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Build-A-Bear

49.89 USD
-0.63
1.25%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
49.89
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-1.25%
5 days
2.70%
1 month
19.41%
3 months
41.13%
6 months
21.62%
Year to date
13.18%
1 year
94.81%
5 years
1,887.65%
10 years
206.45%
 

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 7,296 funds
0
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]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$39
22%
downside
Avg. target
$52
5%
upside
High target
$60
20%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
DA Davidson
Michael Baker
20%upside
$60
Buy
Maintained
30 May 2025
Small Cap Consumer Research
Eric Beder
16%upside
$58
Buy
Reiterated
22 May 2025
Piper Sandler
Stephanie Wissink
22%downside
$39
Overweight
Maintained
15 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about BBW published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
2 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 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
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 days ago
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
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
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
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
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
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
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
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
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Build-A-Bear (BBW) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Build-A-Bear (BBW) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Build-A-Bear (BBW) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Why Build-A-Bear (BBW) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Build-A-Bear (BBW) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Why Build-A-Bear (BBW) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
Build-A-Bear: A Great Toy Specialty Store Company To Own Even With Headwinds From Tariffs
Build-A-Bear has differentiated itself by selling an experience instead of just a product, resulting in high profitability and return on capital. The company's conservative capital structure is necessary due to its lack of track record demonstrating consistent and predictable revenue and profitability. Additionally, a conservative capital structure provides a cushion against uncertainties due to geopolitics.
Build-A-Bear: A Great Toy Specialty Store Company To Own Even With Headwinds From Tariffs
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