Build-A-Bear (BBW) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Insights - Build-A-Bear (BBW) reported quarterly earnings of $1.17 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.86 per share, and up from $0.82 per share a year ago, representing a 36.05% earnings surprise [1] - The company achieved revenues of $128.4 million for the quarter ended April 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.86% and increasing from $114.73 million year-over-year [2] - Build-A-Bear has outperformed consensus EPS estimates three times in the last four quarters and has topped revenue estimates four times in the same period [2] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.63 on revenues of $115.21 million, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $3.88 on revenues of $511.2 million [7] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Miscellaneous industry, to which Build-A-Bear belongs, is currently ranked in the top 14% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor sentiment and stock performance [5]