Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) is expected to be posting its Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, March 12th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.27 per share and revenue of $155.7080 million for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Trading Up 3.5%

Shares of BBW stock opened at $45.60 on Wednesday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $57.19 and its 200-day moving average price is $57.95. The stock has a market cap of $590.51 million, a PE ratio of 10.48 and a beta of 1.08. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a 12 month low of $32.55 and a 12 month high of $75.85.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BBW. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 10.3% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 37,339 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $1,388,000 after purchasing an additional 3,490 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its holdings in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 6.4% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 7,533 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $280,000 after purchasing an additional 456 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp purchased a new stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in the first quarter worth approximately $199,000. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the first quarter worth $267,000. Finally, Rhumbline Advisers lifted its holdings in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 18,728 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $966,000 after buying an additional 492 shares in the last quarter. 79.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently commented on BBW. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. DA Davidson lowered their target price on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from $85.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 5th. CJS Securities initiated coverage on Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. They issued a “market outperform” rating and a $70.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Research raised Build-A-Bear Workshop from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Build-A-Bear Workshop from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 6th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $64.75.

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.