Five Below, Inc. · FIVE · FY2027 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026

Five Below raises outlook as its retail flywheel gains momentum

The current quarter supports the view that earnings growth and resilient demand can continue to benefit Five Below: sales, comparable sales, store growth and adjusted EPS were strong, and management raised its outlook. The key test is whether the operating flywheel remains durable beyond trend-specific demand while costs, inventory and expansion investments stay controlled.

Reported After market closeNASDAQConsumer Cyclical $12.95B market cap
100quality score

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $1.68 Consensus $1.40
EPS surprise +20.0% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $1.26B Consensus $1.22B
Revenue surprise +3.3% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

event-close to next-session close
Stock move -1.3% Event window
SPY move +1.0% Same window
Abnormal move -2.3% Stock minus SPY
Volume 2.4× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift -2.4% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

Compared with the prior quarter, management reported another strong growth period, raised the full-year outlook again, increased the stated capex outlook to $250–$260 million, added a $600 million repurchase authorization and introduced a planned Puerto Rico entry in the second half of 2027.

Guidance delta

Management raised the full-year outlook, with sales projected at $5.63–$5.71 billion and adjusted operating margin at 12.5%.

Key takeaways

  • Q2 sales grew 23% year over year to $1.3 billion, while adjusted EPS was $1.68.
  • Comparable sales increased 14% and the company added 52 net new stores, reaching 2,022 locations.
  • Management linked performance to product storytelling, social-driven marketing and store experience.
  • The company added a $600 million share-repurchase authorization and plans an initial Puerto Rico entry in the second half of 2027.

Management priorities

  • Continue the roughly 150-store FY2026 rollout and improve real-estate discipline
  • Invest $250–$260 million in stores, remodels, technology and omnichannel capabilities
  • Expand licensed collections, product storytelling and digital fulfillment ahead of the holiday season

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
FIVE REVENUE earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q3 '24 estimate $1B Q3 '24 actual $736M, miss Q4 '24 estimate $1B Q4 '24 actual $1B, miss Q1 '25 estimate $834M Q1 '25 actual $812M, miss Q2 '25 estimate $822M Q2 '25 actual $830M, beat Q1 '26 estimate $967M Q1 '26 actual $971M, beat Q2 '26 estimate $995M Q2 '26 actual $1B, beat Q3 '26 estimate $981M Q3 '26 actual $1B, beat Q4 '26 estimate $2B Q4 '26 actual $2B, beat Q1 '27 estimate $1B Q1 '27 actual $1B, beat Q2 '27 estimate $1B Q3 '27 estimate $1B Q4 '27 estimate $2B Q1 '28 estimate $1B
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy48 ratings
Bullish3062.5%
Neutral1837.5%
Bearish00.0%

1 unmapped firm rating excluded from the percentages.

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$234.14Previous close
$89Low
$240.29Average
$420High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 21, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
Goldman Sachs Buy BuyMaintainSep 4, 2026
Wells Fargo Overweight OverweightMaintainSep 3, 2026
UBS Buy BuyMaintainSep 3, 2026
Truist Securities Buy BuyMaintainSep 3, 2026
Telsey Advisory Group Outperform OutperformMaintainSep 3, 2026
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $234.14. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
Craig-HallumAnalyst unavailable$325$244.25 +38.8%Sep 3, 2026
Truist FinancialAnalyst unavailable$297$241.65 +26.8%Sep 3, 2026
JefferiesAnalyst unavailable$420$241.86 +79.4%Sep 3, 2026
Deutsche BankAnalyst unavailable$401$241 +71.3%Sep 3, 2026
Morgan StanleyAnalyst unavailable$300$242.13 +28.1%Sep 3, 2026
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Five Below, Inc. operates as a prominent specialty discount retailer primarily serving the United States market. The company's diverse inventory spans a wide array of personal accessories, from fashionable novelty socks, sunglasses, and jewelry to scarves, gloves, hair accessories, and athletic apparel like tops, bottoms, and t-shirts. Shoppers can also find a comprehensive selection of beauty products, including nail polish, lip gloss, fragrances, and various branded cosmetics. For home and personal spaces, Five Below provides an assortment of items such as lamps, posters, picture frames, cozy fleece blankets, plush toys, pillows, candles, incense, and diverse lighting and novelty décor. This section also includes accent furniture and practical storage solutions. Athletic and recreational interests are covered with sports balls, team merchandise, and fitness essentials like hand weights, jump ropes, and gym balls.…

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Methodology

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