SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XPEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XPEL) (the "Company"), a global provider of protective films and coatings, announced consolidated results1 for the first quarter of 2025.
First Quarter 2025 Overview:
Revenue increased 15.2% to $103.8 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Gross margin of 42.3% in the first quarter of 2025.
EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) increased 23.2% to $14.4 million, or 13.9% of revenue, compared to $11.7 million, or 13.0% of revenue in the first quarter of 2024.2
Net income increased 28.8% to $8.6 million, or $0.31 per basic and diluted share, versus net income of $6.7 million, or $0.24 per basic and diluted share in the first quarter of 2024.
Ryan Pape, President and Chief Executive Officer of XPEL, commented, "We are off to a good start in 2025 with both solid top line and bottom line performance. We will remain focused on delivering outstanding products and services to our customers as we navigate the ongoing tariff uncertainty."
Stock Repurchase Program
The Company's Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $50 million of the Company's common stock. The timing and amount of shares repurchased will depend on the stock price, business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities, acquisition opportunities and other factors. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
Financial Highlights for the First Quarter 2025:
Summary consolidated financial information for the first quarter 2025 and 2024 (unaudited, dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
% Change
2025
%
of Total Revenue
2024
%
of Total Revenue
2025 vs. 2024
Total revenue
$
103,805
100.0
%
$
90,104
100.0
%
15.2
%
Gross margin
43,896
42.3
%
37,876
42.0
%
15.9
%
Operating Expenses
32,776
31.6
%
28,647
31.8
%
14.4
%
Net income
8,586
8.3
%
6,666
7.4
%
28.8
%
EBITDA2
14,411
13.9
%
11,700
13.0
%
23.2
%
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
3,228
3.1
%
$
(4,959
)
n/a
n/a
Geographical Revenue Summary
Three Months Ended
March 31,
% Change
% of Total Revenue
2025
2024
Inc (Dec)
2025
2024
United States
$
58,073
$
52,048
11.6
%
56.0
%
57.8
%
Continental Europe
11,148
10,216
9.1
%
10.7
%
11.3
%
Canada
9,426
11,080
(14.9
)%
9.1
%
12.3
%
China
8,107
1,450
459.1
%
7.8
%
1.6
%
Middle East/Africa
5,910
5,143
14.9
%
5.7
%
5.7
%
Asia Pacific
5,000
3,750
33.3
%
4.8
%
4.2
%
United Kingdom
3,579
3,486
2.7
%
3.4
%
3.9
%
Latin America
2,562
2,931
(12.6
)%
2.5
%
3.2
%
Total
$
103,805
$
90,104
15.2
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
Overall Revenue
Total revenue grew 15.2% compared to first quarter of 2024 ("YoY").
US revenue increased 11.6% YoY.
Middle East/Africa region had a record revenue quarter.
Product and Service Revenue
Total product revenue increased 17.7% YoY and represented 75.8% of total revenue.
Total window film revenue increased 28.1% YoY and represented 18.0% of total revenue.
Total service revenue increased 7.9% YoY and represented 24.2% of total revenue.
Total installation revenue (labor and product combined) grew 11.6% YoY.
Gross margin percentage was 42.3% and 42.0% in the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Sales and marketing expense increased 14.3% YoY.
General and administrative expense increased 14.5% YoY.
Net income increased $1.9 million or 28.8% YoY.
EBITDA increased 23.2% YoY2.
Cash Flows from Operations
Cash flows provided by operations were $3.2 million in the first quarter 2025.
2025 Second Quarter Outlook
The Company expects second quarter 2025 revenue of approximately $117 - $119 million.
Please see the information under "Forward-looking Statements" below regarding certain cautionary statements relating to our 2025 Second Quarter Outlook.
Conference Call Information
The Company will host a conference call and webcast today, May 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2025 results.
To participate in the call by phone, dial (888) 506-0062 approximately five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. International callers please dial (973) 528-0011. Callers should use access code: 154157.
A replay of the teleconference will be available until June 5, 2025 and may be accessed by dialing (877) 481-4010. International callers may dial (919) 882-2331. Callers should use conference ID: 52324.
About XPEL, Inc.
XPEL is a leading provider of protective films and coatings, including automotive paint protection film, surface protection film, automotive and architectural window films, and ceramic coatings. With a global footprint, a network of trained installers and proprietary DAP software, XPEL is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by providing high-quality products, leading customer service, expert technical support and world-class training. XPEL, Inc. is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "XPEL".
1 The results summarized above for 2025 are preliminary and unaudited. As the Company completes its quarter-end financial close processes and finalizes its financial statements for the first quarter of 2025, it is possible that the Company may identify items that require it to make adjustments to the preliminary information set forth above, and those adjustments could be material. Full first quarter 2025 financial information will be included in the filing of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission which is anticipated on or prior to May 9, 2025.
