- Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Five Below (FIVE) After A 100% One-Year Rally?
May 15, 2026
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If you are wondering whether Five Below at around US$213.64 is still attractive after a strong run, the key question is how its current price stacks up against a fair assessment of value. The stock has delivered a 100.6% return over the past year, even though it is down 4.3% over the last week and 4.3% over the past month, with a 10.4% gain year to date and 3 year and 5 year returns of 12.3% and 19.3% respectively. Recent attention around Five Below has focused on its positioning within specialty retail and how investors are weighing growth expectations against risks in the sector. Headlines have also highlighted how quickly sentiment can shift around consumer facing stocks. This helps explain why the share price has been more volatile in the short term than the longer term returns suggest. Simply Wall St currently gives Five Below a valuation score of 1 out of 6. The next step is to look at how different methods such as discounted cash flow, multiples and other checks arrive at that result, and then finish by considering a broader way to think about value beyond the models alone.
Five Below scores just 1/6 on our valuation checks. See what other red flags we found in the full valuation breakdown.
Approach 1: Five Below Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model estimates what a stock could be worth by projecting future cash flows and then discounting them back to today using a required rate of return. It focuses on cash that could, in theory, be returned to shareholders over time.
For Five Below, the model used is a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach. The company’s latest twelve month free cash flow is around $260.7 million. Analyst inputs and Simply Wall St extrapolations project free cash flow rising to around $549.8 million by 2035, with intermediate estimates such as $346.1 million in 2026 and $459.3 million in 2029, all in $.
Discounting these projected cash flows back to today gives an estimated intrinsic value of about $143.96 per share. Compared with a current share price of roughly $213.64, the model implies the stock is around 48.4% above this estimate. This suggests that Five Below is trading at a premium to this DCF assessment.
Result: OVERVALUED
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests Five Below may be overvalued by 48.4%. Discover 48 high quality undervalued stocks or create your own screener to find better value opportunities.
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FIVE Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2026
Head to the Valuation section of our Company Report for more details on how we arrive at this Fair Value for Five Below.
Approach 2: Five Below Price vs Earnings (P/E)
For profitable companies, the P/E ratio is a useful shortcut because it links what you pay for the stock directly to the earnings that support that price. It helps you see how many dollars investors are willing to pay today for each dollar of current earnings.
What counts as a “normal” or “fair” P/E depends on how the market views a company’s growth potential and risks. Higher expected growth and lower perceived risk often support a higher P/E, while slower growth or higher uncertainty usually justifies a lower one.
Five Below currently trades on a P/E of 32.94x. That sits above the Specialty Retail industry average of about 19.22x and also above the peer group average of 24.02x. Simply Wall St’s Fair Ratio for Five Below is 20.01x, which is a proprietary estimate of what the P/E might be given the company’s earnings growth profile, industry, profit margins, market cap and risk factors. Because this Fair Ratio is tailored to the company’s fundamentals, it can be more informative than a simple comparison with industry or peer averages. On this basis, Five Below’s current P/E of 32.94x is higher than the Fair Ratio of 20.01x, pointing to a richer valuation.
Result: OVERVALUEDNasdaqGS:FIVE P/E Ratio as at May 2026
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Upgrade Your Decision Making: Choose your Five Below Narrative
Earlier it was mentioned that there is an even better way to understand valuation. Narratives on Simply Wall St let you connect your view of Five Below’s story to a set of revenue, earnings and margin assumptions. These then flow through to a fair value that you can compare with the current price, update automatically when fresh news or earnings arrive, and refine alongside other investors on the Community page. You can lean closer to a bullish fair value near US$305.00 based on higher growth and margins, or a more cautious stance closer to US$223.00 that assumes slower progress and a lower P/E, all within a simple, accessible framework instead of a complex spreadsheet.
For Five Below however we'll make it really easy for you with previews of two leading Five Below Narratives:
🐂 Five Below Bull Case
Fair value in this bullish narrative: US$305.00 per share.
At the last close of US$213.64, the stock trades about 30% below this fair value estimate.
