XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Reaches New 12-Month High – Time to Buy?

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) shares reached a new 52-week high during trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $55.84 and last traded at $55.19, with a volume of 25542 shares. The stock had previously closed at $54.95.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

XPEL has been the topic of several recent research reports. Wall Street Zen lowered XPEL from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 8th. Zacks Research raised shares of XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, XPEL has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Stock Performance

The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $49.50 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $40.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.50 billion, a PE ratio of 32.18 and a beta of 1.27.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.48 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $125.42 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $119.25 million. XPEL had a return on equity of 19.20% and a net margin of 10.12%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.54 EPS. On average, analysts predict that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.73 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On XPEL

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of XPEL. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its stake in XPEL by 4.3% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 14,994 shares of the company’s stock valued at $441,000 after purchasing an additional 619 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in shares of XPEL by 12.9% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 62,214 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,828,000 after buying an additional 7,099 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC increased its position in shares of XPEL by 177.4% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 29,905 shares of the company’s stock valued at $879,000 after acquiring an additional 19,126 shares in the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue raised its holdings in XPEL by 7.5% in the 2nd quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 13,498 shares of the company’s stock worth $484,000 after acquiring an additional 936 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS lifted its position in XPEL by 51.4% in the 2nd quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 5,600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $201,000 after acquiring an additional 1,900 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors 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.