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Five Below reported $4.8B in revenue and $358.6M in net income for fiscal 2025. See the full FIVE financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and ratios, each column linked to its SEC filing.

Five Below, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

Five Below posts strong Q2 2026 growth, raises full-year sales and EPS guidance, and authorizes a new $600 million share repurchase program.

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Five Below (FIVE) reported strong second quarter fiscal 2026 results with net sales of $1.26 billion, up 22.9% year over year, and comparable sales growth of 14.1%.

Q2 GAAP diluted EPS rose to $3.99 from $0.77, while adjusted diluted EPS increased to $1.68 from $0.81. Operating income was $275.4 million; adjusted operating income was $113.2 million. Net income was $221.4 million, with adjusted net income of $93.4 million. The company opened 52 net new stores, ending the quarter with 2,022 stores, an 8.8% increase versus the prior year, and repurchased about 311,000 shares for $60 million.

Year to date, net sales grew 27.5% to $2.55 billion with 18.3% comparable sales growth. Management raised full‑year 2026 guidance, now expecting net sales of $5.63–$5.71 billion, comparable sales growth of 10–12%, GAAP EPS of $12.10–$12.58, and adjusted EPS of $9.83–$10.31. The board also authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $600 million.

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Positive

  • Q2 net sales up 22.9% year over year to $1.26 billion
  • Q2 comparable sales increased 14.1%, indicating strong underlying demand
  • Q2 GAAP diluted EPS rose to $3.99 from $0.77 year over year
  • Year-to-date net sales up 27.5% to $2.55 billion; comps up 18.3%
  • Full-year 2026 net sales outlook raised to $5.63–$5.71 billion from $5.40–$5.48 billion
  • Full-year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance raised to $12.10–$12.58 from $8.62–$9.02
  • New $600 million share repurchase authorization plus $60 million repurchased in Q2
  • Store base expanded to 2,022 locations, up 8.8% year over year

Negative

  • Gross capital expenditures outlook increased to $250–$260 million from $230–$250 million
  • Cash and cash equivalents declined to $561.1 million from $723.7 million at fiscal year-end
  • Net cash used in investing activities was $528.7 million year to date, reflecting high investment outflows

News Explained

The new $600 million program is an authorization, not a completed purchase: it replaces remaining prior capacity, while the release reports $60.0 million of second-quarter repurchases already made.

Market Reaction – FIVE

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Market Context

Five Below's March 18 earnings release was followed by a +10.68% 24-hour move, while its June 3 rele...
Analysis

Five Below's March 18 earnings release was followed by a +10.68% 24-hour move, while its June 3 release was followed by -13.78%. This earnings history added mixed precedent, with outlook quality and execution risk as key comparison points.

Key Figures

Q2 net sales: $1.26 billion Comparable sales: 14.1% Adjusted diluted EPS: $1.68 +4 more
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Q2 net sales $1.26 billion Q2 fiscal 2026; increased 22.9% year over year
Comparable sales 14.1% Q2 fiscal 2026
Adjusted diluted EPS $1.68 Q2 fiscal 2026; compared with $0.81 in Q2 fiscal 2025
Adjusted operating income $113.2 million Q2 fiscal 2026; compared with $55.1 million in Q2 fiscal 2025
FY26 sales outlook $5.63 billion to $5.71 billion Current outlook; prior outlook was $5.40 billion to $5.48 billion
FY26 adjusted diluted EPS outlook $9.83 to $10.31 Current outlook; prior outlook was $8.65 to $9.05
Share repurchase authorization $600 million Approved August 29, 2026

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jun 03 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jun 03 Q1 earnings report Positive -13.8% Strong Q1 results and raised outlook, followed by a negative 24-hour reaction.
Mar 18 FY25 earnings report Positive +10.7% Strong annual results and higher fiscal 2026 guidance, followed by a positive reaction.
Dec 03 Q3 earnings report Positive +3.2% Higher quarterly sales and raised fiscal guidance were followed by a positive reaction.
Aug 27 Q2 earnings report Positive +3.9% Higher sales, comparable growth, and increased guidance preceded a positive reaction.
Jun 04 Q1 earnings report Positive +5.6% Raised fiscal guidance and store expansion were followed by a positive reaction.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Earnings reactions were mixed despite positive reported results: four selected earnings events aligned positively, while the June 3 event diverged negatively.

