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 $53.30 and last traded at $52.57, with a volume of 37472 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $51.83.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on XPEL. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research upgraded XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of XPEL from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 8th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, XPEL presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Trading Up 2.2%

The firm has a market cap of $1.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.35 and a beta of 1.27. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $45.66 and a 200-day moving average price of $39.02.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last announced its 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). The business had revenue of $125.42 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $119.25 million. XPEL had a return on equity of 19.20% and a net margin of 10.12%.The business’s revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.54 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.73 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted 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 last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of XPEL in the second quarter worth $55,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. purchased a new position in XPEL in the third quarter valued at about $66,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its position in 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 acquiring an additional 2,022 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted 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 worth $107,000 after purchasing an additional 2,273 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.08% of the company’s stock.

About XPEL

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.