Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Insider Maureen Marie Gellerman Sells 1,610 Shares

Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) insider Maureen Marie Gellerman sold 1,610 shares of Five Below stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $248.94, for a total value of $400,793.40. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 8,804 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,191,667.76. This trade represents a 15.46% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Five Below Stock Up 1.4%

Shares of NASDAQ FIVE opened at $244.60 on Friday. Five Below, Inc. has a 52 week low of $137.77 and a 52 week high of $263.88. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $224.73 and its 200 day moving average price is $219.01. The firm has a market cap of $13.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.96, a P/E/G ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 0.99.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 2nd. The specialty retailer reported $1.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.40 by $0.28. The company had revenue of $1.26 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.22 billion. Five Below had a net margin of 11.65% and a return on equity of 22.13%. Five Below’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.81 EPS. Five Below has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.010-1.130 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 9.830-10.310 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Five Below, Inc. will post 10.56 earnings per share for the current year.

Five Below News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong operating momentum: Five Below reported quarterly revenue of $1.26 billion, up 22.9% year over year, while EPS of $1.68 exceeded consensus by $0.28. Comparable-store sales rose 14.1%, marking five consecutive quarters of double-digit sales growth. Five Below Faces Its Toughest Test Ahead After 5 Consecutive Quarters of Double-Digit Sales Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Truist Financial raised its price target to $297, while JPMorgan increased its target to $368 and maintained an overweight rating. The broader analyst consensus is “Moderate Buy,” with an average target of $300.70. Jim Cramer also characterized FIVE as a “Buy, Buy, Buy.” Brokerages Set Five Below Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Consumer value appeal: Media attention around inexpensive products, including chocolate and home-organization merchandise, reinforces Five Below’s value-focused positioning and may support customer traffic.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data is inconclusive: A report lists zero shares sold short and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio, suggesting the data is incomplete or unreliable rather than indicating a meaningful short squeeze setup.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling raises caution: COO Kenneth Bull sold approximately $2.6 million of stock, and director Maureen Marie Gellerman sold about $401,000. Insiders have made 22 sales versus one purchase over the past six months, which could weigh on sentiment even though both executives retain substantial holdings. SEC insider filing
• Negative Sentiment: Execution risk and valuation: After its strong run, Five Below trades near its 12-month high, increasing expectations for continued sales growth. The company also faces a tougher comparison period ahead, creating risk if traffic, margins or guidance soften.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on Five Below from $257.00 to $306.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, September 4th. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Five Below in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Telsey Advisory Group upped their target price on Five Below from $280.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. Mizuho set a $295.00 target price on Five Below in a report on Thursday, September 3rd. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Five Below from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, September 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $300.70.

Institutional Trading of Five Below

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its stake in Five Below by 40,774,210.3% in the 4th 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 during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in Five Below by 17,961.6% in the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 11,524,359 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $2,071,965,000 after acquiring an additional 11,460,553 shares in the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in Five Below during the second quarter worth $964,867,000. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in Five Below by 54.4% during the second quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,811,650 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $325,717,000 after acquiring an additional 638,049 shares during the period. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP lifted its holdings in Five Below by 54.6% during the fourth 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 in the last quarter.

About Five Below

Five Below, Inc is a specialty value retailer that sells merchandise primarily designed for children, teens and preteens. Its product assortment generally includes toys, games, fashion accessories, room décor, sports equipment, technology accessories, party supplies, seasonal items and candy. The company operates under a “five and beyond” pricing concept, offering most products at affordable price points while also selling selected higher-priced items.

Founded in 2002 by David Schlessinger and Tom Vellios, Five Below has expanded from its original store base into a nationwide retail chain.