Buildabear Workshop, Inc. (BBW)
NYSE:BBW
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BBW Stock Chart & Stats
$39.05
-$3.95(-8.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$39.05
-$3.95(-8.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$34.08 - $75.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume189.50K
Average Volume (3M)341.93K
Market Cap
$489.38M
Enterprise Value$567.56M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$26.75M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$127.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.5
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.7Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.99
Shares Outstanding12,580,479
10 Day Avg. Volume361,611
30 Day Avg. Volume341,927
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.99
Price to Book (P/B)5.02
Price to Sales (P/S)1.47
P/FCF Ratio19.71
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.94
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$60.00Price Target Upside53.65% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$553.89M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross Margins & Steady ProfitabilitySustainably high gross and operating margins give Build‑A‑Bear structural earnings resilience. Strong product economics support reinvestment in experiential stores, fund dividends/buybacks, and absorb cost shocks, enabling durable profitability and high ROE over multiple years.
Consistent Free Cash Flow GenerationReliable operating cash flow and positive FCF provide internal funding for store rollouts, franchise expansion, and shareholder returns without heavy reliance on new debt. Strong cash conversion enhances strategic optionality and supports multi‑period growth initiatives.
Commercial/franchise And International GrowthRapid commercial and franchise expansion and broader international presence create a capital‑efficient, higher‑ROC growth engine. Diversified channels and geographies reduce dependency on U.S. retail traffic and provide a durable pathway for scalable revenue growth.
Bears Say
Revenue Volatility & Lowered GuidanceManagement trimmed revenue outlook after Q1 softness, highlighting volatility in top‑line trends. Lower near‑term visibility and back‑half weighting complicate investment pacing and operational planning, increasing execution risk for expansion and margin targets over the next several quarters.
E‑commerce And Traffic WeaknessA sharp web decline and weaker store traffic threaten a core direct‑to‑consumer channel that drives higher AURs and attachment sales. If digital/search disruptions or secular traffic softening persist, the company may need sustained marketing spend and product investment to restore durable growth.
Rising Operating Costs And Working Capital PressureMaterial SG&A increases, a lower cash balance and higher inventory create liquidity and working‑capital strain. Persistently elevated operating costs and inventory risk compress free cash flow and limit flexibility for store openings, marketing, or further buybacks if sales growth slows.
BuildABear Workshop News
BBW FAQ
What was Buildabear Workshop, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Buildabear Workshop, Inc. lowest stock price was $34.08 and its highest was $75.85 in the past 12 months.
What is Buildabear Workshop, Inc.’s market cap?
Buildabear Workshop, Inc.’s market cap is $489.38M.
When is Buildabear Workshop, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Buildabear Workshop, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Buildabear Workshop, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Buildabear Workshop, Inc. released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported $1.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.758 by $0.692.
Is Buildabear Workshop, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Buildabear Workshop, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Buildabear Workshop, Inc. pay dividends?
Buildabear Workshop, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.52%. See more information on Buildabear Workshop, Inc. dividends here
What is Buildabear Workshop, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Buildabear Workshop, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.7.
How many shares outstanding does Buildabear Workshop, Inc. have?
Buildabear Workshop, Inc. has 12,580,479 shares outstanding.
What happened to Buildabear Workshop, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Buildabear Workshop, Inc. reported an EPS of $1.45 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.758. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.91%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Buildabear Workshop, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BBW
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BuildABear Workshop Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$60.00 (53.65% Upside)
$60.00 (53.65% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BBW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 168.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-27.23%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
35.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Buildabear Workshop, Inc.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. operates as a multi-channel retailer of plush animals and related products. The company operates through three segments: Direct-to-Consumer, Commercial, and International Franchising. Its merchandise comprises various styles of plush products to be stuffed, pre-stuffed plush products, and sounds and scents that can be added to the stuffed animals, as well as range of clothing, shoes, accessories, and other toy and novelty items. The company operates its stores under the Build-A-Bear Workshop brand name; and sells its products through its e-commerce sites. As of January 29, 2022, it operated 346 stores, including 305 stores in the United States and Canada; and 41 stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as 72 franchised stores internationally. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
BBW Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: operational headwinds in traffic and e-commerce led to a modest revenue decline and prompted a downward revision to full-year revenue guidance, while the business showed important strengths — strong commercial (wholesale/franchise) growth, margin improvements, solid product/collection momentum, continued international expansion, and ongoing shareholder returns. Tariff accounting benefits lifted reported profitability but also introduced forecasting noise. Management is focused on strategic pillars and back-half initiatives, but near-term visibility is limited and Q2 is expected to be weaker.View all BBW earnings summariesBBW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$60.00
▲(53.65% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.82% Insiders
26.10% Mutual Funds
45.00% Other Institutional Investors
5.48% Public Companies and
Individual Investors