Five Below (FIVE) Up 3.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Five Below (FIVE). Shares have added about 3.5% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Five Below due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, fresh estimates have trended upward during the past month.The consensus estimate has shifted 8.27% due to these changes.VGM ScoresAt this time, Five Below has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise Five Below has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerFive Below is part of the Zacks Retail - Miscellaneous industry. Over the past month, Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS), a stock from the same industry, has gained 15.2%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended April 2025 more than a month ago.Dick's reported revenues of $3.17 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +5.2%. EPS of $3.37 for the same period compares with $3.30 a year ago.For the current quarter, Dick's is expected to post earnings of $4.29 per share, indicating a change of -1.8% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.1% over the last 30 days.Dick's has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of C.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks