
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. operates as a multi-channel retailer of plush animals and related products. The company operates through three segments: Direct-to-Consumer, Commercial, and International Franchising. Its merchandise comprises various styles of plush products to be stuffed, pre-stuffed plush products, and sounds and scents that can be added to the stuffed animals, as well as range of clothing, shoes, accessories, and other toy and novelty items. The company operates its stores under the Build-A-Bear Workshop brand name; and sells its products through its e-commerce sites. As of January 29, 2022, it operated 346 stores, including 305 stores in the United States and Canada; and 41 stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as 72 franchised stores internationally. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. trades as BBW on NYSE. The company is classified in Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail and reports in USD.
The current profile places the business in Specialty Retail. This section is intended to summarize the operating segments, products, geographies, and main revenue lines from official filings.
Latest available fiscal data shows $529.83M of revenue and $52.20M of net income.
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Current signals to investigate include market capitalization of $427.36M, beta of 1.02, and return on equity of +33.7%.
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Company website: https://www.buildabear.com
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