XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Trading Down 6.7% – Here’s Why

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) dropped 6.7% during trading on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $46.70 and last traded at $46.6650. 108,637 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 57% from the average session volume of 254,534 shares. The stock had previously closed at $50.04.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Freedom Capital lowered shares of XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, XPEL currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Trading Down 10.9%

The stock has a market cap of $1.23 billion, a PE ratio of 23.45 and a beta of 1.09. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $45.65 and a 200-day moving average price of $47.16.

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of XPEL. Langdon Equity Partners purchased a new stake in shares of XPEL during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of XPEL by 159.8% during the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 582 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 358 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of XPEL by 424.4% in the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 923 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 747 shares during the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC lifted its stake in shares of XPEL by 462.9% in the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 985 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 810 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in XPEL during the second quarter worth about $55,000. 75.08% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.