Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 9.830-10.310 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 6.690. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.6 billion-$5.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.9 billion. Five Below also updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 1.010-1.130 EPS.

Five Below Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:FIVE traded down $2.00 on Wednesday, hitting $243.08. 1,861,891 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,167,294. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $214.60 and its 200 day moving average is $217.04. The company has a market capitalization of $13.44 billion, a PE ratio of 30.69, a P/E/G ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 0.99. Five Below has a 1-year low of $137.77 and a 1-year high of $263.88.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, September 2nd. The specialty retailer reported $1.68 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.40 by $0.28. The business had revenue of $1.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.22 billion. Five Below had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 8.67%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 22.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company 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. On average, analysts anticipate that Five Below will post 9.19 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have weighed in on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane cut shares of Five Below from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Cantor Fitzgerald cut shares of Five Below to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Benchmark started coverage on shares of Five Below in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Loop Capital lowered shares of Five Below from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $250.00 price target on the stock. in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Five Below from $296.00 to $306.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Five Below presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $267.45.

Key Five Below News

Here are the key news stories impacting Five Below this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Five Below reported fiscal Q2 net sales of approximately $1.26 billion, a 22.9% year-over-year increase, while comparable sales rose 14.1%. GAAP diluted EPS reached $3.99, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.68 versus the $1.40 consensus estimate. Five Below fiscal 2026 second-quarter results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its fiscal 2026 sales forecast to $5.63 billion-$5.71 billion from $5.40 billion-$5.48 billion previously. Full-year diluted EPS guidance was increased to $12.10-$12.58, and third-quarter sales are expected to reach $1.21 billion-$1.23 billion. Five Below raises outlook as sales gain
• Positive Sentiment: The retailer opened 52 net new stores during the quarter and ended the period with 2,022 locations across 46 states, supporting continued revenue expansion. Five Below also authorized a new $600 million share-repurchase program, which could provide support for earnings per share and shareholder returns. Five Below Q2 sales and earnings report
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed in the latest quarter: Wellington Management and Sixth Street Partners added significant holdings, while D. E. Shaw, American Century, Capital World and other investors reduced positions. This creates an uncertain signal for near-term trading.
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity over the past six months was weighted toward selling, with several executives and directors selling shares. Although insider transactions do not necessarily reflect the company’s operating outlook, they may temper some investor enthusiasm.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Five Below

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in FIVE. Rothschild Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Five Below during the fourth quarter worth about $201,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd acquired a new position in Five Below in the 4th quarter valued at about $175,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Five Below during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $173,000. UMB Bank n.a. raised its stake in Five Below by 20.9% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 717 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $135,000 after acquiring an additional 124 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its position in Five Below by 17.5% during the 3rd quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 625 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $97,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares during the period.

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.