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The Sun
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Five star Ritchie Neville delights fans as he reveals surprise engagement and shares photo
FIVE star Ritchie Neville has delighted fans after revealing his surprise engagement. Singer Ritchie, 45, took to Instagram to share the exciting news - and a photo with his fiancée - who he described as the 'nicest soul ever.' 1 Beaming for the camera, the former boyband member and his other half proudly held up her hand to display a dazzling engagement ring. Ritchie wrote in his caption: 'So…….this happened. Met the nicest soul ever and she felt like my wife the minute I met her.' He added a blue love heart emoji to the end of his message.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UBS Lifts Five Below (FIVE)'s PT to $160 from $110, Keeps Buy Rating
On June 5, UBS increased the target price for Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) to $160 from $110, while reiterating a Buy recommendation on the stock. The analysts largely attributed their decision to FIVE's robust recent performance. The stock has demonstrated promising momentum with a year-to-date increase of 15.51%. A family happily shopping for everyday items in a specialty retail store. The analysts mentioned many determinants of Five Below's solid performance and stressed that the company is capable of sustaining the momentum. Analysts think that Five Below's restrained projections about future trends could lead to a higher stock price. The analysts were convinced about Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE)'s growth capacity, regardless of the latest swings in the share price. They expect additional upside, thus justifying the higher price target. The analysts added that FIVE has seen solid sales trends, which also adds to the upgraded price target. Five Below is a popular discount retailer in the United States, offering a wide range of affordable home and lifestyle products, including apparel, personal care, decor, sports gear, tech accessories, and seasonal items. While we acknowledge the potential of FIVE as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 11 Stocks That Will Bounce Back According To Analysts and 11 Best Stocks Under $15 to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) Gets $155 Target Boost from Jefferies
Jefferies analysts have maintained a Buy rating on Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE), while raising the target price to $155 from $138, signaling an upside of nearly 28% from the current levels. This revision came right after the company announced its solid first-quarter results, driven by a high-potential real estate market with very few in the race. A family happily shopping for everyday items in a specialty retail store. With a market capitalization of $6.675 billion, the company is regaining momentum that is supported by a strong future outlook. A testament to this optimism is the giant's healthy current ratio of 1.79 and 8.91% revenue growth, and with new product innovation initiatives, Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) seems to be just getting started. The company's focus on investing in store experience, labor addition, and process improvement underscores its position in the market. Just recently, it opened 55 new stores in 20 states, with two of them ranking top 25 all-time grand openings for Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE). Additionally, the management seems straight with its plans to combat tariff risks. Vendor negotiations, diversification of sourcing, and enhanced investment in new value pack products are just some of the precautions that Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) is taking. Having said that, the company seems to be heading north in its efforts to lead the market. Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) is a U.S.-based specialty value retailer offering a diversified range of products, including personal care essentials, personalized living space products, and storage options. Incorporated in 2002, the business model of the company is such that it provides low-priced merchandise to attract impulse buyers. While we acknowledge the potential of FIVE as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure. None.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UBS Lifts Five Below (FIVE)'s PT to $160 from $110, Keeps Buy Rating
On June 5, UBS increased the target price for Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) to $160 from $110, while reiterating a Buy recommendation on the stock. The analysts largely attributed their decision to FIVE's robust recent performance. The stock has demonstrated promising momentum with a year-to-date increase of 15.51%. A family happily shopping for everyday items in a specialty retail store. The analysts mentioned many determinants of Five Below's solid performance and stressed that the company is capable of sustaining the momentum. Analysts think that Five Below's restrained projections about future trends could lead to a higher stock price. The analysts were convinced about Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE)'s growth capacity, regardless of the latest swings in the share price. They expect additional upside, thus justifying the higher price target. The analysts added that FIVE has seen solid sales trends, which also adds to the upgraded price target. Five Below is a popular discount retailer in the United States, offering a wide range of affordable home and lifestyle products, including apparel, personal care, decor, sports gear, tech accessories, and seasonal items. While we acknowledge the potential of FIVE as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 11 Stocks That Will Bounce Back According To Analysts and 11 Best Stocks Under $15 to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Five Below Q1 Earnings Beat, Comps Increase Y/Y, FY25 View Raised
