Magnetar Financial LLC Invests $3.50 Million in Five Below, Inc. $FIVE

Magnetar Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 22,640 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,502,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Eastern Bank boosted its holdings in 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 purchasing an additional 141 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Five Below during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. CI Investments Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Five Below by 44.3% during the 3rd quarter. CI Investments Inc. now owns 241 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 74 shares during the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. purchased a new stake in shares of Five Below during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Finally, Caitlin John LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Five Below during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $46,000.

Five Below Stock Performance

NASDAQ FIVE opened at $218.54 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $12.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.24, a PEG ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 1.10. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $204.70 and a 200-day simple moving average of $175.01. Five Below, Inc. has a one year low of $52.38 and a one year high of $229.33.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages recently weighed in on FIVE. Guggenheim set a $225.00 price objective on Five Below in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Barclays lifted their target price on Five Below from $193.00 to $211.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Five Below from $190.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on Five Below from $185.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on shares of Five Below from $188.00 to $216.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $205.75.

Five Below News Summary

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Five Below

In other news, COO Kenneth R. Bull sold 1,925 shares of the 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 sale, the chief operating officer directly 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 legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider George Hill sold 7,500 shares of Five Below stock in a transaction 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,993,128.17. This trade represents a 18.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 25,225 shares of company stock valued at $4,901,695 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

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.