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"Represents International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") tariff refunds"
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Q2 Net Sales Increase of 22.9% to $1.3 Billion; Comparable Sales Increase of 14.1%

Q2 GAAP Diluted EPS of $3.99, Q2 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.68

Increases Full Year 2026 Sales and EPS Outlook

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE) today announced financial results for the second quarter and year to date period ended August 1, 2026.

For the second quarter ended August 1, 2026:

  • Net sales increased by 22.9% to $1.26 billion from $1.03 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2025; comparable sales increased by 14.1%.
  • The Company opened 52 net new stores and ended the quarter with 2,022 stores in 46 states. This represents an increase in stores of 8.8% from the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
  • Operating income was $275.4 million compared to $52.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted operating income(1) was $113.2 million compared to $55.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
  • The effective tax rate was 23.9% compared to 26.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
  • Net income was $221.4 million compared to $42.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted net income(1) was $93.4 million compared to $44.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
  • Diluted income per common share was $3.99 compared to $0.77 in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted diluted income per common share(1) was $1.68 compared to $0.81 in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
  • The Company repurchased approximately 311,000 shares in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 at a cost of approximately $60.0 million.

(1) A reconciliation of adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted income per common share to the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") is set forth in the schedule accompanying this release. See also “Non-GAAP Information.”


Winnie Park, CEO of Five Below, said, “We are thrilled with our second quarter performance and the continued momentum of our customer-centric strategy. Our Crew delivered strong results by collaborating on trend-right product stories at amazing value in stores that are fun and easy to shop. We remain maniacally focused on delivering our brand promise to be THE destination for the KID and the KID in all of us.”

Ms. Park continued, “Just as importantly, our Crew continues to drive new store growth at a higher level of executional excellence to bring Five Below to new communities. The balance between new store growth and double-digit comparable sales growth for the past five quarters is a testament to our operating flywheel gaining momentum. With a strong first half behind us and significant opportunities ahead, we are raising our full year outlook and look forward to delivering special curtain up moments for our customers through the holiday season and beyond.”

For the year to date period ended August 1, 2026:

  • Net sales increased by 27.5% to $2.55 billion from $2.00 billion in the year to date period of fiscal 2025; comparable sales increased by 18.3%.
  • The Company opened 101 net new stores compared to 87 net new stores in the year to date period of fiscal 2025.
  • Operating income was $429.6 million compared to $103.2 million in the year to date period of fiscal 2025. Adjusted operating income(2) was $268.0 million compared to $114.7 million in the year to date period of fiscal 2025.
  • The effective tax rate was 24.0% compared to 26.7% in the year to date period of fiscal 2025.
  • Net income was $344.5 million compared to $83.9 million in the year to date period of fiscal 2025. Adjusted net income(2) was $217.1 million compared to $92.3 million in the year to date period of fiscal 2025.
  • Diluted income per common share was $6.20 compared to $1.52 in the year to date period of fiscal 2025. Adjusted diluted income per common share(2) was $3.91 compared to $1.67 in the year to date period of fiscal 2025.

(2) A reconciliation of adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted income per common share to the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") is set forth in the schedule accompanying this release. See also “Non-GAAP Information.”


Third Quarter and Fiscal
2026 Outlook:
The Company expects the following results for the third quarter and full year of fiscal 2026. This outlook includes the expected impact of tariff rates currently in place and excludes the impact of future tariff refunds and share repurchases, if any.

