HXL:NYSEHexcel Corporation analysis
Data as of Aug 25, 2026 - not real-time
- Latest price
- $93.63
- Risk: medium
- 5/10Medium risk
Summary
The moving-average structure behind Hexcel Corporation is neutral at $93.63, with no clear ordering between short and long averages. It has lost 8.1% over the past 30 days. With RSI at 33.7 the momentum picture is approaching oversold, alongside a bearish MACD signal. The recent range runs from support at $91.69 up to resistance at $109.80.
On valuation the read is overvalued — earnings multiple of 47.3 versus a 29.6 sector average, above the peer group. Consensus targets land 17.4% above where the shares trade now. Revenue is growing at 8.0% on a 7.8% profit margin. The 0.78% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
Risk scores 5 out of 10, which is moderate for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 30.0%, a beta of 0.95 and a maximum drawdown of 18.7%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 94 on the fear-greed composite.
Short, medium and long-term reads agree on hold, with conviction of 3/10.
On valuation the read is overvalued — earnings multiple of 47.3 versus a 29.6 sector average, above the peer group. Consensus targets land 17.4% above where the shares trade now. Revenue is growing at 8.0% on a 7.8% profit margin. The 0.78% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
Risk scores 5 out of 10, which is moderate for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 30.0%, a beta of 0.95 and a maximum drawdown of 18.7%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 94 on the fear-greed composite.
Short, medium and long-term reads agree on hold, with conviction of 3/10.
Top market events
- Aerospace and defense company Hexcel NYSE:HXL in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 8% year on year to $529.
- Hexcel HXL delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +17.
- Hexcel Corp HXL reports 8% sales growth to $529 million and raises full-year guidance, while navigating defense...
Market outlook
Short term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence2/102 out of 10
Key factors
- Trading above the 200-day average of 87.63
- MACD momentum is negative
- 30-day price change of -8.1%
Medium term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence3/103 out of 10
Key factors
- P/E of 47.3 versus sector average of 29.6
- Trading above the 200-day average of 87.63
- Analyst targets imply +17.4% versus the current price
Long term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence3/103 out of 10
Key factors
- P/E of 47.3 versus sector average of 29.6
- Analyst targets imply +17.4% versus the current price
- Dividend yield of 0.78%
Key metrics
Financial health
Revenue Growth8.00%
Profit Margin7.76%
P/E Ratio47.3
ROE10.76%
ROA5.98%
Debt/Equity73.90
P/B Ratio5.4
Op. Cash Flow$332.4M
Free Cash Flow$253.0M
Industry P/E29.6
Technical analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI33.7
Support$91.69
Resistance$109.80
MA 20$100.75
MA 50$101.17
MA 200$87.63
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index93.84
Valuation
Fair Value$48.15
Target Price$109.92
Upside/Downside17.40%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Dividend Yield0.78%
Risk assessment
Beta0.95
Volatility29.99%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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