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Build-A-Bear Workshop 2026: Revenue $115.29M, EPS $0.7— 10-Q Summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop reported Q3 2026 revenue of $115.29M, down from $124.25M YoY, and EPS of $0.7, down from $0.94. Net income was $8.76M, down from $12.37M. Revenue decline was driven by lower existing-store and e-commerce sales, partially offset by wholesale activity. The company is expanding into collectibles and licensing, and has 674 global locations.

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Published Sep 10, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BBWBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss could trigger a sell‑off, especially given the lack of positive guidance.

02

Market read

Earnings release for a listed consumer‑discretionary retailer; relevant for traders tracking small‑cap retail stocks.

03

What to watch

Supply‑chain diversification to Vietnam and new store formats may improve margins in the longer term.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post‑market release

Background

Build‑A‑Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) filed its 10‑Q for the quarter ended September 2026, showing a decline in both top‑line and earnings.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BBWBearishHigh confidence
Context

Build‑A‑Bear Workshop reported Q2 2026 results with revenue down to $115.29M and EPS falling to $0.7, indicating weaker performance.

Expected impact

Potential downside of 3‑5% over the next few trading sessions.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue decline and EPS contraction are material negatives for a consumer‑discretionary retailer; no offsetting guidance was provided.

Market effects

Sector

May weigh on other specialty retail and toy sector stocks as earnings pressure spreads.

Regional

Limited to U.S. consumer discretionary market.

Global

Low global impact; primarily a U.S. small‑cap story.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the company can successfully execute its international expansion and licensing strategy, the short‑term dip could be a buying opportunity.

Key entities

  • Company
    Build‑A‑Bear Workshop

    U.S. specialty retailer of customizable plush toys.

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