Build-A-Bear

BBW

Market cap $783M

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. remains a Buy despite recent social media backlash over an isolated in-store incident involving a customer naming a bear. BBW's core business is resilient, driven by strong brand loyalty among children and an expanding international presence. Q2 2025 financials were outstanding: revenue grew 11%, pre-tax income rose 30% year-over-year, and management raised full-year guidance, supporting continued bullishness.

Build-A-Bear's strong cash position, debt-free balance sheet, and margin gains strengthen its capacity for continued share buybacks.

Build-A-Bear Workshop's (BBW) recent Halloween collection was its bestselling spooky season set on record, according to CEO Sharon Price John, highlighting heightened consumer demand for experiences across age groups. This especially comes as President Trump's tariffs continue to rattle the toy industry Build-A-Bear Workshop CEO Sharon Price John sits down with Josh Lipton and Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the company's efforts to manage its balance sheet amid fluctuating tariff policies, in order to keep its product affordable for younger customers.

Build-A-Bear Workshop CEO Sharon Price John discusses the company's success, skyrocketing stock, fluctuating tariff policies, and the key to pricing for customers of all ages. US markets closed mixed with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notching new records.

Pumpkin Kitty's back after last year's sell-out, joined by new bestie Spooky Kitty and this year's breakout hit, the Posable Bat, which flew off shelves in just a few weeks ST. LOUIS , Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), the iconic brand known for adding a little more heart and a lot more fun, to every season, is unleashing a boo-tiful bonanza this "OctoBEAR" with a show-stopping lineup of Halloween-inspired plush and accessories.

BBW's digital push is paying off as e-commerce jumps 15%, powered by viral marketing and rising "Kidult" demand.

Here is how Build-A-Bear (BBW) and Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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With the Fed kicking off a new rate-cutting cycle, it's easy to get overly bullish on the small- and mid-caps as well as some of the more speculative high-tech companies that offer less in the way of profits today for ambitious growth promises in the future.