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Five Below
Inc. is scheduled to report earnings after today’s close. The stock hit a record high of $237.86/share in 2021 and is currently trading near $197/share. The stock is prone to big moves after reporting earnings and can easily gap up if the numbers are strong. Conversely, if the numbers disappoint, the stock can easily gap down. To help you prepare, here is what the Street is expecting:
Earnings Preview:
The company is expected to report a gain of $3.07/share on $1.1 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is a gain of $3.15/share. The Whisper number is the Street's unofficial view on earnings. Click on the chart to learn more about MarketSmith
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A Closer Look At The Fundamentals:
It is encouraging to see that earnings are expected to grow by 21% in 2024 compared to 2023. That is bullish because earnings fell in each of the last four quarters on a year over year basis, even though sales steadily grew during the past four quarters. MORE FOR YOU
A Closer Look At The Technicals:
Technically, the stock is acting very well and is pulling back into a logical area of support (its 50 day moving average line). The bulls want to see this area defended and for the stock to rally sharply after earnings are announce. Meanwhile, the bears want to see the stock gap down and fall after earnings are reported. It is encouraging to see the stock trading only 7% below its 52-week high which makes it a leading stock, especially in this market. Pay Attention To How The Stock Reacts To The News:
From where I sit, the most important trait I look for during earnings season is how the market and a specific company reacts to the news. Remember, always keep your losses small and never argue with the tape. Follow me on  Twitter  or  LinkedIn . Check out my  website .

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Five Below Today

Five Below Promotes CFO Kenneth Bull To Assume COO Role
March 14, 2023 6:06 AM | 1 min read
The company will conduct a search for a new Chief Financial Officer, and Bull will continue to serve in this role until a new CFO is appointed. "During his 17-year tenure with Five Below, including 11 years as Chief Financial Officer, Ken deftly led our 2012 transition into a public company, successfully developed our finance function and team, and instilled a culture of discipline across the organization with an unwavering commitment to financial stewardship that has been key to our growth and profitability," said CEO Joel Anderson. Bull has been the CFO and Treasurer since 2012. Price Action: FIVE shares closed lower by 0.13% at $195.78 on Monday. Photo Via Company

Five Below Promotes CFO Kenneth Bull To Assume COO Role

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
PHILADELPHIA, PA, March  13, 2023  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE) ("Five Below" or the "Company") announced today that Kenneth Bull, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer. The Company will conduct a search for a new Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Bull will continue to serve in this role until a new CFO is appointed. Joel Anderson, President and CEO of Five Below, stated, “During his 17-year tenure with Five Below, including 11 years as Chief Financial Officer, Ken deftly led our 2012 transition into a public company, successfully developed our finance function and team, and instilled a culture of discipline across the organization with an unwavering commitment to financial stewardship that has been key to our growth and profitability. He is the perfect candidate for the role of COO and this is the ideal time for us to add this position.”
“Five Below has a long runway of growth and ample opportunities to increase productivity. Ken’s new role positions him to focus on important building blocks of our Triple Double growth vision including talent, systems and processes. With his significant experience and deep knowledge of the Company and its operations, Ken is uniquely qualified to excel in this new role. We are also fortunate to be able to leverage his leadership and skills to recruit and onboard a new CFO while ensuring a smooth transition,” Mr. Anderson added. Ken Bull stated, “I joined Five Below when we operated just 27 stores. As incredible as our growth has been since then, I could not be more excited about our future opportunities, assuming the role of COO and driving the initiatives that support our Triple Double growth vision. The success we have enjoyed to date is a testament to the caliber of our people and I am thankful to the entire team for building Five Below into the company it is today. It has been a privilege to work alongside an extremely talented team, and I’m looking forward to driving the next chapter of growth at Five Below.”
Mr. Bull has served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2012. He joined Five Below as Senior Vice President, Finance in 2005 and has also served as Secretary. Previously, Mr. Bull served in various senior finance roles at other retail organizations including Urban Outfitters, Inc.
As a reminder, a conference call to discuss the financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2022 is scheduled for March 15, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. 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. 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. Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which reflect management's current views and estimates regarding the Company's industry, business strategy, goals and expectations concerning its market position, future 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. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to risks related to disruption to the global supply chain, risks related to the Company's strategy and expansion plans, risks related to disruptions in our information technology systems and our ability to maintain and upgrade those systems, risks related to the inability to successfully implement our online retail operations, risks related to cyberattacks or other cyber incidents, 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, the availability of suitable new store locations and the dependence on the volume of traffic to our stores, risks related to changes in consumer preferences and economic conditions, risks related to increased operating costs, including wage rates, risks related to inflation and increasing commodity prices, risks related to extreme weather, pandemic outbreaks (in addition to COVID-19), global political events, war, terrorism or civil unrest (including any resulting store closures, damage, or loss of inventory), risks related to leasing, owning or building distribution centers, risks related to our ability to successfully manage inventory balance and inventory shrinkage, quality or safety concerns about the Company's merchandise, 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 related to domestic and foreign trade restrictions including duties and tariffs affecting our domestic and foreign suppliers and increasing our costs, including, among others, the direct and indirect impact of current and potential tariffs imposed and proposed by the United States on foreign imports, 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 and risks associated with leasing substantial amounts of space. For further details and a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, 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. 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 high-growth value retailer offering trend-right, high-quality products loved by tweens, teens and beyond. 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 in our incredible Five Beyond shop, Five Below makes it easy to say YES! to the newest, coolest stuff across eight awesome Five Below worlds: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Create, Party, Candy and New & Now. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below today has over 1,340 stores in 43 states. For more information, please visit www.fivebelow.com or find Five Below on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook @FiveBelow. Investor Contact:

Five Below, Inc. Announces Promotion of Kenneth Bull to Chief Operating Officer to Drive Triple Double

What 12 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Five Below
March 8, 2023 7:00 AM | 2 min read
Over the past 3 months, 12 analysts have published their opinion on Five Below FIVE stock. These analysts are typically employed by large Wall Street banks and tasked with understanding a company's business to predict how a stock will trade over the upcoming year. Bullish
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In the last 3 months, 12 analysts have offered 12-month price targets for Five Below. The company has an average price target of $215.92 with a high of $240.00 and a low of $185.00. Below is a summary of how these 12 analysts rated Five Below over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings, the more negative analysts are on the stock
This average price target has increased by 13.4% over the past month. What Are Analyst Ratings? Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2023 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

What 12 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Five Below

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Cycles Research Investments LLC
Within this mid-cap index, stocks are screened for relative strength and for seasonality. The second ranked equity is Five Below. We see higher lows in momentum and strong relative strength in the daily graph. The weekly and the monthly charts are also constructive. From late January through late April, the shares have risen in nine of the last ten years. This seasonal strength is already evident in the stock. The $220-$230 area is the next objective. Five Below Daily
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Starbucks is top-ranked in the NASDAQ 100. Below we see a monthly histogram of the probability of a rally for each month. March shows an 80% likelihood of higher prices. The rise has averaged +4.5%. From February 21st to June 5th, the stock has risen 77% of the time. The share price is due to rally to the $115 area. MORE FOR YOU

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Five Below is a specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality merchandise targeted at the aspirational teen and pre-teen customer. The company offers an edited assortment of products, all priced at $5 and below, including select brands and licensed merchandise across a number of categories: Style, Room, Sports, Media, Crafts, Party, Candy and Seasonal. In September 2010, Advent International acquired a majority stake in Five Below. Other terms of the deal were not released. In July 2012, Five Below went public with a valuation of $914 million.

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