Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) Cash Flow: Operating & Free Cash Flow

Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) Cash Flow Statement

In fiscal 2026 (fiscal year ended Jan 31, 2026), Build-A-Bear Workshop generated $65.05M of operating cash flow and spent $25.55M on capital expenditures. That left free cash flow of $39.51M, up 42.3% from $27.77M a year earlier, or 7.5% of revenue. It returned $39.27M to shareholders through $11.53M in dividends and $27.73M in share buybacks.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Cash Flow Statement Analysis

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Cash flow statement showing operating, investing, and financing activities for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) - Annual data in millions USD
Breakdown	FY 2026	FY 2025	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2020	FY 2019	FY 2018	FY 2017
Period ending	Jan 2026	Feb 2025	Jan 2025	Feb 2024	Jan 2024	Jan 2023	Jan 2022	Jan 2021	Jan 2020	Jan 2019	Dec 2017
Operating Activities
Net Income	52.20	52.20	51.79	51.79	52.81	47.99	47.27	-22.98	0.26	-17.93	7.92
Depreciation & Amortization	14.95	14.95	14.77	14.77	13.66	12.48	12.28	13.29	13.71	16.04	16.17
Deferred Income Tax	0.34	-	1.06	-	-1.89	0.99	-7.61	3.39	-0.32	0.45	5.26
Stock Based Compensation	2.93	2.18	2.18	2.09	2.09	2.56	2.63	1.53	2.88	3.44	3.42
Change in Working Capital	-5.53	-23.70	-23.70	-0.81	-0.81	-13.58	-26.28	10.02	5.17	0.39	-12.38
Change in Accounts Receivable	-5.43	-5.43	-7.74	-7.74	5.87	-3.05	-9.56	-4.03	-0.81	-3.45	-0.58
Change in Inventory	-11.32	-11.32	-6.55	-6.55	7.10	0.36	-25.13	6.79	5.05	-1.12	-0.21
Change in Accounts Payable	8.02	8.02	-3.48	-3.48	-11.08	-0.36	9.56	4.03	3.40	0.91	-8.51
Change in Other Working Capital	2.37	2.37	-5.92	-3.54	-2.70	-2.45	-1.16	3.23	-2.47	4.05	-11.59
Other Operating Activities	0.77	0.77	0.99	1.54	-1.54	-2.45	-0.20	8.15	-0.09	7.30	1.40
Net Cash from Operating Activities	65.05	47.09	47.09	64.31	64.31	47.28	28.08	13.39	21.61	9.68	21.09
Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures	-25.55	-19.32	-19.32	-18.30	-18.30	-13.63	-8.13	-5.05	-12.38	-11.25	-17.76
Other Investing Activities	0.00	-	0.00	-	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.31
Net Cash from Investing Activities	-25.55	-19.32	-19.32	-18.30	-18.30	-13.63	-8.13	-5.05	-12.38	-11.25	-17.76
Financing Activities
Debt Repayment	-0.08	-	0.00	-	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Common Stock Issued	-1.36	-1.36	0.00	-1.87	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	-0.25	0.00	0.00
Common Stock Repurchased	-27.74	-27.74	-31.27	-31.27	-20.50	-24.17	-4.36	0.00	-0.25	-2.23	-4.23
Dividends Paid	-11.53	-11.53	-11.02	-11.02	-22.06	-0.29	-19.93	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Other Financing Activities	-0.08	-0.08	-1.87	-	-1.34	-0.59	1.84	-0.11	-0.25	-0.13	-0.54
Net Cash from Financing Activities	-40.71	-44.16	-44.16	-43.90	-43.90	-25.06	-22.46	-0.11	-0.25	-2.36	-4.78
Summary
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash	0.20	-	-0.18	-0.18	0.02	0.77	0.51	-0.11	-0.14	0.42	-0.59
Net Change in Cash	-1.00	-16.57	-16.57	2.13	2.13	9.35	-2.51	8.11	8.84	-3.61	-2.04
Cash at Beginning of Period	27.76	-	44.33	-	42.20	32.85	34.84	26.73	19.56	21.50	32.48
Cash at End of Period	26.76	-	27.76	-	44.33	42.20	32.85	34.84	28.40	17.89	30.45
Free Cash Flow	39.51	27.77	27.77	46.02	46.02	33.64	19.95	8.34	9.23	-1.57	3.33
Supplemental Disclosures
Income Taxes Paid	-	16.69	-	17.36	-	10.33	0.04	-	-	-	-

Source: Company financial statements from annual and quarterly filings. Data as of Aug 1, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About Build-A-Bear Workshop Cash Flow

What is Build-A-Bear Workshop's free cash flow?

Build-A-Bear Workshop generated free cash flow of $39.51M in fiscal 2026 (fiscal year ended Jan 31, 2026), operating cash flow of $65.05M minus $25.55M of capital expenditures. That was up 42.3% from $27.77M a year earlier. Free cash flow equaled 7.5% of revenue.

How much does Build-A-Bear Workshop spend on capital expenditures?

Build-A-Bear Workshop spent $25.55M on capital expenditures in fiscal 2026, compared with $19.32M a year earlier. That equals 39.3% of operating cash flow.

Does Build-A-Bear Workshop pay dividends or buy back shares?

Yes. In fiscal 2026 Build-A-Bear Workshop returned $11.53M in dividends and $27.73M in share buybacks to shareholders, according to its cash flow statement.

What is free cash flow?

Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It is the cash a company has left for dividends, buybacks, debt repayment or acquisitions after funding its operations and investment. Full definition