Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Price Target Raised to $240.00

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) had its price objective raised by analysts at Telsey Advisory Group from $195.00 to $240.00 in a research note issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 17.87% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research firms also recently commented on FIVE. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Five Below in a report on Monday. Citigroup upped their target price on Five Below from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Barclays raised their price target on Five Below from $160.00 to $193.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday. Guggenheim upped their price objective on shares of Five Below from $165.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group cut shares of Five Below from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and dropped their target price for the stock from $215.00 to $210.00 in a report on Tuesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Five Below currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $185.95.

Five Below Price Performance

FIVE stock opened at $203.61 on Tuesday. Five Below has a 12 month low of $52.38 and a 12 month high of $204.67. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $172.73 and its 200 day moving average is $154.47. The company has a market capitalization of $11.23 billion, a PE ratio of 36.55, a P/E/G ratio of 2.09 and a beta of 1.13.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, December 3rd. The specialty retailer reported $0.68 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.46. The business had revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $971.96 million. Five Below had a net margin of 6.96% and a return on equity of 17.15%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.42 EPS. 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. Sell-side analysts forecast that Five Below will post 4.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Five Below news, insider Maureen Marie Gellerman sold 544 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.38, for a total value of $94,862.72. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 12,163 shares in the company, valued at $2,120,983.94. This trade represents a 4.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Kathleen S. Barclay sold 2,200 shares of Five Below stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $182.03, for a total transaction of $400,466.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 9,214 shares in the company, valued at $1,677,224.42. This represents a 19.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 35,244 shares of company stock valued at $6,229,754 over the last 90 days. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Five Below

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Five Below by 1.3% during the second quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 690,615 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $90,595,000 after acquiring an additional 8,743 shares in the last quarter. Lisanti Capital Growth LLC acquired a new stake in Five Below in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $4,526,000. Pacer Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Five Below in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,121,000. Voya Investment Management LLC grew its position in Five Below by 28.9% during the 3rd quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 325,284 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $50,321,000 after purchasing an additional 72,876 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Viawealth LLC acquired a new position in Five Below during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $544,000.

Trending Headlines about Five Below

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

• Positive Sentiment: Holiday-period strength: Net sales rose ~23.2% to about $1.47B and comparable sales climbed ~14.5%; company raised Q4 and full‑year fiscal 2025 guidance (Q4 net sales ~ $1.71B; FY net sales ~ $4.75B and FY EPS guidance increased). This is the primary catalyst for today’s upbeat share action. Five Below, Inc. Announces Holiday Sales Results for Quarter-To-Date Through January 3, 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/market reaction: Market outlets and research summaries highlighted the upward guidance and strong holiday trading, reinforcing buy-side momentum into the stock. Five Below lifts 2025 outlook after strong holiday sales
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary: Executives presented at the ICR Conference (live webcast/transcript available), providing detail on merchandising, customer strategy and outlook — useful for investors but largely confirmatory of the press release. Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) Presents at ICR Conference 2026 Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Consumer/marketing buzz: Multiple lifestyle pieces (mirror product, new arrivals, pet shampoo) highlight trending SKUs and social-media visibility — positive for brand awareness but unlikely to move fundamentals alone. Five Below’s selling a gorgeous gilded mirror for only $35 (get it before it sells out!) Five Below’s Selling a Gorgeous Gilded Mirror for Only $35 (Get It Before It Sells Out!) 11 best Five Below new arrivals hitting shelves this January
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest / market microstructure: Recent short-interest data appears anomalous (reported as 0 shares / 0.0 days-to-cover) and offers no clear signal for trading pressure.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and some institutional rebalancing: Public filings and data providers show multiple insider sales over recent months and sizable portfolio adjustments among hedge funds (mixed additions/removals), which could temper enthusiasm if selling persists. Five Below Reports 23.2% Increase in Net Sales for Holiday Period, Raises Fiscal 2025 Outlook

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.