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[8-K] FIVE BELOW, INC Reports Material Event

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Five Below reported very strong results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, with net sales rising 32.5% to $1.29 billion and comparable sales up 22.7%.

Operating income nearly tripled to $154.2 million, while net income climbed to $123.1 million. Diluted EPS increased to $2.21, and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.22. The company opened 49 net new stores, ending the quarter with 1,970 locations in 46 states.

For fiscal 2026, Five Below now expects net sales of $5.40 billion to $5.48 billion and diluted EPS of $8.62 to $9.02, reflecting an increased full-year outlook supported by higher expected comparable sales and continued store growth.

Positive

  • Substantial Q1 growth and margin expansion: Net sales increased 32.5% to $1.29 billion with comparable sales up 22.7%, while operating income rose to $154.2 million and diluted EPS to $2.21, indicating significantly improved profitability.
  • Raised full-year 2026 outlook: Five Below now expects net sales of $5.40–$5.48 billion and diluted EPS of $8.62–$9.02, signaling confidence in continued strong performance and successful execution of its growth strategy.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Five Below posted robust Q1 growth and raised full-year guidance.

Five Below delivered a strong start to fiscal 2026. Net sales grew 32.5% to $1.29 billion, with comparable sales up 22.7%, indicating both higher traffic and larger baskets across its store base. Operating income jumped to $154.2 million, showing strong flow-through from sales to profit.

Net income rose to $123.1 million, and diluted EPS reached $2.21, with adjusted diluted EPS at $2.22. The chain added 49 net new stores, ending the quarter with 1,970 locations, which supports longer-term growth as new units ramp.

Management now guides full-year fiscal 2026 net sales to $5.40–$5.48 billion and diluted EPS to $8.62–$9.02, higher than before. Key dependencies include consumer discretionary spending, tariff developments through July 24, 2026, and execution on the plan to open about 150 net new stores.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 net sales $1,285.6 million Thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026; up 32.5% from $970.5 million
Q1 2026 comparable sales growth 22.7% First quarter fiscal 2026 comparable sales increase
Q1 2026 operating income $154.2 million Versus $50.8 million in first quarter fiscal 2025
Q1 2026 net income $123.1 million Versus $41.1 million in first quarter fiscal 2025
Q1 2026 diluted EPS $2.21 per share Diluted income per common share; adjusted diluted EPS $2.22
Store count 1,970 stores End of Q1 fiscal 2026 in 46 states; 7.9% YoY increase
FY 2026 net sales guidance $5.40–$5.48 billion Full-year fiscal 2026 expected net sales range
FY 2026 diluted EPS guidance $8.62–$9.02 Expected full-year fiscal 2026 diluted income per share
comparable sales financial
"Net sales increased by 32.5% to $1,285.6 million...; comparable sales increased by 22.7%."
"Comparable sales" are the total sales from stores or products that have been open for a certain period, usually the same time last year or last quarter. They help show whether a business is growing by comparing similar locations or products over time, much like checking if your favorite store's sales are going up compared to previous years.
adjusted operating income financial
"Adjusted operating income(1) was $154.8 million compared to $59.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025."
Adjusted operating income is a company's profit from its main activities, excluding certain one-time or unusual costs and gains. It helps investors see how well the business is performing in its normal operations, without distractions from rare events or expenses. This way, they get a clearer picture of the company’s true profitability.
adjusted diluted income per common share financial
"Adjusted diluted income per common share(1) was $2.22 compared to $0.86 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025."
"Adjusted diluted income per common share" shows how much profit each share of a company's stock earned, after removing unusual or one-time items to give a clearer picture of regular performance. It helps investors understand how well the company is doing on a normal basis, without temporary effects or unusual costs skewing the results.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"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."
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
cost-optimization initiatives financial
"Represents charges related to the cost-optimization of certain functions."
retention awards financial
"Retention awards relate to the on-going expense recognition of cash and equity granted to certain individuals in fiscal 2024 during the CEO transition."
Net sales $1,285.6 million +32.5% vs. first quarter fiscal 2025
Comparable sales 22.7% increase Comparable sales up 22.7%
Operating income $154.2 million Up from $50.8 million in first quarter fiscal 2025
Net income $123.1 million Up from $41.1 million in first quarter fiscal 2025
Diluted EPS $2.21 Up from $0.75 in first quarter fiscal 2025
Guidance

For fiscal 2026, Five Below expects net sales of $5.40–$5.48 billion and diluted EPS of $8.62–$9.02, assuming approximately 150 net new stores and 6%–8% comparable sales growth.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2026
FIVE BELOW, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 
Pennsylvania001-35600 75-3000378
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
701 Market Street
Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 546-7909
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stockFIVEThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
☐Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨





Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On June 3, 2026, Five Below, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its sales and earnings results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is being furnished, not filed, under item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. As previously announced, the Company has scheduled a conference call for 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on June 3, 2026 to discuss the financial results.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.Description
99.1
Press Release dated June 3, 2026 announcing the Company's financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026.
104*Coverage Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Five Below, Inc.
Date: June 3, 2026  By: /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan
   Name: Daniel J. Sullivan
   Title: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


 

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NEWS RELEASE
Five Below, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
Q1 Net Sales Increase of 32.5% to $1.3 Billion; Comparable Sales Increase of 22.7%
Q1 GAAP Diluted EPS of $2.21, Q1 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.22
Increases Full Year 2026 Sales and EPS Outlook
PHILADELPHIA, PA – (June 3, 2026) – Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026.

