XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Shares Down 5.4% – Time to Sell?

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL)’s share price fell 5.4% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $42.66 and last traded at $42.7550. 35,632 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 86% from the average session volume of 253,086 shares. The stock had previously closed at $45.21.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have issued reports on XPEL shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Freedom Capital downgraded shares of XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of 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, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Stock Down 3.0%

The stock has a market capitalization of $1.21 billion, a PE ratio of 22.97 and a beta of 1.13. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $43.22 and its 200-day moving average is $46.57.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $117.35 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $113.10 million. XPEL had a net margin of 10.82% and a return on equity of 19.14%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.31 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Divisadero Street Capital Management LP boosted its position in XPEL by 195.2% during the third quarter. Divisadero Street Capital Management LP now owns 416,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,787,000 after acquiring an additional 275,651 shares during the last quarter. Alps Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of XPEL during the 3rd quarter valued at $435,000. Public Sector Pension Investment Board grew its stake in shares of XPEL by 27.2% during the 3rd quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 98,196 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,247,000 after buying an additional 20,970 shares during the period. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL increased its holdings in shares of XPEL by 94.2% during the 3rd quarter. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL now owns 93,804 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,102,000 after buying an additional 45,501 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Inspire Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of XPEL in the 3rd quarter worth $546,000. 75.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.