Meadowbrook Wealth Management LLC Grows Position in Five Below, Inc. $FIVE

Meadowbrook Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) by 150.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 4,054 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,433 shares during the period. Meadowbrook Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Five Below were worth $764,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Eastern Bank grew its stake in shares of Five Below by 705.0% during the 3rd quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 161 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 141 shares during the period. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Five Below during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new position in shares of Five Below in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. CI Investments Inc. raised its position in shares of Five Below by 44.3% in the 3rd quarter. CI Investments Inc. now owns 241 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 74 shares during the period. Finally, Mather Group LLC. acquired a new position in Five Below in the third quarter valued at $40,000.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Five Below news, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $234.14, for a total value of $2,341,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer owned 92,531 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $21,665,208.34. This trade represents a 9.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CAO Eric M. Specter sold 8,500 shares of Five Below 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 owned 45,724 shares in the company, valued at $9,197,382.60. This represents a 15.68% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 25,525 shares of company stock valued at $5,476,954. 1.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Five Below Price Performance

NASDAQ:FIVE opened at $231.09 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $208.91 and its two-hundred day moving average is $179.87. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.77 billion, a PE ratio of 35.77, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 1.10. Five Below, Inc. has a 12 month low of $52.38 and a 12 month high of $237.50.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, March 18th. The specialty retailer reported $4.31 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.00 by $0.31. The company had revenue of $1.73 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. Five Below had a return on equity of 18.70% and a net margin of 7.53%.The company’s revenue was up 24.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $3.48 earnings per share. Equities analysts anticipate that Five Below, Inc. will post 4.93 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on Five Below from $247.00 to $287.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. UBS Group raised their price objective on Five Below from $255.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Barclays lifted their price objective on Five Below from $193.00 to $211.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. William Blair upgraded Five Below from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group increased their target price on shares of Five Below from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $229.86.

Key Five Below News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst actions and price‑target raises (multiple outlets reported bumps to targets in the $235–$285 range) have lifted sell‑side sentiment and provide near‑term upside references for investors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks has highlighted FIVE in several pieces — naming it a top growth/momentum stock and including it on a March 24th “Best Growth Stocks” list — which can attract momentum flows and retail interest. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s March quarter beat consensus — accelerated revenue growth and an EPS beat continue to support re‑ratings and the positive analyst momentum. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Large institutional moves (e.g., Jennison’s sizable position increase reported in recent filings) suggest conviction from some money managers and provide a demand backdrop for the shares. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Broad consumer/lifestyle coverage (AOL, BestLife, MSN, ConsumerAffairs) highlights viral/seasonal product wins that support brand relevance and same‑store sales potential, but these stories lack immediate financial detail. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: COO Kenneth Bull disclosed a sale of 10,000 shares (SEC filing), which some investors interpret as a cautious insider signal despite remaining large ownership. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple short‑interest reports for late March show anomalous “0 shares” and “NaN” changes — likely a reporting/data error, but such anomalies can create temporary confusion or volatility for traders who watch borrow/cover metrics closely. (Report dates: March 23–24)

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.