Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Price Target Raised to $285.00

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) had its price objective boosted by UBS Group from $255.00 to $285.00 in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the specialty retailer’s stock.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the company. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $206.00 target price on shares of Five Below in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Barclays increased their price target on Five Below from $193.00 to $211.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on Five Below from $190.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Mizuho upped their target price on Five Below from $185.00 to $205.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on Five Below from $185.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Five Below presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $229.86.

Five Below Trading Down 3.3%

Shares of FIVE stock opened at $227.42 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $207.77 and a 200-day simple moving average of $178.59. The company has a market capitalization of $12.54 billion, a PE ratio of 35.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 1.10. Five Below has a twelve month low of $52.38 and a twelve month high of $237.50.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 18th. The specialty retailer reported $4.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.00 by $0.31. Five Below had a net margin of 7.53% and a return on equity of 18.70%. The firm had revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.48 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 24.3% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts predict that Five Below will post 4.93 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other Five Below news, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 1,925 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.29, for a total transaction of $389,408.25. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 99,115 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,049,973.35. This trade represents a 1.91% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at 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 stock was sold at an average price of $201.15, for a total value of $1,709,775.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 45,724 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,197,382.60. The trade was a 15.68% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 15,525 shares of company stock valued at $3,135,554. 1.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Five Below

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Eastern Bank boosted its holdings in 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 purchasing an additional 141 shares during the period. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Five Below during the second quarter worth $26,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Five Below during the third quarter worth $32,000. Bayban acquired a new stake in shares of Five Below during the fourth quarter worth $34,000. Finally, V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Five Below in the 4th quarter worth about $35,000.

Five Below News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Blowout Q4 results and raised guidance — Five Below reported stronger-than-expected Q4 sales, comps and EPS and issued upbeat FY26 guidance, which spurred a multi-day rally. The MarketBeat write-up highlights the earnings “blowout” that triggered institutional buying and a >10% pop in the stock. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades & multiple price-target increases — Numerous firms (JPMorgan, BofA, UBS, Deutsche, Wells Fargo, Telsey, Truist, BNP Paribas Exane and others) raised price targets or upgraded FIVE after the report, signaling renewed Wall Street confidence and providing buy-side momentum. Example coverage of JPMorgan’s increase is here: Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying & analyst revisions — MarketBeat and other outlets note heavy institutional inflows and multiple analyst forecast upgrades, which supports further upside as funds reposition into the name. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Tariff risk less damaging than feared — Coverage (Benzinga and others) points out Five Below was expected to be hit by 2025 tariffs but the company says the impact is manageable in 2026, reducing an earlier tail risk. That’s supportive but still leaves exposure if tariffs change. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail momentum & viral product tailwinds — Media pieces (MarketWatch, MSN, etc.) highlight viral toys and broader appeal beyond teens (millennial moms, Gen Z/Alpha), which boost traffic and comps but are execution-dependent. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Odd/unclear short-interest data — a recent short-interest entry shows zero shares and a NaN change (likely a reporting/data error). No clear short-squeeze signal from this data point.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and technical pullback risk — Coverage (MarketBeat and others) warns FIVE trades at elevated multiples after the run; some analysts (e.g., Morgan Stanley) are more cautious, and commentators note parabolic moves can see profit-taking. Expect volatility and watch for consolidation levels cited around prior resistance (~$220–$225). Article Title

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.