Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Price Target Raised to $260.00

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) had its target price raised by investment analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $220.00 to $260.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price objective indicates a potential upside of 13.55% from the company’s current price.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. UBS Group set a $255.00 price objective on shares of Five Below in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Craig Hallum reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $246.00 target price on shares of Five Below in a research note on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Five Below from $190.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Evercore raised their price target on shares of Five Below from $180.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, Mizuho upped their price objective on Five Below from $185.00 to $205.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Five Below currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $213.05.

Five Below Stock Performance

NASDAQ:FIVE traded up $16.51 during trading on Thursday, reaching $228.98. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 908,218 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,031,634. The firm has a market cap of $12.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.10. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $206.39 and a 200-day moving average of $177.41. Five Below has a 12 month low of $52.38 and a 12 month high of $229.33.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, March 18th. The specialty retailer reported $4.31 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.00 by $0.31. The company had revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.71 billion. Five Below had a return on equity of 17.15% and a net margin of 6.96%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.48 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Five Below will post 4.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Five Below

In related news, CAO Eric M. Specter sold 8,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 45,724 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,197,382.60. This represents a 15.68% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 5,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $203.21, for a total transaction of $1,036,371.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 101,040 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,532,338.40. This trade represents a 4.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 15,525 shares of company stock valued at $3,135,554 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Five Below

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Eastern Bank boosted its holdings in shares of Five Below by 705.0% in the third quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 161 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 141 shares during the period. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Five Below during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new stake in shares of Five Below during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Bayban purchased a new stake in Five Below during the 4th quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new position in Five Below in the 4th quarter worth about $35,000.

Key Five Below News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and upbeat FY26 outlook — FIVE reported EPS of $4.31 vs. $4.00 consensus and revenue of $1.73B vs. $1.71B; holiday comps jumped (~15%) and management raised/beat full‑year expectations, citing store openings and strong demand. Five Below, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade/target lift — Telsey Advisory Group bumped its price target to $260 and kept an Outperform rating, adding sell‑side support for the rally. Five Below price target raised by Telsey Advisory Group
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum in trading — FIVE saw notable premarket gains after the print as traders priced in strong holiday momentum and the company’s optimistic guidance. Why Five Below Shares Are Trading Higher By Around 7%
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley stance — Analyst Simeon Gutman kept a Hold and $245 target, highlighting strong near‑term momentum but flagging valuation and slower longer‑term growth as reasons for caution. Balancing Strong Near-Term Momentum Against Valuation and Slowing Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst target dispersion/consensus — Wall‑street targets remain mixed (median/consensus near ~$205–$216), so while momentum is strong, some upside depends on how durable guidance and margins prove across 2026. Five Below Receives $205.75 Consensus Target Price
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and valuation questions — Reports show meaningful insider sales activity and some analysts warn valuation is rich relative to longer‑term growth, which could limit upside if execution or comps slip. Five Below climbs as traders position for after-hours earnings and upbeat holiday momentum
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/inflation risk — Hotter‑than‑expected PPI prints increase the risk of cost pressure or tighter consumer spending, a potential headwind for discretionary retailers if sustained. February PPI Hotter-Than-Expected

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.