Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Hexcel Buy (6.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is HXL's P/E ratio?

Hexcel trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 35.4.

When does HXL report earnings?

Hexcel's next scheduled report is on Jan 27, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.64.

What is the HXL price target?

The median analyst price target from 15 analysts is $92.00, with a range of $82.00 – $120.00.

Is HXL Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Hexcel as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does HXL pay a dividend?

Yes — Hexcel's dividend yield is 0.9%.

Nama Insights

Hexcel (HXL)

Industrials · Aerospace Defense · NYSE

Hexcel (HXL) is a Industrials company in the Aerospace Defense industry. It has a market capitalization of $6.09B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 35.4 and a free-cash-flow yield of 2.5%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 0.5% and free cash flow per share fell 19.6%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.5 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the rising band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 6.5/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Rising · +21.4% over 12 months ex. last

Second-best fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-28.0%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$6.09B
Trailing P/E	35.4
Price / book	4.6
Price / sales	3.0
FCF yield	2.5%
Dividend yield	0.9%
Gross margin	25.2%
Operating margin	12.2%
Net margin	8.5%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-0.5%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+6.3%
EPS growth (YoY)	-13.3%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-19.6%
Beta	1.1
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Aerospace Defense

HXL earnings

Next report: Jan 27, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.64). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 21, 2026	$0.50	$0.50	+0.0%	$496.40M
Q2 2026	Jul 29, 2026	$0.66	$0.58	+13.8%	$529.30M
Q1 2026	Apr 22, 2026	$0.59	$0.44	+34.1%	$501.50M
Q4 2025	Jan 28, 2026	$0.52	$0.49	+6.1%	$491.30M

HXL analyst price target

Median target $92.00 from 15 analysts, ranging $82.00 – $120.00.

Aerospace Defense peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
SPCX	Space Exploration Technologies	$1.82T	—
GE	GE Aerospace	$335.38B	42.0
RTX	RTX	$255.76B	25.3
BA	Boeing	$137.41B	20.1
LMT	Lockheed Martin	$131.00B	20.1
GD	General Dynamics	$95.68B	20.8
HWM	Howmet Aerospace	$81.84B	40.7
NOC	Northrop Grumman	$74.59B	18.1

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Recent Congressional trades

Hexcel trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Jonathan Jackson	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	May 7, 2024
Jonathan Jackson	House	Buy	$15,001 - $50,000	Mar 19, 2024
Shelley M Capito	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—
Shelley M Capito	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—

HXL FAQ

Is HXL a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Hexcel Buy (6.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is HXL's P/E ratio?: Hexcel trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 35.4.
When does HXL report earnings?: Hexcel's next scheduled report is on Jan 27, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.64.
What is the HXL price target?: The median analyst price target from 15 analysts is $92.00, with a range of $82.00 – $120.00.
Is HXL Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Hexcel as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does HXL pay a dividend?: Yes — Hexcel's dividend yield is 0.9%.