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BBW Stock Forecast: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 6 Oct 2026
$26
−1.38% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $45 — +75.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$315.9M
Ticker Nerd rank
40 / 100
Median analyst target
$45
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$125.3M−2.4% y/y
Operating income$23.7M
Net income$18.3M
Free cash flow$14.4M
Quarterly, 7 quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.7%
1M
−12.1%
YTD
−57.2%
1Y
−56.2%
From 52W high
−63.1%
From 52W low
+5.8%
$24
$70
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BBW stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 6 Oct 2026
40 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
93
Value
84
Volatility
69
Issuance
61
Size
60
Revisions
30
Accruals
27
Growth
19
Momentum
9

Quality (93): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Momentum (9): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BBW stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BBW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60$70Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26BBWHigh $50Median $45Low $40

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $40Median $45High $50

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +75.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$60 → $37
17 June 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy$65
17 June 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
29 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
21 May 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
6 May 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
28 Apr 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
24 Mar 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
13 Mar 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
5 Mar 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
27 Jan 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
22 Dec 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
10 Dec 2025CJS SecuritiesInitiatesMarket Outperform—
5 Dec 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
5 Dec 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchMaintainsBuy—
25 Nov 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
24 Nov 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
8 Oct 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
30 Sept 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
17 Sept 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BBW appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

BBW vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 6 Oct 2026, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. returned −56.2% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

BBW vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26BBWS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

BBW analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−11.9%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
6.3×

Cheaper than 64% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.6×

Cheaper than 78% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.0×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−7.2%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−29.2%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Gross margin
54.2%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.6%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Net margin
10.0%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
32.8%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Return on assets
10.4%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.6%

Higher than 89% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has a market value of $315.9M and an enterprise value of $421.6M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $526.7M. The latest quarter shrank 7.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $55.2M, a 10.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.27.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $29.0M.

  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. spent $35.0M on share buybacks and $11.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 12.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 6.3×; forward P/E: 6.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.60%, paying out 22% of earnings.

  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. employs 1,200 people — $439K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · market figures as at 7 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

BBW vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Retail
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BBWBuild-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.$315.9M
40
BNEDBarnes & Noble Education, Inc.$399.2M
75
EVGOEVgo, Inc.$414.3M
12
CHPTChargePoint Holdings, Inc.$224.5M
88
ARKOARKO Corp.$468.0M
79
FLWS1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.$166.0M
51
WOOFPetco Health & Wellness Company, Inc.$624.4M
75

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest BBW news & analysis

Build-A-Bear Unveils New ICON Park Experiences Ahead of Grand Opening

PRNewsWire · 5 Oct 2026positive

Build-A-Bear announced details of its largest retailtainment location at ICON Park in Orlando, a three-story Workshop set to open in November. The location will debut first-of-its-kind experiences, including a premium appointment-only Design Studio where guests work one-on-one with a Design Consultant to create customized furry friends, plus an interactive Bakeshop and "Personalize Me" customization.

Why it matters — The new flagship experience introduces exclusive, premium customization offerings that could expand Build-A-Bear's retailtainment footprint and drive engagement at its largest location yet.

Buy The Crash: 2 Dividend Bargains Down 50%+ With Massive Upside Potential

Seeking Alpha · 25 Sept 2026positive

An article highlights Build-A-Bear as a dividend bargain that has fallen 60% amid consumer weakness, while noting its debt-free balance sheet, ongoing share buybacks, and expansion plans as strengths.

Why it matters — The piece frames Build-A-Bear's sharp decline as a contrarian opportunity rooted in its solid financial footing and growth efforts, offering a more constructive view of the stock.

Here's ‘Big Short' Michael Burry's updated stock portfolio

Finbold · 23 Sept 2026neutral

Michael Burry, known as the 'Big Short' investor, has disclosed updated portfolio changes that expand his bearish positions against several artificial intelligence and semiconductor-linked stocks. The announcement details adjustments to his holdings rather than any specific company performance.

Why it matters — BBW watchers may track prominent investor sentiment in the broader market, though this news does not directly involve Build-A-Bear or its operations.

New Strong Sell Stocks for September 23rd

Zacks Investment Research · 23 Sept 2026negative

On September 23, 2026, Zacks Investment Research added BBW, along with BCSF and FSBW, to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List. This designation reflects the firm's bearish near-term assessment of the stock.

Why it matters — A Strong Sell ranking from Zacks signals a negative near-term outlook that BBW watchers would consider when evaluating the stock.

BBW Investors Have Opportunity to Join Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law

Business Wire · 19 Sept 2026negative

Investors in Build-A-Bear Workshop have been notified of an opportunity to join a fraud investigation being conducted by SBS Law. The announcement, published via Business Wire, invites BBW investors to participate in the ongoing investigation.

Why it matters — A fraud investigation involving the company could signal potential legal and reputational concerns for BBW watchers to monitor.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BBW stock

What is the BBW stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $45, with estimates ranging from $40 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BBW stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. 40 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BBW?

As at 6 Oct 2026, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. ranks 40 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (93 of 100).

Will BBW stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +75.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. 40 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BBW stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BBW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $50 over the next 12 months.

How has BBW stock performed over the past year?

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. returned -56.2% over the 12 months to 6 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. do?

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. is a specialty retailer focused on interactive, personalized plush toy experiences.

What is the latest news on BBW?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 5 Oct 2026): "Build-A-Bear Unveils New ICON Park Experiences Ahead of Grand Opening". Build-A-Bear announced details of its largest retailtainment location at ICON Park in Orlando, a three-story Workshop set to open in November. The location will debut first-of-its-kind experiences, including a premium appointment-only Design Studio where guests work one-on-one with a Design Consultant to create customized furry friends, plus an interactive Bakeshop and "Personalize Me" customization.

Company

About Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. is a specialty retailer focused on interactive, personalized plush toy experiences. The company offers stuffed and pre-stuffed animals, along with clothing, shoes, accessories, sounds, and scents that allow customers to customize each creation. Its business spans direct-to-consumer retail locations, e-commerce channels, commercial partnerships, and international franchising. Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. serves children and families through a retail-entertainment model that combines product sales with hands-on store experiences. The company also works with licensed characters and branded merchandise, broadening its product assortment across toy, novelty, and gift categories. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and founded in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. holds a distinct position in specialty retail by blending customization, entertainment, and multi-channel distribution.

CEO Mr. J. Christopher Hurt · 1,200 employees · United States · https://www.buildabear.com