XPEL, Inc. $XPEL Shares Sold by Janus Henderson Group PLC

Janus Henderson Group PLC cut its holdings in XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) by 92.6% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 9,690 shares of the company’s stock after selling 120,712 shares during the quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC’s holdings in XPEL were worth $429,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Langdon Equity Partners purchased a new position in XPEL during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of 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 in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 747 shares in the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its position 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 valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 810 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of XPEL in the second quarter valued at approximately $55,000. 75.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

XPEL Stock Down 4.9%

Shares of NASDAQ:XPEL opened at $47.64 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 2.61. XPEL, Inc. has a 1 year low of $31.50 and a 1 year high of $55.91. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $45.82 and a 200-day simple moving average of $45.90. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.18 and a beta of 1.09.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $143.05 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $135.09 million. XPEL had a return on equity of 18.98% and a net margin of 10.77%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.59 earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that XPEL, Inc. will post 2.12 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently issued reports on XPEL. B. Riley Financial lifted their price objective on XPEL from $55.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Freedom Capital downgraded XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Zacks Research raised XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $65.00.

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.