XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) Shares Gap Down – Here’s Why

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) shares gapped down before the market opened on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $50.47, but opened at $44.41. XPEL shares last traded at $43.14, with a volume of 57,945 shares trading hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently weighed in on XPEL shares. Wall Street Zen cut shares of XPEL from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

XPEL Trading Down 5.4%

The stock has a market cap of $1.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.04 and a beta of 1.26. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $52.24 and its 200-day moving average is $43.35.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.05. XPEL had a net margin of 10.76% and a return on equity of 19.51%. The company had revenue of $122.27 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $125.01 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.32 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.73 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On XPEL

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of XPEL by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 12,088 shares of the company’s stock valued at $603,000 after buying an additional 198 shares during the period. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund raised its position in XPEL by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund now owns 12,610 shares of the company’s stock worth $629,000 after acquiring an additional 236 shares in the last quarter. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG lifted its holdings in XPEL by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG now owns 25,882 shares of the company’s stock valued at $856,000 after acquiring an additional 282 shares during the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. boosted its position in shares of XPEL by 13.8% during the 4th quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 2,790 shares of the company’s stock valued at $139,000 after purchasing an additional 339 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in shares of XPEL by 159.8% in the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 582 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 358 shares during the last quarter. 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.