Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.81
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
21.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
BBW Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 20.1% and trend is unknown.
BBW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.81
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-13.2%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)20.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.4%
Total Shareholder Yield8.6%
1Y Total Return6.4%
5Y Total Return430.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)58.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$53,09010Y ago$30,37520Y ago$13,165
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BBW's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
BBW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
BBW Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. distributes 21.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BBW has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -13.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BBW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 6.4% buyback yield, 8.6% 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 430.9%, with dividends contributing 58.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $30,375 today.
BBW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 11 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.66
Avg/Payment$0.4236
Latest Change+4.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.58% | Jul 11, 2024 |
BBW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
21.3% payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.6%
#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 | $0.23 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5.3% |
| 2025 | $0.88 | 10.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 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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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 $0.81 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is BBW's dividend safe?
BBW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.3% and FCF payout ratio of +29.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BBW increased its dividend?
BBW has 1 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.81 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 $53,090 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 +2.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.