Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors Inc. Takes Position in XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 81,802 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,057,000. XPEL comprises approximately 1.6% of Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest position.

Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of XPEL by 4.3% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 14,994 shares of the company’s stock worth $441,000 after buying an additional 619 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its stake in 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 valued at $1,828,000 after buying an additional 7,099 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its stake in XPEL by 177.4% in the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 29,905 shares of the company’s stock valued at $879,000 after buying an additional 19,126 shares in the last quarter. Creative Planning boosted its stake in XPEL by 24.9% in the second quarter. Creative Planning now owns 10,276 shares of the company’s stock valued at $369,000 after buying an additional 2,050 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its position in XPEL by 354.0% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 115,193 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,135,000 after acquiring an additional 89,820 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.08% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. 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 report on Monday, April 27th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ XPEL opened at $45.91 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $45.61 and a 200 day simple moving average of $46.04. The firm has a market cap of $1.27 billion, a PE ratio of 24.04 and a beta of 1.09. XPEL, Inc. has a 1 year low of $31.50 and a 1 year high of $55.91.

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

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.