For the third quarter of Fiscal 2026:

 Current Outlook
Net sales$1.21 billion to $1.23 billion
Net new storesapproximately 40
Comparable sales+8% to +10%
Net income$56 million to $63 million
Diluted income per common share$1.01 to $1.13
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding55.4 million
  

For the full year of Fiscal 2026:

 Current OutlookPrior Outlook
Net sales$5.63 billion to $5.71 billion$5.40 billion to $5.48 billion
Net new storesapproximately 150approximately 150
Comparable sales+10% to +12%+6% to +8%
Net income$672 million to $698 million$480 million to $502 million
Adjusted net income(3)$546 million to $572 million$482 million to $504 million
Diluted income per common share$12.10 to $12.58$8.62 to $9.02
Adjusted diluted income per common share(3)$9.83 to $10.31$8.65 to $9.05
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding55.5 million55.7 million
Gross capital expenditures$250 million to $260 million$230 million to $250 million
   

(3) Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted income per common share excludes the impact of tariff refunds and related interest recorded through the year to date period ended August 1, 2026 and retention awards granted in fiscal 2024, net of income tax impacts.


Share Repurchase Authorization:

On August 29, 2026, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $600 million of the Company’s common stock. The new share repurchase program replaces and supersedes the remaining capacity under the Company's prior share repurchase program authorized on November 27, 2023. The new repurchase program has no fixed expiration date and will remain in effect until all common stock authorized to be repurchased thereunder has been acquired, or until the repurchase program is otherwise replaced, suspended, or terminated.

Conference Call Information:
A conference call to discuss the financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 is scheduled for today, September 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online at investor.fivebelow.com, where a replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 412-902-6753 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

Non-GAAP Information:
This press release includes the following non-GAAP financial measures: gross profit, adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted income per common share. The Company has reconciled these non-GAAP financial measures, with respect to the second quarter and year to date period ended August 1, 2026, with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures within this filing. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide its management with comparable financial data for internal financial analysis and provide meaningful supplemental information to investors. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. Other companies in the Company's industry may calculate these items differently than the Company does. Each of these measures is not a measure of performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, that are intended to be protected by the “safe harbor” provisions therein. Such statements reflect management’s current views and estimates regarding the Company’s industry, business strategy, goals, expectations and outlook concerning its market position, operations, margins, profitability, capital expenditures, liquidity and capital resources, store count potential and other financial and operating information. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “future” and similar terms and phrases. The Company cannot assure investors that future developments affecting the Company will be those that it has anticipated. Although we believe there is a reasonable basis for such forward-looking statements, our actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to risks that include, but are not limited to, risks related to disruption to the global supply chain, increased cost of freight, constraints on shipping capacity to transport inventory or the timely receipt of inventory, risks related to the Company’s strategy and expansion plans, risks related to our ability to attract, retain, and motivate qualified executive talent, risks related to disruptions in our information technology systems and our ability to maintain and upgrade those systems, risks related to our ability to successfully implement our online retail operations, risks related to cyberattacks or other cyber incidents, such as the failure to secure customers’ confidential or credit card information, or other private data relating to our crew or the Company, including the costs associated with protection against or remediation of such incidents, risks related to increased usage of machine learning and other types of artificial intelligence in our business, and challenges with properly managing its use, risks related to our ability to select, obtain, distribute and market merchandise profitably, risks related to our reliance on merchandise manufactured outside of the United States, including risks related to direct and indirect impact of current and potential tariffs imposed, threatened, or proposed by the United States on foreign imports, including, without limitation, the tariffs themselves, any counter-measures thereto (in addition to any applicable foreign trade restrictions, generally) and any indirect effects on consumer discretionary spending, risks related to the availability of suitable new store locations and the dependence on the volume of traffic to our stores and website, risks related to our dependence on our executive officers, senior management and other key personnel or our ability to hire additional qualified personnel, risks related to changes in consumer preferences and economic conditions, risks related to increased operating costs, risks related to inflation and increasing commodity prices and related effects, such as a reduction in our unit sales (including an inability to increase sales), damage to our reputation with our customers, our becoming less competitive in the marketplace or exposure to fraud or theft due to customer payment-related risks, risks related to potential recessions and systematic failure of the banking system in the United States or globally, risks related to natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, pandemic outbreaks, global political events, war, terrorism or civil unrest (including any negative effects to our business and results of operations), risks related to building, operating or expanding shipcenters or network capacity, risks related to our ability to successfully manage inventory balance and inventory shrinkage, quality or safety concerns about the Company’s merchandise (including the impact of product and food safety claims and legislation), increased competition from other retailers including online retailers, risks related to the seasonality of our business, risks related to our ability to protect our brand name and other intellectual property, risks related to customers’ payment methods, risks associated with the restrictions imposed by our indebtedness on our current and future operations, the impact of changes in tax legislation and accounting standards, risks related to our insurance programs and their effect on our financial performance and risks associated with leasing substantial amounts of space and owning real property. For further details and a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations contained herein, see the Company’s periodic reports, including the annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, the Company’s actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements, despite the Company’s reasonable basis for such statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this news release speaks only as of the date on which the Company makes it. Factors or events that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

