Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Director George Carrara Sells 3,000 Shares

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Director George Carrara sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.52, for a total transaction of $103,560.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 11,277 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $389,282.04. This trade represents a 21.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Price Performance

Shares of NYSE BBW traded down $1.00 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $32.97. 434,163 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 392,463. The stock has a market capitalization of $414.76 million, a PE ratio of 7.72 and a beta of 1.07. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has a one year low of $32.62 and a one year high of $75.85. The company’s 50 day moving average is $37.27 and its 200 day moving average is $48.08.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The specialty retailer reported $1.03 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.27. The firm had revenue of $125.27 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $129.45 million. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 32.43% and a net margin of 10.48%. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. will post 4.04 EPS for the current year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 26th were given a dividend of $0.23 per share. This represents a $0.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. This is a positive change from Build-A-Bear Workshop’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.22. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 26th. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s dividend payout ratio is 21.55%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on BBW shares. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Zacks Research raised Build-A-Bear Workshop from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and set a $60.00 price target on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $70.00.

Institutional Trading of Build-A-Bear Workshop

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. IFP Advisors Inc grew its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 68.1% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 501 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 203 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 453.1% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 542 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 444 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. grew its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 163.0% during the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 668 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 414 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 166.7% during the 3rd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 800 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.30% of the company’s stock.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Company Profile

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc operates a specialty retail business focused on interactive “workshop” experiences that allow customers to create customized stuffed animals. Through its in-store and online platforms, the company offers a wide range of plush toys, apparel, accessories and sound modules, enabling guests to personalize each creation. In addition to its core bear products, Build-A-Bear has expanded its portfolio to include licensed characters from leading entertainment and media franchises.

Founded in 1997 by Maxine Clark and headquartered in St.