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BBW

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

BBW

Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail · Stock · quarterly payer

$24.96

Undervalued · +98% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.69%

Annual Dividend

$0.92

Payout Ratio

22%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 24, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BBW's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) has a forward dividend yield of 3.69%, based on an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and a share price of $24.96.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BBW's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (73 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • BBW has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • BBW's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 24, 2026, for a dividend of $0.23 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BBW pays out 22% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BBW's 3.69% yield is 26% below its five-year average yield of 4.96%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BBW is $49.52 per share, 98% above the $24.96 share price, so BBW screens as undervalued.
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 1 time across the 13 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 4.5% increase to $0.230 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 26, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 27, 2024.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BBW Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BBW

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) yields 3.69% ($0.92 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (73/100).

Is BBW a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.69% ($0.92/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (22%)
  • 46% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.69%
Payout Ratio
22%
Annual Dividend
$0.92
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 24, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.01
Market Cap
$307.5M
P/E Ratio
6.2
5-Yr Total Return
46%
52-Week Range
$24.15 – $72.19
Dividend Safety
B · 73/100
Ever Cut?
No

BBW dividend raises and cuts

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 1 time across the 13 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 4.5% increase to $0.230 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 26, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 27, 2024.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 26, 2026Raise$0.220 → $0.230+4.5%
Mar 27, 2025Raise$0.200 → $0.220+10.0%
Mar 27, 2024Cut$1.50 → $0.200−86.7%
Mar 22, 2023Raise$1.25 → $1.50+20.0%
Every BBW payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BBW ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 24, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BBW dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BBW a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.69% ($0.92/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is BBW undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BBW's fair value is about $49.52 versus a $24.96 share price — so it looks undervalued (+98% vs. fair value).

Is BBW's dividend safe?

BBW has a dividend-safety grade of B (73/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BBW's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BBW is about $49.52 per share, roughly 98% above the current $24.96 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BBW a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BBW screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.69% ($0.92/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BBW cut its dividend?

BBW earns a dividend-safety grade of B (73/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BBW pay a dividend?

Yes. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.92 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.69%.

What is BBW's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BBW's forward dividend yield is 3.69%, based on a $0.92 annual dividend and a $24.96 share price.

What is BBW's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BBW pays $0.92 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BBW's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BBW's payout ratio is 22% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BBW grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BBW has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next BBW ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BBW's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 24, 2026, for $0.23 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.92 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$23.00
Annual$92.00
Monthly avg$7.67

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