Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW): T. Rowe Price reports 5.3% ownership stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. reported a passive ownership position in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. common stock. The firm disclosed beneficial ownership of 669,597 shares, representing 5.3% of the outstanding common stock as of the reporting date.

T. Rowe Price Associates reported sole voting and sole dispositive power over all 669,597 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power. The filer states that this report should not be construed as an admission that it is the beneficial owner of these securities, and such beneficial ownership is expressly denied.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 669,597 shares Percent of class: 5.3% Sole voting power: 669,597 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 669,597 shares Amount beneficially owned by T. Rowe Price Associates as reported in Schedule 13G

Percent of class 5.3% Portion of Build-A-Bear Workshop common stock class reported as beneficially owned

Sole voting power 669,597 shares Shares over which T. Rowe Price Associates has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Shared voting power 0 shares Shares over which T. Rowe Price Associates has shared power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 669,597 shares Shares over which T. Rowe Price Associates has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Shared dispositive power 0 shares Shares over which T. Rowe Price Associates has shared power to dispose or direct disposition

Key Terms

beneficial owner, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G

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beneficial owner financial

"shall not be construed as an admission that Price Associates is the beneficial owner"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

sole voting power financial

"Sole Voting Power 669,597.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 669,597.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Ownership is reported on a Schedule 13G filing"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

FAQ

What percentage of Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) does T. Rowe Price Associates own?

T. Rowe Price Associates reported beneficial ownership of 5.3% of Build-A-Bear Workshop’s common stock, corresponding to 669,597 shares as of the reporting date under a Schedule 13G filing.

How many Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) shares does T. Rowe Price Associates control?

T. Rowe Price Associates reported beneficial ownership of 669,597 shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop common stock, with sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all of those shares.

Does T. Rowe Price Associates share voting power over BBW stock?

No. T. Rowe Price Associates reported 0 shares with shared voting power and 0 shares with shared dispositive power. All 669,597 shares are reported with sole voting and sole dispositive authority.

What type of securities in Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) are held by T. Rowe Price Associates?

The position reported by T. Rowe Price Associates consists of common stock of Build-A-Bear Workshop, identified by CUSIP number 120076104 and reported on a Schedule 13G.

Does T. Rowe Price Associates admit beneficial ownership of its BBW shares?

T. Rowe Price Associates expressly denies beneficial ownership of the Build-A-Bear Workshop securities in the filing and states that the report should not be construed as an admission of beneficial ownership.

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Available on EDGAR 08/14/2026 - 10:39 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/14/2026 - 10:38 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

120076104

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 120076104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MARYLAND

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 669,597.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 669,597.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

669,597.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 415 S. 18TH STREET, SUITE 200, ST LOUIS, MO, 63103
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1307 Point Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
(c)	Citizenship: Maryland
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 120076104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 669597
(b)	Percent of class: 5.3 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 669597
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 669597
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. hereby declares and affirms that the filing of Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that Price Associates is the beneficial owner of the securities referred to, which beneficial ownership is expressly denied.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Signature:	Ellen York
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	08/14/2026