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Five Below (FIVE) Earnings: Company Reaffirms 4Q and FY 2024 Outlook with Strong Projections

By January 13, 2025 No Comments
  • Five Below reaffirms its outlook for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024.
  • For the fourth quarter:
    • Comparable sales are expected to decline by 3% to 5%.
    • Net sales are projected to be between $1.35 billion and $1.38 billion.
    • Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) forecasted at $3.23 to $3.41.
    • EPS anticipated to be $3.15 to $3.33.
  • For fiscal year 2024:
    • Comparable sales are expected to decrease by about 3%.
    • Net sales estimated to range from $3.84 billion to $3.87 billion.
    • Adjusted EPS forecasted at $4.78 to $4.96.
    • EPS expected to be $4.34 to $4.52.
  • The company is focusing on improving product offerings, value, and store experience to better engage customers.
  • Management will discuss these strategies at the 2025 ICR Conference.
  • Recent significant stock performance noted on December 5 due to a sales beat.
  • Analyst recommendations include 9 buys, 15 holds, and 2 sells.

Five Below on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Baptista Research and Acid Investments, are bullish on Five Below, a value-based specialty retailer catering to children and teenagers. Baptista Research highlighted Five Below‘s positive third-quarter results for fiscal year 2024, with a 15% increase in sales reaching $844 million and adjusted earnings per share at $0.42. They also discussed ongoing challenges alongside the company’s growth prospects. Similarly, Baptista Research‘s analysis of Five Below‘s second-quarter results emphasized strategic shifts under new interim leadership to navigate challenges and drive future growth.

Additionally, Acid Investments sees a bargain in Five Below, likening it to a larger-scale Dollar General but focused on trendy items. Their positive sentiment towards Five Below reflects the company’s unique positioning in the retail market. With independent analysts closely monitoring Five Below‘s performance, investors can gain valuable insights into the company’s operations, strategic initiatives, and potential for growth in the competitive retail landscape.


A look at Five Below Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend1
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Five Below, Inc. operates as a specialty value retailer, providing a range of products from crafts to sports to its customers across the United States. When looking at the Smartkarma Smart Scores for Five Below, we see a mixed outlook. The company scores well in Momentum with a score of 4, indicating strong positive price performance trends. This suggests that Five Below has been doing well in terms of market sentiment and investor interest.

However, other factors show a more moderate outlook. With a Value score of 3 and a Growth score of 3, Five Below is seen as reasonably valued with moderate growth potential. The company scores lower in Dividend and Resilience with scores of 1 and 2 respectively, indicating a lower focus on dividend payments and a moderate ability to withstand economic shocks. Investors considering Five Below may find its strong momentum appealing, but should also be mindful of the more moderate scores in other key areas.


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