Gordon Haskett has recently raised Five Below Inc (FIVE) stock to Buy rating, as announced on November 7, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on November 7, 2024, KeyBanc Capital Markets had reduced the stock from a Overweight to Sector Weight. BofA Securities also reduced Underperform rating with a price target of $75. Additionally, JP Morgan reduced Underweight rating on September 19, 2024, with a target price of $95. Craig Hallum analysts, in their report published on August 29, 2024, also raised Buy rating and set a price target of $102 for Five Below Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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Five Below Inc (FIVE) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, Five Below Inc (FIVE) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $83 which represents a decrease of $-3.28 or -3.80% from the prior close of $86.28. The stock opened at $87.37 and touched a low of $82.79 during the day, reaching a high of $87.37. The volume of shares traded was 2.45 million exceeding the average volume of 1.80 million.
FIVE Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Five Below Inc (FIVE) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -12.63% over the last five trades and -11.13% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -40.73%, and it has gained 22.40% in the previous three months. Currently, FIVE is trading at -9.05%, -8.65%, and -33.93% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, FIVE, a Consumer Cyclical sector stock, is trading -61.61% below its 52-week high but remains 27.95% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 4.77 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Five Below Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Five Below Inc’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 9.75% and a profit margin of 7.57%, with a gross margin of -40.73%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Five Below Inc’s market capitalization stands at $4.30 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 16.32, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 17.12. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 1.16, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 2.84, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 2.92% of Five Below Inc (FIVE)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 103.87%.
Notable insider trades include Vellios Thomas, Director at Five Below Inc (FIVE), who sold 10000 shares on Jan 19 ’24, at $185.82 each, totaling $1.86 million.
