Companies /Consumer Cyclical

Five Below Inc

NASDAQ: FIVE Specialty Retail
$252.20
▲ $12.24 (+5.10%) today
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Q3 2026 Earnings

Reported Dec 3, 2025, 4:18pm ET · SEC source
$0.68
Beat +165.42%
EPS · est. $0.26
$1.0B
Beat +5.57%
Revenue · est. $983.5M
+18.4%
Beating market
FIVE vs S&P since report
8 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−4%−2%0+2%Dec 3Dec 4report 4:18pm ETearnings+0.0%+0.5%
−4%−2%0+2%Dec 3Dec 4earnings+0.0%+0.5%
FIVE +0.5%S&P 500 +0.0%
−4%−2%0+2%Dec 3Dec 4report 4:18pm ETearnings−0.1%+0.5%
−4%−2%0+2%Dec 3Dec 4earnings−0.1%+0.5%
FIVE +0.5%NASDAQ −0.1%
−5%0+5%+10%Dec 2Dec 11report 4:18pm ETearnings+0.7%+7.7%
−5%0+5%+10%Dec 2Dec 11earnings+0.7%+7.7%
FIVE +7.7%S&P 500 +0.7%
−5%0+5%+10%Dec 2Dec 11report 4:18pm ETearnings+0.4%+7.7%
−5%0+5%+10%Dec 2Dec 11earnings+0.4%+7.7%
FIVE +7.7%NASDAQ +0.4%
+3.23%
Day of report
+2.84%
Next session
+7.71%
One week
+19.11%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +0.76%.

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. 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

“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.”

Five Below CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Five Below raised its full-year fiscal 2025 outlook. For Q4, the company expects net sales of $1.58B to $1.61B with comparable sales growth of 6%–8%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $3.36 to $3.54 on approximately 55.6 million diluted shares. For the full year, net sales are expected at $4.62B to $4.65B based on approximately 150 net new store openings and a 9.4%–10.1% comparable sales increase. Full-year adjusted diluted EPS is expected at $5.71 to $5.89 and gross capital expenditures approximately $200 million. The outlook includes the expected impact of tariffs currently in place but excludes potential share repurchases.

FIVE YoY Financials

Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025 · SEC filings Q3 2025 Q3 2026
$0$300.0M$600.0M$900.0M$843.7M$1.0BRevenue$258.0M$351.4MGross Profit$589,501$43.3MOperating Income$1.7M$36.5MNet Income
$0$300.0M$600.0M$900.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.