Every 8-K that Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 8, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 24, 2026.
The company notes it reported $529.8 million in total revenues for fiscal 2025, representing its fifth consecutive year of record results, and operates more than 650 experience locations across over 30 countries, along with its e-commerce site buildabear.com.
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) reported softer results for the fiscal second quarter ended August 1, 2026 and reduced its full-year outlook, while remaining profitable and continuing substantial capital returns. Second-quarter total revenues were $115.3 million, down from $124.2 million a year earlier, with pre-tax income of $11.6 million versus $15.3 million, and diluted EPS of $0.70 versus $0.94. For the first half of 2026, total revenues were $240.6 million, down 4.8%, but pre-tax income rose to $35.5 million, or 14.8% of revenues, from $34.9 million, or 13.8%, and diluted EPS increased to $2.16 from $2.11, helped by higher pre-tax income and a lower share count, partially offset by a higher tax rate.
The company returned $22.7 million to shareholders in the first half through buybacks and dividends and $49 million over the past 12 months. It lowered its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $500–$525 million and pre-tax income outlook to $60–$68 million, including an approximately $13 million IEEPA tariff refund and adjusted pre-tax income of $53–$61 million. Cash and equivalents were $14.0 million at quarter end with no borrowings under its revolver, and inventory was $81.1 million. The company also terminated Chief Growth Officer David Henderson without cause, granting severance and related benefits while forfeiting his unvested equity awards.
Build-A-Bear Workshop reported key leadership and compensation updates. The company completed a planned CEO succession, with Chris Hurt assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer effective June 11, 2026, while former CEO Sharon Price John remains on the Board of Directors. Hurt has more than 11 years of leadership experience at the company, most recently as Chief Operations and Experience Officer.
The company also promoted Chief Financial Officer Voin Todorovic to the additional role of Chief Administrative Officer, effective June 11, 2026. His amended employment agreement provides an annual base salary of not less than $500,000 and an annual target bonus opportunity of not less than 70% of earned base pay. The press release notes that Build-A-Bear generated $529.8 million in total revenues for fiscal 2025, marking its fifth consecutive year of record results.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 11, 2026. Stockholders elected three directors – James A. Goldman, Narayan Iyengar, and Lesli Rotenberg – each to serve three-year terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027. In addition, stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation as disclosed in the Annual Meeting proxy statement.
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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 total revenues of $125,270 (thousands), slightly below the prior year’s $128,395 (thousands). Net income rose to $18,299 (thousands), or $1.45 per diluted share, helped by a $7,000 (thousands) IEEPA tariff refund related mainly to fiscal 2025.
On an adjusted basis, pre-tax income declined to $16,880 (thousands) from $19,631 (thousands), and adjusted diluted EPS fell to $1.03 from $1.17. Retail gross margin improved to 64.4%, reflecting stronger profitability in the core retail business despite softer net retail sales.
The company returned $46,000 (thousands) to shareholders over the past 12 months through share repurchases and dividends, including $11,400 (thousands) of repurchases and a $2,900 (thousands) cash dividend in the quarter. It ended the period with 669 global locations and no borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
For fiscal 2026, Build-A-Bear lowered its annual revenue guidance but maintained a range above fiscal 2025’s record $529,800 (thousands) in total revenues. It now expects adjusted pre-tax income of $65,000–$71,000 (thousands), after excluding a $7,000 (thousands) tariff refund, while incorporating ongoing Section 122 tariffs and longer-range investments.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. furnished an update on its business by issuing a press release with financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, which ended on January 31, 2026. The company’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BBW.
The press release, provided as Exhibit 99.1, presents results prepared under GAAP and also includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. Management states that these non-GAAP metrics are intended to highlight underlying business trends and complement GAAP figures, though they are not a substitute for GAAP results.
The information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished rather than filed under securities laws, which limits certain legal liabilities. The company also includes forward-looking statements that rely on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties, noting it has no obligation to update these statements after their date.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is implementing a planned CEO succession, with longtime executive Chris Hurt set to become Chief Executive Officer on June 11, 2026, succeeding Sharon Price John, who will retire from the role but remain on the Board.
Hurt, currently Chief Operations and Experience Officer, has led key elements of the company’s multi-year retail turnaround, international expansion, and brand, merchandising, and marketing initiatives. His new CEO agreement provides a base salary of at least $700,000, an annual bonus target of at least 100% of base salary, and eligibility for equity awards, including an anticipated $1,200,000 long-term incentive for 2026 weighted 70% performance-based and 30% time-based restricted stock.
