Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) COO Kenneth Bull Sells 1,925 Shares

Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) COO Kenneth Bull sold 1,925 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 $20,049,973.35. This trade represents a 1.91% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.

Five Below Stock Performance

Shares of FIVE stock opened at $198.04 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $175.41 and a 200 day moving average price of $155.55. The stock has a market cap of $10.92 billion, a PE ratio of 35.55, a P/E/G ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 1.13. Five Below, Inc. has a 1 year low of $52.38 and a 1 year high of $205.22.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 3rd. The specialty retailer reported $0.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.46. Five Below had a return on equity of 17.15% and a net margin of 6.96%.The business had revenue of $1.04 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $971.96 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.42 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.1% on a year-over-year basis. Five Below has set its FY 2025 guidance at 5.710-5.890 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 3.360-3.540 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Five Below, Inc. will post 4.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted 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. Guggenheim set a $225.00 price target on Five Below in a research report on Wednesday. UBS Group set a $255.00 price objective on Five Below in a research report on Tuesday. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price objective on Five Below from $179.00 to $195.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Five Below from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $196.15.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Five Below

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Five Below by 1.3% in the 2nd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 690,615 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $90,595,000 after purchasing an additional 8,743 shares during the period. Pacer Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Five Below during the third quarter worth $1,121,000. Lisanti Capital Growth LLC purchased a new position in Five Below in the 2nd quarter valued at about $4,526,000. Voya Investment Management LLC grew its stake in Five Below by 28.9% during the 3rd quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 325,284 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $50,321,000 after purchasing an additional 72,876 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Five Below by 595.9% during the third quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 3,215 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $497,000 after buying an additional 2,753 shares in the last quarter.

Five Below News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group published a bullish forecast calling for strong price appreciation for FIVE, reinforcing investor optimism after the company’s recent earnings and guidance. Telsey Advisory Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst upgrade pushed FIVE to a new 12‑month high, contributing to upward price momentum as buy-side attention increases. Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Hits New 12-Month High on Analyst Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of a popular $3 catnip ball toy (product buzz) highlights merchandising strength and viral product stories that can help same-store momentum but are unlikely to move the stock materially on their own. Five Below’s $3 catnip ball toy keeps indoor cats busy without the mess
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional lifestyle/product write-ups (AOL/MSN) spotlight seasonal/skus flow and customer reach; positive for brand perception but limited direct impact on near-term valuation. Five Below’s Cutesy $3 Catnip Ball Toy Is the Ultimate Distraction for Busy Kitties
• Negative Sentiment: Five Below’s CAO Eric M. Specter sold 8,500 shares on Jan 13 at an average $201.15 (≈$1.71M); his holding fell ~15.7% — insider sales can signal personal liquidity or tax moves but often weigh on sentiment. SEC Form 4 — Eric M. Specter
• Negative Sentiment: COO Kenneth R. Bull reported multiple sales (5,100 shares on Jan 13 at $203.21 and 1,925 shares on Jan 15 at $202.29), a small percentage reduction but visible to investors and potentially contributing to selling pressure. SEC Form 4 — Kenneth R. Bull
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies downgraded FIVE on valuation grounds, and a separate note flagged that a sell rating was maintained as valuation begins to discount peak growth — these calls introduce caution about upside given the stock’s run. Five Below is downgraded at Jefferies on a valuation call

Five Below Company Profile

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.