Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) Stock Price & Analysis
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) closed at USD 26.1 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 3.65% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 25.18; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 25.26–26.15 on volume of 262,264 shares. Market capitalization is $321.53M, with a 52-week range of USD 24.15–72.19 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (BBW)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BBW (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 45 (range 40–50).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -52.2% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +103.2% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-08-27, EPS estimate USD 0.55, revenue estimate $117M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BBW)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold BBW. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Miller | Miller Value Partners | 0.97% | $4.1M | Added +28.8% |
Analysts (BBW)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 45 (low 40, high 50).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | DA Davidson | Target lowered | Buy | $60 → $37 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BBW)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -52.2% | +103.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -52.4% | +15.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 56.7% | 49.8% |
| Max drawdown | -65.2% (Jan 2026→Sep 2026) | -66.3% (Sep 2025→Sep 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 26.1 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.65% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 25.18 |
| Open | USD 25.46 |
| Day Range | USD 25.26 – 26.15 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 24.15 – 72.19 |
| Volume | 262,264 shares |
| Market Cap | $321.53M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BBW)
Nexqual's technical model rates BBW "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.59 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 30.06) |
| MACD | -0.99 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BBW)
Wall Street analysts rate BBW "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 45 (range USD 40–50), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 45 |
| High Target | USD 50 |
| Low Target | USD 40 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (BBW)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.55 |
| Revenue Estimate | $117.40M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 0.7 vs est 0.63 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 1.03 vs est 0.75 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 1.26 vs est 1.22 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 0.62 vs est 0.59 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BBW)
| Total Revenue | $517.75M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -7.20% |
| Gross Margin | +54.68% |
| Operating Margin | +9.61% |
| Profit Margin | +9.96% |
| ROE | +32.81% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.79 |
| Current Ratio | 1.6 |
| Total Cash | $13.60M |
| Total Debt | $125.51M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BBW)
Nexqual rates Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 55%, operating 10% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $14M cash vs $126M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $59M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 33%, ROA 10.4% |
Ownership (BBW)
| Insider Ownership | +5.59% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +107.73% |
| Shares Outstanding | 12.32M |
| Float | 11.39M |
| Short % of Float | +27.36% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (BBW)
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is led by J. Christopher Hurt (age 59), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| CEO & Director | J. Christopher Hurt (age 59) |
|---|---|
| Founder & Director Emeritus | Maxine K. Clark (age 77) |
| CFO & Chief Administrative Officer | Voin Todorovic (age 50) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Finance | Gary D. Schnierow C.F.A. |
| Senior VP & CTO | Dara Meath |
Major Backers & Investors (BBW)
Notable institutional backers of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Pacifica Capital Investments, LLC, Paradigm Capital Management, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 9.47% |
| Pacifica Capital Investments, LLC | 9.02% |
| Paradigm Capital Management | 7.99% |
| De Lisle Partners LLP | 6.22% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 5.44% |
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 4.97% |
| Capitol Series Trust-FullerThaler Behavioral Small-Cap Equity Fund | 4.76% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 11.53% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.26% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.58% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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