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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. filings document the regulatory record for an experiential plush retailer with direct-to-consumer, international franchising and commercial operations. Form 8-K reports cover quarterly and fiscal-year results, GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, cash dividends, credit-facility amendments, board composition and executive succession matters.
Proxy materials describe shareholder meeting items, director classes, board committee service, executive compensation, equity awards and pay-versus-performance disclosures. The filing record also identifies common-stock dividend actions, incentive-plan awards, subsidiary guarantor and borrower roles under revolving credit arrangements, and governance disclosures tied to NYSE and SEC requirements.
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 reported solid Q1 fiscal 2026 results with higher profitability despite slightly lower sales. Total revenue was $125.3 million versus $128.4 million a year earlier, as net retail sales eased to $113.5 million but commercial revenue rose to $10.9 million on stronger wholesale demand.
Retail gross margin improved sharply to 64.4%, helped by a $10.4 million benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds, including $7.0 million tied to prior-year costs, plus selective price increases. Net income increased to $18.3 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, compared with $15.3 million, or $1.17 per diluted share.
EBITDA grew to $27.7 million from $23.1 million, while operating cash flow was $21.2 million. The company ended the quarter with $26.2 million in cash, no borrowings on its $40 million credit facility, and stockholders’ equity of $159.0 million. It repurchased 248,118 shares for $11.4 million and paid a $0.23 per-share dividend. Management continues to highlight tariff, inflation, and macroeconomic risks but believes its omnichannel and brand strategies support ongoing growth.
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC director George Carrara sold 3,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale on June 5, 2026 was executed at a weighted average price of $34.523 per share, with individual trades ranging from $34.21 to $34.66.
After this sale, he directly beneficially owns 9,421 shares of common stock and 1,856 shares of restricted stock, for a total of 11,277 shares.
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC Chief Revenue Officer David D. Henderson reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the reported date, 464 shares of common stock were surrendered at $35.27 per share to cover tax withholding due upon the vesting of restricted stock, rather than through an open-market sale.
After this transaction, he directly owns 2,046 shares of common stock and 18,641 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., reflecting his continuing equity stake in the company.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Chief Financial Officer Vojin Todorovic surrendered 466 shares of common stock to cover taxes on restricted stock vesting. The shares were withheld at a price of $35.27 per share and were not sold in an open-market transaction.
After this tax-withholding disposition, he directly owns 59,101 shares of common stock and 20,041 shares of restricted stock, totaling 79,142 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop equity. The withheld amount is a small fraction of his overall holdings and reflects routine tax settlement related to equity compensation.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. executive J. Christopher Hurt reported a small, routine share disposition related to taxes. On the reported date, 466 shares of common stock were surrendered at $35.27 per share to cover tax withholding triggered by the vesting of restricted stock, rather than being sold in the open market.
After this tax-withholding transaction, Mr. Hurt directly holds 44,331 shares of common stock and 14,718 shares of restricted stock, indicating that only a minor portion of his overall equity position was used for tax obligations.
Build-A-Bear Workshop President and CEO Sharon Price John reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the transaction date, 982 shares of common stock were surrendered at $35.27 per share to cover tax withholding due upon the vesting of restricted stock. This was not an open-market sale but a payment of tax obligations using shares.
After this transaction, Ms. John directly holds 195,808 shares of common stock and 23,336 shares of restricted stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., reflecting a substantial continuing ownership stake in the company.
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC filed a Form 144 reporting the intended sale of 3,000 shares. The notice lists two stock awards of 1,500 shares each dated 06/06/2020 and 06/13/2025 described as compensation. The filing includes a date of 06/05/2026 and identifies the exchange as NYSE.
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.
Divisadero Street Capital and affiliated filers reported beneficial ownership of 1,024,970 shares of Build-a-Bear Workshop common stock, representing 7.9% of the class. The filing also shows Divisadero Street Partners, L.P. holds 709,761 shares ( 5.5% ).
The reported holdings are shown as shared voting and dispositive power rather than sole power. The filing includes a disclaimer that each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except for pecuniary interest. Signatures are dated 05/15/2026.