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Five Below Inc(FIVE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 10 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+3.23% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$246.68
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FIVE

11/13/2026: FIVE (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 10 days. Simulated Profits (3.23%). Updated daily EoD!

Five Below is a specialty value retailer known for a trend-driven, 'treasure-hunt' shopping experience aimed at younger generations. The company has historically delivered strong growth by scaling its store footprint and offering high-margin, low-cost goods. Its primary investment story hinges on the success of its 'Five Beyond' initiative and continued geographic expansion. However, the company currently faces execution risks, including declining comparable store sales, inventory shrinkage, and intense competition from massive retail incumbents. It is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility, while those seeking dividends or low-risk stability may find it less appropriate, as the company prioritizes reinvestment over shareholder payouts.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company's historical growth trajectory is slowing, leading to a more cautious outlook on future expansion-led returns.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has faced downward pressure, making it less attractive for momentum-based strategies pending a clear positive upturn signal.
Value investorMixed fitWhile the valuation has compressed, uncertainties regarding margin recovery make the value proposition speculative.
Dividend investorWeak fitFive Below does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitRetail sector exposure and current volatility in store performance present risks that typically deter low-risk investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to earnings surprises and changes in retail sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumWhile the stock is cheaper than historically, the valuation is heavily dependent on future earnings growth recovery.
Competition risk (Discount retail)HighMassive competitors like Walmart and growing digital discount platforms threaten Five Below's niche position.
Business qualityMediumThe model remains solid but has been tested by operational challenges and inventory management issues.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide a yield.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the company's ability to improve store-level efficiency and manage shrinkage effectively.

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 13.61B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 22.47
1Y Target Price 305.5
Price to earnings Ratio 22.47
1Y Target Price 305.5
Volume (30-day avg) 853.3K shares
Beta 0.91
52 Weeks Range 144.19 - 263.88
Updated Date 11/12/2026
52 Weeks Range 144.19 - 263.88
Updated Date 11/12/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 11

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Constructive
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
67.4%
Active BUY / eligible
31 / 46
30-Day BUY Count Change
+23
Market state
Strong Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Specialty Retail

BUY participation
100.0%
Active BUY / eligible
3 / 3
30-Day BUY Count Change
+2

Eligible universe: 3 stocks.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 102.97%
Avg. Invested days 61
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FIVE receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FIVE has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+41.4%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.6%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 7.5%), modest insider ownership of 1.64%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FIVE's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (8.6% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is FIVE's strongest growth driver at +286.0% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+22.9%, solid) and earnings growth (+41.4%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 102.8% and approximately 97.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.64% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.75%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.53%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.32%
AQR Capital Management LLC 3.49%
Wellington Management Company LLP 3.29%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FIVE generates approximately $320 of gross profit, $96 of operating income, and $86 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Soft margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.34%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FIVE has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Specialty RetailPhysical retail store sales across the US covering toys, candy, tech, and seasonal goods.Revenue is generated directly from physical in-store transactions; traffic and average basket size are key metrics.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 22.47
Forward PE 23.58
Enterprise Value 14.66B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.56
Enterprise Value 14.66B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.56
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.76
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.9
Shares Outstanding 55.05M
Shares Floating 53.78M
Shares Outstanding 55.05M
Shares Floating 53.78M
Percent Insiders 1.64
Percent Institutions 102.77

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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