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Buildabear Workshop, Inc. (BBW)
NYSE:BBW
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 21, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.76Last Year’s EPS
1.17Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
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.Company Guidance
Record Annual Revenue and Growth
Fiscal 2025 total revenues of $529.8M, up 6.7% year-over-year — first time above $500M for the company; Q4 revenues of $154.5M, up 2.7% year-over-year.
Record Profitability for the Year
Full-year pretax income of $67.2M was a record for the company and EPS for fiscal 2025 was $3.99, up ~5% year-over-year (tariffs reduced FY EPS by ~$0.65).
Strong International Expansion
Entered 8 new countries in 2025, doubling international footprint to 36 countries in two years; added 11 net new experience locations in Q4 and plan to open at least 50 net new locations in 2026 (majority partner-operated/asset-light).
Portfolio & Store Growth
Ended the year with 375 corporately managed stores, 109 franchise locations and 178 partner-operated locations; partner-operated footprint now nearly 30% of total portfolio, enabling faster, asset-light expansion.
Commercial / Wholesale Momentum
Commercial revenue (wholesale & partner shipments) increased 42.2% in the quarter and 23.4% for the year; secured multimillion-dollar wholesale placement at ~1,500 Walmart locations.
Product & IP Wins Driving Engagement
Sold over 3,000,000 Mini Beans since launch; Kabu IP content generated >1,000,000 YouTube views and Kabu plush sales exceeded $1,000,000 — demonstrating product/content/retail integration and collector interest.
Proven Retail Execution & Occasion Strength
Valentine’s Day was the largest revenue day in North American store history (surpassing prior Black Friday), credited to trend-right product, in-store execution and marketing campaign “A Squeeze Away.”
Capital Return and Shareholder Actions
Returned nearly $40M directly to shareholders via tax and dividends in the referenced period and, since 2019, $170M in dividends and share repurchases of >4,000,000 shares (share count reduced ~25% from peak).
Orderly Leadership Transition
Planned CEO succession announced: long-time COO Christopher Hurt to assume CEO role on June 11, 2026, following a multiyear succession process, providing continuity and operational familiarity.
BBW Earnings History
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BBW Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 12, 2026 | $43.49 | $41.57 | -4.41% |
Dec 04, 2025 | $57.40 | $48.48 | -15.54% |
Aug 28, 2025 | $58.13 | $66.52 | +14.43% |
May 29, 2025 | $42.29 | $51.43 | +21.62% |
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FAQ
When does Buildabear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) report earnings?
Buildabear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) is schdueled to report earning on May 21, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Buildabear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) earnings time?
Buildabear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) earnings time is at May 21, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is BBW EPS forecast?
BBW EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.76.
