Five Below, Inc. Faces Investigation Over Alleged Fiduciary Breaches
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 20 2026
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Source: Globenewswire
- Shareholder Rights Investigation: Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential fiduciary breaches by Five Below, Inc.'s executives and directors, which could expose the company to significant legal and financial risks.
- Sales Decline Warning: On July 16, 2024, Five Below disclosed a 5% year-over-year decline in comparable sales and projected second-quarter revenues between $820 million and $826 million, indicating a notable downturn in performance.
- Executive Departure Impact: The same announcement revealed the sudden departure of the company's President and CEO, which may further undermine corporate governance and market confidence, raising shareholder concerns about future prospects.
- Legal Proceedings Update: A federal securities class action court partially denied Five Below's motion to dismiss, allowing significant portions of the case to proceed, indicating that the legal challenges facing the company are intensifying.
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Analyst Views on FIVE
Wall Street analysts forecast FIVE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FIVE is 193.47 USD with a low forecast of 132.00 USD and a high forecast of 242.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
19 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 185.420
Low
132.00
Averages
193.47
High
242.00
Current: 185.420
Low
132.00
Averages
193.47
High
242.00
About FIVE
Five Below, Inc. is a specialty value retailer offering merchandise targeted at the tween and teen demographics. Its assortment of products, including select brands and licensed merchandise. It is engaged in offering a group of products, including leisure, fashion and home, and snacks and seasonal. Leisure includes items such as sporting goods, games, toys, tech, books, electronic accessories, arts and crafts, and party. Fashion and home include items, such as personal accessories, attitude t-shirts, beauty offerings, home goods and storage options. Snack and seasonal include items, such as seasonal goods, greeting cards, candy and other snacks, and beverages. It also offers its merchandise on the Internet, through its fivebelow.com e-commerce Website, offering home delivery and the option to buy online and pick up in store. It also sells its merchandise through on-demand third-party delivery services to enable its customers to shop online and receive convenient delivery.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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Five Below Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Investigation
- Shareholder Lawsuit Investigation: Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential derivative claims against Five Below, Inc. regarding alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by certain officers and directors, which could expose the company to significant legal and financial risks.
- Performance Decline Disclosure: On July 16, 2024, Five Below disclosed a 5% year-over-year decline in comparable sales and projected second-quarter revenues between $820 million and $826 million, indicating mounting market pressures and declining profitability.
- Executive Departure Impact: The sudden departure of the company's President and CEO amid declining performance raises concerns about management stability and future growth, potentially undermining investor confidence.
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