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Cameron HurstFive Below IncFIVEHOLDSep 12, 2018

They have found their niche, but as they grow larger there will be bigger challenges. He still likes their growth prospect, but he is cautious as the market is nearing the late stages of the bull market. He would continue to hold it.

$131.37

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$193.98

As of Jun 18, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

They just delivered a strong quarter and shares jumped while dollar stores have delivered bad numbers -- Dollar Tree and Dollar General. Their EPS beat and raised full-year guidance.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 06/22, Up 21.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with FIVE has triggered its stop at $188.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  When combined with our previous recommendations, this will result in a net investment gain of 31%.  

COMMENT

The question was comparing the two companies as an investment. Walmart is a very large blue chip company that is not growing quickly. He prefers Five Below which is growing faster. There should be a very quick payback in nine months. There is nothing quite like it. They have just under 1400 stores.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 06/22, Up 55.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with FIVE is progressing well.  We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $183) to $188 at this time.  

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 06/22, Up 47.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with FIVE is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we now recommend trailing up the stop (from $160) to $183.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 06/22, Up 27.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with FIVE is progressing well. To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop to $160 at this time.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 06/22, Up 21.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with FIVE has achieved its $176 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop-loss (from $125) to $145.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 06/22, Up 11.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with FIVE is progressing well. To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop to $130.
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate FIVE, a retailer of home items priced at $5 or under, as a TOP PICK. The company is a good hedge against a slowing economy, especially heading into Q4 when consumers look to purchase for the holiday. EPS growth is expected to exceed 25% next year and recently reported earnings supported a ROE of 21%. We like that cash reserves are growing, while the company is buying back shares. We recommend trailing up the stop-loss from $120 to $125, looking to achieve $170 -- upside potential over 16%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $169.89)
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 12/22, Up 11.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $90) to $120.
DON'T BUY
Report tomorrow He owns other dollar stores. This skews more to discretionary items than staples. He prefers retailers to sell customer needs, not wants. Prefers Dollar General.
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As a retailer of home items priced at $5 or under, FIVE is a good hedge against a slowing economy. Revenues have grown by 7% and recently reported earnings supported a ROE of 24%. Management has already provided guidance that reflects the realities of supply chain and inflationary pressures. Cash reserves are growing, despite the company buying back shares. We recommend a stop loss at $90, looking to achieve $188 -- upside potential over 55%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $187.72)
TOP PICK
Stock went down recently. He now considers the valuation a good entry point. Business model allows them to pay back new store locations in 8 months. Able to grow without raising any debt. He recommended it in the past and continues to like the stock.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
A good long-term investment, but it swoons at times without a catalyst. Wait for that swoon to step in.
PARTIAL BUY
$5 and below and for teenagers and tweens. He would buy if he did not already own it. Buy half and if it sells off, you can buy more.