For the first quarter ended May 2, 2026:
•Net sales increased by 32.5% to $1,285.6 million from $970.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025; comparable sales increased by 22.7%.
•The Company opened 49 net new stores and ended the quarter with 1,970 stores in 46 states. This represents an increase in stores of 7.9% from the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
•Operating income was $154.2 million compared to $50.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted operating income(1) was $154.8 million compared to $59.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
•The effective tax rate was 24.3% compared to 27.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
•Net income was $123.1 million compared to $41.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted net income(1) was $123.5 million compared to $47.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
•Diluted income per common share was $2.21 compared to $0.75 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted diluted income per common share(1) was $2.22 compared to $0.86 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
(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 outstanding first quarter performance, which is a testament to the team’s execution of our customer-centric strategy. The result was broad-based growth across our merchandising worlds, new and existing customers, and all demographic and geographic segments. Our continued focus on compelling newness at amazing value and great store execution are at the heart of our operating flywheel. We successfully amplified social media trends and drove outsized traffic through coordinated merchandising and marketing efforts.”

Ms. Park continued, “Our teams have demonstrated focus, discipline and agility in navigating macroeconomic uncertainty and we are committed to delivering amazing product at great value. With a solid foundation in place, we are well positioned to deliver durable top- and bottom-line growth with our unique brand value proposition as THE destination for the KID and the KID in all of us."

Second Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Outlook:
The Company expects the following results for the second quarter and full year of fiscal 2026. This outlook includes the expected impact of tariff rates currently in place through July 24, 2026, and assumes tariffs thereafter revert to rates in place at the start of the fiscal year. This outlook excludes the impact of tariff refunds and share repurchases, if any.

For the second quarter of Fiscal 2026:
•Net sales are expected to be in the range of $1.18 billion to $1.20 billion based on opening approximately 50 new stores and assumes an approximate 7% to 9% increase in comparable sales.
•Net income is expected to be in the range of $64 million to $71 million. Adjusted net income(2) is expected to be in the range of $65 million to $72 million.
•Diluted income per common share is expected to be in the range of $1.15 to $1.27 on approximately 55.7 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Adjusted diluted income per common share(2) is expected to be in the range of $1.17 to $1.29.
(2) Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted income per common share exclude the impact of retention awards granted in fiscal 2024, net of income tax impact.

For the full year of Fiscal 2026:
•Net sales are expected to be in the range of $5.40 billion to $5.48 billion based on opening approximately 150 net new stores and assumes an approximate 6% to 8% increase in comparable sales.
•Net income is expected to be in the range of $480 million to $502 million. Adjusted net income(3) is expected to be in the range of $482 million to $504 million.
•Diluted income per common share is expected to be in the range of $8.62 to $9.02 on approximately 55.7 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Adjusted diluted income per common share(3) is expected to be in the range of $8.65 to $9.05.
•Gross capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $230 million to $250 million.
(3) Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted income per common share exclude the impact of retention awards granted in fiscal 2024, net of income tax impact.

Conference Call Information:
A conference call to discuss the financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 is scheduled for today, June 3, 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.

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 first quarter ended May 2, 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 1,900 stores in 46 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)
 
May 2, 2026January 31, 2026May 3, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$638,892 $723,699 $427,462 
Short-term investment securities474,370 208,508 196,529 
Inventories813,300 846,609 702,053 
Prepaid income taxes and tax receivable5,210 5,210 4,649 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets130,176 132,697 142,429 
Total current assets2,061,948 1,916,723 1,473,122 
Property and equipment, net1,242,449 1,234,331 1,260,795 
Operating lease assets1,725,210 1,765,704 1,696,917 
Other assets25,396 20,261 21,968 
$5,055,003 $4,937,019 $4,452,802 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Line of credit$— $— $— 
Accounts payable351,544 368,381 276,505 
Income taxes payable95,234 56,644 72,365 
Accrued salaries and wages46,704 67,505 31,179 
Other accrued expenses188,684 160,328 176,750 
Operating lease liabilities300,545 301,148 304,950 
Total current liabilities982,711 954,006 861,749 
Other long-term liabilities10,890 8,667 8,049 
Long-term operating lease liabilities1,698,164 1,731,041 1,670,168 
Deferred income taxes50,767 50,015 54,774 
Total liabilities2,742,532 2,743,729 2,594,740 
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock
552 551 549 
Additional paid-in capital174,915 178,791 161,058 
Retained earnings 2,137,004 2,013,948 1,696,455 
Total shareholders’ equity2,312,471 2,193,290 1,858,062 
$5,055,003 $4,937,019 $4,452,802 




