Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Director Sharon Price John Sells 6,818 Shares of Stock

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Director Sharon Price John sold 6,818 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.03, for a total transaction of $272,924.54. Following the transaction, the director owned 181,653 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,271,569.59. This represents a 3.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Price Performance

Shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop stock opened at $39.30 on Wednesday. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $29.35 and a fifty-two week high of $75.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $492.88 million, a P/E ratio of 9.20 and a beta of 1.10. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $34.25 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $38.35.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The specialty retailer reported $1.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.27. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a net margin of 10.48% and a return on equity of 32.15%. The company had revenue of $125.27 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $129.45 million. On average, analysts expect that Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. will post 4.04 earnings per share for the current year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 25th were issued a $0.23 dividend. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 25th. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s dividend payout ratio is presently 21.55%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. IFP Advisors Inc lifted its stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 68.1% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 501 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 203 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in Build-A-Bear Workshop by 453.1% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 542 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 444 shares during the last quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 2nd quarter worth $57,000. Finally, State of Wyoming bought a new stake in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 2nd quarter worth $59,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have recently commented on BBW shares. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and set a $60.00 price target on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $70.00.

About Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc operates a specialty retail business focused on interactive “workshop” experiences that allow customers to create customized stuffed animals. Through its in-store and online platforms, the company offers a wide range of plush toys, apparel, accessories and sound modules, enabling guests to personalize each creation. In addition to its core bear products, Build-A-Bear has expanded its portfolio to include licensed characters from leading entertainment and media franchises.

Founded in 1997 by Maxine Clark and headquartered in St.