The agreement runs an initial three-year term from March 12, 2026, with various termination and severance protections, including a lump-sum equivalent to 18 months of certain health and welfare benefits upon specified terminations. The company highlights that fiscal 2025 marked its 5th consecutive record year with total revenues of $529.8 million, underscoring a leadership change occurring against a backdrop of strong recent performance.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, an increase of $0.01 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 9, 2026, to stockholders of record as of March 26, 2026. The company notes these dividend decisions remain subject to future review by its Board of Directors. Build-A-Bear also highlights that it generated consolidated total revenues of $496.4 million for fiscal 2024, reflecting the scale of its multi-channel retail and licensing business.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors to seven members and appointed James A. Goldman as an independent Class I director, effective February 10, 2026, with a term ending at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Goldman will serve on the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee. He received an award of 556 shares of restricted stock under the Amended and Restated 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, scheduled to vest on June 12, 2026, subject to his continued service on the board.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. entered into a Third Amendment to its revolving credit and security agreement with PNC Bank and other lenders. The amendment increases the base borrowing capacity from $25.0 million to $40.0 million, while keeping an accordion feature that can raise it to up to $50.0 million. It also reduces interest rates on borrowings and lowers the undrawn facility fee from 0.25% to 0.20%, making the credit line less expensive to maintain.
The maturity of the facility is extended to December 31, 2030, and the agreement continues to include up to $5.0 million in swingline loans and up to $5.0 million in letters of credit. The loan remains secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all personal property of the company and its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries. The company must keep borrowing availability at or above the greater of 10.0% of the Loan Cap or $1,875,000. At the time of the amendment, there were no outstanding borrowings and the company was in compliance with its covenants.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. filed an amended current report to correct a prior disclosure about its latest quarterly results. The amendment is being made solely to add a second earnings table that was accidentally left out of the original report.
The company had previously issued a press release on December 4, 2025, covering financial results for its fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2025, and that release is included as Exhibit 99.1. Build-A-Bear notes that the release contains both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, which management uses to highlight underlying business trends, while cautioning that these non-GAAP metrics should not replace GAAP results.
The information in the results section and the press release is being furnished rather than filed, which means it is not subject to certain liability provisions under securities laws or automatically incorporated into other securities law documents.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. filed a report announcing that it has released financial results for its 2025 fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2025. The detailed numbers and commentary are provided in a press release dated December 4, 2025, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.
The company explains that it uses both GAAP and certain non-GAAP financial measures in presenting its results, aiming to highlight underlying trends by excluding items that may not reflect core operations. It also includes the usual caution about forward-looking statements, noting that actual outcomes may differ due to various risks and uncertainties and stating it has no obligation to update such statements.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share.
The dividend will be paid on January 8, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 26, 2025. This update was communicated alongside a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on September 10, 2025. The dividend will be paid on October 9, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2025. The company announced the dividend in a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The disclosure is limited to the dividend declaration, payment and record dates and references the press release; no additional financial results, changes to capital structure, or commentary on the company’s broader financial condition are included in this filing.
Build-A-Bear Workshop filed a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing an investor presentation dated August 2025. The company said representatives will present portions of the presentation to current and prospective investors at conferences and meetings, and that the presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and posted on the company’s Investor Relations website at http://IR.buildabear.com. The presentation includes certain non-GAAP financial measures the company says are intended to supplement GAAP results for comparability. The filing includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer and states the furnished information is not "filed" under the Exchange Act.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. issued a press release reporting results for its 2025 second fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. The company states it reports under GAAP and also discloses certain non-GAAP measures in the press release to supplement GAAP results; management says these measures help identify underlying trends but are not substitutes for GAAP. The filing clarifies the exhibit is being furnished (not "filed") and contains standard forward-looking statement disclaimers describing risks that could cause actual results to differ from expectations.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) filed a Form 8-K to disclose a leadership transition in its legal function. On 1 Aug 2025, long-time Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Secretary Eric Fencl announced his retirement. Effective 4 Aug 2025, the Board appointed Yevgeny Fundler as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. Fencl will stay on as a non-executive employee until 5 Dec 2025 to ensure continuity; his base salary will be reduced to $300,750 during this hand-over period.
The filing characterises the move as part of a planned succession process. No changes were announced to other executive positions, strategy, or previously issued financial guidance, and the 8-K contains no earnings or transactional information. Exhibit 99.1 houses the press release regarding the transition.