Zacks Investment Research·2d ago
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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. The company's balance sheet remains h...
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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 9/24/2026, 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 |
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WOOF, FIVE and OSCR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 21st, 2026.
Five Below raised its fiscal 2026 outlook after a Q2 beat, as stronger traffic, margins and product newness lifted its earnings trajectory.
Five Below's stronger traffic, margins and fiscal 2026 earnings outlook bolster growth, but a premium valuation and cost risks raise the execution bar.
Benchmark FIVE against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $232.28 | $12.84B | 35.96 | 22.9% | 7.53% | 17.92% | — | |
| $115.04 | $22.11B | 19.37 | 10.43% | 8.03% | 45.58% | — | |
| $122.62 | $27.05B | 17.90 | 5.2% | 3.9% | 19.56% | — | |
| $172.81 | $5.33B | 35.85 | 7.25% | 2.78% | 12.01% | — | |
| $11.49 | $1.14B | -5.00 | 7.26% | -8.04% | -40.07% | — | |
| $82.48 | $4.99B | 21.20 | 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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Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) reported $5.31B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 2595% increase from $197.2M in 2010.
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) grew revenue by 22.9% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) is profitable, generating $619.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (7.5% net margin).
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.9%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) generated $599.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
