Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd bought a new stake in XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 35,906 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,792,000. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd owned approximately 0.13% of XPEL as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of XPEL. Langdon Equity Partners acquired a new stake in shares of XPEL in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake 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. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its stake 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 valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 810 shares in the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of XPEL in the 2nd quarter valued at about $55,000. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of XPEL in the 3rd quarter valued at about $66,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.08% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Zacks Research raised shares of XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Freedom Capital lowered shares of XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, XPEL currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.
XPEL Stock Down 1.4%
Shares of XPEL opened at $44.86 on Wednesday. XPEL, Inc. has a 12 month low of $31.26 and a 12 month high of $55.91. The company’s fifty day moving average is $45.20 and its 200-day moving average is $47.29. The firm has a market cap of $1.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.49 and a beta of 1.11.
XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $117.35 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $113.10 million. XPEL had a net margin of 10.82% and a return on equity of 19.14%. The business’s revenue was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.31 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
XPEL 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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