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Five Below (FIVE) Earnings Surpass Expectations with $967M in 1Q Net Sales and Leadership Changes

  • Five Below anticipates first-quarter net sales to reach approximately $967 million, exceeding previous guidance of $905 million to $925 million.
  • Comparable sales are expected to grow by around 6.7%.
  • The company plans to open 55 new stores, up from an earlier estimate of 50 new stores.
  • Diluted income per common share is projected to be between $0.69 and $0.71, surpassing earlier guidance of $0.44 to $0.55.
  • Five Below announced changes in board leadership: Co-founder and Executive Chair Tom Vellios will transition to an advisory role, not seeking re-election at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
  • Mike Devine, a long-serving board member, is expected to be appointed as non-executive Chair of the Board, pending shareholder re-election.
  • In pre-market trading, Five Below shares rose by 3.5% to $78.00 based on 2,814 shares traded.
  • Analysts have issued opinions on the stock: 9 buys, 15 holds, and 2 sells.

Five Below on Smartkarma

Investment analysts on Smartkarma, such as Baptista Research, are closely covering Five Below, a retail chain known for offering trend-right products at value prices. Baptista Research recently published insights on Five Below‘s performance, highlighting both positive and challenging aspects. In one report titled “Five Below Inc.: Expansion of Global Sourcing Operations to Sustain Top-Line Growth!”, the company’s full-year sales reached nearly $3.9 billion, showing a 10.4% year-over-year increase. Another report, “Five Below’s The Bold Value Pricing Revolution: Unbelievable Deals Under $5! – Major Drivers”, discussed the third quarter results for fiscal year 2024, noting a 15% sales increase and adjusted earnings per share improvement.


A look at Five Below Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend1
Growth3
Resilience3
Momentum3
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 such as crafts, party supplies, candy, sports items, media products, and seasonal goods to customers across the United States. According to Smartkarma Smart Scores, Five Below receives solid scores in various aspects. With above-average ratings in Value, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, the company demonstrates strengths in different key areas. While its Value score indicates a reasonably good standing, its Growth, Resilience, and Momentum scores further underpin its positive long-term outlook.

Considering the company’s overall score, which leans towards the positive end across most categories, Five Below appears well-positioned for potential future growth. Although the Dividend score is lower, the higher scores in areas like Value, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum reflect a promising outlook for the company’s performance in the long run. These scores suggest that Five Below is likely to remain competitive and resilient, with good potential for sustained growth and value creation in the future.


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