Five Below Announces Leadership Appointments

Five Below, Inc. announced the appointments of Rodney Lastinger as Chief Retail Officer and Christos Yatrakis as Chief Legal Officer. Lastinger, who previously served as COO at GNC and held senior roles at Target and Conn's Home Plus, will oversee operations for the company's nearly 2,000 stores. Yatrakis, with over 20 years of legal experience at global public companies including Allbirds and Gymshark, will lead the legal function. Both executives will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

06/17/2026, 4:42 PM • GlobeNewswire

Five Below Shares Stumble Despite Sales Climbing Over 30%

Five Below delivered a strong Q1 2026 with same-store sales up 23% and traffic up 19%, driven by its new social-first marketing strategy and the viral Squishy Dumpling trend. However, the stock fell 14% after management warned of growing macro challenges and a cautious consumer due to rising gas prices and inflation. Despite impressive execution and a solid balance sheet with $1.1B in net cash, investor concerns about discretionary spending pressures on the company's core demographic of kids and teens weighed on the stock.

06/10/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Five Below Down 12% Post Earnings—Is the Selloff Overdone?

Five Below stock fell over 12% despite reporting strong Q1 2026 earnings with $1.29B revenue (beating $1.23B expectations) and $2.22 EPS (beating $1.77 expectations). The selloff was driven by management's cautious guidance for the second half due to consumer health concerns and tariff uncertainties, despite raising full-year guidance. Analysts remain divided on the stock's outlook, with some viewing the decline as overdone given oversold technical levels, while valuation concerns persist at 30x earnings.

06/05/2026, 11:29 AM • Investing

Broadcom’s Guidance Miss Exposes the Fragility of the AI Trade

Broadcom's guidance miss on Q3 AI chip sales ($16B vs. $17.2B expected) triggered a sharp market rotation away from expensive AI semiconductors into defensive and value stocks. Despite beating on current quarter earnings, the company's soft forward guidance spooked investors already concerned about stretched valuations (P/E at 42.53, near dot-com peak levels). The sell-off dragged down the entire chip sector while the Dow surged on defensive names, exposing how little margin for error remains in the AI trade amid rising Treasury yields and hawkish Fed expectations.

06/04/2026, 2:01 PM • Investing

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq 100 Slips As Broadcom Plunges, Bitcoin Hits 4-Month Lows

The Nasdaq 100 fell 0.7% as chip stocks stumbled, with Broadcom cratering 15% despite beating earnings due to weak AI-chip revenue guidance. The Dow Jones rallied 1.7% on defensive and financial strength, while the S&P 500 remained flat. Bitcoin hit a 4-month low at $61,310. Other tech stocks like CrowdStrike, Ciena, and Five Below also declined despite beating estimates, reflecting a 'beat-and-bleed' market dynamic. Healthcare and financial stocks led gains.

06/04/2026, 1:09 PM • Benzinga

Wall Street Starts June at Record Highs - But Bigger Tests Lie Ahead

U.S. stock markets opened June at record highs with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting strong May performances. However, geopolitical tensions from the Iran-U.S. conflict, rising inflation concerns, and upcoming labor market data present significant challenges ahead. Asian markets rallied on AI optimism while oil prices climbed on Middle East tensions. Key earnings from tech and retail companies this week will provide crucial economic signals before Friday's jobs report.

06/01/2026, 5:12 AM • Investing

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today?

The S&P 500 is poised to open higher on June 1, 2026, with an 80% probability according to Polymarket predictions. Bullish sentiment is driven by falling oil prices, cooling inflation, positive Middle East diplomatic developments, and Nvidia's AI showcase at Computex Taipei. Key catalysts this week include retail earnings from discount retailers, the May jobs report, and earnings from major tech companies.

06/01/2026, 2:09 AM • Benzinga

The 2 Best Retail Stocks to Buy and Hold No Matter What Tariffs Do

Despite tariff uncertainty and global supply chain disruptions, two retail stocks are positioned to thrive: Ollie's Bargain Outlet benefits structurally from tariff-induced disruptions by acquiring excess inventory from affected retailers, while Five Below demonstrated adaptability by pivoting its product mix and offsetting tariff margin pressure through operational efficiency.

04/08/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Top 2 Retail Growth Stocks to Buy After Their Latest Sell-Off

Despite near-term retail sector challenges from inflation, weakening job markets, and geopolitical concerns, Ross Stores and Five Below present buying opportunities with stocks down 4.9% and 8.2% from 52-week highs respectively. Both discount retailers appeal to price-conscious consumers and demonstrate strong sales growth with expansion plans.

03/24/2026, 4:32 PM • The Motley Fool

Five Below’s Earnings Blowout Has Wall Street Scrambling to Raise Targets

Five Below (FIVE) surged over 10% following strong Q4 2025 earnings, with the stock up 200% over 12 months. The company overcame tariff impacts and attracted younger demographics across income levels. Wall Street analysts are raising price targets, with UBS setting the highest at $285. However, the stock's P/E ratio of 42x is elevated, and investors may want to wait for a pullback around $220-$225 before entering positions.

03/20/2026, 10:33 AM • Investing

S&P 500 Slides, Gold Crashes As $100 Oil Stokes Stagflation Fears: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

Markets sold off sharply on March 19, 2026, as Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure pushed crude oil above $100/barrel, triggering stagflation concerns. The S&P 500 hit its lowest close since mid-November, while the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and rising inflation projections pushed Treasury yields higher. Gold plummeted 4.5% as real yields climbed, while energy stocks surged and precious metals miners collapsed.

03/19/2026, 1:36 PM • Benzinga

Five Below Was Supposed To Break Under Trump Tariffs — Q4 Shows It Didn't

Five Below exceeded Q4 expectations with $1.73B in revenue and $4.31 EPS, beating estimates despite heavy exposure to Trump tariffs. The company successfully mitigated tariff impacts through supply chain diversification, vendor negotiations, and operational efficiency, turning a potential earnings headwind into a manageable margin drag. Management provided bullish FY2026 guidance, with the stock jumping 7.18% on the strong results.

03/19/2026, 10:42 AM • Benzinga

This Hot Retail Stock Has Nearly Tripled Over the Past Year

Five Below stock has more than doubled since Winnie Park became CEO in late 2024. The retailer posted strong Q4 2025 results with 24.3% net sales growth and 15.4% comparable-store sales growth, beating analyst expectations on earnings. The company projects 10% sales growth and 20% earnings growth for fiscal 2026, though the stock trades at 27x forward earnings.

03/19/2026, 9:18 AM • The Motley Fool

Flooring Giant With $11 Billion in Sales Draws $10 Million Investment as Housing Cycle Turns

Tabor Asset Management invested $9.79 million in Mohawk Industries by purchasing 85,224 shares, bringing its total stake to 154,292 shares valued at $16.86 million. The investment signals confidence in the flooring manufacturer as the housing market shows signs of recovery. Despite a challenging housing environment, Mohawk generated $10.8 billion in revenue and $370 million in net earnings in 2025, with strong free cash flow of $621 million.

03/16/2026, 3:26 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Retail Stocks to Buy Now That President Trump's Tariffs Have Been Struck Down by the Supreme Court

Following the Supreme Court's rejection of President Trump's tariffs, three retail stocks are positioned to benefit from a more favorable trade environment. Costco Wholesale, Five Below, and Wayfair have shown strong momentum and are expected to thrive as tariff uncertainty decreases. Costco is up 16% in 2026, while Five Below and Wayfair have turned around their businesses in 2025 despite challenging conditions.

02/25/2026, 1:07 PM • The Motley Fool