JPMorgan Chase & Co. Sells 30,933 Shares of XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

Key Points

• JPMorgan Chase cut its stake in XPEL by 26.9% in Q3, selling 30,933 shares and leaving 84,260 shares (about 0.30% of the company) worth roughly $2.79 million.
• XPEL posted a quarterly EPS beat ($0.48 vs. $0.43) while revenue of $122.27 million slightly missed estimates; the company has a $1.22 billion market cap, a P/E of 23.87, and a 52-week range of $24.25–$55.91.
• Institutional ownership stands at 75.08% with some firms (e.g., Tudor) raising positions, but analyst sentiment is weak—MarketBeat shows a consensus "Reduce" and Zacks recently cut XPEL to a "strong sell."

JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut its holdings in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL - Free Report) by 26.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 84,260 shares of the company's stock after selling 30,933 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. owned approximately 0.30% of XPEL worth $2,786,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of XPEL. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL lifted its stake in 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 acquiring an additional 45,501 shares during the period. Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. bought a new stake in shares of XPEL in the third quarter worth approximately $661,000. Morningstar Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of XPEL during the third quarter valued at approximately $888,000. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co raised its holdings in shares of XPEL by 8.2% during the third quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 19,258 shares of the company's stock valued at $630,000 after purchasing an additional 1,457 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sherbrooke Park Advisers LLC lifted its position in XPEL by 156.7% during the third quarter. Sherbrooke Park Advisers LLC now owns 14,540 shares of the company's stock valued at $481,000 after purchasing an additional 8,876 shares during the period. 75.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

XPEL Price Performance

NASDAQ XPEL opened at $44.16 on Monday. XPEL, Inc. has a 52 week low of $24.25 and a 52 week high of $55.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.87 and a beta of 1.23. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $46.03 and a 200-day moving average price of $44.19.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $122.27 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $125.01 million. XPEL had a net margin of 10.76% and a return on equity of 19.51%. The firm's revenue was up 13.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.32 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.73 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of XPEL from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of XPEL in a report on Friday, March 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, XPEL presently has a consensus rating of "Reduce".

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.

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