Trexquant Investment LP Invests $1.37 Million in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW)

Trexquant Investment LP bought a new position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 29,840 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, valued at approximately $1,374,000. Trexquant Investment LP owned approximately 0.22% of Build-A-Bear Workshop at the end of the most recent quarter.

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

Build-A-Bear Workshop Price Performance

Shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop stock traded down $0.22 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $36.39. The company's stock had a trading volume of 46,972 shares, compared to its average volume of 259,809. The stock has a market cap of $489.01 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.68 and a beta of 1.04. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has a 52 week low of $23.63 and a 52 week high of $48.23. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $38.09 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $39.18.

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

Build-A-Bear Workshop Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 27th were issued a dividend of $0.22 per share. This is a positive change from Build-A-Bear Workshop's previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 27th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.42%. Build-A-Bear Workshop's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 23.10%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider J. Christopher Hurt sold 6,210 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.91, for a total value of $247,841.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 43,176 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,723,154.16. This trade represents a 12.57 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Vojin Todorovic sold 5,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $40.08, for a total value of $200,400.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 70,695 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,833,455.60. The trade was a 6.61 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 23,845 shares of company stock worth $947,703. 7.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have commented on BBW shares. StockNews.com downgraded Build-A-Bear Workshop from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday, March 21st. DA Davidson reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $50.00 price objective on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research note on Friday, March 14th.

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.