Five Below raises Q1 sales and EPS outlook; Executive Chair Vellios to step down
Five Below raised its first-quarter fiscal 2025 guidance on May 2, 2025, expecting net sales of about $967 million and diluted EPS of $0.69 to $0.71, both above prior ranges. Co-founder and Executive Chair Tom Vellios will not stand for re-election at the June 12, 2025 annual meeting and will move to an advisory role through the end of 2025, while director Mike Devine is expected to become non-executive Chair.
Key points
- Q1 net sales now expected at about $967 million, up from prior guidance of $905 million to $925 million
- Q1 diluted EPS now expected at $0.69 to $0.71, up from $0.44 to $0.55; adjusted EPS $0.82 to $0.84, up from $0.50 to $0.61
- Comparable sales now expected to rise about 6.7%, versus prior guidance of flat to 2% growth
- Vellios's Executive Chair role ends at the June 12, 2025 annual meeting; Mike Devine is expected to be appointed non-executive Chair if re-elected
The filing
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