The earnings call reflects a strong performance for Build-A-Bear with record-breaking revenue and earnings growth, successful global expansion, and effective digital transformation initiatives. However, challenges from tariffs and potential economic uncertainties pose notable headwinds.

Company Guidance

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, Build-A-Bear Workshop reported record-breaking performance, with revenues increasing by 11% to over $124 million. Pretax income rose by 33% to over $15 million, while earnings per share (EPS) surged by 47% to $0.94. For the first half of the year, revenues grew more than 11% to over $252 million, pretax income increased by over 31% to nearly $35 million, and EPS rose approximately 45% to $2.11. The company returned over $13 million in capital to shareholders during this period. Build-A-Bear also expanded its global footprint, with 14 net new experience locations opened, 86% of which were international, contributing to a total presence in 32 countries. The company increased its 2025 guidance, projecting mid-single to high-single-digit revenue growth and pretax income in the range of $62 to $70 million, despite facing nearly $16 million in headwinds from tariffs and increased costs.

Record Revenue and Earnings Growth

Build-A-Bear reported the best second quarter and first half results in its history, with Q2 revenues growing 11% to over $124 million, pretax income increasing by 33% to over $15 million, and EPS rising by 47% to 94¢. For the first half, revenues grew more than 11% to over $252 million, pretax income increased over 31%, and EPS rose approximately 45%.

Successful Global Expansion

Build-A-Bear opened 14 net new experience locations in Q2, with 86% of them being international, expanding the brand to 32 countries. The company increased its net new unit growth guidance for the year to at least 60 locations from the previous 50.

Strong E-commerce and Digital Transformation

E-commerce demand increased 15.1% due to strong consumer response to key product launches, and digital transformation efforts include social media initiatives that drove omnichannel sales and broadened the consumer base.

Innovative Product Launches

The launch of the mini beans collection contributed to an 80% year-on-year revenue increase for the category, with the successful introduction of new product types and marketing campaigns, such as the fruit stand assortment.

Increased Shareholder Returns

Build-A-Bear returned more than $13 million in capital to shareholders during the first half of the fiscal year through dividends and share repurchases.

BuildABear Workshop (BBW) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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BBW Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 26, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.59 / -	0.73	―	―	―
Aug 28, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.66 / 0.94	0.64	46.87% (+0.30)	―
May 29, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.86 / 1.17	0.82	42.68% (+0.35)	―
Mar 13, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.51 / 1.62	1.34	20.90% (+0.28)	―
Dec 05, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.65 / 0.73	0.53	37.74% (+0.20)	―
Aug 29, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.57 / 0.64	0.57	12.28% (+0.07)	―
May 30, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.96 / 0.82	0.98	-16.33% (-0.16)	―
Mar 14, 2024	2023 (Q4)	1.33 / 1.34	1.39	-3.60% (-0.05)	―
Nov 30, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.51 / 0.53	0.51	3.92% (+0.02)	―
Aug 24, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.41 / 0.57	0.38	50.00% (+0.19)	―

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BBW Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 29, 2025	$42.60	$51.81	+21.62%
Mar 13, 2025	$35.15	$35.00	-0.43%
Dec 05, 2024	$37.54	$46.03	+22.62%
Aug 29, 2024	$27.27	$31.57	+15.77%

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