About Five Below:
Five Below is a leading growth retailer offering trend-right, extreme value, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of us. We believe life is better when customers are free to "let go & have fun" in an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities. With most items priced between $1 and $5 and some extreme value items priced beyond $5, Five Below makes it easy to say YES! to the newest, coolest stuff across awesome Five Below worlds: Candy, Style, Party, Room, Create, Tech, Sports and New & Now. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below today has over 2,000 stores in 47 states. For more information, please visit www.fivebelow.com or follow @fivebelow on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

Investor Contact:
Five Below, Inc.
Christiane Pelz
Vice President, Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@fivebelow.com

 
FIVE BELOW, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
         
 August 1, 2026
 January 31, 2026
 August 2, 2025
Assets        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents$561,083  $723,699  $562,746 
Short-term investment securities 626,821   208,508   107,418 
Inventories 941,162   846,609   799,602 
Prepaid income taxes and tax receivable 5,574   5,210   4,657 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 100,712   132,697   110,495 
Total current assets 2,235,352   1,916,723   1,584,918 
Property and equipment, net 1,250,477   1,234,331   1,253,808 
Operating lease assets 1,766,069   1,765,704   1,746,255 
Other assets 25,928   20,261   21,557 
 $5,277,826  $4,937,019  $4,606,538 
         
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity        
Current liabilities:        
Line of credit$  $  $ 
Accounts payable 436,734   368,381   371,801 
Income taxes payable 1,388   56,644    
Accrued salaries and wages 44,341   67,505   36,532 
Other accrued expenses 215,896   160,328   204,926 
Operating lease liabilities 307,637   301,148   311,365 
Total current liabilities 1,005,996   954,006   924,624 
Other long-term liabilities 11,318   8,667   10,288 
Long-term operating lease liabilities 1,731,001   1,731,041   1,707,261 
Deferred income taxes 53,388   50,015   57,118 
Total liabilities 2,801,703   2,743,729   2,699,291 
Shareholders’ equity:        
Common stock 550   551   550 
Additional paid-in capital 117,174   178,791   167,480 
Retained earnings 2,358,399   2,013,948   1,739,217 
Total shareholders’ equity 2,476,123   2,193,290   1,907,247 
 $5,277,826  $4,937,019  $4,606,538 
            


