Five Below (FIVE) continues to post solid pricing, traffic and customer engagement, with data indicating sales momentum remains strong heading into the Q2 despite moderating growth trends, UBS Securities said in a Monday note.

The analyst said pricing remained a key driver as Five Below optimized its merchandise mix while preserving its value positioning, with average unit retail prices reaching a record $5.69 in June while most products remained priced at $5 or less.

UBS said customer engagement remained strong, with elevated store traffic, longer dwell times and sustained search activity supporting healthy comparable-sales growth despite moderating interest in Squishy Dumplings.

Five Below's digital strategy continues to drive social media engagement and customer acquisition, while its cash position provides flexibility for future capital deployment and potential growth catalysts, the report added.

UBS maintained its buy rating on the stock with a price target of $285.

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