BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC BBW
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was formed in 1997 as a mall-based, experiential specialty retailer for children. Build‑A‑Bear has evolved to become a leading global "retailtainment" brand on a mission to add a little more heart to life. At Build-A-Bear, guests are invited to create personalized furry friends through a unique stuffing, dressing, accessorizing and naming process, accentuated by a memorable Heart Ceremony that creates moments of connection for people of all ages. Over the years, Build‑A‑Bear has grown into a multi‑generational phenomenon, positioned at the intersection of pop‑culture trends. Beyond its signature retail experience, our brand also offers pre‑stuffed plush, gifting, partnerships with best‑in‑class licensed and collectible characters, and original storytelling through Build‑A‑Bear Entertainment, LLC. Build‑A‑Bear's current brand platform and message, "The Stuff You Love," crosses ages and cultures while celebrating nearly 30 years of helping people mark life's meaningful moments.
Valuation FY2026 figures against the last close
Annual financial statements
Income statement
| Fiscal year | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 | FY2018 | FY2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | — | $529.8M | $496.4M | $486.1M | $467.9M | $411.5M | $255.3M | $338.5M | $336.6M | $357.9M |
| Cost of revenue | — | $234.2M | $223.9M | $221.7M | $222.1M | $193.6M | $157.9M | $184.9M | $197.8M | $188.9M |
| Gross profit | — | $295.6M | $272.5M | $264.4M | $245.9M | $218.0M | $97.4M | $153.6M | $138.8M | $169.0M |
| SG&A | — | $229.2M | $206.2M | $199.0M | $183.9M | $167.2M | $117.6M | $152.0M | $157.2M | $155.1M |
| Total operating expenses | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $344.1M |
| Pre-tax income | — | $67.2M | $67.1M | $66.3M | $61.9M | $50.7M | -$20.2M | $1.6M | -$18.5M | $13.8M |
| Income tax | — | $15.0M | $15.4M | $13.5M | $13.9M | $3.4M | $2.8M | $1.3M | $574.0K | $5.9M |
| Net income | — | $52.2M | $51.8M | $52.8M | $48.0M | $47.3M | -$23.0M | $261.0K | -$17.9M | $7.9M |
| EPS, basic | — | 4.00 | 3.81 | 3.68 | 3.21 | 3.06 | -1.54 | 0.02 | -1.23 | 0.50 |
| EPS, diluted | — | 3.99 | 3.80 | 3.65 | 3.15 | 2.93 | -1.54 | 0.02 | -1.23 | 0.50 |
| Shares, diluted (wtd. avg.) | — | $13.1M | $13.6M | $14.5M | $15.2M | $16.1M | $14.9M | $14.8M | $14.6M | $15.8M |
Balance sheet
| Fiscal year | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 | FY2018 | FY2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and equivalents | — | $26.8M | $27.8M | $44.3M | $42.2M | $32.8M | $34.8M | $26.7M | $17.9M | $23.2M |
| Receivables | — | $21.5M | $16.1M | $8.6M | $15.4M | $11.7M | $8.3M | $11.5M | $10.6M | $13.3M |
| Inventory | — | $82.2M | $69.8M | $63.5M | $70.5M | $71.8M | $46.9M | $53.4M | $58.4M | $53.1M |
| Total current assets | — | $140.0M | $126.3M | $127.8M | $147.4M | $130.0M | $100.2M | $98.8M | $99.8M | $110.2M |
| Property, plant and equipment | — | $70.9M | $59.8M | $55.3M | $50.8M | $49.0M | $53.0M | $65.9M | $66.4M | $77.8M |
| Other intangibles | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $731.0K | $995.0K |
| Total assets | — | $345.5M | $290.0M | $272.3M | $280.8M | $266.3M | $261.4M | $297.3M | $172.0M | $198.0M |
| Accounts payable | — | $15.3M | $16.5M | $16.2M | $10.3M | $21.8M | $17.9M | $15.7M | $22.6M | $18.9M |
| Total current liabilities | — | $90.6M | $79.4M | $83.7M | $101.2M | $97.4M | $89.3M | $86.0M | $56.2M | $69.9M |
| Retained earnings | — | $104.8M | $89.5M | $75.3M | $61.4M | $30.5M | $6.9M | $29.9M | $37.1M | $49.8M |
| Total equity | — | $155.0M | $139.1M | $129.7M | $118.3M | $93.7M | $67.3M | $88.6M | $94.3M | $112.1M |
Cash flow
| Fiscal year | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 | FY2018 | FY2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | — | $65.1M | $47.1M | $64.3M | $47.3M | $28.1M | $13.4M | $21.6M | $9.6M | $21.1M |
| Depreciation and amortisation | — | $15.0M | $14.8M | $13.7M | $12.5M | $12.3M | $13.3M | $13.7M | $16.0M | $16.2M |
| Stock-based compensation | — | $2.9M | $2.2M | $2.1M | $2.6M | $2.6M | $1.5M | $2.9M | $3.4M | $3.4M |
| Capital expenditure | — | $25.5M | $19.3M | $18.3M | $13.6M | $8.1M | $5.0M | $12.4M | $11.3M | $17.8M |
| Investing cash flow | — | -$25.5M | -$19.3M | -$18.3M | -$13.6M | -$8.1M | -$5.0M | -$12.4M | -$11.3M | -$17.8M |
| Financing cash flow | — | -$40.7M | -$44.2M | -$43.9M | -$25.1M | -$22.5M | -$114.0K | -$245.0K | -$2.4M | -$4.8M |
| Dividends paid | — | $11.5M | $11.0M | $22.1M | $292.0K | $19.9M | $0 | — | — | — |
| Buybacks | — | $27.7M | $31.3M | $20.5M | $24.2M | $4.4M | $0 | — | $2.2M | $4.2M |
Figures as tagged in each year's own filing, in US dollars. A year restated by a later filing shows the restated figure. Capital expenditure, dividends and buybacks are cash out, shown positive. A line the filer does not report is not listed. Latest from accession 0001437749-26-012597.
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| Ticker | Company | Market cap | P/E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERE | Here Group Ltd | — | — | -27.1% |