Five Below shares down 5.1% since last earnings despite Q1 beat and raised outlook

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Five Below shares have fallen 5.1% since its last earnings report, underperforming the S&P 500. The company reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $2.22, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.70, while net sales rose 32.5% to $1,285.6 million. Comparable sales jumped 22.7%, driven by a 4% increase in ticket and a 19% rise in transactions. Five Below raised its full-year sales outlook to between $5.4 billion and $5.48 billion and expects adjusted earnings per share of $8.65 to $9.05, up from its prior guidance of $7.74 to $8.25. The company ended the quarter with 1,970 stores and plans to open about 150 new stores in fiscal 2026.

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