Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. - BBW STOCK NEWS

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has launched an exclusive Easter Giftshop featuring limited edition products and customizable gifts for Easter celebrations. The online shop offers a variety of items, including Easter basket stuffers, Egg Hunt Packs, and the new PEEPS® Party Cake Bunny. Customers can utilize the Build-A-Basket tool for personalized gifts and ready-to-ship gift baskets. The announcement emphasizes the brand's mission to create memorable experiences and engaging products, driving consumer interest ahead of the Easter season.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced that CEO Sharon Price John will participate in a fireside chat at the D.A. Davidson 6th Annual Consumer Growth Conference on March 21, 2023, at 1:15 PM ET in New York City. The event will be accessible via the Company’s Investor Relations website for 90 days post-event. Build-A-Bear is a global brand committed to personal expression through creating 'furry friends,' operating nearly 500 interactive locations and an engaging e-commerce platform. The company reported total revenues of $467.9 million in fiscal 2022. For more information, visit their Investor Relations page.

Build-A-Bear Workshop reported fiscal year 2022 total revenues at $467.9 million, a 13.7% increase from 2021. Pre-tax income rose 22.1% to $61.9 million, marking record profitability in 25 years. Fourth quarter revenues surged to $145.1 million, an 11.6% year-over-year increase. The company’s cash reserves stood at $42.2 million with no debt, and a special dividend of $1.50 per share was declared. For fiscal 2023, Build-A-Bear anticipates revenue growth between 5% to 7% and pre-tax income growth of 10% to 15%, despite potential inflationary pressures.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) has announced a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share, set to be paid on April 6, 2023, to stockholders of record as of March 23, 2023. This decision reflects the board's confidence in the company's future and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Craig Leavitt, Non-Executive Chairman, emphasized the company's strong cash flow and capital structure, allowing for this dividend while still pursuing profitable growth and strategic initiatives.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 results on March 9, 2023, before the market opens. An investor conference call will follow at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Interested parties can access the live call via phone or the company’s investor relations website.

The call will be available for replay for a week following the event. Build-A-Bear features nearly 500 retail locations and offers engaging online experiences. In fiscal 2021, the company reported total revenue of $411.5 million.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) announced that CEO Sharon Price John's latest book, Stories & Heart, has reached the Amazon Best Seller List for Business Mentoring and Coaching shortly after its launch on February 16, 2023. The book has generated over 500 million media impressions. It provides insights and tools for personal development through storytelling, focusing on themes like goal setting and values. In addition to the book, a podcast series showcasing influential guests is also part of the project. The company has pledged $25,000 to the Build-A-Bear Foundation to honor the book's launch.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) announced the launch of Stories & Heart, a book by CEO Sharon Price John, aimed at guiding readers in creating a fulfilling life through personal stories. The company reported a record profit in 2021, with expectations to repeat this in 2022. In conjunction with the book's release and the company's 25th anniversary, Build-A-Bear pledged $25,000 to its foundation supporting childhood literacy. Additionally, Ms. John introduced a podcast series featuring influential guests sharing personal stories. The book is available through major retailers including Amazon and Forbes Books.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has updated its financial guidance for fiscal 2022, anticipating record profitability, the highest in its 25-year history. Total revenues are projected between $460 million and $465 million, up from $411.5 million in 2021. Pre-tax income is expected between $57 million and $63 million, while EBITDA is projected to range from $69.5 million to $75.5 million. Capital expenditures are estimated at $12 million to $14 million. The company will present at the ICR Conference on January 10, 2023.