XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL – Get Free Report) fell 5.4% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $42.66 and last traded at $42.7550. 35,632 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 86% from the average session volume of 253,086 shares. The stock had previously closed at $45.21.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
XPEL has been the topic of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Freedom Capital cut XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold”.
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XPEL Stock Performance
XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $113.10 million. XPEL had a net margin of 10.82% and a return on equity of 19.14%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.31 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Trading of XPEL
Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Langdon Equity Partners acquired a new position in shares of XPEL in the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in shares of XPEL by 159.8% in the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 582 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 358 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of XPEL by 424.4% in the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 923 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 747 shares in the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its stake in shares of XPEL by 462.9% in the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 985 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after acquiring an additional 810 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of XPEL in the second quarter worth $55,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.08% of the company’s stock.
XPEL Company Profile
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.
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