Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

NYSE:BBW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$452.5m

Build-A-Bear Workshop Future Growth

Future criteria checks 0/6

Build-A-Bear Workshop is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 2.9% and 4.1% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 6.8% per annum.

Key information

2.9%

Earnings growth rate

6.76%

EPS growth rate

Specialty Retail earnings growth9.6%
Revenue growth rate4.1%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated30 Mar 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Build-A-Bear Workshop: The Pros And Cons Of Owning The Stock Now

Apr 28

BBW: Capital Returns And CEO Succession Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lowered their price target on Build-A-Bear Workshop to reflect a reduced assumed future P/E multiple of 14.7x, while keeping their fair value, growth, and margin assumptions in dollar terms unchanged. What's in the News Longtime President and CEO Sharon Price John plans to retire after the June 11, 2026 annual shareholders' meeting.

BBW: Succession Plan And Capital Returns Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have maintained their $62.00 price target on Build-A-Bear Workshop, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that leave their overall valuation view essentially unchanged. What's in the News Longtime President and CEO Sharon Price John plans to retire after the June 11, 2026 shareholders meeting.

BBW: Succession Plan And Capital Returns Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Build-A-Bear Workshop from $66.25 to $62.00, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple, while keeping revenue growth expectations broadly consistent. What's in the News Longtime President and CEO Sharon Price John plans to retire after the 2026 annual shareholders meeting.

BBW: Succession Plan And Capital Returns Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Build-A-Bear Workshop from $70.00 to $66.25, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that modestly adjust the valuation framework. What's in the News CEO succession plan announced, with longtime President and CEO Sharon Price John intending to retire after the June 11, 2026 annual shareholders' meeting and current Chief Operations and Experience Officer Chris Hurt set to assume the CEO role and join the Board at that time, while Price John remains on the Board to support the transition (Key Developments).

BBW: Experiential Partnerships And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their price target for Build-A-Bear Workshop steady at $70.00, citing largely unchanged assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E as the basis for maintaining their view. What's in the News Build-A-Bear Workshop and Sanrio announced a national expansion of the Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop concept, with new locations planned at American Dream in New Jersey and Mall of America in Minnesota in early 2026.

Benign Growth For Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Underpins Stock's 27% Plummet

Feb 12
Benign Growth For Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Underpins Stock's 27% Plummet

BBW: Experiential Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Build-A-Bear Workshop steady at US$70.00, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This signals that their overall view on the stock's pricing remains broadly unchanged.

BBW: Experiential Expansion And Buybacks Will Support A More Bullish Outlook

Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for Build-A-Bear Workshop up from $68.75 to $70.00, citing small adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and expected future P/E as the main drivers of the updated price target. What's in the News Reiterated earnings guidance for 2025, with management pointing to third quarter results and what it describes as consistent underlying fundamentals, while also noting ongoing tariff headwinds (Corporate Guidance) Based on existing guidance, the company indicates it is positioned for fiscal 2025 revenue of over US$0.5b.

Here's Why We Think Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jan 25
Here's Why We Think Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

BBW: Tariff Headwinds And Experiential Expansion Will Shape A Fairly Valued Outlook

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Build-A-Bear Workshop at US$68.75. This reflects only modest adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, rather than a significant change in their overall view.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 25%

Dec 25
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 25%

BBW: Experiential Expansion And Share Repurchases Are Expected To Drive Upside

Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on Build A Bear Workshop, reducing fair value by about 4 percent to approximately 68 dollars and 75 cents, as slightly softer growth and valuation assumptions more than offset a marginally stronger profit margin outlook. What's in the News Build A Bear and Sanrio plan a national expansion of the Build A Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop concept, with new flagship locations slated for American Dream in New Jersey and Mall of America in Minnesota in early 2026 (Key Developments).

BBW: National Experiential Expansion Is Expected To Drive Long-Term Upside

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Build-A-Bear Workshop to approximately 72 dollars from about 80 dollars, reflecting slightly higher discount rate and margin assumptions that more than offset incremental optimism on revenue growth and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Planned national expansion of the Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshops, with new flagship locations opening at American Dream in New Jersey and Mall of America in Minnesota in early 2026 (Key Developments) Concept builds on the success of the first Los Angeles Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop, which quickly became a destination for collectors, families, and Sanrio fans (Key Developments) New experiential stores will feature immersive Hello Kitty themed environments, including branded shopping bags, aprons, Cub Condos, and customizable outfits, scents, and sounds for multiple Sanrio characters (Key Developments) Company completed repurchases of 640,295 shares, about 4.91% of shares outstanding, for 23.1 million dollars under its existing buyback program as of early December 2025 (Key Developments) Management reaffirmed fiscal 2025 guidance, and is still expecting total revenue to grow at a mid to high single digit percentage rate (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has been reduced modestly, from approximately 80 dollars to about 72 dollars.

