Five Below Q4 Sales Jump 15.4%; Plans 150 New Stores, 2026 Revenue at $5.25B
Five Below reported Q4 with revenue up 24.3%, same-store sales rising 15.4%, and announced plans to open 150 new stores. Management projected fiscal 2026 revenue of $5.25 billion and adjusted EPS of $7.74–$8.25 while expressing caution over tougher year-over-year comparisons.
1. Strong Q4 Performance
Five Below delivered a standout holiday quarter with revenue up 24.3% and same-store sales growth of 15.4%. This performance was driven by customer demand for trend-right, extreme value merchandise during the holiday season.
2. Expansion Plans
The retailer plans to open 150 new stores in fiscal 2026 to capture additional market share in its core teen and pre-teen demographic. This expansion will further extend the chain’s footprint in underpenetrated regions.
3. Fiscal 2026 Guidance and Outlook
Management set fiscal 2026 revenue guidance at $5.25 billion and adjusted EPS between $7.74 and $8.25. Leadership warned that tougher year-over-year comparisons in upcoming quarters could temper growth momentum.