BBW Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

BBW has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 0.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.71%
Payout Ratio 20.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -8.40%
Consistency Lifetime 59.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 18.68%
Payout FCF 30.7%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 18.36%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Other Specialty Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DKS 18,264 M 2.41% 7.27%
TSCO 26,885 M 1.69% 3.17%
SIG 3,778 M 1.59% 3.14%
WINA 1,605 M 0.93% 2.86%
ASO 3,743 M 1.06% 2.24%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SIG 3,778 M 36.5% 67.0%
ASO 3,743 M 20.1% 100%

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BBW Dividend History: Last 10 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-26 2025-11-26 2026-01-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.43%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-10-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.31%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-07-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.42%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-04-10 Quarterly 0.22 10% 0.57%
2024-11-27 2024-11-27 2025-01-09 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.53%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-10-10 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.64%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-07-11 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.79%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-11 Quarterly 0.2 -86.7% 0.68%
2023-03-22 2023-03-23 2023-04-06 Other 1.5 20% 6.61%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2021-12-27 Other 1.25 0% 6.36%

BBW Dividend FAQ

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) is a multi-channel retailer of customizable plush toys and related accessories, operating under the Build-A-Bear brand in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other international markets. The business is organized into three segments: Direct-to-Consumer (company-owned stores and e-commerce), Commercial (sales to third-party retailers and licensing partners), and International Franchising (franchise-owned stores abroad). Its product mix includes DIY-stuffable plush animals, pre-stuffed toys, add-on sounds and scents, apparel, footwear, and novelty items such as family sleepwear.

What is the Dividend Yield of BBW?

As of February 2026, BBW`s dividend yield is 1.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.88 USD by the current share price of 55.43.

Does BBW pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BBW paid a dividend of 0.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-26 and the payout was 0.22 USD.

How often does BBW pay dividends?

BBW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BBW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-26.

BBW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BBW for the next 4 payments are between 0.094 (-57.3%) and 0.094 (-57.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BBW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.22 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BBW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BBW?

BBW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.40% per year.
Negative growth: BBW's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of BBW?

BBW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 18.7%. If you bought BBW's shares at 4.71 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 18.7% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BBW?

BBW Payout Consistency is 59.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Build-A-Bear Workshop has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BBW have a good Dividend Yield?

BBW`s 1.71% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BBW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BBW is 20.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BBW?

BBW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 18.36%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BBW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BBW's Outstanding Shares?

Build-A-Bear Workshop's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.93% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has BBW ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2002 17,500,000
2003 17,666,700 +0.95%
2004 18,528,800 +4.88%
2005 20,234,700 +9.21%
2006 20,438,200 +1.01%
2007 20,411,100 -0.13%
2008 18,816,000 -7.81%
2009 18,876,700 +0.32%
2010 18,426,900 -2.38%
2011 17,396,100 -5.59%
2012 16,473,100 -5.31%
2013 16,531,200 +0.35%
2014 17,132,200 +3.64%
2015 16,890,700 -1.41%
2016 15,691,000 -7.1%
2017 15,816,300 +0.8%
2018 14,590,600 -7.75%
2019 14,752,300 +1.11%
2020 15,220,400 +3.17%
2021 16,236,900 +6.68%
2022 14,760,600 -9.09%
2023 14,438,800 -2.18%
2024 13,462,000 -6.77%
2025 13,051,500 -3.05%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:19