Equities Analysts Issue Forecasts for Five Below Q1 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research sharply raised its Q1 2027 EPS estimate for Five Below to $1.64 (from $0.87) and boosted FY2027/FY2028 forecasts to $8.04 and $9.12 respectively, signaling stronger expected margin and revenue momentum.
• Multiple brokerages lifted price targets (JPMorgan to $296, UBS to $285, Citigroup to $235, BNP Paribas to $262) and the stock holds a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with a $229.86 target.
• Five Below recently reported a quarterly beat—$4.31 EPS vs. $4.00 expected and $1.73B revenue (+24.3% YoY)—while insiders have sold shares totaling about 35,525 shares (~$7.8M) in the last 90 days.

Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2027 EPS estimates for Five Below in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, April 1st. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the specialty retailer will post earnings per share of $1.64 for the quarter, up from their previous 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.

A number of other brokerages have also weighed in on FIVE. Citigroup boosted their target price on Five Below from $200.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Five Below from $259.00 to $296.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Five Below from $255.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Craig Hallum restated a "buy" rating and set a $246.00 price objective on shares of Five Below in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane raised their target price on shares of Five Below from $189.00 to $262.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. One investment 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, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $229.86.

Five Below Price Performance

FIVE stock opened at $235.39 on Friday. Five Below has a 1-year low of $52.38 and a 1-year high of $237.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.44, a P/E/G ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 1.07. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $213.58 and a 200-day moving average price of $183.45.

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Five Below by 143.0% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,096 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $82,000 after purchasing an additional 645 shares in the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association bought a new position in Five Below in the 1st quarter worth $268,000. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new stake in Five Below in the 1st quarter worth $1,416,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its holdings in Five Below by 13.3% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 184,518 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $13,825,000 after acquiring an additional 21,625 shares during the period. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth raised its holdings in Five Below by 63.8% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 3,858 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $289,000 after acquiring an additional 1,503 shares during the period.

Insider Activity

In other Five Below news, CAO Eric M. Specter sold 8,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 45,724 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $9,197,382.60. The trade was a 15.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Ronald Sargent sold 10,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $231.28, for a total value of $2,312,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 83,674 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $19,352,122.72. The trade was a 10.68% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 35,525 shares of company stock valued at $7,789,754 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 1.90% of the company's stock.

Five Below News Summary

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

About Five Below

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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