Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) CFO Vojin Todorovic Sells 5,000 Shares of Stock

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) CFO Vojin Todorovic sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $40.08, for a total transaction of $200,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 70,695 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,833,455.60. The trade was a 6.61 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

Vojin Todorovic also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, January 13th, Vojin Todorovic sold 15,000 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.55, for a total transaction of $623,250.00.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE BBW opened at $42.36 on Friday. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has a 52-week low of $21.42 and a 52-week high of $48.23. The stock has a market cap of $569.30 million, a P/E ratio of 11.27 and a beta of 1.49. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $41.52 and a 200 day moving average price of $34.89.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 5th. The specialty retailer reported $0.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.03. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a net margin of 10.58% and a return on equity of 38.35%. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.53 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 9th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 27th were issued a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, November 27th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.89%. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 21.28%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have commented on BBW. DA Davidson lifted their target price on shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 6th. Northland Securities lifted their price objective on Build-A-Bear Workshop from $38.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, December 6th. Finally, StockNews.com raised Build-A-Bear Workshop from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 19th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Build-A-Bear Workshop

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. USA Financial Formulas bought a new stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Fortitude Family Office LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 705.8% in the third quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 1,104 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 967 shares during the period. Quarry LP increased its position in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 346.6% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,295 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 1,005 shares in the last quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop by 17.6% during the third quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 5,812 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $201,000 after acquiring an additional 871 shares during the period. Finally, Hohimer Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Build-A-Bear Workshop in the 3rd quarter valued at $230,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.30% of the company’s stock.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Company Profile

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc operates as a multi-channel retailer of plush animals and related products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Direct-to-Consumer, Commercial, and International Franchising. Its merchandise comprises various styles of plush products to be stuffed, pre-stuffed plush products, and sounds and scents that can be added to the stuffed animals, as well as range of clothing, shoes and accessories, and other toy and novelty items, including family sleepwear.