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

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

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

Stock Market Today, March 13: Markets Fall as Oil Prices Soar and Iran War Continues

U.S. stock markets declined on March 13, 2026, as crude oil prices surged toward $100 per barrel due to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz related to the Iran conflict. The S&P 500 fell 0.61%, Nasdaq dropped 0.93%, and the Dow slipped 0.26%. Energy stocks outperformed while cyclicals lagged. Consumer sentiment hit a three-month low amid concerns about rising energy and gasoline prices. Rate cuts are unlikely at next week's Federal Reserve meeting.

03/13/2026, 5:22 PM • The Motley Fool

The Best 3 Retail Stocks to Buy in March

The article recommends three retail stocks positioned for growth: Amazon benefits from its AWS cloud computing division and AI investments despite high capital expenditures; Ollie's Bargain Outlet is expanding nationally through acquisitions with strong revenue growth; Target shows promise under new CEO Michael Fiddelke's turnaround strategy focusing on store improvements and returning to its 'upscale discounter' roots.

03/08/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

This Fund Sold $81 Million of Ollie's Stock, but Kept a Nearly $100 Million Bet After a 13% Year

Congress Asset Management sold 670,615 shares of Ollie's Bargain Outlet worth approximately $80.86 million during Q4, while maintaining a remaining position of 879,320 shares valued at $96.38 million. The move represents a recalibration rather than a full retreat, as the company continues to execute well with strong Q3 results showing 18.6% sales growth and 29.3% EPS growth, though the fund now allocates only 0.68% of AUM to the position.

01/10/2026, 12:07 PM • The Motley Fool

Investors Hate This Market and They’re Dumping This Great 9% Payer

The article discusses a shift in American sentiment, showing declining happiness levels and consumer confidence, which is impacting investment behaviors and creating opportunities in undervalued closed-end funds like the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund.

12/11/2025, 6:23 AM • Investing

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information

Ollie's Bargain Outlet will report its Q3 fiscal 2025 financial results on December 9, 2025, with a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss performance and answer investor questions.

11/25/2025, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Lifts Outlook

Ollie's Bargain Outlet reported strong Q2 2025 results with 18% net sales growth, 5% comparable store sales, and raised full-year guidance. The company expanded to 613 stores, launched a successful loyalty program, and demonstrated operational efficiency with margin improvements.

09/03/2025, 8:21 AM • The Motley Fool

Ollie’s Bargain Earnings Suggest Analysts Underestimate Long-Term Potential

Ollie's Bargain Outlet reported strong Q2 earnings, outperforming consensus estimates with 18.5% revenue growth and improved margins. The company's expansion, driven by Big Lots' bankruptcy, suggests significant long-term potential and potential for analyst upgrades.

08/29/2025, 1:54 PM • Investing