Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Mizuho Analyst Says

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) had its target price lifted by research analysts at Mizuho from $185.00 to $205.00 in a research report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. Mizuho’s target price would suggest a potential downside of 3.52% from the company’s current price.

A number of other brokerages have also issued reports on FIVE. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Five Below in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Five Below from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Craig Hallum reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $246.00 target price on shares of Five Below in a research report on Tuesday. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Five Below from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, February 8th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $206.00 price target on shares of Five Below in a research note on Monday, February 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $210.05.

Five Below Price Performance

Shares of FIVE stock opened at $212.47 on Tuesday. Five Below has a 1-year low of $52.38 and a 1-year high of $229.33. The company has a market cap of $11.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.15, a PEG ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.10. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $206.39 and a 200-day simple moving average of $177.41.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, March 18th. The specialty retailer reported $4.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.00 by $0.31. Five Below had a net margin of 6.96% and a return on equity of 17.15%. The business had revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.71 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $3.48 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that Five Below will post 4.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Five Below news, CAO Eric M. Specter sold 8,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.15, for a total value of $1,709,775.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 45,724 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,197,382.60. This trade represents a 15.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 5,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $203.21, for a total transaction of $1,036,371.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 101,040 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,532,338.40. This trade represents a 4.80% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 15,525 shares of company stock valued at $3,135,554 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Five Below

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of FIVE. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its stake in Five Below by 40,774,210.3% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 55,453,062 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $10,445,139,000 after acquiring an additional 55,452,926 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Five Below by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 5,376,471 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $831,740,000 after purchasing an additional 69,101 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Five Below by 21.6% in the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,873,116 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $289,771,000 after purchasing an additional 332,615 shares during the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP boosted its position in shares of Five Below by 54.6% in the 4th quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 1,785,169 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $336,254,000 after purchasing an additional 630,710 shares during the period. Finally, Federated Hermes Inc. grew its stake in Five Below by 3.1% during the 4th quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 1,508,393 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $284,121,000 after buying an additional 45,761 shares during the last quarter.

Five Below News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on both EPS and revenue — reported $4.31 EPS (above estimates) and $1.73B revenue, signaling healthy holiday demand and margin leverage. Five Below Stock Climbs On Q4 Earnings Beat, Strong Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Management commentary and guidance were upbeat — company said shoppers across income levels bought at stores and that viral trends (e.g., “squishy” toys) and marketing to younger shoppers are driving traffic. Five Below stock continues its tear
• Positive Sentiment: Underlying operational momentum: strong top-line growth, expanding gross and operating profit year-over-year and improved cash from operations — supports durability of margins. Five Below Inc. Stock Rises on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst moves are mixed but generally constructive — some price-target increases and bullish notes have supported momentum (median target ~ $216), though ratings vary. Five Below climbs as traders position
• Neutral Sentiment: Ongoing consumer-interest stories (product features, viral items) help brand relevance but have indirect, slower impact on fundamentals. Bogg Bag dupe at Five Below
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling activity (multiple officers selling shares over recent months) can be viewed negatively by some investors. QuiverQuant insider trading summary
• Negative Sentiment: Macro risk — hotter-than-expected February PPI raises the risk of higher input costs that could pressure retail margins or force promotional responses. February PPI Hotter-Than-Expected

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.