Build-A-Bear Workshop experienced a decline in Q3 profitability due to tariff costs, expecting an $11 million impact in fiscal 2025, but remains optimistic about maintaining record revenue and profitability.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNYS
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc is a U.S.-based specialty retailer of customized stuffed animals and related products. The company operates through three segments. Its Direct-to-consumer segment with key revenue, includes the operating activities of corporately-managed locations and other retail delivery operations in the U.S., Canada, China, Denmark, Ireland, and the U.K., including the company's e-commerce sites and temporary stores. The international franchising segment includes the licensing activities of the company's franchise agreements with store locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and Africa. The commercial segment includes the transactions with other businesses, mainly comprised of licensing the intellectual properties for third-party use and wholesale activities.
Company Info
SIC5945
Composite FIGIBBG000H8XPS1
CIK0001113809
IPOOct 28, 2004
Sectorretail-hobby, toy & game shops
Highlights
Market Cap$492.85M
EPS$3.76
P/E Ratio9.96
Revenue$505.28M
Gross Profit$286.04M
Net Income$49.47M
Employees5,100
WSO12,945,819
Phone314-423-8000
Websitehttps://ir.buildabear.com
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) has returned -38.03% so far this year and 10.12% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BBW has achieved an annualized return of 11.52%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
BBW
1M-15.96%
6M-37.84%
YTD-38.03%
1Y10.12%
5Y33.73%
10Y11.52%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.85% | -19.17% | -21.07% | 0.93% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -7.78% | -0.56% | -9.36% | -4.88% | 44.63% | 1.54% | -1.90% | 21.94% | 8.11% | -16.20% | -0.90% | 17.83% |
| 2024 | -2.04% | 5.88% | 24.98% | 0.87% | -10.28% | -8.08% | 6.77% | 22.41% | 3.96% | 11.90% | -1.14% | 21.48% |
| 2023 | 1.82% | -14.94% | 11.46% | -0.64% | -21.64% | 18.21% | 14.40% | 7.72% | 11.36% | -15.67% | -1.81% | -3.73% |
| 2022 | -9.49% | 13.69% | -10.26% | 3.38% | 8.28% | -20.56% | -2.14% | -2.85% | -8.20% | 29.34% | 33.05% | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 28.08% | 21.21% | -4.03% | 16.35% | 84.20% | 11.61% | -12.19% | 21.43% | -9.07% | -7.71% | 8.94% | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 28.62% | -8.19% | -62.57% | 86.76% | -7.35% | -6.44% | 8.26% | 8.40% | -14.49% | 67.21% | -3.31% | 4.40% |
| 2019 | 19.75% | 10.04% | 18.45% | -8.05% | -10.32% | 11.58% | -25.09% | -41.78% | 26.51% | 11.18% | -13.54% | 7.64% |
| 2018 | -7.03% | 5.81% | 1.10% | -1.09% | -12.09% | -5.59% | 7.28% | 12.88% | -2.16% | -5.10% | -29.07% | -35.56% |
| 2017 | -12.73% | -24.58% | -3.28% | 18.18% | 2.87% | -2.79% | -8.57% | -4.66% | -0.54% | -15.68% | 3.80% | 11.52% |
| 2016 | 2.33% | 5.01% | -2.12% | 0.66% | -15.14% | -10.77% | 30.43% | 7.09% | -4.84% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of BBW compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. volatility is 3.19%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2017 | 2016 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 289.96M | 272.33M | 280.79M | 266.32M | 261.37M | 297.26M | 172.05M | 197.99M | 199.60M | 212.05M | 194.64M | 192.10M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 139.08M | 129.66M | 119.12M | 93.68M | 67.31M | 88.63M | 94.31M | 107.32M | 99.11M | 97.63M | 84.39M | 83.14M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 139.08M | 129.66M | 119.12M | 93.68M | 67.31M | 88.63M | 94.31M | 107.32M | 99.11M | 97.63M | 84.39M | 83.14M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 71.48M | 58.93M | 60.53M | 75.26M | 104.74M | 122.67M | 21.56M | 20.81M | 17.63M | 15.34M | 20.42M | 22.76M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 49.59M | 53.01M | 67.10M | 53.85M | 58.24M | 56.91M | 28.17M | 45.06M | 49.40M | 49.12M | 45.11M | 41.76M |
