XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Hits New 52-Week High – Still a Buy?

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) shares reached a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $53.30 and last traded at $52.57, with a volume of 37472 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $51.83.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have commented on XPEL shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of XPEL from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 8th. Zacks Research upgraded XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Finally, 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 MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Trading Down 1.4%

The company’s 50 day moving average is $46.40 and its 200-day moving average is $39.22. The company has a market capitalization of $1.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.87 and a beta of 1.27.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $125.42 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $119.25 million. XPEL had a net margin of 10.12% and a return on equity of 19.20%. XPEL’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.54 EPS. Analysts predict that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.73 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in XPEL by 4.3% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 14,994 shares of the company’s stock worth $441,000 after acquiring an additional 619 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its stake in shares of XPEL by 12.9% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 62,214 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,828,000 after purchasing an additional 7,099 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of XPEL by 177.4% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 29,905 shares of the company’s stock valued at $879,000 after purchasing an additional 19,126 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in XPEL by 102.8% in the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 76,624 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,251,000 after buying an additional 38,832 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rhumbline Advisers raised its position in XPEL by 0.6% in the 1st quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 63,606 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,869,000 after buying an additional 389 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors 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.