Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

NYSE:BBW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$517.6m

Build-A-Bear Workshop Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Build-A-Bear Workshop has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 41.8%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings growing at 14% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 12.5% per year. Build-A-Bear Workshop's return on equity is 37.2%, and it has net margins of 10.4%.

Key information

41.8%

Earnings growth rate

43.4%

EPS growth rate

Specialty Retail Industry Growth26.6%
Revenue growth rate12.5%
Return on equity37.2%
Net Margin10.4%
Last Earnings Update01 Feb 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

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
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Digital Transformation And International Expansion Set To Drive Future Growth And Profitability

Sep 20 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 29

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Market's Overreaction To Q1 Results Offers An Attractive Opportunity

Jun 19

Build-A-Bear Workshop: The Reasons Why We Downgrade To Hold

Jun 13

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW)

Jun 01
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW)

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Why The Company Is Still Attractive Here

May 23

Build Your Portfolio With Build-A-Bear Workshop

Apr 09

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Upside Still Exists, But Beware Of Long-Term Revenue Declines

Apr 02

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Surges 33% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement

Mar 15
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Surges 33% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement

At A P/E Ratio Of 6, Build-A-Bear Should Consider Engaging In Massive Buybacks

Jan 23

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Attractive Free Cash Flow Overlooked By The Market

Dec 12

Build-A-Bear Workshop: A Massive Opportunity To Beat The Market

Nov 13

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Financial Fortitude, Priced At 6x Operating Profits

Sep 25

Build-A-Bear Workshop's Q2 Earnings And Long-Term Prospects: Not Bearish At All

Sep 03

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock: Quietly Transforming Into A Powerhouse

Aug 21

Build-A-Bear Workshop Remains Attractive

Jul 15

Is Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Potentially Undervalued?

Jul 04
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Potentially Undervalued?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Build-A-Bear Workshop makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:BBW Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
01 Feb 25496522060
02 Nov 24495522070
03 Aug 24483502020
04 May 24481502010
03 Feb 24486531990
28 Oct 23482511940
29 Jul 23479511910
29 Apr 23470481850
28 Jan 23468481830
29 Oct 22453521820
30 Jul 22443501790
30 Apr 22437511770
29 Jan 22412471690
30 Oct 21375341520
31 Jul 21355291440
01 May 2130091260
30 Jan 21255-231190
31 Oct 20266-271300
01 Aug 20262-351320
02 May 20301-221440
01 Feb 2033901520
02 Nov 19335-161530
03 Aug 19334-171530
04 May 19338-171550
02 Feb 19337-181560
03 Nov 18351-181820
04 Aug 18359-141830
05 May 18355-121810
03 Feb 18363-101840
30 Dec 1735881570
30 Sep 1736131570
01 Jul 1736231560
01 Apr 1736011580
31 Dec 1636411600
01 Oct 16372211630
02 Jul 16373201670
02 Apr 16379241650
02 Jan 16378271610
03 Oct 15392191670
04 Jul 15393191640
04 Apr 15388161620
03 Jan 15392141640
27 Sep 1436981450
28 Jun 1436751480

Quality Earnings: BBW has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: BBW's current net profit margins (10.4%) are lower than last year (10.9%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: BBW's earnings have grown significantly by 41.8% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: BBW's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: BBW had negative earnings growth (-1.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Specialty Retail industry average (-8.6%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: BBW's Return on Equity (37.2%) is considered high.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/10 21:47
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/10 00:00
Earnings2025/02/01
Annual Earnings2025/02/01

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Analyst Sources

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is covered by 16 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.

AnalystInstitution
Gerrick JohnsonBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Gerrick JohnsonBMO Capital Markets U.S. (Historical)
Jeremy HamblinColliers Securities