California State Teachers Retirement System Increases Stock Position in Five Below, Inc. $FIVE

California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its position in shares of Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE - Free Report) by 17,961.6% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,524,359 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after buying an additional 11,460,553 shares during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System owned approximately 20.84% of Five Below worth $2,071,965,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in Five Below during the second quarter worth about $31,000. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Five Below during the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Bayban purchased a new stake in shares of Five Below during the 4th quarter worth about $34,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in Five Below by 966.7% during the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 192 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 174 shares in the last quarter. Finally, iSAM Funds UK Ltd acquired a new stake in Five Below during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 10,510 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, September 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $248.06, for a total value of $2,607,110.60. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 75,064 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $18,620,375.84. The trade was a 12.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Maureen Marie Gellerman sold 1,610 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $248.94, for a total value of $400,793.40. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 8,804 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,191,667.76. This trade represents a 15.46% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.96% of the company's stock.

Five Below Stock Up 1.4%

FIVE stock opened at $244.60 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $224.73 and a 200 day simple moving average of $219.01. The company has a market capitalization of $13.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.96, a PEG ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 0.99. Five Below, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $137.77 and a fifty-two week high of $263.88.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, September 2nd. The specialty retailer reported $1.68 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.40 by $0.28. The firm had revenue of $1.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.22 billion. Five Below had a net margin of 11.65% and a return on equity of 22.13%. Five Below'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. Equities analysts anticipate that Five Below, Inc. will post 10.56 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have weighed in on FIVE shares. Cantor Fitzgerald cut shares of Five Below to a "neutral" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on Five Below from $273.00 to $297.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on Five Below from $257.00 to $306.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, September 4th. HSBC raised Five Below to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered shares of Five Below from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $300.70.

Key Stories Impacting Five Below

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong operating momentum: Five Below reported quarterly revenue of $1.26 billion, up 22.9% year over year, while EPS of $1.68 exceeded consensus by $0.28. Comparable-store sales rose 14.1%, marking five consecutive quarters of double-digit sales growth. Five Below Faces Its Toughest Test Ahead After 5 Consecutive Quarters of Double-Digit Sales Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Truist Financial raised its price target to $297, while JPMorgan increased its target to $368 and maintained an overweight rating. The broader analyst consensus is “Moderate Buy,” with an average target of $300.70. Jim Cramer also characterized FIVE as a “Buy, Buy, Buy.” Brokerages Set Five Below Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Consumer value appeal: Media attention around inexpensive products, including chocolate and home-organization merchandise, reinforces Five Below’s value-focused positioning and may support customer traffic.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data is inconclusive: A report lists zero shares sold short and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio, suggesting the data is incomplete or unreliable rather than indicating a meaningful short squeeze setup.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling raises caution: COO Kenneth Bull sold approximately $2.6 million of stock, and director Maureen Marie Gellerman sold about $401,000. Insiders have made 22 sales versus one purchase over the past six months, which could weigh on sentiment even though both executives retain substantial holdings. SEC insider filing
• Negative Sentiment: Execution risk and valuation: After its strong run, Five Below trades near its 12-month high, increasing expectations for continued sales growth. The company also faces a tougher comparison period ahead, creating risk if traffic, margins or guidance soften.

Five Below Profile

Five Below, Inc is a specialty value retailer that sells merchandise primarily designed for children, teens and preteens. Its product assortment generally includes toys, games, fashion accessories, room décor, sports equipment, technology accessories, party supplies, seasonal items and candy. The company operates under a “five and beyond” pricing concept, offering most products at affordable price points while also selling selected higher-priced items.

Founded in 2002 by David Schlessinger and Tom Vellios, Five Below has expanded from its original store base into a nationwide retail chain.

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