Hsbc Holdings PLC Has $515,000 Stake in XPEL, Inc. $XPEL

Hsbc Holdings PLC lowered its position in shares of XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) by 67.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,231 shares of the company’s stock after selling 21,339 shares during the quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC’s holdings in XPEL were worth $515,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Alta Fox Capital Management LLC boosted 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 purchasing an additional 1,384,769 shares in the last quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP increased its holdings in XPEL by 16.6% in the fourth quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 3,814,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $190,382,000 after purchasing an additional 542,187 shares in the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its holdings in XPEL by 1,245.7% in the fourth quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 130,402 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,508,000 after purchasing an additional 120,712 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its stake in XPEL by 354.0% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 115,193 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,135,000 after buying an additional 89,820 shares during the period. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP acquired a new position in XPEL in the third quarter valued at approximately $2,921,000. 75.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

XPEL Price Performance

Shares of XPEL stock opened at $45.61 on Friday. XPEL, Inc. has a one year low of $31.26 and a one year high of $55.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.88 and a beta of 1.09. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $45.46 and a 200 day simple moving average of $46.83.

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.04. XPEL had a return on equity of 19.14% and a net margin of 10.82%.The business had revenue of $117.35 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $113.10 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.31 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that XPEL, Inc. will post 1.92 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently commented on XPEL shares. Zacks Research raised shares of XPEL from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of XPEL in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Freedom Capital lowered shares of XPEL from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, XPEL currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

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.