Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc. Raises Stock Holdings in XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc. raised its position in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) by 4.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 912,999 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 42,000 shares during the quarter. Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc.’s holdings in XPEL were worth $30,193,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Wasatch Advisors LP raised its stake in shares of XPEL by 5.0% in the second quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 3,947,310 shares of the company’s stock worth $141,708,000 after purchasing an additional 188,368 shares during the last quarter. Divisadero Street Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in XPEL in the second quarter valued at approximately $5,070,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its holdings in XPEL by 354.0% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 115,193 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,135,000 after buying an additional 89,820 shares during the period. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its holdings in XPEL by 792.9% in the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 80,349 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,885,000 after buying an additional 71,350 shares during the period. Finally, Sprucegrove Investment Management Ltd. raised its position in XPEL by 129.0% during the 2nd quarter. Sprucegrove Investment Management Ltd. now owns 119,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,276,000 after buying an additional 67,100 shares during the last quarter. 75.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently commented on XPEL shares. Zacks Research raised shares of XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of XPEL from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Stock Down 0.1%

NASDAQ:XPEL opened at $54.25 on Monday. XPEL, Inc. has a 52 week low of $24.25 and a 52 week high of $55.35. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $48.63 and its 200-day moving average price is $40.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.50 billion, a PE ratio of 32.10 and a beta of 1.27.

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

XPEL 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.