Build-a-Bear director Craig Leavitt sells $414,238 in stock

Craig Leavitt, a director at Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc . (NYSE:BBW), recently sold 8,250 shares of the company’s common stock. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $50.2107, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately $414,238. The sale comes as Build-A-Bear’s stock has delivered an impressive 102% return over the past year, though InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently in overbought territory. Following this sale, Leavitt holds 69,917 shares of common stock and 2,475 shares of restricted stock in the company.

In addition to the sale, Leavitt was granted 2,475 shares of restricted stock, which will vest on June 12, 2026. This grant did not involve any cash transaction, as the price is not applicable to restricted stock grants.

After these transactions, and accounting for 4,598 restricted shares that vested on June 13, 2025, Leavitt’s holdings stand at 72,392 shares of common stock. With Build-A-Bear’s market capitalization at $658 million and a P/E ratio of 11.6, investors can access detailed valuation metrics and the complete Pro Research Report through InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Build-A-Bear Workshop reported strong first-quarter results for 2025, exceeding both earnings and revenue projections. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.17, surpassing the forecasted $0.87, and total revenue reached $128.4 million, exceeding expectations of $119.05 million. This performance represents an 11.9% year-over-year increase in total revenues, driven by strong retail sales and product line expansion. Analyst firm DA Davidson responded to these results by raising the price target for Build-A-Bear to $60, maintaining a Buy rating. The firm highlighted the company’s robust earnings and revenue growth, as well as its effective management of tariff impacts.

Build-A-Bear has been expanding its store count, particularly through international partnerships, and introduced the Mini Beans product line to diversify its offerings. Despite potential tariff impacts, the company has effectively mitigated these challenges, although it has conservatively lowered its profit guidance. The company’s strategic focus on experiential retail and product innovation has contributed to its impressive growth, with plans to open at least 50 new locations in 2025. The revenue guidance for 2025 remains optimistic, with an emphasis on global expansion and digital transformation.

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