Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $20.91 Million Stock Position in XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) by 16.9% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 472,643 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 68,295 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP’s holdings in XPEL were worth $20,911,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. boosted its holdings in XPEL by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 12,088 shares of the company’s stock worth $603,000 after purchasing an additional 198 shares in the last quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund lifted its position in shares of XPEL by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund now owns 12,610 shares of the company’s stock worth $629,000 after buying an additional 236 shares during the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. boosted its stake in shares of XPEL by 13.8% during the 4th quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 2,790 shares of the company’s stock worth $139,000 after acquiring an additional 339 shares in the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its stake in shares of XPEL by 159.8% during the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 582 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 358 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Langdon Equity Partners acquired a new position in shares of XPEL during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.08% of the company’s stock.

XPEL Trading Down 5.2%

Shares of XPEL stock opened at $47.68 on Friday. XPEL, Inc. has a 1 year low of $31.50 and a 1 year high of $55.91. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $45.68 and its 200 day simple moving average is $45.96. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.20 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a current ratio of 2.61, a quick ratio of 1.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $143.05 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $135.09 million. XPEL had a net margin of 10.77% and a return on equity of 18.98%. The business’s revenue was up 14.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.59 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Freedom Capital lowered XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. B. Riley Financial lifted their price target on shares of XPEL from $55.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $65.00.

Key XPEL News

Here are the key news stories impacting XPEL this week:

• Positive Sentiment: XPEL reported record second-quarter revenue of $143.1 million, up 14.7% year over year, while gross margin improved to 44.1% from 42.9%. XPEL Reports Record Revenue of $143.1 million; Revenue Growth of 14.7% in Second Quarter 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted earnings of $0.68 per share exceeded analyst expectations of approximately $0.60-$0.61, and revenue also surpassed consensus estimates of about $135.1 million. EPS increased from $0.59 in the prior-year quarter. XPEL, Inc. Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: B. Riley raised its XPEL price target to $65 from $55 and maintained a Buy rating, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth prospects. B. Riley price target update
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined a goal of reaching a mid-20% operating-margin run rate by the end of 2028, suggesting potential for significant long-term profitability improvement. XPEL targets mid-20% operating margin run rate
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s second-quarter performance showed continued execution of its strategic initiatives, with revenue growth accelerating from the year-ago period. XPEL surpasses expectations with 14.7% revenue growth
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue guidance of $137 million to $139 million was slightly below the $139.1 million analyst consensus, creating a near-term disappointment despite the strong second-quarter beat. XPEL third-quarter guidance

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.