Five Below Inc (NASDAQ: FIVE) has reported E.P.S. of $3.66 for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending January 31) versus $3.09 for the same period a year ago. For the latest four quarters through January 31, E.P.S. were $5.43 compared to $4.71 a year ago.
Recent Price Action
Five Below Inc (NASDAQ: FIVE) stock increased 1.1% on 3/20/24. The shares closed at $208.97. Moreover, unusually high trading volume at 194% of normal accompanied the advance. The stock has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months but is unchanged during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
FIVE is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder reflecting capital returns that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital.
Five Below has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Low Neutral). With this rating, PTR's two proprietary measures of a stock's current attractiveness are providing contradictory signals. Five Below has a poor Appreciation Score of 26 but a slightly positive Power Rating of 69, and the Low Neutral Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.