Q1 27 EPS
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Q1 27 Revenue
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vs S&P Since Q1 27
+33.2%
BEATING MARKET
FIVE +38.5% vs S&P +5.3%
Market Reaction
Did FIVE Beat Earnings? Q1 2027 Results
Five Below delivered a blowout third quarter of fiscal 2025, posting adjusted diluted EPS of $0.68 against a consensus estimate of $0.26, a beat of 165.42%, while net sales of $1.04 billion topped expectations by 5.57% and climbed 23.1% year over yea… Read more Five Below delivered a blowout third quarter of fiscal 2025, posting adjusted diluted EPS of $0.68 against a consensus estimate of $0.26, a beat of 165.42%, while net sales of $1.04 billion topped expectations by 5.57% and climbed 23.1% year over year, marking the second consecutive quarter the discount retailer crossed the billion-dollar revenue threshold. The standout driver behind both figures was a 14.3% comparable-store sales increase, which, combined with the absence of a $21.21 million inventory write-off that had weighed on the year-ago period, powered GAAP operating income to $43.30 million from a near-breakeven loss of $606,000 a year earlier. CEO Winnie Park credited trend-right merchandise, compelling marketing, and engaging in-store experiences for the momentum, and the market responded with shares reaching a new 52-week high following the report. Looking ahead, Five Below raised its full-year fiscal 2025 guidance, now projecting net sales of $4.62 billion to $4.65 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.71 to $5.89, with the outlook explicitly incorporating the expected impact of tariffs currently in place.
Key Takeaways
- • 14.3% comparable sales increase in Q3
- • Trend-right merchandise at exceptional value
- • Compelling marketing campaigns driving customer engagement
- • 49 net new stores opened during Q3, ending with 1,907 stores in 44 states
- • Absence of prior-year $21.2 million non-recurring inventory write-off
- • Customer-centric strategy execution across the organization
FIVE Forward Guidance & Outlook
Five Below raised its full-year fiscal 2025 guidance. For Q4, the company expects net sales of $1.58 billion to $1.61 billion (6%-8% comparable sales growth), adjusted diluted EPS of $3.36 to $3.54. For the full year, net sales are expected to be $4.62 billion to $4.65 billion (approximately 9.4%-10.1% comparable sales growth), adjusted diluted EPS of $5.71 to $5.89, and gross capital expenditures of approximately $200 million. The company plans to open approximately 150 net new stores for the full year. This outlook includes the expected impact of tariffs currently in place.
FIVE YoY Financials
Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026, source: SEC Filings
“We are thrilled to report third quarter results that surpassed our expectations, marking our second consecutive quarter of over $1 billion in sales and robust double-digit same-store sales growth. This outstanding performance reflects our Crew's great execution of our customer-centric strategy: delivering trend-right merchandise at exceptional value, connecting with our customers through compelling marketing campaigns, and creating amazing shopping experiences that truly resonate.”
— Winnie Park, Q1 2027 Earnings Press Release
FIVE Earnings Trends
FIVE vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
FIVE EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
FIVE Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
FIVE Quarterly Results
6 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 27 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Q4 26 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Q3 26 BEAT | $0.26 | $0.68 | +165.42% | $1.04B | +5.57% |
| Q2 26 BEAT | $0.63 | $0.81 | +29.37% | $1.03B | +3.09% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.83 | $0.86 | +3.34% | $970.5M | +0.42% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $3.37 | $3.48 | +3.26% | $1.39B | +1.36% |
| FY Full Year | $4.93 | $5.04 | +2.15% | $3.88B | +0.48% |