BBW Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. — dividend yield, history & ex-dividend dates
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. functions as a multi-channel vendor specializing in stuffed toys and their complementary merchandise. The business organizes its operations across three primary divisions: Direct-to-Consumer sales, Commercial activities, and International Franchising. Its inventory features a diverse assortment of plush creatures, available both unstuffed for customization and as pre-made items. Customers can personalize their creations with various sounds and unique scents. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive selection of apparel, footwear, accessories, and other playful novelty goods. Products are distributed via its namesake Build-A-Bear Workshop retail outlets and through its official e-commerce platforms. As of January 29, 2022, the firm directly managed 346 stores globally, with 305 located in the United States and Canada, and 41 in the United Kingdom and Ireland. An additional 72 franchised establishments extend its international presence. The enterprise was founded in 1997 and maintains its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Research Scores
Scores describe this security's published financial data on a 0–100 scale using the formulas on our methodology pages. They are the same for every reader, are not a probability or a forecast, and are not a recommendation. Past dividend growth does not guarantee future increases. Report a data error.
How the Dividend Safety Score is built for BBW
| Input | Value | Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings payout ratio | Earnings payout ratio 22% (TTM to Aug 1, 2026) | 100 | 20% |
| FCF payout ratio | FCF payout ratio 47% (TTM to Aug 1, 2026) | 100 | 25% |
| Net debt / EBITDA | Net debt / EBITDA 1.6x (TTM to Aug 1, 2026) | 92 | 15% |
| Interest coverage | N/A (not used) | N/A | 10% |
| Dividend record | 4 years of uninterrupted regular payments; last cut Mar 27, 2024 (-46.7%), within 3 years: capped at 25 | 25 | 20% |
| Earnings stability | Net income positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years (FY2021–FY2025) | 100 | 10% |
Inputs that are not available are left out and the remaining weights are scaled up. Profile: ordinary company. Formula version 2026-10-19.4.
How the Dividend Growth Score is built for BBW
| Input | Value | Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year dividend growth | N/A (not used) | N/A | 25% |
| Consecutive annual increases | 1 consecutive annual increase (through 2025) | 25 | 20% |
| Payout headroom | Headroom from the earnings payout ratio 22% (TTM to Aug 1, 2026) | 100 | 20% |
| Earnings per share growth (3 years) | EPS CAGR 8.2% (FY2022–FY2025) | 91 | 15% |
| Revenue growth (3 years) | Revenue CAGR 4.2% (FY2022–FY2025) | 76 | 10% |
| 10-year dividend growth | N/A (not used) | N/A | 10% |
Inputs that are not available are left out and the remaining weights are scaled up. Profile: ordinary company. Formula version 2026-10-19.4.
How the Dividend Value Score is built for BBW
| Input | Value | Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield vs own history | Yield 3.83% is 1.85x its average of 2.07% (33 months of history) | 90 | 40% |
| P/E vs own 5-year median | P/E 5.9 is 0.76x its 5-year median of 7.8 | 84 | 25% |
| FCF yield | FCF yield 7.2% (TTM to Aug 1, 2026) | 92 | 20% |
| P/E vs peers | P/E 5.9 vs peer median 17.1 (0.35x; 97 corporation / Consumer Cyclical securities) | 100 | 15% |
Inputs that are not available are left out and the remaining weights are scaled up. Profile: ordinary company. Formula version 2026-10-19.4.
Key Metrics
Current Yield
3.35%
At the Oct 30, 2026 price
The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.Annualized Dividend
$0.9200
Declared Sep 09, 2026
The latest declared regular dividend scaled to a full year by how often it's paid (for semi-annual payers, the latest two payments), adjusted for stock splits. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00. Special dividends are excluded.Frequency
Q Quarterly
How often the dividend is paid, read from the dates of recent payments: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.RSI (14)
59
As of Oct 30, 2026
Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.52-Week Range
$23.36 – $71.03
Closes through Oct 23, 2026
The lowest and highest price over the past year, showing where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio (TTM)
22.23%
12 months to Aug 01, 2026 (Q2 FY2026)
The share of earnings paid out as dividends over the trailing twelve months (TTM): dividends paid divided by net income across the company's four most recent reported quarters, dated by the latest quarter end. A fiscal-year tag such as FY2025 means only annual figures were available. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earned. It shows n/a for funds and when net income over the period was negative; for REITs and BDCs it is marked EPS-based, since they are judged on FFO/AFFO or net investment income instead.Years Paying
4
How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.Price / Book (TTM)
1.86
Price as of Oct 25, 2026; latest reported book value
Price-to-book ratio: the share price on the date shown divided by the latest reported book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.S.A.F.E. Dividend Read
Quote & Key Data
Dividend Growth
Why the Yield Moved (90 Days)
BBW's dividend yield rose from 2.72% to 3.35% over the past ~90 days (+0.63 pp). Of that move, +0.00 pp came from changes in the dividend rate and +0.63 pp from the share price ($33.81 on Aug 03, 2026 → $27.48 on Oct 30, 2026). A yield that rises because the price fell is not an improvement in the payout itself.
Yield vs Its Own History
Across 272 daily observations over the past 13 months (through Oct 23, 2026), BBW's current yield is higher than approximately 89% of them. Our stored price history for BBW covers the past 13 months; 3- and 5-year averages are not yet computable from it and are deliberately not shown.
Adjusted Price History
Dividend History
Dividend Payment History
Ex-dividend calendar →| Amount | Type | Declared | Ex-Date | Record | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.2300 Q | Regular | Sep 09, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 08, 2026 |
| $0.2300 Q | Regular | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jul 09, 2026 |
| $0.2300 Q | Regular | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Apr 09, 2026 |
| $0.2200 Q | Regular | Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| $0.2200 Q | Regular | Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Oct 09, 2025 |
| $0.2200 Q | Regular | Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| $0.2200 Q | Regular | Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| $0.2000 Q | Regular | Nov 12, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | Jan 09, 2025 |
| $0.2000 Q | Regular | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| $0.2000 Q | Regular | Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 |
| $0.2000 Q | Regular | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 |
| $1.5000 S | Regular | Mar 08, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | Apr 06, 2023 |
| $1.2500 S | Regular | Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 09, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 |
Peer Comparison
Selected Specialty Retail dividend payers we cover, strongest DividendRank first — for context, not a recommendation.
| Ticker | Name | Yield | 5-Yr Growth | Streak | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTC.TO | Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited | 3.28% | 9.3% | 15 yrs | 80 |
| ATD.TO | Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | 1.07% | 21.8% | 16 yrs | 78 |
| ANCTF | Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | 1.08% | 21.2% | 5 yrs | 76 |
| SNROF | Sanrio Company, Ltd. | 1.19% | 47.4% | 3 yrs | 75 |
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BBW dividend — frequently asked questions
Does Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $0.92 per share, a yield of approximately 3.35%.
What is Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.'s dividend yield is approximately 3.35%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.
How often does Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. pay dividends?
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.
How long has Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. paid dividends?
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has 4 years of dividend payments on record.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.