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
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 Ratio20.95
Forward P/E Ratio15.50
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$357.87 million
Price / Sales0.33
Cash Flow$1.5438 per share
Price / Cash5.02
Book Value$7.42 per share
Price / Book1.04
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
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 announced that its board has authorized a share repurchase program on Monday, August 21st 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback $20,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's management 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 consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.23. The specialty retailer had revenue of $83.18 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $92.30 million. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 5.54% and a net margin of 1.57%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.17 EPS. View Build-A-Bear Workshop's Earnings History.
When is Build-A-Bear Workshop's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for BBW?
2 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Build-A-Bear Workshop's stock. Their forecasts range from $12.00 to $13.50. On average, they expect Build-A-Bear Workshop's stock price to reach $12.75 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Who are some of Build-A-Bear Workshop's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Build-A-Bear Workshop include America's Car-Mart (CRMT), Barnes & Noble (BKS), Hibbett Sports (HIBB), Fogo De Chao (FOGO), Tilly's (TLYS), Village Super Market, Inc. Class A (VLGEA), El Pollo LoCo (LOCO), Tile Shop (TTS), J.Jill (JILL), Jumei International (JMEI), Nathan's Famous (NATH), Citi Trends (CTRN), Titan Machinery (TITN), GNC (GNC) and Potbelly (PBPB).
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 stories about BBW stock have trended somewhat positive on Sunday, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm rates the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Build-A-Bear Workshop earned a media sentiment score of 0.08 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the specialty retailer an impact score of 44.63 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
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 Point72 Asset Management L.P. (18.74%), Cannell Capital LLC (5.66%), BlackRock Inc. (5.42%), The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (1.69%), Northern Trust Corp (1.08%) and California Public Employees Retirement System (0.55%). 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 California Public Employees Retirement System, BlackRock Inc., Barclays PLC, Northern Trust Corp and Royal Bank of Canada. 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 Cannell Capital LLC, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company , Millennium Management LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., A.R.T. Advisors LLC, Trexquant Investment LP and Spark Investment Management LLC. 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 $7.75.
How big of a company is Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Build-A-Bear Workshop has a market capitalization of $116.43 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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