Q2 EPS Estimate for Build-A-Bear Workshop Reduced by Analyst

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Northland Capmk decreased their Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research note issued on Friday, May 30th. Northland Capmk analyst G. Gibas now expects that the specialty retailer will post earnings of $0.52 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.62. The consensus estimate for Build-A-Bear Workshop's current full-year earnings is $3.71 per share. Northland Capmk also issued estimates for Build-A-Bear Workshop's Q3 2026 earnings at $0.59 EPS.

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

Build-A-Bear Workshop Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of NYSE:BBW traded up $0.40 on Monday, hitting $48.03. 276,258 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 273,110. The firm has a market capitalization of $634.34 million, a P/E ratio of 12.78 and a beta of 0.54. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a 1-year low of $23.63 and a 1-year high of $55.57. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $38.56 and its 200 day moving average price is $39.80.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 29th. The specialty retailer reported $1.17 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.31. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a net margin of 10.58% and a return on equity of 38.35%. The company had revenue of $128.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $118.90 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.82 EPS.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 27th were given a dividend of $0.22 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 27th. This is an increase from Build-A-Bear Workshop's previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.83%. Build-A-Bear Workshop's payout ratio is currently 21.15%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Build-A-Bear Workshop

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Inspire Investing LLC acquired a new position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 1st quarter valued at about $775,000. Rhumbline Advisers grew its holdings in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 6.0% during the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 18,236 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $678,000 after acquiring an additional 1,025 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC raised its position in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 61.9% during the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 119,046 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $4,423,000 after acquiring an additional 45,498 shares in the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new position in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the first quarter valued at approximately $267,000. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp acquired a new position in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the first quarter valued at approximately $199,000. 79.30% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.