Q3 26 EPS
$0.68
BEAT +165.42%
Est. $0.26
Q3 26 Revenue
$1.04B
BEAT +5.57%
Est. $983.5M
vs S&P Since Q3 26
+7.5%
BEATING MARKET
FIVE +16.6% vs S&P +9.1%
Market Reaction
Did FIVE Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results
Five Below delivered a blowout third quarter of fiscal 2025, posting adjusted diluted EPS of $0.68 against a consensus estimate of $0.26, a beat of 165.42%, while revenue of $1.04 billion topped expectations by 5.57% and climbed 23.1% year over year.… Read more Five Below delivered a blowout third quarter of fiscal 2025, posting adjusted diluted EPS of $0.68 against a consensus estimate of $0.26, a beat of 165.42%, while revenue of $1.04 billion topped expectations by 5.57% and climbed 23.1% year over year. The standout driver behind the quarter was a 14.3% comparable sales increase, which combined with 49 net new store openings to push the company past the $1.00 billion sales threshold for the second consecutive quarter. GAAP operating income swung to $43.30 million from an operating loss of $606,000 in the year-ago period, reflecting both the strong top-line momentum and the absence of a $21.21 million non-recurring inventory write-off that had weighed on results a year earlier. Shares jumped roughly 3.5% following the report, reaching a new 52-week high. Looking ahead, Five Below raised its full-year fiscal 2025 outlook, now guiding net sales of $4.62 billion to $4.65 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.71 to $5.89, with approximately 150 net new store openings underpinning the growth trajectory.
Key Takeaways
- • 14.3% comparable sales increase in Q3
- • Strong execution of customer-centric strategy with trend-right merchandise at exceptional value
- • Compelling marketing campaigns driving customer engagement
- • 49 net new store openings in the quarter, ending with 1,907 stores
- • Absence of prior-year $21.2 million non-recurring inventory write-off improved year-over-year comparisons
FIVE YoY Financials
Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025, source: SEC Filings
“We are thrilled to report third quarter results that surpassed our expectations, marking our second consecutive quarter of over $1 billion in sales and robust double-digit same-store sales growth. This outstanding performance reflects our Crew's great execution of our customer-centric strategy: delivering trend-right merchandise at exceptional value, connecting with our customers through compelling marketing campaigns, and creating amazing shopping experiences that truly resonate.”
— Winnie Park, Q3 2026 Earnings Press Release
FIVE Earnings Trends
FIVE vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
FIVE EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
FIVE Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
FIVE Quarterly Results
7 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 27 BEAT | $1.78 | $2.22 | +25.03% | $1.29B | +4.81% |
| Q4 26 BEAT FY | $4.00 | $4.31 | +7.63% | $1.73B | +1.04% |
| FY Full Year | — | $6.67 | — | $4.76B | — |
| Q3 26 BEAT | $0.26 | $0.68 | +165.42% | $1.04B | +5.57% |
| Q2 26 BEAT | $0.63 | $0.81 | +29.37% | $1.03B | +3.09% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.83 | $0.86 | +3.34% | $970.5M | +0.42% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $3.37 | $3.48 | +3.29% | $1.39B | +0.26% |
| FY Full Year | $4.93 | $5.04 | +2.15% | $3.88B | +0.48% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $0.18 | $0.42 | +137.29% | $843.7M | +5.34% |