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
Phone314-423-8000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$357.87 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees4,200
OptionableOptionable
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 has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Monday, August 21st 2017, which permits the company to repurchase $20,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Build-A-Bear Workshop's earnings last quarter?
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc (NYSE:BBW) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 29th. The specialty retailer reported ($0.42) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.12) by $0.30. The specialty retailer earned $68.69 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $73.60 million. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a negative net margin of 0.66% and a negative return on equity of 0.69%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.10) earnings per share. View Build-A-Bear Workshop's Earnings History.
What guidance has Build-A-Bear Workshop issued on next quarter's earnings?
Build-A-Bear Workshop updated its FY 2018 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 29th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $340-345 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $346.3 million.Build-A-Bear Workshop also updated its Q4 2018 guidance to EPS.
Has Build-A-Bear Workshop been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about BBW stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Build-A-Bear Workshop earned a news sentiment score of 0.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the specialty retailer a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
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 55)
- Ms. Maxine K. Clark, Founder & Director (Age 71)
- Mr. Voin Todorovic, Chief Financial Officer (Age 44)
- Mr. J. Christopher Hurt, Chief Operations Officer (Age 53)
- Mr. Eric R. Fencl, Chief Admin. Officer, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 56)
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 investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.80%), Cannell Capital LLC (5.73%), Pacifica Capital Investments LLC (5.58%), New York State Common Retirement Fund (2.33%), North Star Investment Management Corp. (2.30%) and Royce & Associates LP (2.13%). Company insiders that own Build-A-Bear Workshop stock include Braden Michael Leonard, Eric R Fencl, 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 Royce & Associates LP, Potrero Capital Research LLC, Two Sigma Investments LP, Millennium Management LLC, Two Sigma Advisers LP, Macquarie Group Ltd., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and Northern Trust Corp. Company insiders that have sold Build-A-Bear Workshop company stock in the last year include Eric R Fencl 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 acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including B. Riley Financial Inc., New York State Common Retirement Fund, Pacifica Capital Investments LLC, Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, 22NW LP, Cannell Capital LLC, North Star Investment Management Corp. and Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan. 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 $5.15.
How big of a company is Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Build-A-Bear Workshop has a market capitalization of $77.02 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.
What is Build-A-Bear Workshop's official website?
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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