Five Below is demonstrating a powerful operational inflection, with Q2 2026 revenue growth accelerating to 22.9% and operating margin expanding to 21.8%, driven by successful store expansion and the 'Five Beyond' strategy.
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Revenue growth has accelerated to 22.9% year-over-year in Q2 2026, while gross margin expanded dramatically to 48.5%, signaling strong pricing power and operational leverage.
Five Below reported a 32.5% increase in Q1 net sales to $1.3 billion and a 22.7% increase in comparable sales, with GAAP diluted EPS of $2.21.
The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting net sales of $5.40 billion and showing confidence in future performance.
A bull case scenario includes opening 230+ new stores, contributing to potential EPS growth of 20%.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 2, 2026 | $1.68+20.0% vs $1.40 | $1.3B+3.3% vs $1.2B |
Q3 2026 Jun 3, 2026 | $2.22+25.4% vs $1.77 | $1.3B+4.6% vs $1.2B |
Q2 2026 Mar 18, 2026 | $4.31+7.8% vs $4.00 | $1.7B+1.0% vs $1.7B |
Q4 2025 Dec 3, 2025 | $0.68+173.4% vs $0.25 | $1.0B+5.8% vs $981M |
Airbnb operates a high-margin, asset-light marketplace with a presence in more than 220 countries and regions. Five Below is a rapidly growing value retailer that targets young consumers through its thousands of physical storefronts.
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WOOF, FIVE and OSCR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on October 26th, 2026.
Booking dominates the global travel market with a massive platform containing over four million properties. Five Below continues its aggressive retail expansion, targeting more than 3,500 store locations across the United States.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Five Below, Inc. (FIVE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $240.30 | $13.29B | 21.53 | 22.9% | 11.65% | 27.73% | — | |
| $131.14 | $25.2B | 15.53 | 10.43% | 8.03% | 45.58% | — | |
| $133.75 | $29.5B | 17.39 | 5.2% | 3.9% | 19.56% | 1.76% | |
| $162.46 | $5.01B | 29.75 | 11.5% | 2.81% | 12.06% | 0.87% | |
| $12.99 | $1.29B | -3.40 | 7.26% | -8.04% | -40.07% | — | |
| $90.40 | $5.46B | 19.90 | 16.62% | 9.79% | 14.58% | — |
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Sep 2, 2026·SEC
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Feb 9, 2026·SEC
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Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) reported $5.31B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $4.76B in fiscal year 2025. That is 2316% more than the $197.2M of fiscal year 2010.
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) grew revenue by 25.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) earned $619.2M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 11.7% net margin).
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) had a return on equity (ROE) of 27.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) generated $599.3M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
