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Build-A-Bear

71.65 USD
-3.01
4.03%
At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
71.65
0.00
0%
1 day
-4.03%
5 days
-3.25%
1 month
25.39%
3 months
35.96%
6 months
103.61%
Year to date
62.55%
1 year
122.93%
5 years
2,045.21%
10 years
259.69%
 

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

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

91% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 44 | Existing positions closed: 23

70% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $8.18M | Put options by funds: $4.8M

43% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $425M [Q1] → $606M (+$181M) [Q2]

12% more funds holding

Funds holding: 165 [Q1] → 184 (+19) [Q2]

3.92% more ownership

Funds ownership: 85.01% [Q1] → 88.93% (+3.92%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q1] → 6 (+0) [Q2]

24% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 50 | Existing positions reduced: 66

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$65
9% downside
Avg. target
$76
6% upside
High target
$85
19% upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Small Cap Consumer Research
Eric M Beder
$75
Buy
Reiterated
17 Sep 2025
Northland Capital Markets
Greg Gibas
$80
Outperform
Maintained
29 Aug 2025
DA Davidson
Michael Baker
$85
Buy
Maintained
29 Aug 2025
Small Cap Consumer Research
Eric Beder
$65
Buy
Reiterated
22 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 28 articles about BBW published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
yesterday
5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength to Maximize Your Returns
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5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength to Maximize Your Returns
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Is BuildABear Workshop (BBW) Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?
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Is BuildABear Workshop (BBW) Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
5 Must-Buy Efficient Stocks for Solid Gains Amid Volatility
POST, BBW, EQBK, ASC and SBH stand out with top efficiency ratios and strong earnings surprises.
5 Must-Buy Efficient Stocks for Solid Gains Amid Volatility
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Build-A-Bear (BBW) Is Up 6.27% in One Week: What You Should Know
Does Build-A-Bear (BBW) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Build-A-Bear (BBW) Is Up 6.27% in One Week: What You Should Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Bull of the Day: Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW)
Retail is bouncing back in a big way. Offer up an experience and the people come.
Bull of the Day: Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW)
Neutral
Business Wire
7 days ago
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 October 9, 2025, to all stockholders of record as of September 25, 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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
Look Beyond the Fed: Bet on 4 Stocks With Increasing Cash Flows
Cash-rich stocks like MTRN, WLDN, BBW and NCSM show rising cash flows, offering investors stability and growth beyond Fed policy shifts.
Look Beyond the Fed: Bet on 4 Stocks With Increasing Cash Flows
Positive
Benzinga
8 days ago
Build-A-Bear Stock: Cautious Optimism Warranted
Build-A-Bear Workshop BBW has been on an impressive run. The stock is currently in its Phase 10 of the 18-phase Adhishthana Cycle and has been climbing steadily since September 2024.
Build-A-Bear Stock: Cautious Optimism Warranted
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 days ago
Why Build-A-Bear Has Crushed Your Favorite Stocks And Why More Upside Is Likely
Build-A-Bear Workshop has outperformed major tech stocks and the S&P 500, driven by digital transformation, omni-channel strategy, and strong fundamentals. Recent earnings showed double-digit growth in revenue and EPS year-over-year, with management raising store expansion and pre-tax income guidance for 2025. A debt-free balance sheet, robust cash position, and ongoing share repurchases support continued expansion and dividend growth, even in a high-interest environment.
Why Build-A-Bear Has Crushed Your Favorite Stocks And Why More Upside Is Likely
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 days ago
Build-A-Bear (BBW) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why
Build-A-Bear (BBW) could be a solid choice for shorter-term investors looking to capitalize on the recent price trend in fundamentally sound stocks. It is one of the many stocks that passed through our shorter-term trading strategy-based screen.
Build-A-Bear (BBW) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why
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