Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Stock Price Expected to Rise, DA Davidson Analyst Says

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW - Free Report) had its price objective raised by DA Davidson from $40.00 to $50.00 in a research report sent to investors on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the specialty retailer's stock. DA Davidson also issued estimates for Build-A-Bear Workshop's FY2026 earnings at $3.99 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. StockNews.com upgraded Build-A-Bear Workshop from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday. Northland Securities upped their target price on Build-A-Bear Workshop from $38.00 to $55.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Price Performance

Shares of BBW stock traded down $5.47 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $41.02. 682,800 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 220,223. The company's 50 day moving average is $37.18 and its two-hundred day moving average is $31.08. The company has a market cap of $554.59 million, a P/E ratio of 10.91 and a beta of 1.53. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a 1 year low of $21.24 and a 1 year high of $47.01.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 5th. The specialty retailer reported $0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.70 by $0.03. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 37.81% and a net margin of 10.36%. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.53 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Build-A-Bear Workshop will post 3.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Wednesday, September 11th that authorizes the company to buyback $100.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the specialty retailer to purchase up to 23.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 9th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, November 27th will be given a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 27th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.95%. Build-A-Bear Workshop's dividend payout ratio is presently 21.28%.

Insider Activity at Build-A-Bear Workshop

In related news, Director George Carrara sold 2,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.27, for a total value of $90,675.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 18,421 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $668,129.67. The trade was a 11.95 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Sharon Price John sold 48,325 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.19, for a total transaction of $1,700,556.75. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 416,679 shares in the company, valued at $14,662,934.01. This represents a 10.39 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 80,734 shares of company stock valued at $2,844,217. 7.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Build-A-Bear Workshop

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Pacifica Capital Investments LLC increased its stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 23.4% during the 2nd quarter. Pacifica Capital Investments LLC now owns 1,229,006 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $31,057,000 after acquiring an additional 232,840 shares during the last quarter. De Lisle Partners LLP increased its position in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 25.9% during the third quarter. De Lisle Partners LLP now owns 732,911 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $25,187,000 after purchasing an additional 150,619 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 34.3% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 372,168 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $12,863,000 after purchasing an additional 94,986 shares during the period. Maverick Capital Ltd. raised its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 261.3% during the third quarter. Maverick Capital Ltd. now owns 105,847 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $3,638,000 after purchasing an additional 76,551 shares during the period. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 17.2% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 320,832 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $8,107,000 after purchasing an additional 47,096 shares during the last quarter. 79.30% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Company Profile

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc operates as a multi-channel retailer of plush animals and related products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Direct-to-Consumer, Commercial, and International Franchising. Its merchandise comprises various styles of plush products to be stuffed, pre-stuffed plush products, and sounds and scents that can be added to the stuffed animals, as well as range of clothing, shoes and accessories, and other toy and novelty items, including family sleepwear.