Revenue growth assumption: 12.58% a year.
Analysts backing this narrative see room for store growth toward a larger footprint, supported by value focused shoppers and Five Beyond higher price point products. They factor in operational changes such as sourcing, distribution, and omnichannel efforts that are expected to support margins alongside higher sales. The narrative connects these assumptions to a higher earnings profile by 2029 and a P/E that stays above the broader Specialty Retail industry average.
🐻 Five Below Bear Case
Fair value in this bearish narrative: US$185.00 per share.
At the last close of US$213.64, the stock trades about 15% above this fair value estimate.
Revenue growth assumption: 11.99% a year.
This view puts more weight on risks around heavy dependence on physical stores at a time when e commerce and online competitors remain important. It also highlights pressure from labor, input costs, and price sensitivity, which could limit margin progress even if sales continue to grow. On these assumptions, the fair value relies on a lower P/E than the bullish case, with the concern that current pricing already bakes in optimistic execution on holidays and merchandising resets.
If you want to see how other investors are joining these dots, you can go deeper into the full narratives and compare them with your own expectations about execution, margins, and what feels like a reasonable P/E for this stock over time. See what the community is saying about Five Below
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- Best Growth Stocks to Buy for May 15th
May 15, 2026
Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 15:
H World Group Limited HTHT: This hotel franchise based out of China carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.7% over the last 60 days.
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H World Group has a PEG ratio of 1.18 compared with 1.25 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
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Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. WOOF: This pet specialty retailer carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 26.7% over the last 60 days.
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Petco Health has a PEG ratio of 1.22 compared with 2.43 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
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Five Below, Inc. FIVE: This company that operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.6% over the last 60 days.
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Five Below has a PEG ratio of 1.61 compared with 2.43 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
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- How Governance Pressure And Gas Price Risks At Five Below (FIVE) Have Changed Its Investment Story
May 15, 2026
In the past few weeks, Five Below, Inc. received a shareholder proposal from The Accountability Board Inc. to replace supermajority voting provisions with simple majority standards ahead of its June 16, 2026 annual meeting. This governance push comes as Five Below balances operational improvements in same-store sales and cash flow with questions about the strength of its underlying profitability. Against this backdrop, we'll explore how concerns that higher gas prices could constrain discretionary spending may reshape Five Below's investment narrative.
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Five Below Investment Narrative Recap
To own Five Below, you need to believe its value-focused model and store growth can offset margin pressure and sensitivity to discretionary spending. The recent shareholder proposal on supermajority voting looks more like a governance clean-up than a change to the near term story, where the key catalyst is execution on comps and cash generation, and the biggest risk is pressure on consumer wallets from higher gas and everyday costs.
The most relevant recent development here is the sharp share price drop after worries that higher gas prices could curb discretionary spending. That directly intersects with Five Below’s reliance on lower and middle income shoppers and its aggressive store expansion plans, making it a useful stress test for whether recent same store sales gains and improving free cash flow margins can hold up if traffic or basket sizes soften.
Yet, even with the growth story, investors should be aware that rising labor costs and tariff exposure could still...
Read the full narrative on Five Below (it's free!)
Five Below’s narrative projects $6.4 billion revenue and $542.3 million earnings by 2029. This requires 10.6% yearly revenue growth and a $183.7 million earnings increase from $358.6 million today.
Uncover how Five Below's forecasts yield a $261.32 fair value, a 22% upside to its current price.
Exploring Other PerspectivesFIVE 1-Year Stock Price Chart
Some of the most optimistic analysts were assuming revenue of about US$6.8 billion and earnings near US$609.6 million, yet rising gas prices and pressure on store productivity show how different your view might be if you focus on digital underinvestment or the risks of such a store heavy model.
Explore 4 other fair value estimates on Five Below - why the stock might be worth 33% less than the current price!
The Verdict Is Yours
Don't just follow the ticker - dig into the data and build a conviction that's truly your own.
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A great starting point for your Five Below research is our analysis highlighting 3 key rewards and 1 important warning sign that could impact your investment decision. Our free Five Below research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Five Below's overall financial health at a glance.
