Retail company Five Below reported fiscal-fourth-quarter net income that came in higher than analysts’ expectations.
For the quarter ended Jan. 30, Five Below earned $2.20 a share compared with $1.97 a share in the year-earlier quarter. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecasted GAAP earnings of $2.12 a share .
Net sales reached $858.5 million from $687.1 million, while analysts’ estimates for revenue were $839.3 million.
The company’s same-store sales increased +13.8%, compared to analysts’ expectations of +10.9%.
For the first quarter, Five Below is projecting earnings of 56 to 68 cents a share, compared to the FactSet consensus estimate of 36 cents, or an adjusted 40 cents.
Five Below expects revenue at $540 million to $560 million, vs. FactSet's forecast of $442 million.
Joel Anderson, president and chief executive, revealed plans to open 170 to 180 new stores. The company is also boosting its distribution-center network by adding an Arizona facility this year.
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where FIVE advanced for three days, in 242 of 314 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
The RSI Indicator entered the oversold zone -- be on the watch for FIVE's price rising or consolidating in the future. That's also the time to consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 14 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 15, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on FIVE as a result. In 46 of 69 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.
FIVE moved below its 50-day moving average on September 23, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for FIVE crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 28, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 8 of 10 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 80%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where FIVE declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 70%.
The Aroon Indicator for FIVE entered a downward trend on October 06, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 35 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 47 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. FIVE’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 81 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.068) is normal, around the industry mean (2.222). P/E Ratio (20.457) is within average values for comparable stocks, (243.370). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.984) is also within normal values, averaging (1.159). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.018) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.484) is also within normal values, averaging (1.057).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 82 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 87 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. FIVE’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 90, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 95 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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