UBS Cuts Hexcel (HXL) Price Target to $117

UBS maintained its Buy rating on Hexcel Corporation on October 23, 2026, while adjusting its price target down to $123.00 from $117.00. The research note reflects the firm's ongoing positive outlook on the aerospace supplier even as the stock price target is revised downward.

HXL Hexcel Corporation

$80.45 ▲ +5.25% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 23, 2026

UBS's Call on Hexcel Corporation

On October 23, 2026, UBS issued a research note maintaining its Buy rating on Hexcel Corporation while lowering its price target to $117.00 from $123.00. The forward-looking rating signals continued confidence in the business, though the reduced target points to a tempered view on near-term upside.

Other Institutional Activity in Hexcel Corporation

Earnest Partners LLC reduced its holdings by 119,666 shares, ending with 4,584,594 shares worth about $365,025,386. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. grew its holdings by 71,522 shares, ending with 2,471,596 shares worth about $196,788,480. Brandes Investment Partners L.P. reduced its holdings by 99,879 shares, ending with 2,134,549 shares worth about $169,952,797.

Hexcel Corporation Stock Down 11.4%

Hexcel Corporation closed at $79.62 on October 23, 2026. The stock recently traded around $79.62, which is about equal to its event-day close and sits below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Shares have traded in a 52-week range between $63.21 and $111.74.

Recent Earnings

Hexcel Corporation reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $2,018,499,968.00 and an EPS of $1.79. The company posted a net profit margin of 8.5% and a return on equity of 11.9%. The next earnings report is scheduled for January 27, 2027.

Dividend

Hexcel Corporation pays an annual dividend rate of $0.72 per share, yielding 0.89%. The payout ratio stands at 32.0%.

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, valued at $1,273,663.00.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on October 15, 2026, lowering its target from $115.00 to $105.00. Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating on October 19, 2026, reducing its target from $110.00 to $97.00. On October 23, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered its target to $92.00 from $97.00, while RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating and lowered its target to $100.00 from $105.00. Wall Street maintains a consensus buy rating with 15 analyst opinions and a mean price target of $102.20.

About Hexcel Corporation

Hexcel Corporation manufactures advanced lightweight composites technology for commercial aerospace, defense, space, and industrial applications. The company produces carbon fiber, honeycomb, resins, and engineered core structures from its facilities in Stamford, Connecticut.

Bottom Line

UBS's decision to lower its price target while keeping a Buy rating illustrates shifting expectations on Wall Street. Investors will be watching for the next earnings report on January 27, 2027, to gauge operational progress.