Build-A-Bear (BBW) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Build-A-Bear (BBW) reported quarterly earnings of $1.59 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 per share, and showing an increase from $1.34 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of 4.61% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $150.45 million for the quarter ended January 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.55% and showing a slight increase from $149.28 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Build-A-Bear has exceeded consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Build-A-Bear shares have declined approximately 22.9% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 4.8% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Build-A-Bear is 3 (Hold), suggesting that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.84 on revenues of $116.3 million, while the estimate for the current fiscal year is $3.88 on revenues of $500.3 million [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Build-A-Bear is currently mixed, which may change following the recent earnings report [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Miscellaneous industry, to which Build-A-Bear belongs, is currently ranked in the top 27% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]