DA Davidson Cuts Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Price Target to $37.00

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) had its price objective reduced by DA Davidson from $60.00 to $37.00 in a report released on Friday morning, Marketbeat.com reports. DA Davidson currently has a buy rating on the specialty retailer’s stock.

Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $53.50.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Up 0.1%

Build-A-Bear Workshop stock opened at $29.88 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $34.28 and its 200-day moving average price is $37.88. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a twelve month low of $27.50 and a twelve month high of $75.85. The company has a market cap of $374.70 million, a PE ratio of 7.41 and a beta of 1.10.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The specialty retailer reported $0.70 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.06. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a net margin of 9.96% and a return on equity of 29.85%. The firm had revenue of $115.29 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $120.81 million. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Build-A-Bear Workshop will post 3.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 25th were given a dividend of $0.23 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 25th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s payout ratio is 22.83%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Build-A-Bear Workshop

In other news, Director Sharon Price John sold 6,818 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $40.03, for a total value of $272,924.54. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 181,653 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,271,569.59. This trade represents a 3.62% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director George Carrara sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $34.52, for a total transaction of $103,560.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 11,277 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $389,282.04. This trade represents a 21.01% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 4.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Build-A-Bear Workshop

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BBW. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al purchased a new position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop during the second quarter valued at approximately $245,000. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 61,511.8% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 414,031 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $13,526,000 after buying an additional 413,359 shares during the period. AXQ Capital LP raised its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 26.1% in the second quarter. AXQ Capital LP now owns 8,167 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $250,000 after buying an additional 1,692 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 108.9% during the 2nd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 21,100 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $646,000 after acquiring an additional 11,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cannell Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $3,155,524. Institutional investors own 79.30% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Build-A-Bear Workshop

Here are the key news stories impacting Build-A-Bear Workshop this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Build-A-Bear reported fiscal second-quarter EPS of $0.70, ahead of the $0.64 analyst consensus. The company also generated $115.3 million in revenue and returned $22.7 million to shareholders through share repurchases during the first half. Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson maintained a “buy” rating while lowering its price target from $60 to $37. The revised target still implies potential upside from recent trading levels, although the reduction reflects more cautious expectations. Benzinga analyst price target report
• Positive Sentiment: The launch of an exclusive Sanrio Halloween collection, including Lloromannic plush characters Berry and Cherry, could support seasonal demand, customer engagement and licensing-related sales. Build-A-Bear Sanrio Halloween Collection
• Neutral Sentiment: Rosen Law Firm announced an investigation into potential securities claims, alleging that Build-A-Bear may have issued materially misleading business information. The announcement does not establish wrongdoing, but it adds legal and reputational uncertainty for investors. Rosen Law Firm investigation announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue fell 7.2% year over year to $115.3 million, below estimates near $121 million, while EPS declined from $0.94 a year earlier to $0.70. Build-A-Bear Q2 earnings and traffic report
• Negative Sentiment: Management cut fiscal-year revenue guidance to $500 million-$525 million from $530 million-$550 million, below consensus expectations of approximately $535.6 million. The company also fired its chief growth officer, intensifying concerns about execution and weakening customer traffic. Reuters Build-A-Bear outlook report

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.