Build-A-Bear Workshop Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Sharon John
Chief executive officer
US$2.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 28.21% |
| CEO tenure | 12yrs |
| CEO ownership | 2.4% |
| Management average tenure | 10.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Build-A-Bear: Latest Earnings Rally Could Be Just The Beginning
Jun 05Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Surges 49% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement
May 30
Build-A-Bear: Strong Growth & Rapid Expansion Makes The Dip Worth Buying
Mar 28Build-A-Bear Workshop's (NYSE:BBW) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Mar 16Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW)?
Mar 12Build-A-Bear: More Digitalization Efforts, But The Margin Of Safety Declined (Rating Downgrade)
Mar 04Build-A-Bear Workshop: It's Time To Consider This Underrated Dividend Stock
Jan 13Improved Earnings Required Before Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Stock's 26% Jump Looks Justified
Dec 27Build-A-Bear Workshop: Revenue And Margin Expansion Amid Poor Consumer Outlook
Dec 19Build-A-Bear: Strong Expansion Prospects, But A Disappointing Q4 Outlook (Rating Downgrade)
Dec 06Build-A-Bear's Unique Experience-Orientated Offering Creates A Bright Future
Nov 11Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.'s (NYSE:BBW) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business
Oct 18Build-A-Bear: Dividend Stock Has Potential To Become A Long-Term Powerhouse
Oct 16Build-A-Bear Workshop: Digital Transformation, Different Stores, And Undervalued
Oct 01
Digital Transformation And International Expansion Set To Drive Future Growth And Profitability
Expanded global footprint through partner-operated international expansions and digital initiatives aims to boost revenue and customer retention.Build-A-Bear Workshop Shows Great Demand Momentum In Q2
Aug 29Build-A-Bear Workshop: Market's Overreaction To Q1 Results Offers An Attractive Opportunity
Jun 19Build-A-Bear Workshop: The Reasons Why We Downgrade To Hold
Jun 13Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW)
Jun 01Build-A-Bear Workshop: Why The Company Is Still Attractive Here
May 23Build Your Portfolio With Build-A-Bear Workshop
Apr 09Build-A-Bear Workshop: Upside Still Exists, But Beware Of Long-Term Revenue Declines
Apr 02Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Surges 33% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement
Mar 15At A P/E Ratio Of 6, Build-A-Bear Should Consider Engaging In Massive Buybacks
Jan 23Build-A-Bear Workshop: Attractive Free Cash Flow Overlooked By The Market
Dec 12Build-A-Bear Workshop: A Massive Opportunity To Beat The Market
Nov 13Build-A-Bear Workshop: Financial Fortitude, Priced At 6x Operating Profits
Sep 25Build-A-Bear Workshop's Q2 Earnings And Long-Term Prospects: Not Bearish At All
Sep 03CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$56m |
| Feb 01 2025 | US$3m | US$811k | US$52m |
| Nov 02 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$52m |
| Aug 03 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$50m |
| May 04 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$50m |
| Feb 03 2024 | US$4m | US$765k | US$53m |
| Oct 28 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$51m |
| Jul 29 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$51m |
| Apr 29 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$48m |
| Jan 28 2023 | US$4m | US$757k | US$48m |
| Oct 29 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$52m |
| Jul 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$50m |
| Apr 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$51m |
| Jan 29 2022 | US$3m | US$730k | US$47m |
| Oct 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$34m |
| Jul 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$29m |
| May 01 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$9m |
| Jan 30 2021 | US$2m | US$643k | -US$23m |
| Oct 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$27m |
| Aug 01 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$35m |
| May 02 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$22m |
| Feb 01 2020 | US$3m | US$714k | US$261k |
| Nov 02 2019 | n/a | n/a | -US$16m |
| Aug 03 2019 | n/a | n/a | -US$17m |
| May 04 2019 | n/a | n/a | -US$17m |
| Feb 02 2019 | US$2m | US$712k | -US$18m |
Compensation vs Market: Sharon's total compensation ($USD2.88M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.70M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Sharon's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Sharon John (61 yo)
Ms. Sharon Price John has been President of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc since March 2016 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since June 3, 2013. Ms. John has experience and a strong track record of suc...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 12yrs | US$2.88m | 2.42% $ 14.5m | |
| Founder & Director Emeritus | 28.4yrs | no data | 0.67% $ 4.0m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 10.8yrs | US$1.07m | 0.57% $ 3.4m | |
| Chief Operations & Experience Officer | 10.2yrs | US$1.07m | 0.35% $ 2.1m | |
| Chief Administrative Officer | 16.9yrs | US$939.38k | 1.01% $ 6.0m | |
| Chief Revenue Officer | less than a year | US$548.42k | 0.015% $ 88.6k | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Finance | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & CTO | 2.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief People Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Strategy Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Brand Officer | less than a year | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: BBW's management team is seasoned and experienced (10.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 12yrs | US$2.88m | 2.42% $ 14.5m | |
| Founder & Director Emeritus | 2yrs | no data | 0.67% $ 4.0m | |
| Independent Director | 3.6yrs | US$142.91k | 0.091% $ 543.5k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 7.4yrs | US$212.88k | 0.61% $ 3.6m | |
| Independent Director | 7.3yrs | US$154.91k | 0.37% $ 2.2m | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0047% $ 28.0k | |
| Independent Director | 5.9yrs | US$162.91k | 0.14% $ 854.0k | |
| Independent Director | 3.6yrs | US$142.91k | 0.11% $ 658.1k |
Experienced Board: BBW's board of directors are considered experienced (4.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/06/06 21:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/06/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/05/03 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/02/01 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Gerrick Johnson | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Gerrick Johnson | BMO Capital Markets U.S. (Historical) |
| Jeremy Hamblin | Colliers Securities |