Q1 Earnings Estimate for Five Below Issued By Zacks Research

Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) – Research analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Five Below in a research report issued on Wednesday, April 1st. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the specialty retailer will post earnings per share of $1.64 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.87. The consensus estimate for Five Below’s current full-year earnings is $4.93 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Five Below’s FY2027 earnings at $8.04 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.86 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $0.94 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $9.12 EPS.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 18th. The specialty retailer reported $4.31 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.00 by $0.31. The company had revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. Five Below had a return on equity of 18.70% and a net margin of 7.53%.Five Below’s quarterly revenue was up 24.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $3.48 EPS.

Several other brokerages have also recently weighed in on FIVE. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Five Below from $259.00 to $296.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on shares of Five Below from $185.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their target price on Five Below from $189.00 to $262.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. UBS Group lifted their price target on Five Below from $255.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Five Below from $190.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $229.86.

Five Below Price Performance

Shares of Five Below stock opened at $235.39 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $13.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.44, a PEG ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 1.07. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $213.58 and its two-hundred day moving average is $183.45. Five Below has a 1 year low of $52.38 and a 1 year high of $237.50.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Five Below

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Five Below by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 3,264 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $615,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. Optimize Financial Inc raised its stake in Five Below by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. Optimize Financial Inc now owns 3,948 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $744,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the period. Benjamin Edwards Inc. lifted its holdings in Five Below by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. now owns 3,743 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $705,000 after acquiring an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC lifted its stake in shares of Five Below by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC now owns 12,338 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $2,324,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Lido Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Five Below by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. Lido Advisors LLC now owns 2,559 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $482,000 after buying an additional 68 shares during the period.

Insider Activity

In other Five Below news, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $234.14, for a total value of $2,341,400.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 92,531 shares in the company, valued at approximately $21,665,208.34. This represents a 9.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CAO Eric M. Specter sold 8,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.15, for a total transaction of $1,709,775.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 45,724 shares in the company, valued at $9,197,382.60. The trade was a 15.68% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 35,525 shares of company stock valued at $7,789,754 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Five Below

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple near- and multi-year EPS forecasts for FIVE (examples: FY2027 to $8.04 from $6.87, FY2028 to $9.12 from $7.54 and higher quarterly estimates including Q1 2027 and Q1 2028). The revisions signal analysts expect stronger margin and revenue momentum ahead, which supports the stock’s rally.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published bullish coverage highlighting Five Below’s strong comparable-sales performance and sustained traffic/spend trends—commentary that underscores durable growth into fiscal 2026 and backs the EPS upgrades. Five Below’s Comparable Sales Surge Signals Sustained Growth Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Five Below was singled out in Zacks editorial lists (Bull of the Day and Zacks Rank #1 growth list), raising investor attention and buy-side interest. These editorial endorsements can drive short-term demand. Bull of the Day: Five Below (FIVE) Best Growth Stocks to Buy for April 2nd
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational/retail expansion and product highlights (new store opening in Willow Street; seasonal/pop-up product coverage and consumer product features) support revenue growth visibility but are incremental vs. the analyst estimate upgrades. Five Below to open store in Willow Street Discover Five Below’s pop-up tent
• Neutral Sentiment: Product press (pet carriers, foldable pet pools) increases brand/seasonal visibility and could boost traffic, but these are tactical merchandising wins rather than immediate catalysts for a sustained re-rating. Five Below’s Breathable Pet Carrier Store opening

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.