Build-A-Bear
BBW
Market cap $679M

51.41 USD

-0.34

0.66%

Updated Jul 8, 9:51 AM EDT

1 day

-0.66%

5 days

-0.54%

1 month

5.76%

3 months

49.84%

6 months

20.96%

Year to date

16.63%

1 year

107.97%

5 years

2,420.10%

10 years

200.12%

About: Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc is a U.S.-based specialty retailer of customized stuffed animals and related products. The company operates through three segments. Its Direct-to-consumer segment with key revenue, includes the operating activities of corporately-managed locations and other retail delivery operations in the U.S., Canada, China, Denmark, Ireland, and the U.K., including the company's e-commerce sites and temporary stores. The international franchising segment includes the licensing activities of the company's franchise agreements with store locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and Africa. The commercial segment includes the transactions with other businesses, mainly comprised of licensing the intellectual properties for third-party use and wholesale activities.

Employees: 5,100

Consumer Discretionary Specialty Retail

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Funds holding %

of 7,311 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

570% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $7M | Put options by funds: $1.04M

23% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 27 | Existing positions closed: 22

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 160 [Q4 2024] → 163 (+3) [Q1 2025]

8% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 54 | Existing positions reduced: 50

0.83% more ownership

Funds ownership: 83.95% [Q4 2024] → 84.77% (+0.83%) [Q1 2025]

14% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q4 2024] → 6 (-1) [Q1 2025]

18% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $519M [Q4 2024] → $424M (-$95.8M) [Q1 2025]

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Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$39

24%

downside

Avg. target

$55

6%

upside

High target

$65

26%

upside

3 analyst ratings

3 positive

100%

0 neutral

0%

0 negative

0%

Small Cap Consumer Research Eric Beder	26%upside $65	Buy Reiterated	8 Jul 2025
DA Davidson Michael Baker	17%upside $60	Buy Maintained	30 May 2025
Piper Sandler Stephanie Wissink	24%downside $39	Overweight Maintained	15 May 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about BBW published over the past 30 days

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Investors Business Daily

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The unassuming Build-A-Bear Workshop has soared more than 2,200% in the past five years.

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Build-A-Bear Workshop: Still A Lot To Like After A Stellar Quarter

I remain bullish on Build-A-Bear Workshop due to its strong revenue growth, expanding store footprint, and innovative product launches like Mini Beans. BBW's strategic international expansion and partnerships position it to benefit from cultural trends and blockbuster movie releases, fueling further growth. The company boasts robust financials, increasing earnings per share, strong cash reserves, and effective risk management against tariffs and economic downturns.

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Still A Lot To Like After A Stellar Quarter

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share of issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 10, 2025, to all stockholders of record as of June 26, 2025. About Build-A-Bear Since its beginning in 1997, Build-A-Bear has evolved to become a beloved multi-generational brand focused on its mission to “add a little more heart to life,” where guests of all.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Build-A-Bear Celebrates International Day of Play by Playing It Forward

Donates One Teddy Bear for Each Make-Your-Own Plush Animal Sold to Children in Need ST. LOUIS , June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear, the iconic experiential retail brand, announces its "Play It Forward" initiative, a national giveback effort taking place today in recognition of the International Day of Play.

Build-A-Bear Celebrates International Day of Play by Playing It Forward

Build-A-Bear: Latest Earnings Rally Could Be Just The Beginning

Build-A-Bear's Q1 delivered record profitability and double-digit growth, driven by strategic expansion and strong execution despite a challenging economic backdrop. The company boasts a debt-free balance sheet, robust cash reserves, and continues aggressive international expansion, particularly in high-traffic tourist destinations. Shareholder returns remain a priority, with ongoing buybacks and dividend increases expected to drive further share price appreciation.

Build-A-Bear: Latest Earnings Rally Could Be Just The Beginning

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Gary Schnierow - Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Finance Sharon Price John - President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Hurt - Chief Operations and Experience Officer Voin Todorovic - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Beder - Small Cap Consumer Research, LLC Keegan Cox - D.A. Davidson & Co. Greg Gibas - Northland Securities, Inc. Steve Silver - Argus Research Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Build-A-Bear Workshop First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Zacks Investment Research

Build-A-Bear (BBW) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Build-A-Bear (BBW) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.17 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.86 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.82 per share a year ago.

Build-A-Bear (BBW) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Build-A-Bear Workshop to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced the Company will host investor meetings at the following investor conferences: NYSE Virtual Investor Access Day – Thursday, June 5, 2025 DADCO Consumer & Technology Conference – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee Evercore Consumer & Retail Conference – Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in New York City Northland Virtual Growth Conference – Wednesday, June 25, 2025 About Build-A-Bear Since its beginn.

Build-A-Bear Workshop to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Record-Breaking First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended May 3, 2025. Total revenues were a first-quarter record $128.4 million, an increase of 11.9%, pre-tax income was a first-quarter record $19.6 million, an increase of 30.6%, and diluted earnings per share was a first-quarter record $1.17, an increase of 42.7% For the first quarter of 2025, the Company returned $7.1 million to shareholders through share repur.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Record-Breaking First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

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