Five Below (FIVE) Down 11.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Five Below (FIVE). Shares have lost about 11.3% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Five Below due for a breakout? 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 12.56% due to these changes.VGM ScoresAt this time, Five Below has a strong Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Five Below has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerFive Below belongs to the Zacks Retail - Miscellaneous industry. Another stock from the same industry, Ulta Beauty (ULTA), has gained 5% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended January 2025.Ulta reported revenues of $3.49 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -1.9%. EPS of $8.46 for the same period compares with $8.08 a year ago.For the current quarter, Ulta is expected to post earnings of $5.73 per share, indicating a change of -11.4% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.8% over the last 30 days.Ulta has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockIt's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>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 Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA): 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