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- Best Growth Stocks to Buy for May 15th
May 15, 2026 · zacks.com
HTHT, WOOF and FIVE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 15th, 2026.
- Why Arhaus' Showroom Expansion Strategy Still Looks Attractive
May 14, 2026
Arhaus, Inc. ARHS continues to focus on its long-term showroom expansion strategy, which management views as a disciplined investment approach with attractive returns and significant white space opportunities. From fiscal 2019 to 2025, the company has expanded its showroom footprint by more than 50%, with locations opened during this period contributing 37% of overall net revenue growth.
Arhaus currently operates 108 showrooms, including a newly opened traditional showroom in Ashburn, Virginia which opened last month. Management highlighted Ashburn as one of the most affluent markets in the country and noted that the location represents a premium lifestyle destination that aligns closely with the company’s target customer base and long-term showroom expansion strategy. The company also completed the expansion of its Park Meadows showroom in Lone Tree, which management identified as an important luxury retail market for it.
Management said the expanded showroom reflects strong local engagement and showroom productivity while creating opportunities to deepen long-term client relationships. It also noted that the larger format enables broader product presentations, expanded design services and a more enhanced showroom experience for customers. Management reiterated confidence in the company’s long-term showroom strategy, emphasizing that physical proximity remains important for driving customer engagement, improving conversion and building long-term client relationships, with showrooms continuing to serve as a key entry point to the brand.
However, Arhaus faced weather-related disruptions, catalog delivery delays and weaker consumer sentiment during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which reduced selling days and pressured comparable written sales and showroom traffic. Despite these near-term challenges, management reported improving showroom traffic and client engagement toward the end of the quarter and into the fiscal second quarter. ARHS also remains committed to its showroom expansion strategy, with plans to complete approximately 10 to 14 showroom projects in fiscal 2026, including 4 to 6 new showroom openings and 6 to 8 relocations, renovations or expansions as part of its long-term growth strategy.
The Zacks Rundown for ARHS
Shares of ARHS have lost 36.6% in the past three months compared with the industry’s decline of 21.5%.Zacks Investment Research
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From a valuation standpoint, ARHS trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 11.25X, lower than the industry’s average of 15.22X. ARHS currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ARHS’ current and next-fiscal year earnings has been revised down 4 cents each over the past seven days, to 47 cents and 53 cents per share, respectively. ARHS’ current fiscal-year earnings estimate is expected to remain flat year over year, while the estimate for next fiscal-year earnings implies a roughly 12% year-over-year increase.Zacks Investment Research
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Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks have been discussed below:
Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. WOOF operates as a pet specialty retailer, focusing on enhancing the lives of pets, pet parents, and its Petco partners in the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Chile. At present, WOOF sports a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WOOF’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 1% and 58.3%, respectively, from the year-ago figures. WOOF delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 275%, on average.
Five Below, Inc. FIVE operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States. At present, Five Below flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIVE’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 11.3% and 19.2%, respectively, from the year-ago figures. FIVE delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 63.4%, on average.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. AAP provides automotive aftermarket parts in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, and various Caribbean islands. At present, AAP holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AAP’s current fiscal-year sales implies a decline of 0.7%, and earnings for the same imply growth of 22.6%, from the year-ago figures. AAP has delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 56%, on average.
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- Value-Oriented Retailers Turn to Lease Auctions and Sales to Fuel Growth
May 14, 2026
Operators like Burlington, Ross, Five Below and Dollar Tree are landing strong sites in tight markets by acquiring leases and fee-owned properties, A&G Real Estate Partners reports as industry leaders head to ICSC Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy, value-oriented retailers are using competitive sales and auctions of leases and fee-owned properties to accelerate their growth, according to New York-based advisory firm A&G Real Estate Partners.
Store closures in the massive U.S. drugstore sector have made millions of square feet available at a time of limited new construction, contributing to the trend toward using real estate sales and lease auctions to grow retail footprints, A&G has found.
