Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) plans to open 150 net new stores and invest $230-$250 million in fiscal 2026 for expansion, supply-chain improvements, and technology upgrades. The company is focusing on Gen Z and millennial families with 80% of its products priced at $5 or below. Five Below’s current forecast indicates an 11.4% increase in sales and a 19.5% rise in earnings per share (EPS) for the current fiscal year.
In contrast, Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE) reported a 10.4% increase in direct-to-consumer sales during Q4 of fiscal 2025, despite facing approximately $8 million in tariff costs. The company anticipates sales growth of 4.5% for the current fiscal year, with a projected drop in EPS of 15.9%. Vince is also aiming to expand its categories and international presence, particularly with its London store’s success.
Year-to-date, Five Below’s shares have risen by 16.6%, while Vince Holding’s shares have increased by 3.2%. Five Below currently trades at a forward price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 2.23, while Vince’s sits at 0.17, signaling stronger market recognition for Five Below.
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