Wall Street Analysts Think Build-A-Bear (BBW) Could Surge 39.88%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
The mean of analysts' price targets for Build-A-Bear (BBW) points to a 39.9% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Should Value Investors Buy BuildABear Workshop (BBW) Stock?
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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW ) Q4 2024 Results Conference Call March 13, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Gary Schnierow - Investor Relations Sharon John - Chief Executive Officer Chris Hurt - Chief Operations Officer Voin Todorovic - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Baker - D.A. Davidson Eric Beder - Small Cap Consumer Research Greg Gibas - Northland Securities Steve Silver - Argus Research Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Build-A-Bear Workshop Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call.
Build-A-Bear (BBW) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Build-A-Bear (BBW) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.59 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.34 per share a year ago.
Build-A-Bear Workshop: A Unique & Growing Business
Build-A-Bear Workshop has outperformed the S&P 500, growing over 80% in the past year, driven by new partner stores and international expansion. The company is focused on evolving its business, accelerating digital transformation, and returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. BBW's unique interactive retail experience, strategic partnerships, and omnichannel approach create a competitive moat and significant growth opportunities.
Build-A-Bear Workshop: It's Time To Consider This Underrated Dividend Stock
Build-A-Bear's strong financial performance, debt-free balance sheet, and aggressive share buybacks make it an attractive long-term dividend stock with significant growth potential. The company has outperformed the S&P, up 99% in the past year, driven by expansion and increased sales in both U.S. and UK stores. Despite a higher forward P/E of 11.99x, BBW's continued expansion and shareholder-friendly policies suggest a rerating higher, with a 2026 price target of $60.35.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop: Revenue And Margin Expansion Amid Poor Consumer Outlook
In 3Q24, BBW generated $119 million in revenues, growing 10.19% y/y and 6.25% q/q. Operating margins and net margins improved to 10.92% and 8.40% from 9.26% and 7.41%. Although the poor consumer outlook will weigh on BBW, investors should not be overly worried. After all, BBW has managed to post impressive results consistently, demonstrating its resilience. Looking ahead, investors should expect continued revenue expansion as BBW continues to accelerate its asset-light shift and pull other levers to tap into other consumers (e.g., new types of products).
Build-A-Bear: Strong Expansion Prospects, But A Disappointing Q4 Outlook (Rating Downgrade)
Build-A-Bear's Q3 results showed incredible revenue momentum in brick-and-mortar and in wholesale shipments, and highlighted the company's rapid partner-operated expansion with 17 new store openings. The updated FY2024 outlook suggests disappointing Q4 growth, reflecting weaker ecommerce demand and slower wholesale shipments. BBW stock doesn't have much asymmetric upside left in my base DCF model scenario.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call December 5, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Gary Schnierow - Investor Relations Sharon Price John - Chief Executive Officer Voin Todorovic - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Beder - Small Cap Consumer Research Greg Gibas - Northland Securities Keegan Cox - D.A. Davidson Steve Silver - Argus Research Operator Greetings, and welcome to Build-A-Bear Workshop Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.
Why Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Jumped to an All-Time High Today
Shares of toy company Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW 17.95%) jumped out to all-time highs on Thursday after it reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024. As of noon ET, Build-A-Bear stock was up an impressive 18%, and it has now nearly doubled in value year to date.
Build-A-Bear (BBW) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Build-A-Bear (BBW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.70 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.53 per share a year ago.
