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$35.10 - $75.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume189.50K
Average Volume (3M)488.78K
Market Cap
$456.17M
Enterprise Value$561.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$26.75M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$127.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
May 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.76Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.99
Shares Outstanding12,580,479
10 Day Avg. Volume331,913
30 Day Avg. Volume488,781
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 Cap1.23
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$60.00Price Target Upside53.65% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$553.89M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Margins & Steady ProfitabilityBuild‑A‑Bear maintains durable margin advantage with gross margins near 54–56% and EBIT around 12–14%. High attachment rates for accessories and branded collections support lasting product profitability, enabling reinvestment, marketing and cushion versus cyclical retail pressure.
Consistent Cash Generation & Capital ReturnsStrong operating and free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility. Consistently positive FCF funds dividends, buybacks and modest capex without heavy refinancing, supporting shareholder returns while allowing investment in international and wholesale expansion.
Asset‑light Expansion & Wholesale DistributionA shift toward partner‑operated, asset‑light openings plus large wholesale placements (Walmart) scales distribution without heavy capex. This diversifies channels, accelerates reach internationally, and reduces incremental store-level capital needs, improving return on invested capital.
Bears Say
Tariff-driven Cost PressureElevated tariffs are a structural margin headwind that increase COGS and compress operating leverage. The multi‑million dollar, lumpy nature of tariff timing (H1/H2 swings) undermines forecastability, forcing margin mitigation or permanent price/cost changes that hit competitiveness.
E‑commerce Traffic & SEO DisruptionSustained digital traffic declines hurt the higher‑margin direct channel and weaken customer acquisition efficiency. With some e‑commerce enhancements delayed, the company may face prolonged headwinds converting brand interest online and defending share versus omnichannel competitors.
Rising Inventory And Higher LeverageElevated inventory ties up liquid resources and increases markdown risk in retail cycles; combined with an upward move in debt, this reduces liquidity and financial flexibility. Higher leverage limits ability to invest or weather downturns without reprioritizing cash uses.
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 $35.10 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 $456.17M.
When is BuildABear Workshop Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
BuildABear Workshop Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 15 days.
How were BuildABear Workshop Inc’s earnings last quarter?
BuildABear Workshop Inc released its earnings results on Mar 12, 2026. The company reported $1.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.226 by $0.034.
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 0.76.
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 $1.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.226. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.415%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BuildABear Workshop Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BBW
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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 86%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 8.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
34.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.88%
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
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive underlying business trajectory: record full-year revenue and pretax income, meaningful international and wholesale expansion, successful product/IP rollouts, strong in-store execution (record Valentine’s Day), and disciplined capital returns and an orderly leadership succession. However, material near-term headwinds exist — notably tariff-driven cost pressure, e-commerce/SEO traffic declines, Q4 margin compression, higher SG&A and elevated inventory — that have trimmed short-term profitability and introduced uncertainty into 2026 guidance. On balance, the highlights reflect durable momentum and scalable growth initiatives that outweigh the challenges, while the company is actively addressing digital and tariff-related issues.View all BBW earnings summariesBBW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$60.00
▲(53.65% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.82% Insiders
26.17% Mutual Funds
1.06% Other Institutional Investors
49.21% Public Companies and
Individual Investors