Five Below Posts Q4 Earnings Beat: FY25 Guidance Reflects Tariff Headwinds, Analysts Say

Core Viewpoint - Five Below Inc. reported strong fourth-quarter earnings, leading to a rise in its share price despite mixed analyst ratings and concerns over future margins due to tariffs [1][5]. Analyst Insights JPMorgan Analysis - Analyst Matthew Boss maintained an Underweight rating with a price target of $98, noting earnings of$3.48 per share, surpassing expectations of $3.37 per share, and same-store sales of -3.0$4.10-$4.72 per share, which is 14$102, highlighting a 4.0% sales growth to $1.39 billion in the fourth quarter [4]. - The company anticipates significant margin headwinds from tariffs in 2025 but plans to mitigate these through pricing and vendor strategies, with consumer spending behavior remaining stable [5].