PHILADELPHIA, PA — Five Below, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIVE) reported higher net sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2025, driven by comparable sales growth and store expansion, the company announced.
For the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026, net sales increased 24.3% to $1.73 billion, while comparable sales rose 15.4%.
The company opened 14 net new stores during the quarter, bringing its total to 1,921 locations across 46 states, an 8.5% increase from the prior year.
Operating income for the quarter rose to $310.9 million from $246.8 million a year earlier. Net income increased to $238.2 million from $187.5 million.
Diluted earnings per share rose to $4.28 from $3.39, while adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to $4.31 from $3.48.
For the full fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, net sales increased 22.9% to $4.76 billion, with comparable sales up 12.8%.
The company opened 150 net new stores during the year, compared with 227 in fiscal 2024.
Operating income rose to $457.4 million from $323.8 million in the prior year, while net income increased to $358.6 million from $253.6 million.
Diluted earnings per share for the year increased to $6.47 from $4.60. Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose to $6.67 from $5.04.
Chief Executive Officer Winnie Park said the results reflected growth in sales and store performance. “Our outstanding fourth quarter results capped off a transformational year,” Park said.
Looking ahead, the company said it expects first-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales between $1.18 billion and $1.20 billion, with comparable sales growth of approximately 14% to 16%.
First-quarter net income is projected to range from $86 million to $93 million, with diluted earnings per share between $1.55 and $1.67.
For the full fiscal year 2026, the company expects net sales between $5.20 billion and $5.30 billion, based on plans to open approximately 150 net new stores and comparable sales growth of 3% to 5%.
Full-year net income is projected between $429 million and $457 million, with diluted earnings per share expected to range from $7.69 to $8.20.
The company said its outlook includes the expected impact of tariffs in place at the start of the fiscal year and excludes potential share repurchases.
Capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 are expected to total approximately $230 million to $250 million.
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