John Sharon Price Increases Stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop

John Sharon Price recently increased his holdings in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) by purchasing 23,336 shares on June 12, 2026. The transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in Build-A-Bear Workshop

Several institutional investors have also made moves regarding Build-A-Bear Workshop. Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP reduced its position by 226,254 shares, leaving it with 1,024,970 shares valued at approximately $38.4 million. Pacifica Capital Investments, LLC trimmed its holdings by 8,150 shares, maintaining 1,006,159 shares worth about $37.7 million. BlackRock, Inc. cut its stake by 45,455 shares, holding 920,591 shares valued at $34.5 million. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans decreased its position by 95,738 shares, ending with 814,651 shares worth $30.5 million. Meanwhile, De Lisle Partners LLP kept its holdings unchanged at 765,938 shares, valued at about $28.7 million.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Stock Up 8.9%

Shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop are trading at $32.13. The company has a market capitalization of roughly $402.8 million and a P/E ratio of 7.5. Its 52-week range spans from $32.05 to $75.85. The stock's 50-day moving average is $36.78, while the 200-day moving average stands at $51.17. The current ratio is 1.53, and the quick ratio is 0.595, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 79.04.

Recent Earnings

Build-A-Bear Workshop reported revenue of $526.7 million, with a slight decline of 2.4%. The company's net margin is 10.5%, and it has a return on equity of 35.9%. Earnings per share were $4.27. The next earnings report is expected on August 27, 2026.

Dividend

Build-A-Bear Workshop pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share, yielding 2.86%. The dividend payout ratio is 20.84%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

In addition to John Sharon Price's purchase on June 12, other insiders made transactions on June 11, 2026. John Sharon Price, Iyengar Narayan Raghu, Lesli Rotenberg, George Carrara, and James Goldman each bought 2,663 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 29, 2026, DA Davidson maintained a 'buy' rating with a $60 price target. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' rating with an average price target of $61.25 from four opinions.

About Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, is a specialty retailer known for its interactive bear-making experience. The company operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other regions, offering plush toys, clothing, and accessories through its stores and online platforms. Founded in 1997, it employs around 1,200 people.

Bottom Line

John Sharon Price's recent purchase of Build-A-Bear Workshop shares adds to the insider activity around the company. While the stock has seen some movement among institutional investors, analysts remain optimistic, reflected in their price targets. As always, these filings provide a historical snapshot and may not reflect current positions.