XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Reaches New 1-Year High – Here’s Why

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) shares hit a new 52-week high on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $53.08 and last traded at $52.12, with a volume of 200704 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $53.00.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Zacks Research upgraded 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 report on Monday. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of XPEL from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Stock Down 1.7%

The firm has a market cap of $1.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.84 and a beta of 1.35. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $44.20 and a 200-day moving average price of $38.52.

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On XPEL

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. American Century Companies Inc. increased its position in XPEL by 12.7% during the first quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 47,784 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,404,000 after purchasing an additional 5,375 shares during the last quarter. PDT Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of XPEL during the 1st quarter worth $241,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of XPEL by 4.3% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 14,994 shares of the company’s stock worth $441,000 after buying an additional 619 shares during the last quarter. Vancity Investment Management Ltd purchased a new position in shares of XPEL in the 1st quarter worth $378,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its holdings in XPEL by 12.9% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 62,214 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,828,000 after acquiring an additional 7,099 shares during the last quarter. 75.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.