Build-A-Bear Workshop Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.5% to $0.23 Per Share
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., the experiential retailer known for its customizable stuffed animals, increased its quarterly cash dividend by $0.01 to $0.23 per share. The dividend will be paid April 9 to shareholders of record as of March 26.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE: BBW), the experiential retailer operating more than 600 locations worldwide where customers create customized stuffed animals, raised its quarterly cash dividend 4.5% to $0.23 per share from the previous $0.22 per share. The board of directors approved the increase on March 11, 2026. Read more dividend announcements.
The dividend will be paid on April 9, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 26, 2026. The increase marks the company's continued commitment to returning cash to shareholders following a year in which it posted consolidated total revenues of $496.4 million for fiscal 2024.
| Dividend Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Amount | $0.23 per share |
| Previous Amount | $0.22 per share |
| Increase | $0.01 per share (4.5%) |
| Record Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Payment Date | April 9, 2026 |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
About the Company
Founded in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop operates an interactive retail concept where guests participate in stuffing, dressing, accessorizing, and naming their own plush toys. The company's business model spans company-owned stores, partner-operated locations, franchise operations, e-commerce sales, and licensing agreements. The brand maintains a presence in retail, online commerce, and entertainment content creation through its Build-A-Bear Entertainment subsidiary.
The company's portfolio includes products based on its own intellectual property as well as licensed characters from leading entertainment brands. Build-A-Bear serves a multi-generational customer base at more than 600 experience locations around the world, complemented by its e-commerce platform at buildabear.com.