Rating Change
Jefferies analysts upgraded Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) from Hold to Buy on August 13, 2026.
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Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) Upgraded to Buy at Jefferies
Jefferies analysts upgraded Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) from Hold to Buy on August 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) · upgrade
- Firm
- Jefferies
- Rating
- Hold to Buy
- Price at event
- $241.71
- Market capitalization
- $10.0B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Jefferies upgraded Five Below (FIVE) from Hold to Buy on August 13, 2026, suggesting analysts see improving fundamentals or a more favorable risk-reward profile.
Market Context
Five Below, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $241.71 with a market capitalization of $10.0B. The stock has gained 74.8% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst upgrades often act as catalysts for near-term price movement, particularly when they come from major firms with significant institutional following. Jefferies's upgrade suggests their analysts see improving fundamentals, a more favorable risk-reward profile, or upcoming catalysts that could drive the stock higher.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Five Below, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | In-Line | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Mizuho | Outperform | N/A |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Bernstein | Outperform | N/A |
| Jul 09, 2026 | Mizuho | Outperform | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View FIVE Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Buy rating mean for FIVE?
A rating of Buy from Jefferies reflects the analyst's outlook on Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the FIVE forecast page.