by John McNulty from BMO Capital, set a price target of $71.00, which represents a 13.04% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($62.81), and a 16.70% increase from HXL last price ($60.84).
Hexcel Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 1 | 7 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $71.00 | $77.71 |
| Last Closing Price | $60.84 | $60.84 | $60.84 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 16.70% | 27.73% |
In the current month, the average price target of Hexcel stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Hexcel's last price of $60.84. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Sector Perform | Downgrade |
| Jul 19, 2024 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Jun 14, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| May 22, 2024 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| May 22, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| May 21, 2024 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| May 08, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Overweight | Upgrade |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Sell | Neutral | Upgrade |
Hexcel's last stock rating was published by RBC Capital on Aug 14, 2024. The company Downgrade its HXL rating from "Outperform" to "Sector Perform".
Hexcel Financial Forecast
Hexcel Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $457.50M | $419.50M | $454.30M | $457.70M | $429.40M | $364.70M | $393.00M | $390.60M | $360.30M | $333.80M | $320.30M | $310.30M | $295.80M | $286.90M | $378.70M | $541.00M | $564.30M | $572.50M |
| Avg Forecast | $617.18M | $564.43M | $598.26M | $575.65M | $563.01M | $512.51M | $543.10M | $518.45M | $499.05M | $460.34M | $483.96M | $468.93M | $474.01M | $427.06M | $450.15M | $429.61M | $403.17M | $393.70M | $388.03M | $372.48M | $359.76M | $347.74M | $323.87M | $300.05M | $297.04M | $358.23M | $372.11M | $557.60M | $590.65M | $599.05M |
| High Forecast | $636.77M | $582.34M | $617.25M | $593.92M | $580.87M | $528.78M | $560.33M | $534.90M | $514.89M | $469.47M | $499.32M | $483.81M | $491.50M | $454.77M | $464.44M | $443.25M | $415.96M | $406.19M | $401.29M | $385.21M | $372.05M | $359.62M | $334.94M | $310.30M | $307.19M | $370.47M | $384.82M | $576.66M | $610.83M | $619.52M |
| Low Forecast | $592.53M | $541.89M | $574.36M | $552.65M | $540.52M | $492.04M | $521.41M | $497.74M | $479.11M | $445.60M | $464.63M | $450.20M | $460.14M | $406.79M | $432.17M | $412.45M | $387.06M | $377.97M | $373.55M | $358.58M | $346.33M | $334.76M | $311.78M | $288.85M | $285.95M | $344.86M | $358.22M | $536.79M | $568.60M | $576.69M |
| # Analysts | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.97% | 0.98% | 1.01% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 0.93% | 1.01% | 1.05% | 1.00% | 0.96% | 0.99% | 1.03% | 1.00% | 0.80% | 1.02% | 0.97% | 0.96% | 0.96% |
Hexcel's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 4 analysts is $468.93M, with a low forecast of $450.20M, and a high forecast of $483.81M. HXL's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 2.50% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $457.50M (Dec 23).
Hexcel EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $47.60M | $43.60M | $61.30M | $93.50M | $51.00M | $71.80M | $95.80M | $62.30M | $68.00M | $57.30M | $49.70M | $23.30M | $12.60M | $-1.90M | $41.00M | $101.70M | $132.80M | $143.90M |
| Avg Forecast | $103.87M | $94.99M | $100.68M | $96.88M | $94.75M | $86.25M | $91.40M | $87.25M | $83.99M | $77.47M | $81.45M | $62.67M | $79.77M | $71.87M | $75.76M | $56.97M | $67.85M | $26.00M | $65.30M | $45.04M | $60.55M | $58.52M | $54.51M | $32.04M | $49.99M | $60.29M | $62.62M | $110.42M | $99.40M | $100.82M |
| High Forecast | $107.17M | $98.01M | $103.88M | $99.95M | $97.76M | $88.99M | $94.30M | $90.02M | $86.65M | $79.01M | $84.03M | $75.20M | $82.72M | $76.54M | $78.16M | $68.36M | $70.00M | $31.20M | $67.54M | $54.04M | $62.61M | $60.52M | $56.37M | $38.45M | $51.70M | $62.35M | $64.76M | $132.50M | $102.80M | $104.26M |
| Low Forecast | $99.72M | $91.20M | $96.66M | $93.01M | $90.97M | $82.81M | $87.75M | $83.77M | $80.63M | $74.99M | $78.19M | $50.13M | $77.44M | $68.46M | $72.73M | $45.58M | $65.14M | $20.80M | $62.87M | $36.03M | $58.29M | $56.34M | $52.47M | $25.63M | $48.12M | $58.04M | $60.29M | $88.33M | $95.69M | $97.05M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.60% | 0.61% | 0.81% | 1.64% | 0.75% | 2.76% | 1.47% | 1.38% | 1.12% | 0.98% | 0.91% | 0.73% | 0.25% | -0.03% | 0.65% | 0.92% | 1.34% | 1.43% |
4 analysts predict HXL's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $62.67M, with a high of $75.20M and a low of $50.13M. This is 31.65% upper than Hexcel's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $47.60M.
