Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Price Target Raised to $240.00
by Jessica Moore · The Cerbat GemFive Below (NASDAQ:FIVE – Free Report) had its price objective boosted by Telsey Advisory Group from $195.00 to $240.00 in a report released on Tuesday morning, MarketBeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has an outperform rating on the specialty retailer’s stock.
Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Five Below from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on Five Below from $173.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Five Below from $186.00 to $197.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Loop Capital restated a “buy” rating and issued a $200.00 price target on shares of Five Below in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Five Below from $160.00 to $190.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $196.15.
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Five Below Trading Up 0.3%
NASDAQ:FIVE opened at $198.04 on Tuesday. Five Below has a 12-month low of $52.38 and a 12-month high of $205.22. The firm has a market cap of $10.92 billion, a PE ratio of 35.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 1.13. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $175.41 and a 200 day moving average price of $155.55.
Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 3rd. The specialty retailer reported $0.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.46. Five Below had a return on equity of 17.15% and a net margin of 6.96%.The company had revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $971.96 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.42 EPS. Five Below’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Five Below has set its FY 2025 guidance at 5.710-5.890 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 3.360-3.540 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Five Below will post 4.93 EPS for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Five Below
In related news, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.75, for a total value of $4,368,750.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 106,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,547,965. This trade represents a 19.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CAO Eric M. Specter sold 8,500 shares of Five Below stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.15, for a total transaction of $1,709,775.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 45,724 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,197,382.60. This trade represents a 15.68% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 50,769 shares of company stock worth $9,365,308. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Institutional Trading of Five Below
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of FIVE. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Five Below by 143.0% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,096 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $82,000 after buying an additional 645 shares during the period. United Services Automobile Association purchased a new position in shares of Five Below in the 1st quarter valued at $268,000. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new position in shares of Five Below during the 1st quarter valued at $1,416,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its position in Five Below by 13.3% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 184,518 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $13,825,000 after purchasing an additional 21,625 shares during the period. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth increased its holdings in Five Below by 63.8% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 3,858 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $289,000 after purchasing an additional 1,503 shares in the last quarter.
Key Stories Impacting Five Below
Here are the key news stories impacting Five Below this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group published a bullish forecast calling for strong price appreciation for FIVE, reinforcing investor optimism after the company’s recent earnings and guidance. Telsey Advisory Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Stock
- Positive Sentiment: An analyst upgrade pushed FIVE to a new 12‑month high, contributing to upward price momentum as buy-side attention increases. Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Hits New 12-Month High on Analyst Upgrade
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of a popular $3 catnip ball toy (product buzz) highlights merchandising strength and viral product stories that can help same-store momentum but are unlikely to move the stock materially on their own. Five Below’s $3 catnip ball toy keeps indoor cats busy without the mess
- Neutral Sentiment: Additional lifestyle/product write-ups (AOL/MSN) spotlight seasonal/skus flow and customer reach; positive for brand perception but limited direct impact on near-term valuation. Five Below’s Cutesy $3 Catnip Ball Toy Is the Ultimate Distraction for Busy Kitties
- Negative Sentiment: Five Below’s CAO Eric M. Specter sold 8,500 shares on Jan 13 at an average $201.15 (≈$1.71M); his holding fell ~15.7% — insider sales can signal personal liquidity or tax moves but often weigh on sentiment. SEC Form 4 — Eric M. Specter
- Negative Sentiment: COO Kenneth R. Bull reported multiple sales (5,100 shares on Jan 13 at $203.21 and 1,925 shares on Jan 15 at $202.29), a small percentage reduction but visible to investors and potentially contributing to selling pressure. SEC Form 4 — Kenneth R. Bull
- Negative Sentiment: Jefferies downgraded FIVE on valuation grounds, and a separate note flagged that a sell rating was maintained as valuation begins to discount peak growth — these calls introduce caution about upside given the stock’s run. Five Below is downgraded at Jefferies on a valuation call
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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