=Five Below (FIVE) reported earnings Thur 1 Dec 2016 (a/h)

The dollar store chain reported third-quarter earnings just above analyst targets. Revenue rose 18% but just missed views. Fourth-quarter guidance was in line with expectations. But management said it was pleased with the start of the holiday shopping season, and had launched an expanded TV advertising campaign. Five Below shares have been working to start up the right side of a four-month consolidation.