Hexcel Corp /De/ (HXL) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Hexcel Corp /De/ (HXL) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Hexcel Corp /De/ outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Hexcel Corp /De/ is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $6.51B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 9 Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for HXL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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Hexcel Corp /De/ (HXL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | HXL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.51B | 4/9 |
| P/E Ratio | 42.43x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 5.02x | 2/8 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% | 6/6 |
| EPS | $1.98 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $17.17 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $26.16 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.38 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | HXL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.8% | – |
| ROA | 5.6% | 1/6 |
| ROIC | 9.5% | 2/8 |
| Gross Margin | 24.9% | 3/8 |
| Operating Margin | 11.5% | 2/8 |
| Net Margin | 7.8% | 1/6 |
| EBT Margin | 7.2% | 2/10 |
| Tax Rate | 21.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | HXL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.43x | 3/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.37x | 4/10 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.10x | 4/8 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.10x | 4/8 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.0x | 2/7 |
| Working Capital | $466M | 5/10 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | HXL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $332M | 4/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $256M | 4/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$77M | 5/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 34.3% | 2/7 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 49.7% | 2/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 12.9% | 4/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.9% | 6/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | HXL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.72x | 3/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.6x | 3/7 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.3x | 5/8 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.2x | 5/9 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 55 days | 5/7 |
| Days Inventory | 85 days | 4/8 |
| Payables Period | 36 days | 4/6 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 105 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | HXL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.98B | 5/9 |
| Operating Income | $227M | 4/8 |
| Net Income | $153M | 2/6 |
| R&D Expense | $63M | 2/6 |
| SG&A Expense | $179M | 6/9 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.48B | 6/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | HXL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.71 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 35.9% | 6/6 |
| Shares Outstanding | 76M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $792M | 29.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $62M | 2.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $299M | 11.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $345M | 12.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.43B | 52.5% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $182M | 6.7% of assets |
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Hexcel Corp /De/ (HXL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Hexcel Corp /De/ (Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers): 10 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| HXL Hexcel Corp /De/ | ▼ | $6.51B |
| DD Dupont De Nemours, Inc. | ▼ | $17.49B |
| ALB Albemarle Corp | ▼ | $11.52B |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | ▲ | $7.21B |
| AVNT Avient Corp | ▼ | $3.63B |
| ROG Rogers Corp | ▶ | $2.61B |
| PCT Purecycle Technologies, Inc. | ▲ | $691M |
| ASIX Advansix Inc. | ▼ | $449M |
| TSEOQ Trinseo Plc | ▶ | $150K |
| HGYN Hong Yuan Holding Group | ▶ | N/A |
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Hexcel Corp /De/ (HXL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Hexcel Corp /De/ (HXL) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Hexcel Corp /De/ outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Hexcel Corp /De/ stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for HXL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Hexcel Corp /De/ forecasts updated?
Hexcel Corp /De/ forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Hexcel Corp /De/'s industry peers?
10 issuers in our coverage, HXL included, share the SEC industry code Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers. The largest are: Dupont De Nemours, Inc. (DD), Albemarle Corp (ALB), Eastman Chemical Co (EMN), Avient Corp (AVNT), Rogers Corp (ROG), Purecycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.