Five Below Sees RBC Downgrade as Q1 EPS Hits $2.22 and PEG Stands at 0.94
FIVE•FIVE•FIVE•FIVE•RBC Capital cut Five Below's rating to Sector Perform at a share price of $186.72 while Zacks maintained a Strong Buy rank after a 10.1% earnings estimate increase. The retailer boasts a Growth Score of A and a PEG ratio of 0.94 versus an industry average of 2.12 and delivered Q1 fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.22.
On July 9, RBC Capital cut Five Below's rating to Sector Perform at $186.72 per share projecting sector-level returns while Zacks elevated the stock to Strong Buy after boosting current-year earnings estimates 10.1% over 60 days.
The retailer holds a Growth Score of A and a PEG ratio of 0.94, well below the industry average of 2.12, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to expected earnings growth.
Five Below delivered first-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.22, beating revenue and profit forecasts as customer traffic and spending rose, although its share price has declined 5.1% since the last earnings release.