Five Below, Inc. FIVE reported impressive first-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Also, net sales and earnings increased year over year. The company raised its fiscal 2025 outlook. As a result, FIVE shares rose 4.6% during the after-market trading session yesterday. FIVE posted adjusted earnings per share of 86 cents in the fiscal first quarter, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 83 cents. Also, the figure increased 43.3% from 60 cents in the year-ago quarter. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)Net sales of $970.5 million increased 19.5% year over year. Also, this metric surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $968 million. Comparable sales (comps) increased 7.1% year over year. Five Below, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Five Below, Inc. Quote Adjusted gross profit grew 24.6% year over year to $328.4 million. We note that the adjusted gross margin increased approximately 130 basis points (bps) year over year to 33.8%, which beat our estimate of 33.2%.Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs rose 19.1% to $226.5 million. SG&A costs, as a percentage of net sales, decreased approximately 10 bps to 23.3%. We estimated SG&A costs to rise 20.8% year over year for the quarter under operating income was $59.6 million compared with $38.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The adjusted operating margin increased approximately 140 bps to 6.1%. We estimated the adjusted operating margin to increase 110 bps year over year to 5.8% for the fiscal first quarter. The company ended the fiscal first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $427.5 million, and short-term investment securities of $196.5 million. Total shareholders' equity was $1.86 billion as of May 3, 2025. The company opened 55 net new stores and ended the quarter with 1,826 stores across 44 states. This represents a 13.8% increase in the number of stores from the end of the first quarter of fiscal company plans to open 150 stores by the end of fiscal 2025, taking the total count to 1,921 stores. FIVE provided its financial expectations for the second quarter and fiscal 2025, incorporating the anticipated effects of currently imposed the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company anticipates net sales between $975 million and $995 million, whereas it reported $830.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. This projection is based on the planned opening of 30 net new stores and indicates a 7-9% increase in comparable income is expected to fall between $25 million and $32 million, while adjusted net income is projected between $28 million and $34 million. Net income and adjusted net income were $33 million and $29.7 million, respectively, in the year-ago per share are expected to be 45-57 cents, whereas it reported 60 cents in the year-ago period. Adjusted earnings per share are projected to be 50-62 cents, whereas it reported 54 cents in the year-ago period. These projections do not take into account any potential share repurchases. FIVE Stock Past Three-Month Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The company updated its financial outlook for fiscal 2025, reflecting improved expectations in several key areas. Net sales are projected to be $4.33-$4.42 billion, an upward revision from the earlier stated $4.21-$4.33 billion. In fiscal 2024, the company reported net sales of $3.88 billion. This increase suggests stronger anticipated performance, supported by plans to open stores and an improved outlook for comparable sales growth of 3-5% compared with the prior mentioned flat to up 3%.Net income is forecast between $223 million and $249 million, which marks an upward adjustment from the previously stated $216-$250 million. Adjusted net income remains consistent at the high end, between $235 million and $261 million, slightly raised from the earlier $227-$261 million. Net income and adjusted net income were $253.6 million and $277.8 million, respectively, in fiscal per share are expected to be $4.04-$4.51, up from the prior mentioned $3.90-$4.52 and suggesting a rise from the $4.60 reported in fiscal 2024. Adjusted earnings per share are likely to be $4.25-$4.72 compared with the previously mentioned $4.10-$4.72, whereas it registered $5.04 in fiscal company anticipates the gross capital expenditure between $210 million and $230 million. These investments will support store openings and ongoing upgrades to systems and of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 41.8% in the past three months against the industry's 1.5% decline. Some other top-ranked stocks are Urban Outfitters Inc. URBN, Canada Goose GOOS and Allbirds Inc. Outfitters is a lifestyle specialty retailer that offers fashion apparel and accessories, footwear, home decor and gift products. It currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks Zacks Consensus Estimate for URBN's fiscal 2025 earnings and sales implies growth of 20.9% and 8%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. URBN delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 29%.Canada Goose is a global outerwear brand. GOOS is a designer, manufacturer, distributor and retailer of premium outerwear for men, women and children. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at Zacks Consensus Estimate for Canada Goose's current fiscal year's earnings and sales indicates growth of 10% and 2.9%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. Canada Goose delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 57.2%.Allbirds is a lifestyle brand that uses naturally derived materials to make footwear and apparel products. It carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at Zacks Consensus Estimate for BIRD's current financial year's earnings suggests growth of 16.1% from the year-ago actual. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 21.3%. 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 Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (GOOS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Allbirds, Inc. (BIRD) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
