Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.88
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
22.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
BBW Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 20.1% and trend is unknown.
BBW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$0.88
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout38.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)20.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.1%
Total Shareholder Yield9.9%
1Y Total Return-36.1%
5Y Total Return103.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,30510Y ago$27,28220Y ago$17,476
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BBW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
BBW Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. distributes 22.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 38.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BBW has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BBW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 7.1% buyback yield, 9.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 20.1% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 103.1%, with dividends contributing 25.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,282 today.
BBW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 12 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.89
Avg/Payment$0.4075
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026Latest | $0.2300 | — | 2.81% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.2300 | ↑ +4.5% | 2.30% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 1.69% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 1.19% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 1.60% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.2200 | ↑ +10.0% | 2.14% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 2.10% | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.93% | Oct 10, 2024 |
BBW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
22.1% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.9%
#1 of 4
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CLARBBW Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.46 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 10.5% |
| 2025 | $0.88 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.99 | 22.1% | 4.53x | 20.1% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | -46.7% | 4 | $3.80 | 21.1% | 4.75x | 18.3% |
| 2023 | $1.50 | — | 1 | $3.65 | 41.1% | 2.43x | 34.2% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $3.15 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1.25 | — | 1 | $2.93 | 42.7% | 2.34x | 28.5% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.65 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.02 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.23 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.50 | — | — | — |
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BBW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BBW stock.
How much dividend does BBW pay per share?
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.88 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BBW's next ex-dividend date?
BBW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BBW typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BBW's dividend safe?
BBW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.1% and FCF payout ratio of +38.2%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BBW increased its dividend?
BBW has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does BBW pay dividends?
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.88 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BBW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BBW five years ago would be worth approximately $20,305 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BBW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BBW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +20.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.