Build-A-Bear lowers 2026 outlook; Orlando flagship to drive later growth
Aug 27, 2026, 6:50 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Guidance reduction coupled with margin pressure and cost headwinds likely weigh on near-term BBW shares; offset could come from tariff refunds and stronger store openings later in the year.
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What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
Build-A-Bear reported Q2 2026 revenue of $115.3 million and EPS of $0.70, guiding full-year revenue of $500–$525 million. The company plans accelerated experience-location openings, including a large ICON Park Orlando flagship, while continuing shareholder returns. Tariff refunds provide a non-GAAP offset to margin pressure, but near-term investor focus remains on the outlook and store expansion cadence over the next 6–12 months.
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