Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2026-- Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share of issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 8, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of September 24, 2026.

About Build-A-Bear 

Founded in 1997, Build‑A‑Bear is a brand in the global retailtainment space. It offers an interactive experience where guests create personalized furry figures through a process of stuffing, dressing, accessorizing and naming, accentuated by a memorable "heart ceremony" that creates moments of connection for people of all ages.

Over the years, Build‑A‑Bear has grown into a multi‑generational phenomenon, positioned at the intersection of pop‑culture trends. Beyond its signature retail experience, the brand also offers pre‑stuffed plush, gifting, licensed and collectible character partnerships, and original storytelling through Build‑A‑Bear's initiatives. The brand’s platform and messaging include “The Stuff You Love,” and crosses ages and cultures while celebrating nearly 30 years of helping people mark life’s meaningful moments.

Today, Build‑A‑Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) reported $529.8 million in total revenues for fiscal 2025, representing top consecutive years of record results. Learn more at the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com.

Today, Build‑A‑Bear operates more than 650 locations across more than 30 countries, with a website at buildabear.com.

Forward-Looking Statements 

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These statements are based only on our current expectations and projections about future events. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed under the captions entitled “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 16, 2026, and other periodic reports filed with the SEC which are incorporated herein.

All our forward-looking statements are as of the date of this Press Release only. In each case, actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking information. We can give no assurance that such expectations or forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. An occurrence of or any material adverse change in one or more of the risk factors or other risks and uncertainties referred to in this Press Release or included in our other public disclosures or our other periodic reports or other documents or filings filed with or furnished to the SEC could materially and adversely affect our continuing operations and our future financial results, cash flows, available credit, prospects, and liquidity. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Source: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

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