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW)

Dec 04
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW)

Under The Bonnet, Build-A-Bear Workshop's (NYSE:BBW) Returns Look Impressive

Nov 05
Under The Bonnet, Build-A-Bear Workshop's (NYSE:BBW) Returns Look Impressive

With EPS Growth And More, Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Makes An Interesting Case

Aug 29
With EPS Growth And More, Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Makes An Interesting Case

International Expansion And Digital Transformation Will Expand Global Footprint

The significant increase in Build-A-Bear Workshop’s consensus price target reflects a higher market valuation multiple (future P/E rising from 15.87x to 17.95x) despite unchanged revenue growth expectations, resulting in a new fair value of $73.33. What's in the News Increased new unit growth guidance for 2025 to at least 60 new experience locations with a mix of corporate, partner, and franchise models.

We Like Build-A-Bear Workshop's (NYSE:BBW) Returns And Here's How They're Trending

Jul 31
We Like Build-A-Bear Workshop's (NYSE:BBW) Returns And Here's How They're Trending

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Surges 49% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement

May 30
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Surges 49% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement

Build-A-Bear: Strong Growth & Rapid Expansion Makes The Dip Worth Buying

Mar 28

Build-A-Bear Workshop's (NYSE:BBW) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Mar 16
Build-A-Bear Workshop's (NYSE:BBW) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW)?

Mar 12
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW)?

Build-A-Bear: More Digitalization Efforts, But The Margin Of Safety Declined (Rating Downgrade)

Mar 04

Build-A-Bear Workshop: It's Time To Consider This Underrated Dividend Stock

Jan 13

Improved Earnings Required Before Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Stock's 26% Jump Looks Justified

Dec 27
Improved Earnings Required Before Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Stock's 26% Jump Looks Justified

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Revenue And Margin Expansion Amid Poor Consumer Outlook

Dec 19

Build-A-Bear: Strong Expansion Prospects, But A Disappointing Q4 Outlook (Rating Downgrade)

Dec 06

Build-A-Bear's Unique Experience-Orientated Offering Creates A Bright Future

Nov 11

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.'s (NYSE:BBW) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business

Oct 18
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.'s (NYSE:BBW) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business

Build-A-Bear: Dividend Stock Has Potential To Become A Long-Term Powerhouse

Oct 16

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Digital Transformation, Different Stores, And Undervalued

Oct 01

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:BBW - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
1/31/202960455N/A621
1/31/202858054N/A723
1/31/202755450N/A684
1/31/2026530524065N/A
11/1/2025526573760N/A
8/2/2025523594767N/A
5/3/2025510564565N/A
2/1/2025496522847N/A
11/2/2024495524259N/A
8/3/2024483502745N/A
5/4/2024481503856N/A
2/3/2024486534664N/A
10/28/2023482515169N/A
7/29/2023479515772N/A
4/29/2023470484662N/A
1/28/2023468483447N/A
10/29/2022453521222N/A
7/30/202244350616N/A
4/30/2022437511220N/A
1/29/2022412472028N/A
10/30/2021375342228N/A
7/31/2021355292730N/A
5/1/202130092528N/A
1/30/2021255-23813N/A
10/31/2020266-272026N/A
8/1/2020262-351122N/A
5/2/2020301-22114N/A
2/1/20203390922N/A
11/2/2019335-16N/A17N/A
8/3/2019334-17N/A3N/A
5/4/2019338-17N/A13N/A
2/2/2019337-18N/A10N/A
11/3/2018351-18N/A-43N/A
8/4/2018359-14N/A-21N/A
5/5/2018355-12N/A-40N/A
2/3/2018363-10N/A-34N/A
12/30/20173588N/A21N/A
9/30/20173613N/A23N/A
7/1/20173623N/A27N/A
4/1/20173601N/A29N/A
12/31/20163641N/A16N/A
10/1/201637221N/A20N/A
7/2/201637320N/A17N/A
4/2/201637924N/A29N/A
1/2/201637827N/A32N/A
10/3/201539219N/A28N/A
7/4/201539319N/A28N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: BBW's forecast earnings growth (2.9% per year) is below the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: BBW's earnings (2.9% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: BBW's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: BBW's revenue (4.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.3% per year).

High Growth Revenue: BBW's revenue (4.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if BBW's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/06 23:41
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/06 00:00
Earnings2026/01/31
Annual Earnings2026/01/31

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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Gerrick JohnsonBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Christopher MooreCJS Securities, Inc.
Jeremy HamblinColliers Securities