Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the four research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and two have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $53.50.

A number of research firms have weighed in on BBW. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research report on Monday, August 17th. DA Davidson cut their target price on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from $60.00 to $37.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Price Performance

Build-A-Bear Workshop stock opened at $29.88 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $374.70 million, a PE ratio of 7.41 and a beta of 1.10. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a 12 month low of $27.50 and a 12 month high of $75.85. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $34.28 and a 200-day simple moving average of $37.88.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The specialty retailer reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.06. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 29.85% and a net margin of 9.96%.The firm had revenue of $115.29 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $120.81 million. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Build-A-Bear Workshop will post 3.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 25th were paid a $0.23 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 25th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.83%.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director George Carrara sold 3,000 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $34.52, for a total value of $103,560.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 11,277 shares in the company, valued at approximately $389,282.04. The trade was a 21.01% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Sharon Price John sold 6,818 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.03, for a total value of $272,924.54. Following the sale, the director owned 181,653 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,271,569.59. This trade represents a 3.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 4.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Build-A-Bear Workshop

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in BBW. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 2nd quarter valued at $30,481,000. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY purchased a new stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop during the second quarter worth $30,136,000. De Lisle Partners LLP acquired a new stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in the second quarter valued at about $23,466,000. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 61,511.8% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 414,031 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $13,526,000 after buying an additional 413,359 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 177.8% in the fourth quarter. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. now owns 612,577 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $37,533,000 after buying an additional 392,039 shares during the last quarter. 79.30% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Build-A-Bear Workshop News

Here are the key news stories impacting Build-A-Bear Workshop this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Build-A-Bear reported fiscal second-quarter EPS of $0.70, ahead of the $0.64 analyst consensus. The company also generated $115.3 million in revenue and returned $22.7 million to shareholders through share repurchases during the first half. Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson maintained a “buy” rating while lowering its price target from $60 to $37. The revised target still implies potential upside from recent trading levels, although the reduction reflects more cautious expectations. Benzinga analyst price target report
• Positive Sentiment: The launch of an exclusive Sanrio Halloween collection, including Lloromannic plush characters Berry and Cherry, could support seasonal demand, customer engagement and licensing-related sales. Build-A-Bear Sanrio Halloween Collection
• Neutral Sentiment: Rosen Law Firm announced an investigation into potential securities claims, alleging that Build-A-Bear may have issued materially misleading business information. The announcement does not establish wrongdoing, but it adds legal and reputational uncertainty for investors. Rosen Law Firm investigation announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue fell 7.2% year over year to $115.3 million, below estimates near $121 million, while EPS declined from $0.94 a year earlier to $0.70. Build-A-Bear Q2 earnings and traffic report
• Negative Sentiment: Management cut fiscal-year revenue guidance to $500 million-$525 million from $530 million-$550 million, below consensus expectations of approximately $535.6 million. The company also fired its chief growth officer, intensifying concerns about execution and weakening customer traffic. Reuters Build-A-Bear outlook report

About Build-A-Bear Workshop

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.