XPEL, Inc. $XPEL Shares Acquired by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL - Free Report) by 16.9% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 472,643 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 68,295 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned 1.71% of XPEL worth $20,911,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Wasatch Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of XPEL by 5.0% in the 2nd quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 3,947,310 shares of the company's stock worth $141,708,000 after purchasing an additional 188,368 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of XPEL by 4.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 1,751,046 shares of the company's stock valued at $87,395,000 after buying an additional 74,822 shares in the last quarter. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of XPEL by 2,392.9% during the 4th quarter. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC now owns 1,442,638 shares of the company's stock valued at $72,002,000 after acquiring an additional 1,384,769 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its stake in shares of XPEL by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 897,837 shares of the company's stock worth $44,811,000 after acquiring an additional 10,784 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of XPEL by 5.7% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 618,088 shares of the company's stock worth $30,854,000 after acquiring an additional 33,476 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 75.08% of the company's stock.

XPEL News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting XPEL this week:

• Positive Sentiment: XPEL reported record second-quarter revenue of $143.1 million, up 14.7% year over year, while gross margin improved to 44.1% from 42.9%. XPEL Reports Record Revenue of $143.1 million; Revenue Growth of 14.7% in Second Quarter 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted earnings of $0.68 per share exceeded analyst expectations of approximately $0.60-$0.61, and revenue also surpassed consensus estimates of about $135.1 million. EPS increased from $0.59 in the prior-year quarter. XPEL, Inc. Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: B. Riley raised its XPEL price target to $65 from $55 and maintained a Buy rating, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth prospects. B. Riley price target update
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined a goal of reaching a mid-20% operating-margin run rate by the end of 2028, suggesting potential for significant long-term profitability improvement. XPEL targets mid-20% operating margin run rate
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s second-quarter performance showed continued execution of its strategic initiatives, with revenue growth accelerating from the year-ago period. XPEL surpasses expectations with 14.7% revenue growth
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue guidance of $137 million to $139 million was slightly below the $139.1 million analyst consensus, creating a near-term disappointment despite the strong second-quarter beat. XPEL third-quarter guidance

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

XPEL has been the subject of several analyst reports. Zacks Research raised XPEL from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. B. Riley Financial upped their price objective on shares of XPEL from $55.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of XPEL in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Freedom Capital downgraded shares of XPEL from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $65.00.

XPEL Trading Down 5.2%

NASDAQ XPEL opened at $47.68 on Friday. XPEL, Inc. has a 1-year low of $31.50 and a 1-year high of $55.91. The company has a current ratio of 2.61, a quick ratio of 1.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company has a market capitalization of $1.31 billion, a PE ratio of 24.20 and a beta of 1.09. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $45.68 and its 200-day simple moving average is $45.96.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $135.09 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.59 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 14.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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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