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 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 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.