XPEL, Inc. $XPEL Shares Sold by Janus Henderson Group PLC

Key Points

• Janus Henderson Group cut its XPEL stake by 92.6% in the first quarter, selling 120,712 shares and retaining 9,690 shares worth approximately $429,000. Institutional investors collectively own 75.08% of XPEL.
• XPEL exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting adjusted earnings of $0.68 per share versus the $0.60 consensus estimate and revenue of $143.05 million. Revenue increased 14.7% year over year.
• Analyst sentiment remains cautious, with one Buy rating and three Holds, producing a consensus rating of Hold and a $65 price target. The stock recently opened at $47.64, down 4.9%.

Janus Henderson Group PLC reduced its stake in XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL - Free Report) by 92.6% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 9,690 shares of the company's stock after selling 120,712 shares during the quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC's holdings in XPEL were worth $429,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of XPEL. Langdon Equity Partners purchased a new stake in shares of XPEL during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its position in XPEL by 159.8% in the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 582 shares of the company's stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 358 shares during the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its position in XPEL by 424.4% in the 1st quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 923 shares of the company's stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 747 shares during the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC increased its stake in XPEL by 462.9% in the 4th quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 985 shares of the company's stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 810 shares during the period. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in XPEL in the 2nd quarter valued at $55,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.08% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

XPEL has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Freedom Capital cut shares of XPEL from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. B. Riley Financial increased their price target on shares of XPEL from $55.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of XPEL from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c)" rating on shares of XPEL in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, XPEL currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $65.00.

XPEL Stock Down 4.9%

XPEL stock opened at $47.64 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 2.61, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company's 50-day moving average price is $45.82 and its 200 day moving average price is $45.90. XPEL, Inc. has a 52 week low of $31.50 and a 52 week high of $55.91. The company has a market cap of $1.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.18 and a beta of 1.09.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results 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. The company had revenue of $143.05 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $135.09 million. XPEL had a net margin of 10.77% and a return on equity of 18.98%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 14.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.59 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that XPEL, Inc. will post 2.12 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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