Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) To Go Ex-Dividend on November 25th

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 11th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, November 25th will be given a dividend of $0.23 per share by the specialty retailer on Thursday, January 7th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 25th.

Build-A-Bear Workshop has a payout ratio of 21.5% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect Build-A-Bear Workshop to earn $3.76 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.92 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 24.5%.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Price Performance

NYSE BBW opened at $28.48 on Friday. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a one year low of $23.19 and a one year high of $72.19. The firm has a market cap of $350.87 million, a P/E ratio of 7.07 and a beta of 1.11. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $26.58 and its 200-day moving average is $35.98.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The specialty retailer reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.06. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 29.66% and a net margin of 9.96%. The business had revenue of $115.29 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $120.81 million. Equities analysts anticipate that Build-A-Bear Workshop will post 3.57 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

BBW has been the subject of several research reports. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Friday, September 11th. DA Davidson reduced their price objective on Build-A-Bear Workshop from $60.00 to $37.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 28th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Build-A-Bear Workshop from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 27th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Build-A-Bear Workshop currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $53.50.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Company Profile

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is a specialty retailer known for its interactive, make-your-own stuffed-animal experience. Customers can choose a plush animal, add clothing and accessories, and personalize it with features such as sounds and scents. The company also sells plush toys, apparel, accessories, and related products through its stores and e-commerce channels. Its business includes company-operated locations as well as stores operated by franchisees and other partners. Founded in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop serves customers in the United States and international markets.