| Wages (USD) | 13.27M | 14.55M | 23.77M | 21.69M | 13.19M | 13.37M | 5.45M | 5.86M | 5.60M | 11.86M | 9.75M | 5.46M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 16.54M | 16.17M | 10.29M | 21.85M | 17.90M | 15.68M | 22.55M | 18.94M | 27.86M | 38.11M | 34.98M | 38.98M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 79.39M | 83.73M | 101.15M | 97.38M | 89.33M | 85.96M | 56.18M | 69.86M | 82.86M | 99.09M | 89.83M | 86.20M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 150.87M | 142.66M | 161.68M | 172.64M | 194.06M | 208.63M | 77.73M | 90.67M | 100.48M | 114.43M | 110.25M | 108.97M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 103.90M | 89.29M | 82.60M | 87.36M | 108.21M | 132.66M | 5.88M | 10.01M | 14.63M | 3.51M | 2.72M | 3.30M |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 633.00K |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 59.76M | 55.26M | 50.76M | 48.97M | 52.97M | 65.86M | 66.37M | 77.75M | 74.92M | 62.77M | 70.16M | 71.46M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 163.66M | 144.55M | 133.36M | 136.33M | 161.18M | 198.51M | 72.25M | 87.76M | 89.55M | 66.28M | 72.89M | 75.40M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 40.43M | 55.70M | 61.57M | 46.49M | 44.95M | 33.84M | 30.85M | 43.79M | 45.22M | 82.38M | 56.97M | 60.37M |
| Inventory (USD) | 69.78M | 63.50M | 70.49M | 71.81M | 46.95M | 53.38M | 58.36M | 53.14M | 51.89M | 51.94M | 50.25M | 46.90M |
| Accounts Receivable (USD) | 16.10M | 8.57M | 15.37M | 11.70M | 8.30M | 11.53M | 10.59M | 13.30M | 12.94M | 11.46M | 14.54M | 9.43M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 126.30M | 127.77M | 147.43M | 130.00M | 100.19M | 98.75M | 99.80M | 110.23M | 110.04M | 145.78M | 121.76M | 116.71M |
| Assets (USD) | 289.96M | 272.33M | 280.79M | 266.32M | 261.37M | 297.26M | 172.05M | 197.99M | 199.60M | 212.05M | 194.64M | 192.10M |
News and Insights
Build-A-Bear Workshop has significantly outperformed the S&P 500, delivering a 1,400% total return over five years, driven by record revenues, diversified retail strategy, and strategic international franchise expansion.
Build-A-Bear Workshop reported record Q2 2025 earnings with $124.2 million in revenue and $0.94 diluted EPS, representing double-digit growth. The company expanded its global retail footprint, improved margins, and raised full-year financial guidance.
The article suggests that Disney should acquire Build-A-Bear Workshop to expand its storytelling and merchandise offerings, leveraging its intellectual property and providing a more inclusive entry point for consumers.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, a toy company, has seen its stock price nearly double in value year-to-date after reporting strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024. The company has turned around its business in recent years, unlocking growth and profits, and is now rewarding shareholders through a rising dividend and share buybacks.
Wall Street Analysts See a 26.66% Upside in Build-A-Bear: Can the Stock Really Move This High?positive
Wall Street analysts have set a mean price target of $39.67 for Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), indicating a potential 26.7% upside. However, investors should be cautious as price targets can be unreliable, and focus more on the company's improving earnings outlook.
Build-A-Bear Workshop reported strong Q2 earnings, with revenue and EPS beating estimates. The company saw a decline in e-commerce demand but growth in commercial and international franchise revenues. Build-A-Bear maintains its FY24 guidance for revenue and pre-tax income growth.
Sharon John, the CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc, sold 41,034 shares at an average price of $25.99 per share. This transaction aligns with the broader trend of insider selling at the company over the past year.
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