The chart below shows how BBW performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BBW sees a -5.46% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.33% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +8.39%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Earnings Per Share Beat: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. reported an EPS of $1.59, exceeding expectations of $1.52.
Record Results Achievement: Fiscal 2024 marked the fourth consecutive year of record results for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Revenue and Income Growth: Total revenues increased 3.6% to more than $496 million, and pretax income grew 5.1% to over $67 million.
Shareholder Capital Return: The company returned $42 million in capital to shareholders, including a 10% increase in quarterly dividends to $0.22 per share.
Retail Footprint Expansion: The retail footprint expanded by over 100 locations in the past two years, with significant growth in partner-operated stores internationally.
Experiential Retail Expansion: The company successfully launched new experiential retail locations, including a Hello Kitty Build-A-Bear Workshop in Los Angeles and several tourist destinations in England and the US.
Digital Transformation Success: Build-A-Bear's digital transformation initiatives have improved order fulfillment and increased same-day shipping orders tenfold compared to the previous year.
Product Line Expansion: The introduction of new product lines, such as the Mini Beans collection, has broadened the consumer base and driven sales growth.
Resilience Amid Economic Challenges: The company has successfully navigated economic challenges, including the retail apocalypse and COVID-19, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
Negative
Cautious Pretax Income Outlook: Cautious outlook for pretax income growth due to tariff concerns, with expectations of a decline to low single-digit growth.
Inflationary Expense Impact: Inflationary pressures, including tariffs, medical costs, and minimum wage increases, are expected to negatively impact results by upwards of $10 million in expenses for the year.
Inventory Investment Increase: Inventory investment increased by almost 10% from the end of last year, reflecting accelerated purchases to mitigate potential tariff impacts, which could indicate potential cash flow issues.
Future Performance Uncertainty: Despite record revenue, the company acknowledges uncertainty in the geopolitical and economic environment, which may affect future performance.
Cash Decrease and Liquidity Concerns: The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents by $16.6 million compared to the previous year, raising concerns about liquidity.
Supply Chain Diversification Risks: The reliance on international trade and the need to diversify supply chains due to tariffs may pose risks to future operations.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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