LHM Inc. Has $9.96 Million Holdings in XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

LHM Inc. lessened its stake in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) by 21.5% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 199,505 shares of the company’s stock after selling 54,608 shares during the period. XPEL makes up approximately 3.7% of LHM Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 7th biggest position. LHM Inc.’s holdings in XPEL were worth $9,957,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of XPEL. Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of XPEL by 114.9% during the 4th quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 51,538 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,572,000 after acquiring an additional 27,559 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in XPEL by 5.7% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 618,088 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,854,000 after purchasing an additional 33,476 shares in the last quarter. Royce & Associates LP acquired a new position in XPEL in the 4th quarter worth about $346,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its position in XPEL by 159.8% in the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 582 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 358 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Capstone Capital Management Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of XPEL during the fourth quarter valued at about $228,000. 75.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

XPEL Stock Down 1.3%

XPEL stock opened at $46.93 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $1.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.57 and a beta of 1.13. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $44.11 and its 200 day simple moving average is $47.00. XPEL, Inc. has a 12-month low of $31.26 and a 12-month high of $55.91.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $117.35 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $113.10 million. XPEL had a return on equity of 19.14% and a net margin of 10.82%.The business’s revenue was up 13.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.31 EPS. Research analysts expect that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently weighed in on XPEL. Freedom Capital cut XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

XPEL 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.