GSA Capital Partners LLP acquired a new position in Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm acquired 13,724 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,467,000.
Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Global Retirement Partners LLC boosted its position in Five Below by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 3,264 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $615,000 after buying an additional 49 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. increased its holdings in Five Below by 26.6% during the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 257 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $59,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. V Square Quantitative Management LLC increased its holdings in Five Below by 29.6% during the 1st quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 241 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $55,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. Optimize Financial Inc raised its position in Five Below by 1.4% in the 4th quarter. Optimize Financial Inc now owns 3,948 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $744,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Benjamin Edwards Inc. raised its position in Five Below by 1.6% in the 4th quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. now owns 3,743 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $705,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares in the last quarter.
Trending Headlines about Five Below
Here are the key news stories impacting Five Below this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Jefferies upgraded Five Below to Buy and raised its price target to $350. The firm cited the retailer’s strong execution, momentum from viral products such as squishy toys, and the potential for additional gains. The new target implies meaningful upside from the recent trading level. Jefferies upgrades Five Below to Buy and raises price target
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see growth potential driven by viral and trend-focused products. Coverage highlighted Five Below’s ability to generate customer interest with low-priced merchandise, while Zacks pointed to favorable growth characteristics that could support market outperformance. CNBC report on Five Below and viral squishy toys Zacks growth analysis of Five Below
- Positive Sentiment: Five Below opened a new location in Brookings, South Dakota, its fifth store in the state. The opening supports the company’s store-expansion strategy and increases its local footprint, although the financial impact of one location is likely limited. Five Below opens in Brookings
- Neutral Sentiment: Lifestyle coverage showcased Five Below’s inexpensive home and seasonal products, including a velvet ottoman, sunset lamp, bow mirror, and Halloween moving books. These articles reinforce brand visibility and merchandising appeal but provide little direct information about revenue or earnings. Five Below sunset lamp article
Five Below Price Performance
Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 3rd. The specialty retailer reported $2.22 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.77 by $0.45. Five Below had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 8.67%.The business had revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.23 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.86 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 32.5% on a year-over-year basis. Five Below has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.650-9.050 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.170-1.290 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Five Below, Inc. will post 9.08 earnings per share for the current year.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have recently commented on FIVE. Wall Street Zen raised Five Below from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 16th. Oppenheimer started coverage on shares of Five Below in a report on Thursday. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. KeyCorp reiterated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Five Below in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. BMO Capital Markets began coverage on shares of Five Below in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut shares of Five Below from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Thursday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $262.80.
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Five Below Company Profile
Five Below, Inc (NASDAQ:FIVE) is an American specialty discount retailer offering a broad assortment of merchandise priced primarily at $5 or below. Since its founding in 2002 by David Schlessinger and Tom Vellios, the company has pursued a value-focused retail model targeting tweens, teens and beyond, with stores designed to deliver trend-driven products at an accessible price point. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below has grown into a national chain operating in dozens of U.S.
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