Divisadero Street Capital Management LP Buys 275,651 Shares of XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

Divisadero Street Capital Management LP grew its stake in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) by 195.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 416,890 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 275,651 shares during the quarter. Divisadero Street Capital Management LP owned approximately 1.51% of XPEL worth $13,787,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Wasatch Advisors LP raised its holdings in XPEL by 5.0% during the 2nd quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 3,947,310 shares of the company’s stock valued at $141,708,000 after buying an additional 188,368 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in XPEL by 4.4% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 1,676,224 shares of the company’s stock worth $55,433,000 after acquiring an additional 70,087 shares during the last quarter. Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc. increased its position in shares of XPEL by 4.8% in the third quarter. Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 912,999 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,193,000 after acquiring an additional 42,000 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in shares of XPEL by 7.8% in the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 395,129 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,066,000 after acquiring an additional 28,637 shares during the period. Finally, Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC raised its stake in shares of XPEL by 0.9% during the third quarter. Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC now owns 330,836 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,941,000 after acquiring an additional 3,089 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 75.08% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research downgraded XPEL from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, XPEL currently has an average rating of “Reduce”.

XPEL Stock Down 0.7%

NASDAQ:XPEL opened at $37.95 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $1.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.51 and a beta of 1.29. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $49.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $43.69. XPEL, Inc. has a twelve month low of $24.25 and a twelve month high of $55.91.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.48 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.05. XPEL had a net margin of 10.76% and a return on equity of 19.51%. The business had revenue of $122.27 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $125.01 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.32 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.73 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.