XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Raised to Hold at Zacks Research

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) was upgraded by stock analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Separately, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, XPEL has an average rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ XPEL traded up $0.42 during trading on Monday, hitting $46.45. 22,113 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 241,663. XPEL has a 12-month low of $27.66 and a 12-month high of $55.91. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $43.76 and a 200-day moving average price of $45.73. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.28 billion, a PE ratio of 25.07 and a beta of 1.23.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.48 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.05. XPEL had a return on equity of 19.51% and a net margin of 10.76%.The business had revenue of $122.27 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $125.01 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.32 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 13.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that XPEL will post 2.04 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of XPEL

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in XPEL. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of XPEL by 2,392.9% during the fourth quarter. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC now owns 1,442,638 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,002,000 after buying an additional 1,384,769 shares during the period. Wasatch Advisors LP increased its stake in XPEL by 16.6% in the fourth quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 3,814,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $190,382,000 after purchasing an additional 542,187 shares during the last quarter. Divisadero Street Capital Management LP increased its stake in XPEL by 195.2% in the third quarter. Divisadero Street Capital Management LP now owns 416,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,787,000 after purchasing an additional 275,651 shares during the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its stake in XPEL by 1,245.7% in the fourth quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 130,402 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,508,000 after purchasing an additional 120,712 shares during the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its holdings in shares of XPEL by 354.0% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 115,193 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,135,000 after acquiring an additional 89,820 shares during the period. 75.08% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About XPEL

XPEL, Inc is a leading manufacturer and distributor of advanced protective films and coatings for automotive, marine, aviation, and architectural applications. The company’s core products include paint protection film (PPF), window tinting film, and ceramic coatings designed to shield surfaces from scratches, environmental contaminants, and UV damage. XPEL’s flagship PPF, known for its self-healing properties, is engineered to maintain a vehicle’s factory finish by resisting swirl marks, stone chips, and acid rain.

Beyond automotive protection, XPEL has expanded its offerings to include protective films for electronics and architectural surfaces, providing solutions that enhance durability and prolong the life of high-value assets.