Build-A-Bear Workshop Eyes Recovery After 40% Drop

Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) stock is down over 40% YTD, but the company's four-pillar growth strategy supports a long-term bullish outlook. Q1 2026 revenue fell 2.4% YoY, yet EPS rose to $1.45 on cost controls and share repurchases. Management lowered revenue guidance but raised pretax income expectations.