XPEL, Inc. $XPEL Stock Position Lifted by Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd

Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd grew its holdings in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) by 42.5% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 51,151 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 15,245 shares during the quarter. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd’s holdings in XPEL were worth $2,264,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of XPEL by 2,392.9% during the fourth quarter. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC now owns 1,442,638 shares of the company’s stock valued at $72,002,000 after purchasing an additional 1,384,769 shares in the last quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP grew its position in XPEL by 16.6% in the 4th quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 3,814,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $190,382,000 after buying an additional 542,187 shares in the last quarter. Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. acquired a new position in XPEL during the 1st quarter valued at about $5,400,000. Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its stake in XPEL by 1,245.7% during the 4th quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 130,402 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,508,000 after buying an additional 120,712 shares during the period. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in shares of XPEL by 354.0% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 115,193 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,135,000 after buying an additional 89,820 shares in the last quarter. 75.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

XPEL has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Zacks Research raised shares of XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Freedom Capital downgraded XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Stock Performance

XPEL stock opened at $44.37 on Monday. XPEL, Inc. has a twelve month low of $31.26 and a twelve month high of $55.91. The firm has a market cap of $1.22 billion, a PE ratio of 23.23 and a beta of 1.09. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $45.61 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $46.16.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last released its quarterly earnings data 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. XPEL had a return on equity of 19.14% and a net margin of 10.82%.The firm had revenue of $117.35 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $113.10 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.31 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.