XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Hits New 12-Month High – What’s Next?

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $55.91 and last traded at $55.2380, with a volume of 18846 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $54.95.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

XPEL has been the subject of several analyst reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded XPEL from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, XPEL presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Stock Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $1.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.75 and a beta of 1.26. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $52.05 and a 200 day moving average price of $42.09.

Institutional Trading of XPEL

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc. raised its position in XPEL by 4.8% in the third quarter. Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 912,999 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,193,000 after purchasing an additional 42,000 shares during the period. Inspire Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of XPEL in the third quarter valued at about $546,000. Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC raised its holdings in shares of XPEL by 5.1% during the 2nd quarter. Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC now owns 327,747 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,766,000 after buying an additional 16,008 shares during the period. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. acquired a new position in XPEL during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $506,000. Finally, Bridges Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in XPEL by 15.4% during the 2nd quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 60,964 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,189,000 after acquiring an additional 8,141 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors 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.