Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC Buys New Stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW)

Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC acquired a new position in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 9,041 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, valued at approximately $416,000. Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC owned about 0.07% of Build-A-Bear Workshop at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. USA Financial Formulas acquired a new position in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Quarry LP boosted its stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 346.6% during the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,295 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 1,005 shares in the last quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System acquired a new position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 4th quarter worth $53,000. Fortitude Family Office LLC raised its position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 34.1% during the fourth quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 1,480 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $68,000 after purchasing an additional 376 shares during the period. Finally, Intech Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop during the fourth quarter valued at $200,000. 79.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Performance

Shares of BBW stock traded down $2.12 on Thursday, reaching $37.24. 98,685 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 258,185. The business's 50 day moving average price is $38.23 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $39.03. The company has a market capitalization of $500.44 million, a P/E ratio of 9.83 and a beta of 1.04. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has a 12-month low of $23.63 and a 12-month high of $48.23.

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Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, March 13th. The specialty retailer reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.52 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $150.45 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $147.53 million. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 38.35% and a net margin of 10.58%. Research analysts predict that Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 27th will be issued a dividend of $0.22 per share. This is a boost from Build-A-Bear Workshop's previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.36%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 27th. Build-A-Bear Workshop's payout ratio is currently 23.10%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. DA Davidson restated a "buy" rating and set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a report on Friday, March 14th. StockNews.com lowered shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, March 21st.

Insider Transactions at Build-A-Bear Workshop

In other news, CEO Sharon Price John sold 53,962 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Friday, January 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.02, for a total transaction of $2,267,483.24. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 293,858 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,347,913.16. This trade represents a 15.51 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Vojin Todorovic sold 5,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.08, for a total transaction of $200,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 70,695 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,833,455.60. This represents a 6.61 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 92,807 shares of company stock valued at $3,838,436. 7.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About Build-A-Bear Workshop

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.