Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Receives $73.33 Consensus Price Target from Analysts

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the five ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $73.3333.

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on BBW. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Zacks Research raised shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE BBW opened at $36.46 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $458.62 million, a PE ratio of 9.14 and a beta of 1.06. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $38.34 and a 200 day moving average of $49.21. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a one year low of $34.08 and a one year high of $75.85.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The specialty retailer reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.27 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $154.51 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $155.71 million. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 34.25% and a net margin of 9.85%. On average, equities analysts predict that Build-A-Bear Workshop will post 3.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 26th were issued a dividend of $0.23 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 26th. This is a positive change from Build-A-Bear Workshop’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.22. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s payout ratio is currently 23.06%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of BBW. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 68.1% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 501 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 203 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 453.1% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 542 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 444 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 163.0% during the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 668 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 414 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop during the 3rd quarter valued at about $45,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.30% of the company’s stock.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Company Profile

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc operates a specialty retail business focused on interactive “workshop” experiences that allow customers to create customized stuffed animals. Through its in-store and online platforms, the company offers a wide range of plush toys, apparel, accessories and sound modules, enabling guests to personalize each creation. In addition to its core bear products, Build-A-Bear has expanded its portfolio to include licensed characters from leading entertainment and media franchises.

Founded in 1997 by Maxine Clark and headquartered in St.