Earnings per share (EPS) figures reflected this growth, with Q4 GAAP diluted EPS rising 26.3% to $4.28, while adjusted diluted EPS increased by 23.9% to $4.31. For the full year, GAAP diluted EPS surged 40.7% to $6.47, and adjusted diluted EPS rose 32.3% to $6.67.
The company also opened 14 new stores in Q4, bringing its total to 1,921 locations across 46 states, marking an 8.5% increase in store count from the previous year. Operating income for Q4 was reported at $310.9 million, up from $246.8 million in Q4 of fiscal 2024. Adjusted operating income for the same period was $312.7 million, compared to $253.3 million a year earlier.
Winnie Park, CEO of Five Below, expressed optimism about the company's performance, stating, "Our outstanding fourth quarter results capped off a transformational year that firmly established Five Below as THE destination for the Kid and the Kid in all of us. These exceptional, broad-based results reflect our Crew’s amazing execution of our customer-centric strategy and demonstrate the progress we’ve made building a stronger, more agile brand."
Looking ahead, Five Below provided a positive outlook for the first quarter and full year of fiscal 2026, expecting net sales in the range of $1.18 billion to $1.20 billion and net income between $86 million to $93 million. The company anticipates opening approximately 150 new stores in fiscal 2026, further solidifying its growth trajectory.
Overall, Five Below's strong financial performance and strategic outlook suggest a promising future, positioning the company well for continued growth in the retail sector.
