Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.23

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 11th. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 25th will be paid a dividend of $0.23 per share by the specialty retailer on Thursday, January 7th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 25th.

Build-A-Bear Workshop has a dividend payout ratio of 21.5% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect Build-A-Bear Workshop to earn $3.76 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.92 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 24.5%.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stock Down 4.1%

Build-A-Bear Workshop stock opened at $28.84 on Thursday. Build-A-Bear Workshop has a twelve month low of $23.19 and a twelve month high of $72.19. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $26.61 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $36.14. The company has a market capitalization of $355.32 million, a PE ratio of 7.16 and a beta of 1.11.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The specialty retailer reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $115.29 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $120.81 million. Build-A-Bear Workshop had a net margin of 9.96% and a return on equity of 29.66%. As a group, equities analysts expect that Build-A-Bear Workshop will post 3.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Company Profile

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is a specialty retailer known for its interactive, make-your-own stuffed-animal experience. Customers can choose a plush animal, add clothing and accessories, and personalize it with features such as sounds and scents. The company also sells plush toys, apparel, accessories, and related products through its stores and e-commerce channels. Its business includes company-operated locations as well as stores operated by franchisees and other partners. Founded in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop serves customers in the United States and international markets.