Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) is expected to post its Q2 2027 results before the market opens on Thursday, August 27th. Analysts expect Build-A-Bear Workshop to post earnings of $0.6450 per share and revenue of $120.8150 million for the quarter. Parties may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2027 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The specialty retailer reported $1.03 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.27. The firm had revenue of $125.27 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $129.45 million. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a net margin of 10.48% and a return on equity of 32.15%. On average, analysts expect Build-A-Bear Workshop to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $4 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Down 0.2%

Shares of BBW stock opened at $38.81 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $486.68 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.09 and a beta of 1.10. The company’s 50 day moving average is $34.12 and its 200 day moving average is $38.49. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a 52-week low of $29.35 and a 52-week high of $75.85.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 25th were given a dividend of $0.23 per share. This represents a $0.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 25th. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.55%.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director George Carrara sold 3,000 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.52, for a total value of $103,560.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 11,277 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $389,282.04. The trade was a 21.01% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. 4.00% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Build-A-Bear Workshop

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 177.8% during the 4th quarter. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. now owns 612,577 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $37,533,000 after buying an additional 392,039 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its position in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 129.1% during the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 374,756 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $22,963,000 after buying an additional 211,145 shares in the last quarter. Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the fourth quarter valued at about $12,887,000. Marshall Wace LLP raised its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 69.9% in the third quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 237,927 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $15,515,000 after buying an additional 97,917 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Balyasny Asset Management L.P. acquired a new stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the second quarter worth about $4,908,000. 79.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

BBW has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $60.00 price target on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a report on Friday, May 29th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $70.00.

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.