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Build-A-Bear (NYSE: BBW) declares $0.23 quarterly cash dividend

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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 9, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 25, 2026.

The company describes itself as a global retailtainment brand with more than 650 experience locations across over 30 countries and an online platform. Build-A-Bear reported $529.8 million in total revenues for fiscal 2025, which it notes as its fifth consecutive year of record results.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly dividend per share $0.23 per share Declared June 11, 2026 on common stock
Dividend payment date July 9, 2026 Payable date for $0.23 quarterly cash dividend
Dividend record date June 25, 2026 Shareholders of record qualify for dividend
Fiscal 2025 total revenues $529.8 million Company states fifth consecutive year of record results
Experience locations More than 650 locations Company-owned, partner-operated, and franchise locations
Countries of operation More than 30 countries Global footprint of Build-A-Bear experience locations
quarterly cash dividend financial
"declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share"
A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.
record date financial
"to all stockholders of record as of June 25, 2026"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains certain statements that are, or may be considered to be, “forward-looking statements”"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
liquidity financial
"All the information concerning our future liquidity, future revenues, margins and other future financial performance"
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Annual Report on Form 10-K regulatory
"in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2026
 
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
001-32320
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(Commission
File Number)
43-1883836
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
415 South 18th St., St. Louis, Missouri
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
63103
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(Zip Code)
 
(314) 423-8000
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(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
BBW
New York Stock Exchange
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     ☐
 
 
 
 
Item 8.01
Other Events.
 
On June 11, 2026, the Board of Directors of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share to be paid on July 9, 2026, to all holders of record of issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on June 25, 2026.
 
On June 11, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the quarterly dividend. A copy of the press release has been filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
 
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Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number
Description of Exhibit
 
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Press release, dated June 11, 2026
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
   
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. 
  
       
       
       
Date: June 11, 2026    
By:
/s/ Voin Todorovic
  
   
Name: Voin Todorovic
  
   
Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

 

 

ST. LOUIS, MO (June 11, 2026) – Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share of issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 9, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of June 25, 2026.

 

About Build-A-Bear

Founded in 1997, Build‑A‑Bear is a leading global retailtainment brand on a mission to add a little more heart to life. At Build-A-Bear, guests are invited to create personalized furry friends through a unique stuffing, dressing, accessorizing and naming process, accentuated by a memorable "heart ceremony" that creates moments of connection for people of all ages.

 

Over the years, Build‑A‑Bear has grown into a multi‑generational phenomenon, positioned at the intersection of pop‑culture trends. Beyond its signature retail experience, the brand also offers pre‑stuffed plush, gifting, partnerships with best‑in‑class licensed and collectible characters, and original storytelling through Build‑A‑Bear Entertainment, LLC. Build‑A‑Bear’s current brand platform and message, “The Stuff You Love,” crosses ages and cultures while celebrating nearly 30 years of helping people mark life’s meaningful moments.

 

Today, Build‑A‑Bear operates more than 650 company-owned, partner-operated, and franchise experience locations across more than 30 countries, complemented by buildabear.com. Build‑A‑Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) reported $529.8 million in total revenues for fiscal 2025, representing the Company's 5th consecutive year of record results. Learn more at the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com.    

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that are, or may be considered to be, “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We generally identify these statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “predict,” “future,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative or any derivative of these terms and other comparable terminology. All the information concerning our future liquidity, future revenues, margins and other future financial performance and results, achievement of operating of financial plans or forecasts for future periods, sources and availability of credit and liquidity, future cash flows and cash needs, success and results of strategic initiatives and other future financial performance or financial position, as well as our assumptions underlying such information, constitute forward-looking information. 

 

 
 

 

These statements are based only on our current expectations and projections about future events. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed under the captions entitled “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 16, 2026, and other periodic reports filed with the SEC which are incorporated herein. 

 

All our forward-looking statements are as of the date of this Press Release only. In each case, actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking information. We can give no assurance that such expectations or forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. An occurrence of or any material adverse change in one or more of the risk factors or other risks and uncertainties referred to in this Press Release or included in our other public disclosures or our other periodic reports or other documents or filings filed with or furnished to the SEC could materially and adversely affect our continuing operations and our future financial results, cash flows, available credit, prospects, and liquidity. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

 

All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.  

 

Investor Relations Contact                   

Gary Schnierow, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Finance 

garys@buildabear.com

 

Media Relations Contact

pr@buildabear.com

 

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FAQ

What dividend did Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) declare in June 2026?

Build-A-Bear declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share. The dividend applies to all issued and outstanding common shares and reflects the company’s practice of returning cash to shareholders while continuing to operate its global retail and entertainment platform.

When will Build-A-Bear (BBW) pay its June 2026 quarterly dividend?

The quarterly dividend will be paid on July 9, 2026. Shareholders who are on the company’s records as owners of common stock as of the June 25, 2026 record date will be eligible to receive the $0.23 per share cash payment.

What is the record date for Build-A-Bear Workshop’s June 2026 dividend?

The record date for the dividend is June 25, 2026. Stockholders who hold Build-A-Bear common shares at the close of business on that date will qualify to receive the $0.23 per share quarterly cash dividend payable on July 9, 2026.

How much revenue did Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) report for fiscal 2025?

Build-A-Bear reported $529.8 million in total revenues for fiscal 2025. The company states this marked its fifth consecutive year of record results, highlighting continued growth for its global retailtainment business across stores, franchises, and its e-commerce platform.

How large is Build-A-Bear Workshop’s global footprint?

Build-A-Bear operates more than 650 experience locations in over 30 countries. Its footprint includes company-owned, partner-operated, and franchise stores, complemented by the buildabear.com online channel and additional brand extensions like entertainment and licensed product partnerships.

Where can investors find more information about Build-A-Bear (BBW)?

Investors can learn more in the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com. The company also files reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic filings, with the SEC, which provide additional financial and risk information.

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