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Five BelowFIVE +0.37%97 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.92 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FIVE with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $202.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 848 Retail - Cyclical companies, Five Below ranks better than 58.49% on this metric.
Five Below's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.23.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $7.99.
Five Below's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.22.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $8.02.
During the past 12 months, Five Below's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 51.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 17.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 19.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Five Below's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 69.40% per year. The lowest was 0.60% per year. And the median was 27.30% per year.
Five Below (NAS:FIVE) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Five Below Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Five Below Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Five Below's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FIVE vs MUSA, GME, TSCO: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Five Below's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Five Below PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Five Below's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Five Below's PE Ratio falls into.
Five Below Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Five Below's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.92
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.92 mean?
Five Below (FIVE) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.92 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Five Below and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #352 out of 848 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Five Below's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Five Below's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.92. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.40. Five Below's value of $7.92 is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Five Below ranks #352 out of 848 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Five Below has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Five Below's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MUSA and GME?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #352 out of 848 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Five Below in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.40. Five Below's value of $7.92 is 23.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.40, based on 848 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Five Below's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.92 is 23.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Five Below and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Five Below's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Five Below stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below (FIVE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $202.01, compared to a current price of $207.96 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.92 and 23.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.40. Five Below's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Five Below (FIVE), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.92 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Five Below (FIVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $207.96 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $202.01.
GuruFocus considers Five Below to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FIVE:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $7.92
GF Value™: $202.01 vs. price of $207.96 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#352 of 848)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FIVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of customers. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise. The Company also sells its merchandise on the internet, through the Company's e-commerce website and mobile app, offering home delivery and the option to buy online and pick up in store. Additionally, the Company sells merchandise through on-demand third-party delivery services to enable its customers to shop online and receive convenient delivery. It derives revenue from sales of the Company's merchandise to customers.
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