2 See "Non-GAAP Financial Measure" and "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure" below.
Forward-looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding XPEL, Inc. and its business, which may include, but is not limited to, anticipated use of proceeds from capital transactions, expansion into new markets, execution of the company's growth strategy and outlook. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans," "is expected," "expects," "scheduled," "intends," "contemplates," "anticipates," "believes," "proposes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may," "could," "would," "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Such statements are based on the current expectations and assumptions of the management of XPEL. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors relate to, among others: competition, a prolonged or material contraction in automotive sales and production volumes, disruption in our supply chain, technology that could render our products obsolete, changes in the way vehicles are sold, damage to our brand and reputation, cyber events and other legal and regulatory developments. There are several risks, uncertainties, and other important factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause its actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of Annual Report on Form 10-K. Although XPEL has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and XPEL undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
To aid in the understanding of XPEL's ongoing business performance, XPEL uses EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure. EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) plus interest expense, net, plus income tax expense plus depreciation and amortization expense. EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. It is not a measurement of XPEL's financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to revenue or net income, as applicable, or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly title measures. For a full reconciliation of EBITDA to comparable GAAP measure, refer to the reconciliation titled "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure."
XPEL, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands except per share data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2025
2024
Revenue
Product revenue
$
78,712
$
66,852
Service revenue
25,093
23,252
Total revenue
103,805
90,104
Cost of Sales
Cost of product sales
48,439
42,135
Cost of service
11,470
10,093
Total cost of sales
59,909
52,228
Gross Margin
43,896
37,876
Operating Expenses
Sales and marketing
11,875
10,391
General and administrative
20,901
18,256
Total operating expenses
32,776
28,647
Operating Income
11,120
9,229
Interest expense
75
473
Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss
(235
)
272
Income before income taxes
11,280
8,484
Income tax expense
2,694
1,818
Net income
$
8,586
$
6,666
Earnings per share
Basic
$
0.31
$
0.24
Diluted
$
0.31
$
0.24
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares
Basic
27,655
27,630
Diluted
27,676
27,637
XPEL, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Assets
Current
Cash and cash equivalents
$
23,541
$
22,087
Accounts receivable, net
33,359
29,146
Inventory, net
115,306
110,904
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
6,093
5,314
Income tax receivable
—
893
Total current assets
178,299
168,344
Property and equipment, net
17,254
17,735
Right-of-use lease assets
19,240
19,490
Intangible assets, net
33,795
34,562
Deferred tax asset, net
235
—
Other non-current assets
1,555
1,350
Goodwill
44,444
44,126
Total assets
$
294,822
$
285,607
Liabilities
Current
Current portion of notes payable
$
65
$
63
Current portion lease liabilities
5,075
4,666
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
34,377
36,789
Income tax payable
2,065
—
Total current liabilities
41,582
41,518
Deferred tax liability, net
—
469
Other long-term liabilities
1,826
1,810
Non-current portion of lease liabilities
15,809
16,126
Non-current portion of notes payable
151
229
Total liabilities
59,368
60,152
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 10,000,000; none issued and outstanding
—
—
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 27,661,587 and 27,651,773 issued and outstanding, respectively
28
28
Additional paid-in-capital
16,136
15,550
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(3,409
)
(4,236
)
Retained earnings
222,699
214,113
Total stockholders’ equity
235,454
225,455
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
294,822
$
285,607
XPEL, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income
$
8,586
$
6,666
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
1,535
1,333
Amortization of intangible assets
1,521
1,410
Gain on sale of property and equipment
—
(18
)
Stock compensation
679
630
Provision for credit losses
73
89
Deferred income tax
(766
)
(157
)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(3,915
)
(4,763
)
Inventory, net
(4,188
)
(3,878
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(551
)
(2,325
)
Income taxes receivable and payable
2,954
904
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(2,700
)
(4,850
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
3,228
(4,959
)
Cash flows used in investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(1,003
)
(2,017
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
2
—
Acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired
(42
)
(757
)
Development of intangible assets
(513
)
(340
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,556
)
(3,114
)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net borrowings on revolving credit agreement
—
5,000
Restricted stock withholding taxes paid in lieu of issued shares
(93
)
—
Repayments of notes payable
(77
)
(15
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(170
)
4,985
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
1,502
(3,088
)
Foreign exchange impact on cash and cash equivalents
(48
)
93
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period
1,454
(2,995
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
22,087
11,609
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
23,541
$
8,614
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities
Non-cash lease financing
$
832
$
952
Issuance of common stock for vested restricted stock units
$
190
$
57
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid for income taxes
$
519
$
1,152
Cash paid for interest
$
89
$
430
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) plus interest expense, net, plus income tax expense plus depreciation expense and amortization expense. EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. It is not a measurement of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to revenue or net income, as applicable, or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other businesses. EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under GAAP.
EBITDA does not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of ongoing operations and other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
