Recent Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW)

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 12/19/2024 – Build-A-Bear Workshop was upgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
• 12/11/2024 – Build-A-Bear Workshop was downgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
• 12/6/2024 – Build-A-Bear Workshop had its price target raised by analysts at Northland Securities from $38.00 to $55.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 12/6/2024 – Build-A-Bear Workshop had its price target raised by analysts at DA Davidson from $40.00 to $50.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 12/3/2024 – Build-A-Bear Workshop was upgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
• 11/7/2024 – Build-A-Bear Workshop was downgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
• 10/30/2024 – Build-A-Bear Workshop was upgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Down 0.8 %

Shares of NYSE:BBW traded down $0.36 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $42.74. The stock had a trading volume of 295,170 shares, compared to its average volume of 238,950. The company has a market cap of $574.43 million, a P/E ratio of 11.37 and a beta of 1.53. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has a 12 month low of $21.24 and a 12 month high of $47.01. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $38.61 and its 200-day simple moving average is $31.84.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 5th. The specialty retailer reported $0.73 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.70 by $0.03. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 38.40% and a net margin of 10.58%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.53 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts predict that Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 9th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 27th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 27th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.87%. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 21.28%.

Insider Transactions at Build-A-Bear Workshop

In related news, Director Lesli Rotenberg sold 2,473 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.10, for a total value of $101,640.30. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 11,724 shares in the company, valued at approximately $481,856.40. The trade was a 17.42 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Vojin Todorovic sold 12,635 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $35.42, for a total value of $447,531.70. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 90,695 shares in the company, valued at $3,212,416.90. This trade represents a 12.23 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 94,781 shares of company stock worth $3,414,758 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 7.90% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Build-A-Bear Workshop

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Franklin Resources Inc. purchased a new stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 3rd quarter valued at $282,000. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 2.4% during the third quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC now owns 31,695 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $1,089,000 after purchasing an additional 734 shares during the period. Barclays PLC boosted its holdings in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 311.3% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 18,246 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $627,000 after buying an additional 13,810 shares during the period. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in the third quarter worth $230,000. Finally, MML Investors Services LLC purchased a new position in Build-A-Bear Workshop during the 3rd quarter valued at about $338,000. 79.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.