XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Reaches New 12-Month High – Still a Buy?

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL)’s share price reached a new 52-week high on Thursday . The company traded as high as $52.24 and last traded at $51.7850, with a volume of 70245 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $52.18.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

XPEL has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Zacks Research upgraded shares of XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research note on Monday. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered XPEL from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Stock Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $1.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.64 and a beta of 1.35. The business’s 50 day moving average is $42.81 and its 200-day moving average is $38.09.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by ($0.01). XPEL had a net margin of 10.12% and a return on equity of 19.20%. The firm had revenue of $125.42 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $119.25 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.54 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts forecast that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.73 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On XPEL

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of XPEL. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its position in XPEL by 81.8% during the second quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 851 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 383 shares during the period. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in XPEL in the 2nd quarter worth $55,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. acquired a new stake in XPEL in the 3rd quarter worth $66,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its holdings in shares of XPEL by 234.0% during the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,886 shares of the company’s stock worth $104,000 after purchasing an additional 2,022 shares during the period. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its position in shares of XPEL by 319.7% during the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 2,984 shares of the company’s stock valued at $107,000 after buying an additional 2,273 shares during the last quarter. 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.