Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Key Points

• Analysts' consensus: Build‑A‑Bear holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus from six analysts (five buys, one hold) with an average 12‑month price target of $64.75.
• The company slightly missed the quarter (EPS $1.26 vs. $1.27 est.; revenue $154.5M vs. $155.7M), trades around $38.61 with a P/E of 9.68 and ~ $500M market cap, and has raised its quarterly dividend to $0.23 (annualized $0.92, 2.4% yield; ex‑dividend Mar 26).

Shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the six analysts that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $64.75.

Several brokerages recently issued reports on BBW. Zacks Research upgraded Build-A-Bear Workshop from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, December 6th. Weiss Ratings restated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. CJS Securities assumed coverage on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. They issued a "market outperform" rating and a $70.00 price target for the company. Finally, DA Davidson dropped their price objective on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from $85.00 to $70.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 5th.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Down 2.6%

Shares of NYSE BBW opened at $38.61 on Friday. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $51.16 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $56.32. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a 52-week low of $32.55 and a 52-week high of $75.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $499.93 million, a P/E ratio of 9.68 and a beta of 1.08.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The specialty retailer reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.27 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $154.51 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $155.71 million. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 34.44% and a net margin of 9.85%. On average, analysts anticipate that Build-A-Bear Workshop will post 3.71 EPS for the current year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 26th will be given a dividend of $0.23 per share. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 26th. This is a positive change from Build-A-Bear Workshop's previous quarterly dividend of $0.22. Build-A-Bear Workshop's payout ratio is currently 22.06%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. IFP Advisors Inc lifted its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 68.1% in the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 501 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 203 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. grew its position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 19.4% during the second quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 1,270 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $65,000 after acquiring an additional 206 shares during the last quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC grew its position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 7.0% during the fourth quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 3,392 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $208,000 after acquiring an additional 221 shares during the last quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 2.1% in the 2nd quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC now owns 17,065 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $915,000 after acquiring an additional 356 shares during the period. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG increased its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 10,770 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $660,000 after acquiring an additional 363 shares during the period. 79.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.

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