Wasatch Advisors reports 12.4% stake in XPEL stock

Published on 10/15/2026 at 12:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Wasatch Advisors reported 12.4% ownership on October 9, 2026. XPEL stock costs EUR 39.30 on October 15, 2026, with USD 1.2 billion market cap.

Ownership and earnings dates

Wasatch Advisors reported 12.4 percent ownership on October 9, 2026.
Consensus revenue for the third quarter is USD 138.75 million for November 4, 2026.
XPEL stock trades at EUR 39.30 at 12:40 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026.

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XPEL stock (ISIN US98379L1008) is quoted at EUR 39.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026. StockTitan reported on October 9, 2026, that Wasatch Advisors owned 3,431,038 shares, equal to 12.4 percent of XPEL.

Wasatch stake reaches 12.4 percent

The filing dated September 30, 2026, gave Wasatch sole voting power over 2,338,002 shares and sole dispositive power over 3,431,038 shares. That ownership structure gives the filing a clear governance dimension, although it does not represent a new operating forecast for XPEL.

XPEL's recent filing sequence also included two director transactions. StockTitan reported that Richard K. Crumly converted 441 restricted stock units into 441 common shares on October 5, 2026, while Mike Klonne reported the same 441-share conversion on that date in a separate filing.

What does the earnings date imply?

MarketBeat lists November 4, 2026, as XPEL's next estimated third-quarter reporting date. Its consensus calls for revenue of USD 138.75 million and earnings per share of USD 0.60, compared with USD 143.05 million and USD 0.68 for the second quarter of 2026.

The comparison points to a sequential revenue decrease of USD 4.30 million, or 3.01 percent, from the second quarter figure. The estimate remains a forward consensus rather than a reported result, so the November release will determine whether the business converts its recent growth into another earnings surprise.

Three filings frame the picture

On June 10, 2026, the director filings disclosed grants of 1,765 restricted stock units. On October 5, 2026, two directors each converted 441 units into common shares. On October 9, 2026, Wasatch reported 12.4 percent beneficial ownership, making that filing the latest dated ownership event.

Dates for the next decision

The next substantiated dates are November 4, 2026, for the third-quarter earnings announcement and November 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET for the conference call, according to MarketBeat.

Nasdaq valuation remains visible

XPEL's primary listing is Nasdaq, where the stock closed at USD 44.01 on October 14, 2026. The quote corresponds to a market capitalization of USD 1.2 billion and a 52-week range of USD 31.88 to USD 55.91.

XPEL develops paint protection films, window films, ceramic coatings and related installation products for automotive and architectural applications. The next earnings release therefore matters for both the ownership narrative and the market's assessment of demand.

XPEL was trading at EUR 39.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 12:40 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of XPEL stock.