Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) Revenue History
Annual and quarterly revenue from 2013 to 2024
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
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BBW Revenue Growth
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2024)
BBW's revenue distribution by segment and geography for fiscal year 2024
By Product/Segment
By Geography
BBW Revenue Analysis (2013–2024)
As of May 8, 2026, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) generated trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $525.8 million, reflecting modest growth of +2.7% year-over-year. The most recent quarter (Q3 2025) recorded $122.7 million in revenue, down 1.3% sequentially.
Looking at the longer-term picture, BBW's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +8.0%, indicating steady revenue expansion. The company achieved its highest annual revenue of $496.4 million in 2024, representing a new all-time high.
Revenue diversification analysis shows BBW's business is primarily driven by Retail (94%), and Commercial Product and Service (6%). With over half of revenue concentrated in Retail, the company maintains significant focus in this area while developing other growth vectors.
When compared to Consumer Cyclical sector peers including PLAY (-4.1% YoY), FUN (+3.2% YoY), and PLBY (-19.0% YoY), BBW has underperformed the peer group in terms of revenue growth. Compare BBW vs PLAY →
BBW Revenue vs Peers
Revenue metrics vs comparable public companies
| Company | TTM Revenue | YoY Growth | 5Y CAGR | Op. Margin | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $526M | +2.7% | +8.0% | 13.4% | ||
| $2.1B | -4.1% | +9.5% | 10.3% | ||
| $3.1B | +3.2% | +76.4% | -43.7% | ||
| $121M | -19.0% | -3.9% | -2.7% | ||
| $571M | -17.4% | +2.0% | 2.5% | ||
| $4.7B | +13.7% | -3.0% | 22.5% |
BBW Historical Revenue Data (2013–2024)
| Year | Revenue | YoY % | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Op. Income | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $496.4M | +2.1% | $272.5M | 54.9% | $66.3M | 13.4% |
| 2023 | $486.1M | +3.9% | $264.4M | 54.4% | $65.4M | 13.5% |
| 2022 | $467.9M | +13.7% | $245.9M | 52.5% | $49.5M | 10.6% |
| 2021 | $411.5M | +61.2% | $218.0M | 53.0% | $38.4M | 9.3% |
| 2020 | $255.3M | -24.6% | $97.3M | 38.1% | $-35,095,000 | -13.7% |
| 2019 | $338.5M | +0.6% | $153.6M | 45.4% | $-12,129,000 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | $336.6M | -5.9% | $138.8M | 41.2% | $-18,422,000 | -5.5% |
| 2017 | $357.9M | -1.7% | $169.0M | 47.2% | $13.8M | 3.9% |
| 2016 | $364.2M | -3.6% | $166.0M | 45.6% | $5.3M | 1.5% |
| 2015 | $377.7M | -3.7% | $179.2M | 47.5% | $17.8M | 4.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BBW stock.
Is BBW's revenue growth accelerating or slowing?
BBW revenue growth slowed to +2.7%, below the 5-year CAGR of +8.0%. TTM revenue is $526M. The deceleration marks a shift from historical growth rates.
What is BBW's long-term revenue growth rate?
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.'s 5-year revenue CAGR of +8.0% reflects the variable expansion pattern. Current YoY growth of +2.7% is near this long-term average.
How is BBW's revenue distributed by segment?
BBW reports revenue by product line and geographic region. Annual and quarterly breakdowns from 2013-2024 are available for download. Segment mix reveals concentration and diversification trends.