Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd Purchases 15,245 Shares of XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd increased its holdings in XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) by 42.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 51,151 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 15,245 shares during the quarter. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd’s holdings in XPEL were worth $2,264,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in XPEL. Langdon Equity Partners purchased a new position in XPEL during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in shares of XPEL by 159.8% in the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 582 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 358 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of XPEL by 424.4% in the 1st quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 923 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 747 shares during the period. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC lifted its position in shares of XPEL by 462.9% in the 4th quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 985 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after purchasing an additional 810 shares during the period. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of XPEL in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $55,000. 75.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

XPEL Trading Up 0.7%

NASDAQ XPEL opened at $42.73 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $45.59 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $46.52. XPEL, Inc. has a 12-month low of $31.26 and a 12-month high of $55.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.37 and a beta of 1.09.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.37 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $117.35 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $113.10 million. XPEL had a return on equity of 19.14% and a net margin of 10.82%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.31 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently issued reports on XPEL. Freedom Capital lowered shares of XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Zacks Research upgraded XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

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.