XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Stock Price Up 6% – Should You Buy?

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL)’s stock price rose 6% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $45.64 and last traded at $44.3750. Approximately 425,460 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 70% from the average daily volume of 250,425 shares. The stock had previously closed at $41.85.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

XPEL has been the topic of several recent research reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Freedom Capital lowered XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Zacks Research raised XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, XPEL currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Price Performance

The business has a 50-day moving average of $43.06 and a 200-day moving average of $46.44. The firm has a market cap of $1.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.78 and a beta of 1.13.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $117.35 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $113.10 million. XPEL had a return on equity of 19.14% and a net margin of 10.82%.XPEL’s quarterly revenue was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.31 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of XPEL

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Langdon Equity Partners bought a new position in XPEL during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of XPEL by 159.8% during the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 582 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 358 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of XPEL by 424.4% during the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 923 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 747 shares during the period. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in shares of XPEL by 462.9% during the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 985 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after acquiring an additional 810 shares during the period. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of XPEL during the second quarter worth approximately $55,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.08% of the company’s stock.

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.