Q3 EPS Estimate for Build-A-Bear Workshop Reduced by Analyst

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) – Investment analysts at Small Cap Consu reduced their Q3 2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a report released on Thursday, August 27th. Small Cap Consu analyst E. Beder now expects that the specialty retailer will post earnings per share of $0.66 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.87. The consensus estimate for Build-A-Bear Workshop’s current full-year earnings is $3.96 per share.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The specialty retailer reported $0.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.06. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 29.85% and a net margin of 9.96%.The firm had revenue of $115.29 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $120.81 million.

BBW has been the topic of a number of other research reports. DA Davidson dropped their price target on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from $60.00 to $37.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a report on Monday, August 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Build-A-Bear Workshop currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $53.50.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Performance

NYSE BBW opened at $30.09 on Tuesday. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a one year low of $27.50 and a one year high of $75.85. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $34.24 and a 200 day moving average of $37.72. The company has a market capitalization of $377.33 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.47 and a beta of 1.10.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Build-A-Bear Workshop

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Miller Value Partners LLC purchased a new position in Build-A-Bear Workshop during the 2nd quarter worth $4,088,000. Chase Investment Counsel Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 2nd quarter worth $1,224,000. Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 2nd quarter worth $10,383,677. Crown Advisors Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop during the 2nd quarter worth $3,061,000. Finally, Cannell Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop during the 2nd quarter worth $3,155,524. Institutional investors own 79.30% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Sharon Price John sold 6,818 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.03, for a total transaction of $272,924.54. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 181,653 shares in the company, valued at $7,271,569.59. This trade represents a 3.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director George Carrara sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.52, for a total value of $103,560.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 11,277 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $389,282.04. This represents a 21.01% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 4.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 25th were issued a dividend of $0.23 per share. This represents a $0.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 25th. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s dividend payout ratio is 22.83%.

About Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc operates a specialty retail business focused on interactive “workshop” experiences that allow customers to create customized stuffed animals. Through its in-store and online platforms, the company offers a wide range of plush toys, apparel, accessories and sound modules, enabling guests to personalize each creation. In addition to its core bear products, Build-A-Bear has expanded its portfolio to include licensed characters from leading entertainment and media franchises.

Founded in 1997 by Maxine Clark and headquartered in St.