Summit Creek Advisors LLC Trims Stock Position in Five Below, Inc. $FIVE

Summit Creek Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) by 24.1% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 87,267 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 27,763 shares during the period. Five Below makes up approximately 2.6% of Summit Creek Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest position. Summit Creek Advisors LLC’s holdings in Five Below were worth $16,438,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Fortis Group Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Five Below by 18,132.0% in the 4th quarter. Fortis Group Advisors LLC now owns 9,116 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $1,747,000 after purchasing an additional 9,066 shares during the last quarter. University of Chicago bought a new position in shares of Five Below in the 4th quarter valued at about $235,000. IFP Advisors Inc lifted its stake in Five Below by 129.5% in the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 514 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $97,000 after buying an additional 290 shares during the period. Quantum Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in Five Below during the fourth quarter worth about $212,000. Finally, Hardy Reed LLC bought a new position in Five Below during the fourth quarter worth about $223,000.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on FIVE shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Five Below in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Five Below from $296.00 to $306.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price target on shares of Five Below from $189.00 to $262.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Mizuho increased their price target on shares of Five Below from $185.00 to $205.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Five Below from $255.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $240.60.

Insider Activity at Five Below

In other Five Below news, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $234.14, for a total transaction of $2,341,400.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 92,531 shares in the company, valued at approximately $21,665,208.34. This trade represents a 9.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Ronald Sargent sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $231.28, for a total transaction of $2,312,800.00. Following the sale, the director owned 83,674 shares in the company, valued at $19,352,122.72. This trade represents a 10.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Company insiders own 0.96% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Five Below

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles highlight strong consumer demand for Five Below’s trending and viral products, suggesting healthy traffic and continued merchandising momentum that could support another earnings beat.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media coverage remains constructive on FIVE’s growth story, pointing to its value-focused model, rising traffic, and aggressive store expansion as drivers of above-average growth.
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan issued a positive forecast for Five Below’s stock, reinforcing bullish sentiment around the company’s outlook.
• Neutral Sentiment: Five Below announced that first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings will be released on June 3, followed by a conference call, which gives investors a near-term catalyst but does not itself change fundamentals. Five Below, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date
• Neutral Sentiment: One article asks whether Five Below can deliver another quarterly beat, reflecting expectations rather than a confirmed new development; it may keep attention on the stock but is not direct evidence of a business change. Fidget spinner 2.0? Can squishy dumplings deliver Five Below another quarterly beat?
• Negative Sentiment: Broader retail commentary notes that dollar-store and value-retail stocks have had a strong run, but warns that higher gas prices could pressure the sector if consumers pull back on discretionary spending.

Five Below Stock Performance

Shares of FIVE stock opened at $219.87 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $12.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 1.00. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $225.26 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $200.23. Five Below, Inc. has a 52 week low of $105.11 and a 52 week high of $251.63.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, March 18th. The specialty retailer reported $4.31 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.00 by $0.31. The firm had revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. Five Below had a net margin of 7.53% and a return on equity of 18.70%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 24.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $3.48 EPS. Analysts forecast that Five Below, Inc. will post 8.16 earnings per share for the current year.

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.