JB Capital Partners LP Takes $1.24 Million Position in XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

JB Capital Partners LP bought a new stake in XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 25,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,240,000. JB Capital Partners LP owned about 0.09% of XPEL at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in XPEL during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $190,144,000. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in XPEL by 2,392.9% in the 4th quarter. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC now owns 1,442,638 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,002,000 after purchasing an additional 1,384,769 shares in the last quarter. SCS Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of XPEL during the 2nd quarter worth about $61,580,000. Wasatch Advisors LP grew its stake 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 purchasing an additional 542,187 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of XPEL in the second quarter valued at approximately $6,868,000. Institutional investors own 75.08% of the company’s stock.

XPEL Stock Down 2.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:XPEL traded down $1.10 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $49.59. The stock had a trading volume of 75,028 shares, compared to its average volume of 248,537. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 2.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company has a market cap of $1.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.17 and a beta of 1.09. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $47.09 and its 200-day simple moving average is $45.64. XPEL, Inc. has a 12 month low of $31.50 and a 12 month high of $55.91.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.08. XPEL had a net margin of 10.77% and a return on equity of 18.98%. The firm had revenue of $143.05 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $135.09 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.59 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 14.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that XPEL, Inc. will post 2.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on XPEL shares. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of XPEL from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. B. Riley Financial lifted their price objective on XPEL from $55.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded XPEL from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $65.00.

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.