As a case in point, A&G's campaign for Rite Aid, completed last year, attracted more than 1,700 interested parties and generated approximately $95 million in recoveries with Dollar Tree, Five Below, Burlington, Ross, and Ace Hardware all buying leases. A&G also sold 50 fee-owned Rite Aid properties. Notably, specialty chains such as Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Cavender's, Hobby Lobby and Michaels leveraged A&G's auctions to acquire real estate assets from Rite Aid as well as Party City, Big Lots and Joann, among others.
A&G is now seeing a similar pattern as it markets 78 Walgreens locations across the U.S., offering a mix of leases and fee-owned assets that can support off-price, discount and specialty retail formats.
"Many retailers, especially off-price and value-oriented operators, have made lease auctions and property sales a key component of their growth strategy," said A&G Co-President Emilio Amendola. "We're seeing disciplined operators turn other companies' portfolio changes into strategic expansion opportunities as they seek high-traffic locations."
Healthy operators zero in on real estate While some healthy retailers are buying assets, others such as The Container Store (TCS), have focused on boosting profits by improving the performance of their existing portfolios. In TCS's case, A&G delivered $109 million in occupancy cost reductions within just 37 days of the retailer's January 28, 2025, bankruptcy filing, giving the chain a more efficient cost structure to better align with today's market. This past April, Bed Bath & Beyond agreed to acquire the newly restructured TCS for $150 million.
"The Bed Bath & Beyond–TCS deal highlights the significant role that real estate can play in complex M&A transactions and equity investment financings," said A&G Principal Jacob Czarnick, a 25-year investment banking veteran. "At A&G, we take pride in helping clients enter the market with a cleaner, more compelling real estate story and a stronger edge with investors."
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A&G executives will be engaging with retailers, investors, lenders and reporters/editors at ICSC Las Vegas (May 17-19, 2026) on a range of topics, including portfolio optimization, real estate sales, and profit improvement strategies. To connect with our team, email matt@agrep.com or stop by Booth 4450S South Hall.
About A&G A&G Real Estate Partners is a team of commercial real estate experts that derives the highest possible value for clients' real estate assets and leases. A&G brings a proven track record in portfolio-optimization, real estate sales, due diligence, valuations, and strategic growth consulting in virtually every real estate sector. Known for their integrity, market intelligence, and exceptional results, A&G has advised the nation's leading brands in both healthy and distressed situations. Since 2012, the firm has sold over $13 billion in properties and leases and negotiated over $12 billion in occupancy-cost savings for clients. For more information, visit: www.agrep.com.
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- Gap, Ollie's, Petco, and Five Below Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know
May 14, 2026
What Happened?
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets raised concerns that surging gas prices would squeeze household budgets, potentially leading to a pullback in discretionary spending.
With gas prices climbing to their highest levels since 2022, the day-to-day cost of living became a significant issue for many consumers, particularly lower- and middle-income families. This pressure on household finances could force a reduction in spending on non-essential items, creating a headwind for the retail sector.
Also, University of Michigan consumer sentiment hit 47.6 in April, the lowest reading in the survey's 74-year history, below Great Recession and pandemic lows. Sentiment at 47.6 signals that households are already under stress.
The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks.
Among others, the following stocks were impacted:
Apparel Retailer company Gap (NYSE:GAP) fell 7.8%. Is now the time to buy Gap? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Discount Retailer company Ollie's (NASDAQ:OLLI) fell 8.7%. Is now the time to buy Ollie's? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Specialty Retail company Petco (NASDAQ:WOOF) fell 9.2%. Is now the time to buy Petco? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Discount Retailer company Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) fell 6.9%. Is now the time to buy Five Below? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
Zooming In On Petco (WOOF)
Petco’s shares are extremely volatile and have had 39 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.
The previous big move we wrote about was 25 days ago when the stock gained 3.3% on the news that RBC Capital reaffirmed its 'Outperform' rating on the stock and expressed increased confidence in the company's turnaround efforts.
The investment firm's positive stance came after hosting virtual meetings with Petco's leadership team, including its CEO and CFO.
