XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Shares Gap Down – What’s Next?

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL)’s share price gapped down prior to trading on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $50.47, but opened at $44.41. XPEL shares last traded at $43.14, with a volume of 57,945 shares traded.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut shares of XPEL from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 8th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a report on Monday, December 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, XPEL presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Price Performance

The business has a fifty day moving average of $52.41 and a 200 day moving average of $43.31. The stock has a market cap of $1.26 billion, a PE ratio of 27.04 and a beta of 1.26.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.48 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $122.27 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $125.01 million. XPEL had a return on equity of 19.20% and a net margin of 10.12%.The business’s revenue was up 13.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.32 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.73 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On XPEL

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. grew its stake 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 grew its position in shares of XPEL by 1.9% in the 4th quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund now owns 12,610 shares of the company’s stock worth $629,000 after acquiring an additional 236 shares in the last quarter. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG grew its position in shares of XPEL by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG now owns 25,882 shares of the company’s stock worth $856,000 after acquiring an additional 282 shares in the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. increased its holdings in shares of XPEL by 13.8% in the 4th quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 2,790 shares of the company’s stock valued at $139,000 after acquiring an additional 339 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings in shares of XPEL by 159.8% in the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 582 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 358 shares during 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.