Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Hexcel (HXL)

Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 10/19/2026 – Hexcel had its price target lowered by Morgan Stanley from $110.00 to $97.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 10/15/2026 – Hexcel had its price target lowered by Royal Bank Of Canada from $115.00 to $105.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 10/11/2026 – Hexcel was upgraded by Seaport Research Partners from “neutral” to “buy”. They now have a $104.00 price target on the stock.
• 10/9/2026 – Hexcel had its price target lowered by TD Cowen from $115.00 to $90.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 9/30/2026 – Hexcel had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $120.00 to $105.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 9/28/2026 – Hexcel had its price target lowered by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $110.00 to $98.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 9/23/2026 – Hexcel had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Royal Bank Of Canada. They now have a $115.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/14/2026 – Hexcel is now covered by Guggenheim. They set a “buy” rating and a $120.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/14/2026 – Hexcel was upgraded by Guggenheim to “strong-buy”.

Hexcel Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th were paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 10th. Hexcel’s payout ratio is 36.18%.

Insider Activity at Hexcel

In other Hexcel news, insider Gina Fitzsimons sold 9,675 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $103.14, for a total transaction of $997,879.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 7,712 shares in the company, valued at approximately $795,415.68. The trade was a 55.65% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Gail E. Lehman sold 13,829 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.10, for a total value of $1,273,650.90. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 20,148 shares in the company, valued at $1,855,630.80. This represents a 40.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 1.84% of the company’s stock.

Hexcel Corporation is an advanced materials company that develops and manufactures lightweight, high-performance composite materials and structural components. Its products are designed to improve strength, durability, fuel efficiency, and performance across demanding applications.

The company’s portfolio includes carbon fiber, fiberglass, specialty reinforcements, prepregs, adhesives, honeycomb materials, engineered core products, and composite structures. These materials and components are used in commercial aircraft, military and space systems, helicopters, wind turbine blades, and various industrial applications.

Hexcel serves customers worldwide through manufacturing, research, and distribution operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.