Following the discussions, RBC Capital stated it walked away with greater conviction in the company's turnaround strategy and its financial model. The firm maintained its $4.00 price target and noted that it believed both Petco's financial numbers and its stock valuation had room to move higher.
Petco is down 10.4% since the beginning of the year, and at $2.56 per share, it is trading 41.4% below its 52-week high of $4.36 from July 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Petco’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at only $104.67.
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- Dutch Bros Expands in Arizona With Phoenix East Valley Acquisition
May 13, 2026
Dutch Bros Inc. BROS is strengthening its presence in Arizona through an agreement to acquire the Phoenix East Valley franchise, further expanding its company-operated footprint in an established growth market. The acquisition is expected to enhance operational control, support market density and align with the company’s long-term expansion strategy.
Deep Dive Into the Acquisition
Dutch Bros is strengthening its corporate-operated footprint in the high-growth Phoenix East Valley market through its agreement to acquire 29 shops from retiring franchise owner Jim Thompson. This strategic transition, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, marks the conclusion of Thompson’s nearly two-decade tenure and allows the company to build upon a deeply established regional foundation.
While the pending acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and was not reflected in the annual guidance issued on May 6, 2026, it aligns with the brand's aggressive expansion strategy. By shifting these locations to company-operated status, Dutch Bros continues its disciplined march toward reaching 2,029 shops by 2029 and fulfilling a long-term vision of operating more than 7,000 locations nationwide.
BROS’ Expansion Strategy Gains Momentum
Dutch Bros continues to scale through a growing real estate pipeline, market densification and conversion opportunities. It ended first-quarter 2026 with 1,177 shops across 25 states after opening 41 new shops, including seven Clutch Coffee Bar conversions. Management raised its 2026 development target to at least 185 system shop openings.
The company’s unit economics also remain strong. System average unit volumes reached a record $2.2 million in the first quarter, while new shop productivity remained in line with system-wide averages. Management also noted that Clutch conversions are already outperforming system-wide AUVs and generating more than three times their pre-conversion volumes on average.
The Phoenix East Valley acquisition adds another lever to this strategy, allowing Dutch Bros to deepen its presence in Arizona while increasing company-operated control in a proven market.
BROS’ Stock Price Performance
Shares of Dutch Bros have lost 4.7% in the past three months compared with the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry’s 6.4% decline. The company benefits from continued unit additions and early, above-average performance from converted Clutch locations. Going forward, Dutch Bros expects its disciplined real estate pipeline, market planning efforts and ongoing real estate investments to support continued acceleration in long-term shop openings and drive growth. Earnings estimates for 2026 have increased in the past 30 days, depicting analysts' optimism regarding the stock’s growth potential.
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BROS’ Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks
Dutch Bros currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Here are some other top-ranked stocks from the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector:
Five Below, Inc. FIVE presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 63.4%, on average. FIVE stock has rallied 45.6% in the past six months. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Five Below’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 11.3% and 19.2%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Starbucks Corporation SBUX has a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter negative earnings surprise of 4.6%, on average. SBUX stock has surged 103.8% in the past six months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Starbucks’ 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 2.7% and 12.2%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Levi Strauss & Co. LEVI carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 21.4%, on average. LEVI stock has gained 29.8% in the past six months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Levi Strauss’ 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 5.2% and 11.9%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
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- Best Growth Stocks to Buy for May 13th
May 13, 2026
Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 13:
H World Group Limited HTHT: This hotel franchise based out of China carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.7% over the last 60 days.
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H World Group has a PEG ratio of 1.19 compared with 1.26 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
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BP p.l.c. BP: This company that engages in the energy business worldwide carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 79.4% over the last 60 days.
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BP has a PEG ratio of 0.57 compared with 0.62 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
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Five Below, Inc. FIVE: This company that operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.6% over the last 60 days.
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Five Below has a PEG ratio of 1.60 compared with 2.44 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
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Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) : Free Stock Analysis Report
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- Best Growth Stocks to Buy for May 13th
May 13, 2026 · zacks.com
HTHT, BP and FIVE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 13th, 2026.
