Build-A-Bear (BBW) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Core Insights - Build-A-Bear (BBW) reported quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share, but down from $0.73 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +12.73% [1] - The company posted revenues of $122.68 million for the quarter ended October 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.28%, compared to $119.43 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Build-A-Bear shares have increased approximately 24.7% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 16.5% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.37 on revenues of $156.37 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.03 on revenues of $533.26 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Build-A-Bear was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Miscellaneous industry, to which Build-A-Bear belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 29% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8]