Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Increases Holdings in Five Below, Inc. $FIVE

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its stake in Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) by 21.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 831,225 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 144,443 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned about 1.51% of Five Below worth $128,592,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Five Below in the second quarter worth about $110,834,000. Jennison Associates LLC grew its stake in shares of Five Below by 397.5% in the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 819,502 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $126,777,000 after buying an additional 654,763 shares in the last quarter. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP raised its holdings in shares of Five Below by 1,770.7% during the 2nd quarter. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP now owns 471,506 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $61,852,000 after buying an additional 446,301 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Five Below by 31.1% during the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,540,501 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $202,083,000 after buying an additional 365,426 shares during the period. Finally, Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC lifted its position in Five Below by 310.4% during the 2nd quarter. Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC now owns 322,806 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $42,346,000 after acquiring an additional 244,142 shares in the last quarter.

Insider Transactions at Five Below

In related news, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 5,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $203.21, for a total transaction of $1,036,371.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 101,040 shares in the company, valued at $20,532,338.40. This trade represents a 4.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Kathleen S. Barclay sold 2,200 shares of Five Below stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $182.03, for a total transaction of $400,466.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 9,214 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,677,224.42. This represents a 19.27% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 25,225 shares of company stock worth $4,901,695 in the last quarter. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Five Below

Here are the key news stories impacting Five Below this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks and other analyst write-ups flag FIVE as well positioned for an earnings beat based on trend data and an earnings‑surprise history — this boosts short‑term buy-side interest into the report. Zacks: Five Below Earnings Expected to Grow
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and a $240 price target, implying upside from current levels and supporting constructive sentiment among growth/retail investors. Benzinga: Telsey Reaffirms Outperform
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary points to ETFs and strategies that favor discount retailers as consumers tighten budgets — a thematic tailwind for FIVE as shoppers hunt value. MarketBeat: 3 ETFs That Could Benefit
• Neutral Sentiment: Consumer coverage (product features and seasonal deal roundups) highlights specific in‑store/online items and promotions that can help traffic, but these are incremental signals rather than material catalysts. AOL: Collapsible Cat Tunnel MSN: Spring Deals for Retirees
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $211 but kept an “equal weight” rating — the PT sits below the current market price and may temper momentum from bullish notes, adding pressure if the upcoming quarter disappoints. Benzinga: Barclays Raises PT to $211

Five Below Stock Down 1.1%

Shares of Five Below stock opened at $218.54 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $204.70 and a 200 day moving average price of $175.01. Five Below, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $52.38 and a fifty-two week high of $229.33. The firm has a market cap of $12.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.24, a P/E/G ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 1.10.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Five Below in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Five Below from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Bank of America upgraded shares of Five Below from an “underperform” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $233.00 target price for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Loop Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $200.00 price target on shares of Five Below in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Five Below from $190.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $205.75.

About Five Below

Five Below, Inc (NASDAQ:FIVE) is an American specialty discount retailer offering a broad assortment of merchandise priced primarily at $5 or below. Since its founding in 2002 by David Schlessinger and Tom Vellios, the company has pursued a value-focused retail model targeting tweens, teens and beyond, with stores designed to deliver trend-driven products at an accessible price point. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below has grown into a national chain operating in dozens of U.S.