Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd Grows Stake in XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd boosted its stake in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) by 42.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 51,151 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 15,245 shares during the quarter. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd owned about 0.19% of XPEL worth $2,264,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL increased its position 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 valued at $3,102,000 after purchasing an additional 45,501 shares during the last quarter. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System bought a new stake in XPEL in the first quarter worth $496,000. Evernest Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in XPEL in the first quarter worth $942,000. Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in XPEL by 114.9% during the fourth quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 51,538 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,572,000 after buying an additional 27,559 shares during the period. Finally, Wasatch Advisors LP boosted its stake in XPEL by 0.8% during the first quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 3,844,574 shares of the company’s stock worth $170,161,000 after buying an additional 30,074 shares during the period. 75.08% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

XPEL Price Performance

XPEL stock opened at $42.73 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $1.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.37 and a beta of 1.09. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $45.59 and a two-hundred day moving average of $46.52. XPEL, Inc. has a 1 year low of $31.26 and a 1 year high of $55.91.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.37 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 analyst estimates of $113.10 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.31 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 13.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on XPEL. Freedom Capital downgraded shares of XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Zacks Research raised shares of XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

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.