Grandeur Peak Global Advisors LLC Invests $1.88 Million in XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

Grandeur Peak Global Advisors LLC bought a new position in XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm bought 37,822 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,876,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in XPEL. Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in XPEL during the first quarter valued at about $5,400,000. SCS Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of XPEL in the 2nd quarter worth about $61,580,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in shares of XPEL by 16.9% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 472,643 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,911,000 after purchasing an additional 68,295 shares during the last quarter. JB Capital Partners LP bought a new position in shares of XPEL during the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,240,000,000. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its holdings in shares of XPEL by 103.5% during the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 122,584 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,426,000 after buying an additional 62,344 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 75.08% of the company’s stock.

XPEL Stock Performance

NASDAQ XPEL opened at $50.69 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $47.09 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $45.64. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 2.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. XPEL, Inc. has a 12-month low of $31.50 and a 12-month high of $55.91. The firm has a market cap of $1.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.73 and a beta of 1.09.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

XPEL has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. B. Riley Financial boosted their target price on XPEL from $55.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of XPEL from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of XPEL from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday. One equities research 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. According to MarketBeat.com, XPEL presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price 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.