FIVE BELOW, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 Thirteen Weeks Ended
 May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Net sales$1,285,602 $970,527 
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of items shown separately below)806,960 646,614 
Selling, general and administrative expenses273,276 226,502 
Depreciation and amortization51,123 46,564 
Operating income 154,243 50,847 
Interest income and other income, net8,255 5,647 
Income before income taxes162,498 56,494 
Income tax expense 39,442 15,346 
Net income$123,056 $41,148 
Basic income per common share$2.23 $0.75 
Diluted income per common share$2.21 $0.75 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic shares55,262,924 55,045,966 
Diluted shares55,607,222 55,189,813 





FIVE BELOW, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 Thirteen Weeks Ended
 May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Operating activities:
Net income $123,056 $41,148 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization51,123 46,564 
Share-based compensation expense 5,132 9,859 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)752 (5,117)
Other non-cash expenses1,588 94 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories33,309 (42,553)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(2,650)13,931 
Accounts payable(20,238)14,733 
Income taxes payable38,590 20,367 
Accrued salaries and wages(20,801)11,436 
Operating leases7,014 3,176 
Other accrued expenses10,349 19,024 
Net cash provided by operating activities227,224 132,662 
Investing activities:
Purchases of investment securities and other investments(271,833)(82,393)
Sales, maturities, and redemptions of investment securities5,971 82,938 
Capital expenditures(37,189)(36,209)
Net cash used in investing activities(303,051)(35,664)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of options to purchase common stock and vesting of restricted and performance-based restricted stock units1 — 
Common shares withheld for taxes(8,981)(1,254)
Net cash used in financing activities(8,980)(1,254)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(84,807)95,744 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period723,699 331,718 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$638,892 $427,462 
















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
 May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Gross profit(4)
$478,642 $323,913 
Adjustments:
Retention awards(5)
— 390 
Cost-optimization initiatives(6)
— 4,100 
Adjusted gross profit(7)
$478,642 $328,403 


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

 Thirteen Weeks Ended
 May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Operating income, as reported$154,243 $50,847 
Adjustments:
Retention awards(5)
541 2,937 
Cost-optimization initiatives(6)
— 4,960 
Non-recurring inventory write-off— 830 
Adjusted operating income(7)
$154,784 $59,574 


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

 Thirteen Weeks Ended
 May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Net income, as reported$123,056 $41,148 
Adjustments:
Retention awards, net of tax(5)
410 2,139 
Cost-optimization initiatives, net of tax(6)
— 3,612 
Non-recurring inventory write-off, net of tax— 605 
Adjusted net income(7)
$123,465 $47,505 















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

 Thirteen Weeks Ended
 May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Diluted income per common share, as reported$2.21 $0.75 
Adjustments:
Retention awards per share(5)
0.01 0.04 
Cost-optimization initiatives per share(6)
— 0.07 
Non-recurring inventory write-off per share— 0.01 
Adjusted diluted income per common share(7)
$2.22 $0.86 

(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 will be earned and will vest through fiscal 2026.
(6) Represents charges related to the cost-optimization of certain functions.
(7) Components may not add to total due to rounding.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

How did Five Below (FIVE) perform in Q1 fiscal 2026?

Five Below delivered strong Q1 fiscal 2026 results, with net sales rising 32.5% to $1.29 billion and comparable sales up 22.7%. Operating income reached $154.2 million and net income was $123.1 million, driving diluted EPS of $2.21 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.22.

What were Five Below (FIVE) earnings per share in Q1 fiscal 2026?

Five Below reported Q1 fiscal 2026 diluted EPS of $2.21 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.22. These earnings reflect strong sales growth, improved profitability, and limited non-recurring adjustments, including retention awards, versus the prior year’s diluted EPS of $0.75 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.86.

How many stores does Five Below (FIVE) operate after Q1 fiscal 2026?

At the end of Q1 fiscal 2026, Five Below operated 1,970 stores across 46 states, after opening 49 net new stores during the quarter. This store count represents a 7.9% increase from the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025, supporting its long-term growth plan.

What is Five Below’s (FIVE) outlook for Q2 fiscal 2026?

For Q2 fiscal 2026, Five Below expects net sales of $1.18–$1.20 billion, assuming about 50 new store openings and a 7%–9% comparable sales increase. It projects net income of $64–$71 million and diluted EPS of $1.15–$1.27, with slightly higher adjusted EPS excluding retention awards.

What full-year 2026 guidance did Five Below (FIVE) provide?

For fiscal 2026, Five Below forecasts net sales of $5.40–$5.48 billion and net income of $480–$502 million. It expects diluted EPS of $8.62–$9.02 and adjusted EPS of $8.65–$9.05, based on opening about 150 net new stores and 6%–8% comparable sales growth.

How strong is Five Below’s (FIVE) cash flow in Q1 fiscal 2026?

Five Below generated solid cash flow in Q1 fiscal 2026, with net cash provided by operating activities of $227.2 million versus $132.7 million a year earlier. This was driven by higher net income, favorable inventory movement, and increased income taxes payable, partially offset by working capital changes.

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