 
FIVE BELOW, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
    
 Thirteen Weeks Ended
 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1, 2026
 August 2, 2025
 August 1, 2026
 August 2, 2025
Net sales$1,261,493  $1,026,847  $2,547,095  $1,997,374 
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of items shown separately below) 649,070   684,478   1,456,030   1,331,092 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 285,870   242,314   559,146   468,816 
Depreciation and amortization 51,203   47,690   102,326   94,254 
Operating income 275,350   52,365   429,593   103,212 
Interest income and other income, net 15,418   5,540   23,673   11,187 
Income before income taxes 290,768   57,905   453,266   114,399 
Income tax expense 69,373   15,143   108,815   30,489 
Net income$221,395  $42,762  $344,451  $83,910 
Basic income per common share$4.02  $0.78  $6.24  $1.52 
Diluted income per common share$3.99  $0.77  $6.20  $1.52 
Weighted average shares outstanding:           
Basic shares 55,130,589   55,072,140   55,196,391   55,059,126 
Diluted shares 55,474,573   55,389,479   55,540,532   55,289,719 
                


 
FIVE BELOW, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
   
  Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
  August 1, 2026 August 2, 2025
Operating activities:    
Net income $344,451  $83,910 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization  102,326   94,254 
Share-based compensation expense  15,029   18,419 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)  3,373   (2,773)
Other non-cash expenses  4,768   754 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Inventories  (94,553)  (140,102)
Prepaid income taxes and tax receivable  (364)  (8)
Prepaid expenses and other assets  26,246   46,240 
Accounts payable  63,694   110,636 
Income taxes payable  (55,256)  (51,998)
Accrued salaries and wages  (23,164)  16,789 
Operating leases  6,084   (2,654)
Other accrued expenses  50,076   52,191 
Net cash provided by operating activities  442,710   225,658 
Investing activities:    
Purchases of investment securities and other investments  (540,207)  (95,648)
Sales, maturities, and redemptions of investment securities  121,895   185,303 
Capital expenditures  (110,417)  (80,928)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (528,729)  8,727 
Financing activities:    
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock  462   477 
Repurchase and retirement of common stock  (60,363)   
Proceeds from exercise of options to purchase common stock and vesting of restricted and performance-based restricted stock units  2   1 
Common shares withheld for taxes  (16,698)  (3,835)
Net cash used in financing activities  (76,597)  (3,357)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (162,616)  231,028 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  723,699   331,718 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $561,083  $562,746 
         


 
FIVE BELOW, INC.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 

Reconciliation of gross profit to adjusted gross profit

  Thirteen Weeks Ended
 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
  August 1, 2026 August 2, 2025
 August 1, 2026 August 2, 2025
Gross profit(4) $612,423  $342,369  $1,091,065  $666,282 
Adjustments:          
Retention awards(5)  255   390   255   780 
Cost-optimization initiatives(6)           4,100 
Non-recurring lease acquisition costs(7)     495      495 
IEEPA tariff refunds(8)  (163,583)     (163,583)   
Adjusted gross profit(9) $449,095  $343,254  $927,737  $671,657 
                 

Reconciliation of operating income, as reported, to adjusted operating income

  Thirteen Weeks Ended
 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
  August 1, 2026 August 2, 2025
 August 1, 2026 August 2, 2025
Operating income, as reported $275,350  $52,365  $429,593  $103,212 
Adjustments:          
Retention awards(5)  1,413   2,259   1,954   5,196 
Cost-optimization initiatives(6)           4,960 
Non-recurring lease acquisition costs(7)     495      495 
Non-recurring inventory write-off           830 
IEEPA tariff refunds(8)  (163,583)     (163,583)   
Adjusted operating income(9) $113,180  $55,119  $267,964  $114,694 
                 

Reconciliation of net income, as reported, to adjusted net income

 Thirteen Weeks Ended
 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1, 2026 August 2, 2025
 August 1, 2026 August 2, 2025
Net income, as reported$221,395  $42,762  $344,451  $83,910 
Adjustments:         
Retention awards, net of tax(5) 1,076   1,668   1,485   3,811 
Cost-optimization initiatives, net of tax(6)          3,638 
Non-recurring lease acquisition costs, net of tax(7)    366      363 
Non-recurring inventory write-off, net of tax          609 
IEEPA tariff refunds, net of tax(10) (129,075)     (128,823)   
Adjusted net income(9)$93,397  $44,796  $217,114  $92,332 
                

