Is this U.S.-China selloff a buy? A top Wall Street voice weighs in
Investing.com - Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE), currently trading near its 52-week high of $156.50 with a robust YTD return of 44.55%, maintained its Sector Weight rating in a recent KeyBanc analysis that highlighted the retailer’s significant exposure to tariffs due to its sourcing from China, India, and Vietnam.
KeyBanc noted that despite tariff pressures, Five Below’s management expressed encouragement regarding customer response to pricing changes implemented in May and June. The company, which maintains a healthy gross margin of 35.06% and operates with moderate debt levels according to InvestingPro, initially experienced relatively high unit degradation following price adjustments.
The analysis indicated that unit degradation has since improved, potentially creating upside to fourth-quarter gross margin relative to guidance if the positive trend continues. Five Below’s guidance had assumed higher unit degradation.
Looking ahead to 2026, KeyBanc projects continued gross margin pressure in the first half of the year as the company works through the wrap of tariff impacts on its business.
The firm’s data and checks suggest Five Below is experiencing relatively strong results quarter-to-date, according to the analysis.
In other recent news, Five Below has reported strong second-quarter results that have caught the attention of several analyst firms. The discount retailer achieved a notable 12.4% growth in comparable sales, surpassing projections from Truist Securities, which had estimated an 11.0% increase. This impressive performance has led to multiple price target increases from analysts. UBS raised its price target from $160 to $184, noting that transaction volume contributed significantly to the sales growth. Craig-Hallum also adjusted its price target upward to $180, highlighting the company’s robust same-store sales growth exceeding 12% and optimistic third-quarter guidance. Guggenheim increased its price target to $165, describing the company’s outlook as "potentially conservative." Truist Securities raised its target to $148, maintaining a Hold rating. Meanwhile, KeyBanc reiterated its Sector Weight rating, attributing Five Below’s success to strong merchandising and product newness.
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