XELB (Xcel Brands) Institutional Ownership: 14.49% (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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XELB Xcel Brands Inc XELB
48 GF Score
Price $1.25
GF Value $1.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Xcel Brands Institutional Ownership?

Xcel Brands XELB -8.21% 48 Institutional Ownership is 14.49% as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XELB with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Xcel Brands's institutional ownership is 14.49%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Xcel Brands's Insider Ownership is 35.42%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Xcel Brands's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 65.29%.

Xcel Brands Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xcel Brands's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Xcel Brands Institutional Ownership Chart

Xcel Brands Historical Data

The historical data trend for Xcel Brands can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.25 0.24 0.28 1.03 1.03 0.97 1.11
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Xcel Brands Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 14.49% mean?
Xcel Brands (XELB) has a Institutional Ownership of 14.49% as of Jul. 26, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors.
Is Xcel Brands' Institutional Ownership too high?
Xcel Brands' current Institutional Ownership is 14.49%. Overall, Xcel Brands has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Brands' Institutional Ownership compare to SKFG and PMNT?
Xcel Brands' Institutional Ownership of 14.49% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Xcel Brands and its competitors. Xcel Brands's current Institutional Ownership is 14.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xcel Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Brands (XELB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.20, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 14.49%. Xcel Brands' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Brands (XELB), the current Institutional Ownership is 14.49% as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Xcel Brands (XELB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.25 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20. GuruFocus considers Xcel Brands to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XELB:

  • Institutional Ownership: 14.49%
  • GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.25 (4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

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Xcel Brands Business Description

Address 550 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10018
Xcel Brands Inc is a media and brand management company. It is engaged in design, merchandising and planning, sourcing and production, licensing, marketing, and brand development. The company offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home goods, and other consumer products. Its brand portfolio consists of the Isaac Mizrahi, Judith Ripka, H Halston, C Wonder, and the Highline Collective brands. The company licenses its brands to third parties, provides certain designs, production, and marketing services, and generates licensing, design, and service fee revenues through contractual arrangements and other agreements.
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