RBC Capital Cuts Hexcel (HXL) Price Target to $100
Key Points
- RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on Hexcel Corporation on October 23, 2026, adjusting its price target down to $100.00 from $105.00.
- RBC Capital's $100 price target implies 23.05% upside from Hexcel Corporation's ($HXL) current $81.27 share price.
- Hexcel Corporation recently traded at $81.27, sitting below its 50-day moving average and well under its 52-week peak.
- Wall Street maintains a general buy consensus on the aerospace supplier, with upcoming earnings scheduled for January 2027.
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RBC Capital's Call on Hexcel Corporation
RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating on Hexcel Corporation HXL on October 23, 2026, while lowering its price target from $105.00 to $100.00. The research note arrived as the advanced composites maker navigated a stretch of trading below its key moving averages.
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Other Institutional Activity in Hexcel
Earnest Partners LLC trimmed its holdings by 119,966 shares in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, ending with 4,584,594 shares valued at about $366,744,609.00. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. grew its holdings by 71,522 shares, or 3.0%, closing the period with 2,471,596 shares worth about $197,715,328.00. Brandes Investment Partners L.P. reduced its stake by 99,879 shares, or 4.5%, holding 2,134,549 shares valued at roughly $170,753,253.00 at the end of June.
Hexcel Corporation Stock Down 9.5%
Hexcel Corporation recently traded around $81.27 on October 23, 2026, up about 1.6% from its session close of $80.00 on that same date. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $90.33 and lower than its 200-day average of $90.69. Shares have traded in a 52-week range between $63.21 and $111.74.
$HXL price target
Hexcel Corporation daily closes and this analyst's $100 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
Hexcel Corporation generated $2,018,499,968.00 in trailing-twelve-month revenue with earnings of $1.79 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 8.5% and a return on equity of 11.9%. The next quarterly earnings report is scheduled for release on January 27, 2027.
Dividend
Hexcel pays an annual dividend rate of $0.72 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 0.89%. The payout ratio stands at 32.0% of earnings.
Insider Buying and Selling at Hexcel Corporation
Amy S. Evans sold 1,500 shares on February 27, 2026, at an average price of $92.80 for a total value of $139,200.00. Gina Fitzsimons sold 9,675 shares on August 14, 2026, valued at $997,871.00. Gail E. Lehman sold 13,829 shares on September 3, 2026, totaling $1,273,663.00.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 9, 2026, TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $90.00 target, down from its prior target of $115.00. Seaport Global upgraded the stock to a Buy rating with a $104.00 target on October 12, 2026. Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating on October 19, 2026, lowering its target to $97.00 from $110.00. Analysts give the stock a consensus buy recommendation alongside a mean price target of $102.20 across 15 analyst opinions.
About Hexcel Corporation
Hexcel Corporation develops and manufactures lightweight advanced composite materials used across commercial aerospace, space, defense, and industrial sectors. The company produces carbon fiber, reinforcements, resins, and honeycomb structures that help manufacturers build lighter and more fuel-efficient aircraft. Analyst adjustments arrive as the company works to meet aerospace supply chain demands and support key manufacturing programs.
Bottom Line
Investors will look toward Hexcel's upcoming earnings release on January 27, 2027, for further updates on order volumes and margin trends. Wall Street analysts continue to monitor the stock closely as it trades below consensus price targets.
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Source: RBC Capital's rating change on $HXL (Oct 23, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts