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Five Below Shares Surge 7% on Strong Sales Forecast

3/19/2026

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  • Five Below Inc. shares rose 7% in post-market trading after the company forecast a fiscal 2026 net sales of $5.2 billion to $5.3 billion, driven by 150 new store openings.
  • The company expects comparable sales to increase 3% to 5%, above analysts' average forecast of 2.8%.
  • In the fourth quarter, Five Below reported net sales growth of 24.3% and a 15.4% rise in comparable-store sales.
  • Five Below ended the fiscal year with 1,921 stores across 46 states.
  • Winnie Park, CEO of Five Below Inc., emphasized the company's focus on delivering value and enhancing customer experiences.