Build-A-Bear reports Q4 EPS $1.26, consensus $1.22

Reports Q4 revenue $154.5M, consensus $155.71M. “We are pleased to report a year of solid revenue expansion, driven by growth across each of our three operating segments. This momentum, even amid external distractions, was further supported by the successful opening of more than 60 net new units across multiple geographies for the second year in a row,” commented CEO Sharon Price John. “Looking ahead, with a strong plan and key infrastructure in place, given we have now surpassed the half-billion-dollar milestone revenue mark this fiscal year, we are focused on further leveraging our success and the power of our brand to drive more incremental business”. CFO Voin Todorovic added, “The company achieved its fifth consecutive year of record revenue and pre-tax income. These results reflect approximately $11M in tariffs and related costs that we partially offset through continued operational excellence, strong store contribution margins, and actions to further diversify our business model. This consistent performance, together with solid cash flow generation, has enabled us to return more than $170M to shareholders through stock repurchases and dividends over the past five years.”