Evernest Financial Advisors LLC Makes New Investment in XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

Evernest Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 20,250 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $942,000. Evernest Financial Advisors LLC owned 0.07% of XPEL as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Divisadero Street Capital Management LP increased its position in XPEL by 195.2% during the third quarter. Divisadero Street Capital Management LP now owns 416,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,787,000 after buying an additional 275,651 shares during the period. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL boosted its holdings in shares of XPEL by 94.2% in the third quarter. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL now owns 93,804 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,102,000 after acquiring an additional 45,501 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in XPEL by 114.9% in the 4th quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 51,538 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,572,000 after purchasing an additional 27,559 shares in the last quarter. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in XPEL by 2,392.9% during the fourth quarter. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC now owns 1,442,638 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,002,000 after acquiring an additional 1,384,769 shares during the period. Finally, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System purchased a new position in shares of XPEL in the 1st quarter valued at about $496,000. 75.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

XPEL Price Performance

XPEL opened at $44.72 on Tuesday. XPEL, Inc. has a 12-month low of $31.26 and a 12-month high of $55.91. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.23 billion, a PE ratio of 23.41 and a beta of 1.09. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $45.50 and its 200 day moving average price is $46.98.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share 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 the consensus estimate of $113.10 million. XPEL had a net margin of 10.82% and a return on equity of 19.14%. The company’s revenue was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.31 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

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.