Country Trust Bank Has $31.68 Million Holdings in Five Below, Inc. $FIVE

Country Trust Bank decreased its holdings in shares of Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) by 13.9% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 204,760 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 32,949 shares during the period. Country Trust Bank’s holdings in Five Below were worth $31,676,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Five Below during the 2nd quarter worth about $110,834,000. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP increased its position in shares of Five Below by 1,770.7% in the second quarter. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP now owns 471,506 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $61,852,000 after acquiring an additional 446,301 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. raised its holdings in Five Below by 31.1% during the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,540,501 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $202,083,000 after acquiring an additional 365,426 shares in the last quarter. Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC raised its holdings in Five Below by 310.4% during the second quarter. Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC now owns 322,806 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $42,346,000 after acquiring an additional 244,142 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mane Global Capital Management LP acquired a new position in Five Below during the second quarter valued at approximately $23,779,000.

Five Below Price Performance

NASDAQ:FIVE opened at $198.04 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $10.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.55, a P/E/G ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 1.13. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $175.41 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $155.55. Five Below, Inc. has a one year low of $52.38 and a one year high of $205.22.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, December 3rd. The specialty retailer reported $0.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.46. Five Below had a net margin of 6.96% and a return on equity of 17.15%. The company had revenue of $1.04 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $971.96 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.42 EPS. Five Below’s quarterly revenue was up 23.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Five Below has set its FY 2025 guidance at 5.710-5.890 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 3.360-3.540 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Five Below, Inc. will post 4.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Five Below

Here are the key news stories impacting Five Below this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group published a bullish forecast calling for strong price appreciation for FIVE, reinforcing investor optimism after the company’s recent earnings and guidance. Telsey Advisory Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst upgrade pushed FIVE to a new 12‑month high, contributing to upward price momentum as buy-side attention increases. Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) Hits New 12-Month High on Analyst Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of a popular $3 catnip ball toy (product buzz) highlights merchandising strength and viral product stories that can help same-store momentum but are unlikely to move the stock materially on their own. Five Below’s $3 catnip ball toy keeps indoor cats busy without the mess
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional lifestyle/product write-ups (AOL/MSN) spotlight seasonal/skus flow and customer reach; positive for brand perception but limited direct impact on near-term valuation. Five Below’s Cutesy $3 Catnip Ball Toy Is the Ultimate Distraction for Busy Kitties
• Negative Sentiment: Five Below’s CAO Eric M. Specter sold 8,500 shares on Jan 13 at an average $201.15 (≈$1.71M); his holding fell ~15.7% — insider sales can signal personal liquidity or tax moves but often weigh on sentiment. SEC Form 4 — Eric M. Specter
• Negative Sentiment: COO Kenneth R. Bull reported multiple sales (5,100 shares on Jan 13 at $203.21 and 1,925 shares on Jan 15 at $202.29), a small percentage reduction but visible to investors and potentially contributing to selling pressure. SEC Form 4 — Kenneth R. Bull
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies downgraded FIVE on valuation grounds, and a separate note flagged that a sell rating was maintained as valuation begins to discount peak growth — these calls introduce caution about upside given the stock’s run. Five Below is downgraded at Jefferies on a valuation call

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Kathleen S. Barclay sold 2,200 shares of Five Below stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $182.03, for a total transaction of $400,466.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 9,214 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,677,224.42. This trade represents a 19.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Maureen Marie Gellerman sold 544 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.38, for a total value of $94,862.72. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 12,163 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,120,983.94. This trade represents a 4.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 50,769 shares of company stock valued at $9,365,308. Company insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Five Below from $186.00 to $197.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of Five Below from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Truist Financial set a $236.00 price target on shares of Five Below in a research report on Wednesday. Mizuho lifted their price objective on shares of Five Below from $165.00 to $185.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Guggenheim set a $225.00 price objective on shares of Five Below in a research note on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $196.15.

Five Below Profile

Five Below, Inc (NASDAQ:FIVE) is an American specialty discount retailer offering a broad assortment of merchandise priced primarily at $5 or below. Since its founding in 2002 by David Schlessinger and Tom Vellios, the company has pursued a value-focused retail model targeting tweens, teens and beyond, with stores designed to deliver trend-driven products at an accessible price point. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below has grown into a national chain operating in dozens of U.S.