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Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) is under investigation by the Rosen Law Firm over potential securities claims after reporting weaker Q2 results and lowering its full-year outlook. Revenue fell 7.2% to $115.3M, and pre-tax income declined to $11.6M. The stock dropped 27.3% on Aug. 27, its largest one-day percentage decline. The company faces challenges with wholesale partnerships and tariff costs, while continuing its expansion strategy.

Build-A-Bear (BBW) reported a challenging Q2 with revenue down 7.2% to $115.3M and pre-tax income down 24.1% to $11.6M, leading to reduced full-year guidance. However, a Halloween product launch set a sales record for a non-Q4 week, showing strong customer demand for classic experiences. The company plans to open 50 new locations and continues share buybacks, repurchasing $8.5M in stock.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) stock fell 23% after cutting its revenue outlook and terminating its chief growth officer. Michael Burry, who holds a long position, said the earnings report hurt his thesis but he has not abandoned the stock. Burry noted concerns about the company's strategy and plans to reassess after the 10-Q filing. BBW stock is down 51% year-to-date.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) stock fell 23% last week after the company cut its revenue outlook and terminated its chief growth officer. Investor Michael Burry reassessed his long position, citing strategy concerns. BBW plans to add 50 locations and increase capital expenditure to $25 million. The stock is down 51% year-to-date.

Michael Burry, known for his 'Big Short' bet, disclosed August trades including long positions in MercadoLibre (MELI), Zoetis (ZTS), Lululemon (LULU), and Molina Healthcare (MOH), and short positions in Palantir (PLTR), Nvidia (NVDA), and others. Nine of his 17 long holdings rose, with Veeva (VEEV) up 35.8%, while his short bets faced pressure as AI stocks rallied, with Palantir up 51.4%. Burry adjusted his portfolio, raising cash and managing risk.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) shares have dropped over 50% year-to-date, with a recent decline following revised earnings guidance. Hoya Capital notes a challenging 2026 but sees an improved risk/reward setup post-earnings.

Build-A-Bear Workshop's shares fell over 29% on Thursday, heading for their biggest one-day drop, after the company cut its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $500M-$525M and fired its Chief Growth Officer. The company cited lost partnerships and slower wholesale opportunities. Analysts note the outlook is below consensus and includes tariff cost pressures. The stock is down 55% year-to-date.

Build-A-Bear Workshop reported Q2 declines in direct-to-consumer transactions and e-commerce demand, with total direct-to-consumer revenue 3% above 2024 levels. Gross margin fell 340 basis points to 54.2%, and the company reduced its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast to $500M-$525M. Management cited underperforming summer products and improved early Q3 trends driven by Halloween sales.

Premarket trading on Thursday shows significant swings in several stocks. Gainers include Okta (OKTA) up 17% and CID HoldCo (DAIC) up 16%, while Cre8 Enterprise (CRE) is down 25% and Build-A-Bear (BBW) is down 15%. These early moves may indicate momentum for the regular trading session.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) stock fell 15.6% to $33.90 after reporting Q2 2026 results below expectations, with revenue of $115.3M (down 7.2% YoY) and EPS of $0.70. The company also reduced its full-year revenue guidance to $500–$525M and pre-tax income to $60–$68M. High short interest exacerbated the decline, with the stock trading near its 52-week low.