• Build-A-Bear posted fiscal Q2 revenue of USD 115.3 million, down 7.2% from a year earlier, with diluted EPS of USD 0.70.
• Pre-tax income fell 24.18% to USD 11.6 million, with pre-tax margin narrowing 2.2 percentage points to 10.1%.
• EBITDA declined 19.06% to USD 15.2 million, reflecting lower gross margin on occupancy deleverage and increased promotional activity.
• Net new unit growth totaled five global experience locations, lifting the store base to 674 locations.
• Build-A-Bear cut fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to USD 500 million-USD 525 million, lowering pre-tax income view to USD 60 million-USD 68 million.

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