Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE – Get Free Report) had its price target increased by equities researchers at The Goldman Sachs Group from $257.00 to $306.00 in a report issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 20.19% from the company’s current price.
A number of other research analysts have also commented on FIVE. Loop Capital lowered Five Below from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $250.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, August 25th. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Five Below from $235.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded shares of Five Below from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and raised their target price for the company from $247.00 to $250.00 in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Five Below from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, August 30th. Finally, HSBC raised Five Below to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $300.70.
Read Our Latest Analysis on FIVE
Five Below Stock Up 6.1%
Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, September 2nd. The specialty retailer reported $1.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.40 by $0.28. The business had revenue of $1.26 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.22 billion. Five Below had a net margin of 11.65% and a return on equity of 22.97%. Five Below’s quarterly revenue was up 22.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.81 EPS. Five Below has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.010-1.130 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 9.830-10.310 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Five Below will post 9.24 earnings per share for the current year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Five Below
A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its position in Five Below by 40,774,210.3% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 55,453,062 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $10,445,139,000 after purchasing an additional 55,452,926 shares during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its holdings in shares of Five Below by 17,961.6% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 11,524,359 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $2,071,965,000 after acquiring an additional 11,460,553 shares during the period. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Five Below during the 2nd quarter worth $964,867,000. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its stake in shares of Five Below by 54.4% in the second quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,811,650 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $325,717,000 after acquiring an additional 638,049 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP increased its position in Five Below by 54.6% during the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 1,785,169 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $336,254,000 after acquiring an additional 630,710 shares during the period.
Five Below News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Five Below this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations. Adjusted EPS was $1.68 versus the $1.40 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 22.9% year over year to approximately $1.26 billion, ahead of the $1.22 billion forecast. Comparable sales increased 14.1%, helped by traffic, repeat visits, and Five Below’s “Rolling Thunder” product launches. Five Below Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised its outlook. Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance increased to $5.63 billion-$5.71 billion, with adjusted EPS of $9.83-$10.31. Third-quarter guidance also came in above consensus, reinforcing expectations for continued sales and earnings momentum. Five Below Q2 Earnings Call and Raised Outlook
- Positive Sentiment: Capital-return and analyst support added to the bullish reaction. Five Below authorized a $600 million share-repurchase program. JPMorgan, Truist, and Morgan Stanley raised their price targets, while other analysts maintained Buy ratings and cited potential margin improvement and sustained comparable-sales growth. Five Below Share Repurchase Plan
- Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street’s consensus price target implies additional upside, but historical research suggests price-target upside alone is not a reliable predictor. The more important supporting factor is the recent upward trend in earnings estimates. Five Below Analyst Price Target
- Negative Sentiment: Investors should monitor decelerating comparable-sales growth, tariff-related costs, and margin pressure. Broader retail results also point to a divided consumer economy, which could make value-focused demand and profitability more sensitive to economic conditions. Retail Earnings and the U.S. Consumer Economy
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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