Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Record Earnings, Raises Guidance

Buildabear Workshop, Inc. ( (BBW) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Buildabear Workshop, Inc. presented to its investors.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is a global retail company that allows customers to create personalized stuffed animals, operating in the entertainment and retail sector with a unique hands-on experience that fosters emotional connections with its brand. In its latest earnings report, Build-A-Bear Workshop announced record-breaking results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2025, with significant increases in revenue, pre-tax income, and earnings per share, prompting an upward revision of its annual guidance. Key financial highlights include a second-quarter revenue of $124.2 million, an 11.1% increase, and a pre-tax income of $15.3 million, reflecting a 32.7% growth. The company also reported a 46.9% increase in diluted earnings per share, reaching $0.94, and a robust EBITDA growth of 25.3%. For the first half of fiscal 2025, Build-A-Bear achieved total revenues of $252.6 million, marking an 11.5% rise, with a pre-tax income of $34.9 million, up by 31.5%. The company continues to expand its global footprint with a net growth of 14 new experience locations and maintains a strong balance sheet with increased cash reserves and no borrowings. Looking forward, Build-A-Bear Workshop remains optimistic about its growth prospects, focusing on global expansion and strategic initiatives, while navigating economic challenges, and has increased its guidance for revenue, pre-tax income, and new unit growth for the remainder of the fiscal year.