Renaissance Technologies's BBW Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 10,709 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) worth $698,334, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in BBW, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2019, adding 263,177 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 239,888 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +601,501 | Add 0.00% | 601,500 | $6.07 |
| Q3 2013 | +2,600 | Add 0.43% | 604,100 | $6.98 |
| Q4 2013 | +14,100 | Add 2.33% | 618,200 | $7.55 |
| Q1 2014 | -24,986 | Reduce 4.04% | 593,214 | $9.63 |
| Q2 2014 | +232,286 | Add 39.16% | 825,500 | $13.36 |
| Q3 2014 | -219,700 | Reduce 26.61% | 605,800 | $13.08 |
| Q4 2014 | +105,400 | Add 17.40% | 711,200 | $20.10 |
| Q1 2015 | -76,500 | Reduce 10.76% | 634,700 | $19.65 |
| Q2 2015 | +5,800 | Add 0.91% | 640,500 | $15.99 |
| Q3 2015 | -64,100 | Reduce 10.01% | 576,400 | $18.89 |
| Q4 2015 | +18,200 | Add 3.16% | 594,600 | $12.24 |
| Q1 2016 | +44,767 | Add 7.53% | 639,367 | $12.99 |
| Q2 2016 | +43,833 | Add 6.86% | 683,200 | $13.42 |
| Q3 2016 | -67,600 | Reduce 9.89% | 615,600 | $10.36 |
| Q4 2016 | -17,635 | Reduce 2.86% | 597,965 | $13.75 |
| Q1 2017 | -101,465 | Reduce 16.97% | 496,500 | $8.85 |
| Q2 2017 | -48,200 | Reduce 9.71% | 448,300 | $10.45 |
| Q3 2017 | +34,838 | Add 7.77% | 483,138 | $9.15 |
| Q4 2017 | -138 | Reduce 0.03% | 483,000 | $9.20 |
| Q1 2018 | +16,400 | Add 3.40% | 499,400 | $9.15 |
| Q2 2018 | +96,400 | Add 19.30% | 595,800 | $7.60 |
| Q3 2018 | +141,000 | Add 23.67% | 736,800 | $9.05 |
| Q4 2018 | +127,300 | Add 17.28% | 864,100 | $3.95 |
| Q1 2019 | -81,900 | Reduce 9.48% | 782,200 | $6.10 |
| Q2 2019 | +263,177 | Add 33.65% | 1.05 M | $5.59 |
| Q3 2019 | -203,411 | Reduce 19.46% | 841,966 | $3.15 |
| Q4 2019 | -239,888 | Reduce 28.49% | 602,078 | $3.24 |
| Q1 2020 | -233,596 | Reduce 38.80% | 368,482 | $1.43 |
| Q2 2020 | -75,403 | Reduce 20.46% | 293,079 | $2.18 |
| Q3 2020 | -4,200 | Reduce 1.43% | 288,879 | $2.50 |
| Q4 2020 | +19,300 | Add 6.68% | 308,179 | $4.27 |
| Q1 2021 | +11,900 | Add 3.86% | 320,079 | $6.90 |
| Q2 2021 | +18,500 | Add 5.78% | 338,579 | $17.31 |
| Q3 2021 | +37,600 | Add 11.11% | 376,179 | $16.94 |
| Q4 2021 | +67,700 | Add 18.00% | 443,879 | $19.52 |
| Q1 2022 | -77,800 | Reduce 17.53% | 366,079 | $18.28 |
| Q2 2022 | -7,800 | Reduce 2.13% | 358,279 | $16.42 |
| Q3 2022 | -79,000 | Reduce 22.05% | 279,279 | $13.33 |
| Q4 2022 | -13,500 | Reduce 4.83% | 265,779 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | +68,400 | Add 25.74% | 334,179 | $0.02 |
| Q2 2023 | -112,100 | Reduce 33.54% | 222,079 | $0.02 |
| Q3 2023 | +146,300 | Add 65.88% | 368,379 | $29.41 |
| Q4 2023 | -94,500 | Reduce 25.65% | 273,879 | $22.99 |
| Q1 2024 | -34,672 | Reduce 12.66% | 239,207 | $29.87 |
| Q2 2024 | +17,772 | Add 7.43% | 256,979 | $25.27 |
| Q3 2024 | -93,100 | Reduce 36.23% | 163,879 | $34.37 |
| Q4 2024 | -84,002 | Reduce 51.26% | 79,877 | $46.04 |
| Q1 2025 | -29,000 | Reduce 36.31% | 50,877 | $37.17 |
| Q2 2025 | -8,000 | Reduce 15.72% | 42,877 | $51.56 |
| Q3 2025 | -32,168 | Reduce 75.02% | 10,709 | $65.21 |
Renaissance Technologies's Build-A-Bear Workshop Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) in Q2 2013, acquiring 601,500 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) was in Q2 2013, adding 601,500 shares worth $3.65 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 10,709 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW), valued at approximately $698,334. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) was 1,045,377 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.