JPMorgan Chase & Co. Raises Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Price Target to $296.00

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) had its price objective hoisted by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $259.00 to $296.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target points to a potential upside of 25.87% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on FIVE. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on Five Below from $236.00 to $261.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price target on Five Below from $247.00 to $287.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Barclays boosted their price target on Five Below from $193.00 to $211.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on Five Below from $188.00 to $216.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group lifted their target price on Five Below from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Five Below has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $228.19.

Five Below Stock Up 10.7%

Shares of FIVE traded up $22.70 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $235.17. The company had a trading volume of 4,157,922 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,092,486. The business has a fifty day moving average of $206.39 and a 200-day moving average of $177.41. The firm has a market cap of $12.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.22, a PEG ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.10. Five Below has a 12 month low of $52.38 and a 12 month high of $237.25.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, March 18th. The specialty retailer reported $4.31 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.48 EPS. Five Below’s revenue was up 24.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts expect that Five Below will post 4.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Five Below

In related news, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 1,925 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.29, for a total value of $389,408.25. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 99,115 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,049,973.35. This trade represents a 1.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CAO Eric M. Specter sold 8,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.15, for a total value of $1,709,775.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 45,724 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,197,382.60. This trade represents a 15.68% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 15,525 shares of company stock worth $3,135,554. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Five Below

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Eastern Bank increased its stake in Five Below by 705.0% in the third 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 last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in Five Below during the second quarter worth $26,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Five Below in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Bayban acquired a new stake in shares of Five Below in the 4th quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Five Below in the 4th quarter valued at $35,000.

Five Below News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Five Below reported stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue and EPS, with double-digit comparable-store sales and raised FY26 guidance, which is the primary catalyst for the rally. Five Below Q4 2025 earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Broad analyst upgrades and big price‑target increases — Multiple firms moved to Buy/Outperform and lifted targets (Bank of America to $305, Deutsche Bank to $287, UBS to $285, BNP Paribas to $262, Truist to $261, Wells Fargo/Telsey and others), adding momentum and institutional interest. Analysts increase forecasts after strong Q4
• Positive Sentiment: Viral merchandising and traffic gains — Management highlighted successful viral toys/merchandising that drove foot traffic and stronger comps across income cohorts, helping margins and cash flow. Five Below delivers strongest holiday performance since going public
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional buying and technical momentum — Recent quarter saw meaningful institutional inflows and technically the stock is trading well above its 50/200-day averages, which supports the move but could accentuate volatility. MarketBeat: Five Below coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Tariff exposure remains a known variable — Management says tariffs are assumed at current levels and should be less disruptive in 2026, but policy risk continues to be a background factor for margins and sourcing. Conference call / guidance notes
• Negative Sentiment: High valuation and profit‑taking risk — FIVE trades at a rich multiple (P/E above 40) after the run; elevated options hedging and the rapid move increase the risk of a short-term pullback. Investopedia: Five Below stock climb analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and mixed analyst views — Significant insider sales have been reported recently and a few firms (e.g., Morgan Stanley) remain cautious/hold, signaling some disagreement on durability of growth. QuiverQuant: trading and insider activity

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.