Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Given New $211.00 Price Target at Barclays

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) had its price objective hoisted by Barclays from $193.00 to $211.00 in a research report released on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an equal weight rating on the specialty retailer’s stock.

Several other equities analysts also recently weighed in on FIVE. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Five Below from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $242.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. UBS Group set a $255.00 target price on shares of Five Below in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Five Below from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, February 8th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $206.00 price objective on shares of Five Below in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group raised their target price on shares of Five Below from $195.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $205.75.

Five Below Trading Up 0.6%

FIVE stock opened at $221.05 on Tuesday. Five Below has a 12-month low of $52.38 and a 12-month high of $229.33. The business’s 50-day moving average is $204.10 and its 200 day moving average is $174.70. The stock has a market cap of $12.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.69, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.10.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Kathleen S. Barclay sold 2,200 shares of Five Below stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $182.03, for a total transaction of $400,466.00. Following the sale, the director owned 9,214 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,677,224.42. The trade was a 19.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider George Hill sold 7,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $182.09, for a total value of $1,365,675.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 32,913 shares in the company, valued at $5,993,128.17. This represents a 18.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 25,225 shares of company stock valued at $4,901,695. Company insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Five Below

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FIVE. Eastern Bank raised its stake in shares of Five Below by 705.0% in the 3rd quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 161 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 141 shares during the period. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Five Below in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new position in shares of Five Below during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Bayban acquired a new stake in Five Below in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Finally, V Square Quantitative Management LLC acquired a new stake in Five Below in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $35,000.

Key Five Below News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks says Five Below is “poised to beat earnings estimates again” based on its earnings surprise history and two key favorable factors ahead of the next quarter — a near-term catalyst for upside if the company reports another beat. Why Five Below (FIVE) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $240 price target — a clear vote of confidence that supports upside expectations into earnings. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street coverage is lifting targets on several consumer names, including Five Below, as analysts recalibrate estimates ahead of earnings — a sign of growing analyst attention that can drive trading interest and flows. Wall Street Lifts Targets on Five Below, Ulta Beauty and Nature’s Sunshine Ahead of Key Earnings Reports
• Positive Sentiment: Macro/sector piece highlights that discount retailers and related ETFs (e.g., XRT) may benefit as consumers tighten budgets; Five Below is named among discount retail beneficiaries, which can attract ETF and thematic flows over time.
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple consumer and lifestyle pieces (MSN, AOL) are featuring Five Below products — from spring deals for retirees to popular gaming and pet items — giving the brand continued positive retail visibility but with uncertain near-term impact on earnings. What spring deals should retirees grab at Five Below right now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Product roundups highlighting Sims 4 accessories, a rolling pet food container, and a $7 cat scratcher increase brand visibility and may support foot traffic but are unlikely by themselves to move the stock materially. Sims 4 fans might want to check out their local Five Below Five Below Is Selling a Durable Rolling Pet Food Storage Container, and It’s Perfect for Small Kitchens Five Below’s playful $7 cat scratcher doubles as a tiny adorable feline throne
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target (from $193 to $211) but kept an “equal weight” rating; the new PT implies modest downside from current levels and signals a more cautious stance from one major shop, which could cap upside if echoed by others. Benzinga

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.