Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Raised to "Hold" at Zacks Research

Build-A-Bear reported fiscal results with revenue down 2.4% to $125.3 million, below the $129.6 million estimate, but adjusted EPS of $1.03 beat the $0.75 forecast. The company raised its fiscal 2026 pre-tax income outlook to $72–$78 million (tariff refund cited) while lowering revenue guidance to $530–$550 million. Net retail sales fell 5.1% and e-commerce demand declined 26.1%.

Build-A-Bear Workshop held its Q1 2026 earnings call, reporting revenue of $125 million, down 2% year over year. The company revised full-year revenue guidance to $530–$550 million, citing economic and geopolitical challenges, while raising pre-tax income guidance to $72–$78 million on a $13 million tariff refund. Management said results were mixed, with strong Valentine’s Day/Easter but lower store and online traffic. CEO Sharon John will transition out, with COO Chris Hurt taking over.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) reported first-quarter results and updated its outlook for FY2026 total revenue to $530 million–$550 million, citing factors including tariffs, labor costs, freight expense changes, and inflation. Ahead of Thursday’s open, the stock was down about 5.3% to $35.78 on the NYSE.

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) said the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded it a $7 million, 24-month contract to use quantum computing, machine learning, and advanced visualization to improve power grid resilience and protection. The work, with Infleqtion and Penn State, targets detection and response to multiple concurrent physical and cyber threats, addressing NERC N-2 contingency requirements.

ExxonMobil Moçambique Limitada issued McDermott Energy Solutions (UK) a letter of intent for limited engineering and procurement work on Rovuma LNG Phase 1 midstream development. The award supports planning ahead of a final investment decision expected in 2026. Rovuma LNG targets 12 modular trains totaling 18.6 mtpa, with start-up in 2031. ExxonMobil says the 30-year project could generate about $150B in revenues for Mozambique’s government.

Serbia President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia will open a joint UAV factory with Elbit Systems, with inauguration expected Sept 15-20. Elbit will hold 51% and Serbia’s state arms firm SDPR 49%. The factory relates to a five-year contract covering precision rockets and unmanned systems, plus ISTAR, digitization and upgrades.