Build-A-Bear Q1 Revenue Down 2.4% Y/Y; E-commerce Plunges 26.1% Amid Strategic Store Expansion
BBW is trading near its 52-week low of $34.08 (12% above the low) on elevated volume (2.8× avg).
Summary
Build-A-Bear reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of $125.3 million, a 2.4% year-over-year decline, following yesterday's initial Q1 results and lowered full-year guidance. E-commerce sales plunged 26.1%, a significant negative, though international and franchise revenue grew by 34.1%. The company is actively expanding, opening seven net new stores and initiating a 1,500-location Walmart rollout for Mini Beans, aiming to counter the digital weakness with physical and partnership growth.
At the time of this announcement, BBW was trading at $38.23 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $489.4M. The 52-week trading range was $34.08 to $75.85. This news item was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Wiseek News.