Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the five ratings firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $70.00.

BBW has been the subject of a number of research reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research note on Monday, August 17th. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $60.00 price objective on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a report on Friday, May 29th.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Build-A-Bear Workshop news, Director George Carrara sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.52, for a total transaction of $103,560.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 11,277 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $389,282.04. This trade represents a 21.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 4.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. IFP Advisors Inc increased its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 68.1% during the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 501 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 203 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 453.1% during the third 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 in the last quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board purchased a new position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 2nd quarter worth about $57,000. Finally, State of Wyoming bought a new position in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 2nd quarter worth about $59,000. Institutional investors own 79.30% of the company’s stock.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Performance

BBW opened at $39.07 on Monday. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a 52-week low of $29.35 and a 52-week high of $75.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $489.94 million, a PE ratio of 9.15 and a beta of 1.10. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $33.99 and its 200-day moving average price is $38.64.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The specialty retailer reported $1.03 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.27. The company had revenue of $125.27 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $129.45 million. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a return on equity of 32.15% and a net margin of 10.48%. Research analysts forecast that Build-A-Bear Workshop will post 4.04 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 25th were given a dividend of $0.23 per share. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 25th. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.55%.

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.