Hexcel Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-18.20M | $38.70M | $40.60M | $42.70M | $37.00M | $26.80M | $44.70M | $17.80M | $18.00M | $9.00M | $2.20M | $-14.00M | $-19.40M | $9.70M | $-1.00M | $42.40M | $73.20M | $80.30M |
| Avg Forecast | $82.12M | $69.01M | $75.97M | $61.38M | $65.35M | $54.91M | $59.72M | $48.16M | $48.42M | $39.66M | $46.71M | $17.48M | $41.06M | $35.84M | $40.16M | $15.89M | $27.05M | $4.08M | $24.17M | $12.56M | $10.33M | $6.78M | $937.00K | $-19.25M | $-16.61M | $5.59M | $17.14M | $46.03M | $69.84M | $73.12M |
| High Forecast | $85.51M | $71.85M | $79.10M | $63.91M | $68.04M | $57.17M | $62.19M | $50.15M | $50.41M | $45.57M | $48.63M | $20.98M | $43.58M | $41.68M | $41.81M | $19.07M | $28.16M | $4.90M | $25.25M | $15.08M | $10.79M | $7.08M | $978.62K | $-15.40M | $-15.80M | $5.84M | $17.90M | $55.24M | $72.94M | $76.37M |
| Low Forecast | $77.86M | $65.42M | $72.02M | $58.19M | $61.95M | $52.05M | $56.62M | $45.66M | $45.90M | $35.44M | $44.28M | $13.99M | $38.55M | $31.67M | $38.07M | $12.72M | $25.64M | $3.27M | $23.00M | $10.05M | $9.83M | $6.45M | $891.52K | $-23.10M | $-17.34M | $5.32M | $16.31M | $36.83M | $66.45M | $69.57M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.44% | 1.08% | 1.01% | 2.69% | 1.37% | 6.56% | 1.85% | 1.42% | 1.74% | 1.33% | 2.35% | 0.73% | 1.17% | 1.74% | -0.06% | 0.92% | 1.05% | 1.10% |
Hexcel's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $41.06M, with a range of $38.55M to $43.58M. HXL's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 6.11% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $38.70M (Sep 23).
Hexcel SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $41.90M | $35.40M | $35.70M | $50.80M | $40.80M | $29.00M | $33.50M | $44.70M | $32.30M | $32.00M | $31.10M | $39.60M | $25.90M | $24.60M | $24.10M | $46.50M | $35.90M | $33.80M |
| Avg Forecast | $53.73M | $49.13M | $52.08M | $50.11M | $49.01M | $44.61M | $47.28M | $45.13M | $43.44M | $40.07M | $42.13M | $43.91M | $41.26M | $37.18M | $39.19M | $39.91M | $35.10M | $14.52M | $33.78M | $31.55M | $31.32M | $30.27M | $28.19M | $54.45M | $25.86M | $31.18M | $32.39M | $50.49M | $51.42M | $52.15M |
| High Forecast | $55.43M | $50.69M | $53.73M | $51.70M | $50.56M | $46.03M | $48.78M | $46.56M | $44.82M | $40.87M | $43.47M | $52.69M | $42.78M | $39.59M | $40.43M | $47.90M | $36.21M | $17.42M | $34.93M | $37.86M | $32.39M | $31.30M | $29.16M | $65.34M | $26.74M | $32.25M | $33.50M | $60.58M | $53.17M | $53.93M |
| Low Forecast | $51.58M | $47.17M | $50.00M | $48.11M | $47.05M | $42.83M | $45.39M | $43.33M | $41.71M | $38.79M | $40.45M | $35.12M | $40.05M | $35.41M | $37.62M | $31.93M | $33.69M | $11.62M | $32.52M | $25.24M | $30.15M | $29.14M | $27.14M | $43.56M | $24.89M | $30.02M | $31.18M | $40.39M | $49.50M | $50.20M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | 0.95% | 0.91% | 1.27% | 1.16% | 2.00% | 0.99% | 1.42% | 1.03% | 1.06% | 1.10% | 0.73% | 1.00% | 0.79% | 0.74% | 0.92% | 0.70% | 0.65% |
Hexcel's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $43.91M, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $35.12M to $52.69M. The forecast indicates a 4.79% rise compared to HXL last annual SG&A of $41.90M (Dec 23).
