10,158 Shares in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Bought by SG Americas Securities LLC

SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new position in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW - Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 10,158 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, valued at approximately $378,000. SG Americas Securities LLC owned about 0.08% of Build-A-Bear Workshop at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. American Century Companies Inc. increased its position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 14.7% in the 4th quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 431,708 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $19,876,000 after acquiring an additional 55,328 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 26.5% during the 4th quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 291,990 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $13,443,000 after purchasing an additional 61,111 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 77.5% in the fourth quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 180,045 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $8,289,000 after purchasing an additional 78,629 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP raised its stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 269.9% in the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 137,922 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $6,350,000 after purchasing an additional 100,633 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 396.5% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 129,801 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $5,976,000 after purchasing an additional 103,656 shares during the last quarter. 79.30% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Price Performance

NYSE:BBW traded up $1.68 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $54.10. The company had a trading volume of 518,399 shares, compared to its average volume of 276,241. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has a 1-year low of $23.63 and a 1-year high of $55.57. The business's 50 day moving average price is $43.67 and its 200-day moving average price is $41.32. The firm has a market cap of $714.65 million, a PE ratio of 13.00 and a beta of 0.72.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 29th. The specialty retailer reported $1.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.86 by $0.31. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a net margin of 10.91% and a return on equity of 40.74%. The firm had revenue of $128.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $118.90 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.82 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 26th will be given a $0.22 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 26th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.63%. Build-A-Bear Workshop's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 21.15%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

BBW has been the topic of a number of research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Sunday, June 15th. DA Davidson upped their price target on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from $50.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, May 30th. Finally, Piper Sandler increased their price target on Build-A-Bear Workshop from $35.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 15th.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CAO Eric R. Fencl sold 6,993 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.50, for a total value of $339,160.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer now owns 123,318 shares in the company, valued at $5,980,923. The trade was a 5.37% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Sharon Price John sold 31,250 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.73, for a total value of $1,429,062.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 291,305 shares of the company's stock, valued at $13,321,377.65. The trade was a 9.69% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 48,248 shares of company stock worth $2,276,383. Company insiders own 5.80% of the company's stock.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Company Profile

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc operates as a multi-channel retailer of plush animals and related products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. 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 and accessories, and other toy and novelty items, including family sleepwear.