Build-A-Bear Workshop Forecasts FY26 Revenue Growth; Shares Drop 5.3%

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE: BBW) on May 28, 2026, forecast fiscal 2026 revenue growth, but its shares declined 5.3% in midday trading as the outlook disappointed investors. The St. Louis-based stuffed-animal retailer projected revenue growth in the low- to mid-single-digit percentage range, below some analysts’ estimates. While the company reported a 2.7% rise in total revenue to $149.2 million for the fiscal first quarter, earnings per share of $0.82 missed consensus expectations of $0.89. CEO Sharon Price John cited headwinds from a softening consumer environment in Europe. Build-A-Bear also expanded its buyback authorization by $50 million. Despite the pullback, the stock remains up about 12% year-to-date.