Hexcel EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-0.22 | $0.46 | $0.48 | $0.50 | $0.44 | $0.32 | $0.53 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.11 | $0.03 | $-0.17 | $-0.23 | $0.12 | $-0.01 | $0.51 | $0.87 | $0.94 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.99 | $0.83 | $0.91 | $0.74 | $0.79 | $0.66 | $0.72 | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.48 | $0.56 | $0.41 | $0.49 | $0.43 | $0.48 | $0.38 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.29 | $0.16 | $0.12 | $0.08 | $0.01 | $-0.16 | $-0.20 | $0.07 | $0.21 | $0.71 | $0.84 | $0.88 |
| High Forecast | $1.03 | $0.86 | $0.95 | $0.77 | $0.82 | $0.69 | $0.75 | $0.60 | $0.61 | $0.55 | $0.58 | $0.43 | $0.52 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.40 | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.30 | $0.16 | $0.13 | $0.09 | $0.01 | $-0.15 | $-0.19 | $0.07 | $0.22 | $0.74 | $0.88 | $0.92 |
| Low Forecast | $0.94 | $0.79 | $0.87 | $0.70 | $0.74 | $0.63 | $0.68 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.43 | $0.53 | $0.39 | $0.46 | $0.38 | $0.46 | $0.36 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.28 | $0.15 | $0.12 | $0.08 | $0.01 | $-0.17 | $-0.21 | $0.06 | $0.20 | $0.68 | $0.80 | $0.84 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.45% | 1.07% | 0.99% | 1.30% | 1.35% | 0.96% | 1.82% | 1.35% | 1.69% | 1.35% | 2.66% | 1.05% | 1.15% | 1.79% | -0.05% | 0.72% | 1.04% | 1.07% |
According to 8 Wall Street analysts, Hexcel's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $0.49, with a low estimate of $0.46 and a high estimate of $0.52. This represents a 7.29% increase compared to HXL previous annual EPS of $0.46 (Sep 23).
Hexcel Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR | AAR | $67.64 | $80.00 | 18.27% | Buy |
| HXL | Hexcel | $60.84 | $69.82 | 14.76% | Hold |
| MRCY | Mercury Systems | $38.02 | $43.33 | 13.97% | Buy |
| WWD | Woodward | $165.11 | $166.80 | 1.02% | Buy |
| CW | Curtiss-Wright | $309.95 | $310.00 | 0.02% | Buy |
| DCO | Ducommun | $64.74 | $60.00 | -7.32% | Buy |
| VSEC | VSE | $87.91 | $70.00 | -20.37% | Buy |
| MOG-A | Moog | $196.88 | $131.00 | -33.46% | Buy |
HXL Forecast FAQ
Is Hexcel a good buy?
No, according to 9 Wall Street analysts, Hexcel (HXL) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 3 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 33.33% of HXL's total ratings.
What is HXL's price target?
Hexcel (HXL) average price target is $69.82 with a range of $40 to $95, implying a 14.76% from its last price of $60.84. The data is based on 9 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Hexcel stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for HXL stock, the company can go up by 14.76% (from the last price of $60.84 to the average price target of $69.82), up by 56.15% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -34.25% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Hexcel stock reach $90?
HXL's highest twelve months analyst stock price target of $95 supports the claim that Hexcel can reach $90 in the near future.
What are Hexcel's analysts' financial forecasts?
Hexcel's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $2.14B (high $2.2B, low $2.05B), average EBITDA is $359.66M (high $371.07M, low $345.29M), average net income is $228.14M (high $237.55M, low $216.29M), average SG&A $186.03M (high $191.94M, low $178.6M), and average EPS is $2.74 (high $2.86, low $2.6). HXL's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $2.36B (high $2.43B, low $2.26B), average EBITDA is $396.42M (high $409.01M, low $380.59M), average net income is $288.48M (high $300.38M, low $273.5M), average SG&A $205.05M (high $211.56M, low $196.86M), and average EPS is $3.47 (high $3.61, low $3.29).
Did the HXL's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Hexcel's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $1.79B, beating the average analysts forecast of $1.78B by 0.46%. Apple's EBITDA was $215.3M, missing the average prediction of $284.38M by -24.29%. The company's net income was $105.7M, missing the average estimation of $132.96M by -20.50%. Apple's SG&A was $163.8M, beating the average forecast of $157.54M by 3.97%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.25, missing the average prediction of $1.79 by -30.19%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Hexcel's revenue was $457.5M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $474.01M by -3.48%. The company's EBITDA was $47.6M, missing the average prediction of $79.77M by -40.33%. Hexcel's net income was $-18.2M, missing the average estimation of $41.06M by -144.32%. The company's SG&A was $41.9M, beating the average forecast of $41.26M by 1.55%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.22, missing the average prediction of $0.494 by -144.58%