Reconciliation of diluted income per common share, as reported, to adjusted diluted income per common share

  Thirteen Weeks Ended
 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
  August 1, 2026 August 2, 2025
 August 1, 2026 August 2, 2025
Diluted income per common share, as reported $3.99  $0.77  $6.20  $1.52 
Adjustments:          
Retention awards per share(5)  0.02   0.03   0.03   0.07 
Cost-optimization initiatives per share(6)           0.07 
Non-recurring lease acquisition costs per share(7)     0.01      0.01 
Non-recurring inventory write-off per share           0.01 
IEEPA tariff refunds per share(10)  (2.33)     (2.32)   
Adjusted diluted income per common share(9) $1.68  $0.81  $3.91  $1.67 
                 

(4) Gross profit, a non-GAAP financial measure, is equal to our net sales less our cost of goods sold.
(5) Retention awards relate to the on-going expense recognition of cash and equity granted to certain individuals in fiscal 2024 during the CEO transition that were earned and vested through August 2026.
(6) Represents charges related to the cost-optimization of certain functions.
(7) Represents non-recurring costs incurred with the strategic acquisition of certain leases.
(8) Represents International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") tariff refunds.
(9) Components may not add to total due to rounding.
(10) Represents IEEPA tariff refunds and related interest.


FAQ

How did Five Below (FIVE) perform in Q2 fiscal 2026?

In Q2 fiscal 2026, Five Below reported net sales of $1.26 billion, up 22.9% year over year, with comparable sales growth of 14.1%. GAAP diluted EPS was $3.99 versus $0.77 a year ago, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.68 versus $0.81.

What were Five Below’s key profitability metrics for Q2 2026?

Five Below generated Q2 fiscal 2026 operating income of $275.4 million and adjusted operating income of $113.2 million. Net income was $221.4 million, with adjusted net income of $93.4 million. The effective tax rate was 23.9%, down from 26.2% in the prior-year quarter.

How many stores does Five Below (FIVE) operate after Q2 2026 and how fast is it growing?

At the end of Q2 fiscal 2026, Five Below operated 2,022 stores in 46 states. The company opened 52 net new stores in the quarter and 101 year to date, representing an 8.8% increase in store count versus the end of Q2 fiscal 2025.

What is Five Below’s updated full-year 2026 outlook for sales and earnings?

For fiscal 2026, Five Below now expects net sales of $5.63–$5.71 billion versus a prior outlook of $5.40–$5.48 billion. Comparable sales are projected to grow 10–12%. GAAP diluted EPS is guided to $12.10–$12.58, with adjusted diluted EPS of $9.83–$10.31.

How did Five Below change its full-year 2026 guidance compared with prior expectations?

Five Below raised its fiscal 2026 outlook. Net sales guidance increased to $5.63–$5.71 billion from $5.40–$5.48 billion, and comparable sales to 10–12% from 6–8%. GAAP EPS guidance rose to $12.10–$12.58 from $8.62–$9.02, and adjusted EPS to $9.83–$10.31 from $8.65–$9.05.

What is Five Below’s outlook for Q3 fiscal 2026?

For Q3 fiscal 2026, Five Below expects net sales of $1.21–$1.23 billion, comparable sales growth of 8–10%, and net income of $56–$63 million. Diluted EPS is projected at $1.01–$1.13, with about 55.4 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.

What share repurchase actions did Five Below (FIVE) announce for 2026?

In Q2 fiscal 2026, Five Below repurchased approximately 311,000 shares for about $60 million. On August 29, 2026, the board approved a new share repurchase program authorizing up to $600 million of common stock, replacing the prior authorization and having no fixed expiration date.