Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of plush animals and related products. The company operates through three segments: Direct-to-Consumer, International Franchising, and Commercial. Its merchandise comprises a range of styles of stuffed animals; clothing, shoes, and accessories for the stuffed animals; and other toy and novelty items. The company operates its stores under the Build-A-Bear Workshop brand name; and sells its products through its e-commerce sites. As of December 30, 2017, it operated 361 owned stores, including 301 stores in North America; 59 stores in Europe; and 1 store in China, as well as 102 franchised stores internationally. The company has strategic relationships with Disney, DreamWorks Animation, and Hasbro. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Hobby, toy, & game shops
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNYSE:BBW
CUSIPN/A
Phone314-423-8000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio2.19
Quick Ratio0.97
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio15.85
Forward P/E Ratio19.53
P/E Growth2.13
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$357.87 million
Price / Sales0.35
Cash Flow$1.5730 per share
Price / Cash5.34
Book Value$6.74 per share
Price / Book1.25
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.53
Net Income$7.91 million
Net Margins1.57%
Return on Equity5.54%
Return on Assets3.21%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,200
Outstanding Shares15,020,000
Market Cap$123.94 million
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Build-A-Bear Workshop's stock symbol?
Build-A-Bear Workshop trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BBW."
How will Build-A-Bear Workshop's stock buyback program work?
Build-A-Bear Workshop declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Monday, August 21st 2017, which allows the company to repurchase $20,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Build-A-Bear Workshop's earnings last quarter?
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc (NYSE:BBW) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 31st. The specialty retailer reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.23. The specialty retailer earned $83.18 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $92.30 million. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a net margin of 1.57% and a return on equity of 5.54%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.17 earnings per share. View Build-A-Bear Workshop's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for BBW?
2 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Build-A-Bear Workshop's stock. Their predictions range from $12.00 to $12.00. On average, they anticipate Build-A-Bear Workshop's stock price to reach $12.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 42.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Build-A-Bear Workshop.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Build-A-Bear Workshop?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Build-A-Bear Workshop in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Who are some of Build-A-Bear Workshop's key competitors?
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Who are Build-A-Bear Workshop's key executives?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Sharon Price John, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 54)
- Ms. Maxine K. Clark, Founder & Director (Age 70)
- Mr. Voin Todorovic, Chief Financial Officer (Age 43)
- Mr. J. Christopher Hurt, Chief Operations Officer (Age 52)
- Mr. Eric R. Fencl, Chief Admin. Officer, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 55)
Has Build-A-Bear Workshop been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about BBW stock has been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. Accern rates the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Build-A-Bear Workshop earned a media and rumor sentiment score of 0.11 on Accern's scale. They also gave media stories about the specialty retailer an impact score of 47.20 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days. View Recent Headlines for Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Who are Build-A-Bear Workshop's major shareholders?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.88%), Pacifica Capital Investments LLC (4.61%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.97%), BlackRock Inc. (1.76%), Millennium Management LLC (1.05%) and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.50%). Company insiders that own Build-A-Bear Workshop stock include Braden Michael Leonard, J Christopher Hurt and Point72 Asset Management, LP. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Which institutional investors are selling Build-A-Bear Workshop stock?
BBW stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Bank of New York Mellon Corp, California Public Employees Retirement System, Pacifica Capital Investments LLC and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Company insiders that have sold Build-A-Bear Workshop company stock in the last year include Braden Michael Leonard and J Christopher Hurt. View Insider Buying and Selling for Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Which institutional investors are buying Build-A-Bear Workshop stock?
BBW stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Paloma Partners Management Co, LMR Partners LLP, Macquarie Group Ltd., Alambic Investment Management L.P., Jane Street Group LLC and 22NW LP. View Insider Buying and Selling for Build-A-Bear Workshop.
How do I buy shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Shares of BBW can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Build-A-Bear Workshop's stock price today?
One share of BBW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.40.
How big of a company is Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Build-A-Bear Workshop has a market capitalization of $123.94 million and generates $357.87 million in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $7.91 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.53 on an earnings per share basis. Build-A-Bear Workshop employs 4,200 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's mailing address is 1954 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis MO, 63114. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at 314-423-8000.
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