XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Reaches New 12-Month High – Here’s Why

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) shares reached a new 52-week high on Friday . The company traded as high as $51.77 and last traded at $50.9360, with a volume of 24419 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $50.98.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have commented on XPEL. Zacks Research upgraded XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research 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 downgraded 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, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of $1.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.07 and a beta of 1.35. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $41.44 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $37.67.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) 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 analyst estimates of $119.25 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.54 EPS. XPEL’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.73 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On XPEL

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position in shares of XPEL by 81.8% in the 2nd quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 851 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 383 shares during the period. Brooklyn Investment Group increased its stake in XPEL by 805.7% during the first quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group now owns 1,739 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 1,547 shares during the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of XPEL in the 2nd quarter worth about $55,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of XPEL in the 3rd quarter worth about $66,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its stake in shares of XPEL by 234.0% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,886 shares of the company’s stock valued at $104,000 after purchasing an additional 2,022 shares in 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.