XPEL, Inc. $XPEL Shares Acquired by Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd

Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd lifted its stake in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) by 42.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 51,151 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 15,245 shares during the period. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd owned about 0.19% of XPEL worth $2,264,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of XPEL. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in XPEL by 2,392.9% in the fourth quarter. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC now owns 1,442,638 shares of the company’s stock valued at $72,002,000 after buying an additional 1,384,769 shares during the last quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP lifted its holdings in XPEL by 16.6% during the 4th quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 3,814,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $190,382,000 after buying an additional 542,187 shares during the last quarter. Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. acquired a new position in shares of XPEL in the 1st quarter worth approximately $5,400,000. Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its position in shares of XPEL by 1,245.7% in the 4th quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 130,402 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,508,000 after acquiring an additional 120,712 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its position in shares of XPEL by 354.0% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 115,193 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,135,000 after acquiring an additional 89,820 shares in the last quarter. 75.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently issued reports on XPEL. Zacks Research raised XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Freedom Capital downgraded shares of XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Price Performance

NASDAQ:XPEL opened at $44.37 on Monday. XPEL, Inc. has a 12-month low of $31.26 and a 12-month high of $55.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.23 and a beta of 1.09. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $45.61 and a 200 day simple moving average of $46.16.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.37 EPS 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 firm’s revenue was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.31 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.