Barnes & Noble Education Inc. (BNED)
NYSE:BNED
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BNED Stock Chart & Stats
$8.71
-$0.09(-0.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.71
-$0.09(-0.88%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.90 - $12.18
Previous CloseN/A
Volume146.88K
Average Volume (3M)316.56K
Market Cap
$366.97M
Enterprise Value$669.75M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$316.01M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.09
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.30
Shares Outstanding34,296,120
10 Day Avg. Volume344,856
30 Day Avg. Volume316,555
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)1.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio-2.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.83
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.17
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside95.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved LeverageMaterial reduction in debt and a lower debt-to-equity ratio meaningfully improves financial flexibility and reduces interest burden. This durable balance-sheet repair increases capacity to fund store operations, invest in e-commerce, and withstand enrollment cycles without immediate refinancing risk.
Positive Cash GenerationReturn to positive operating cash flow and free cash flow alongside EBITDA recovery indicates the core bookstore and services model can generate cash. Sustainable cash generation, if maintained, supports contract servicing, modest reinvestment, and lowers reliance on external capital over the medium term.
Shareholder Governance SupportStrong shareholder approval of directors, auditor ratification, and advisory pay support signals governance stability and continuity of strategy. This lowers execution risk for multi-year campus contracts and helps maintain institutional relationships critical to recurring revenue.
Bears Say
Thin Margins & Negative ReturnsPersistently low gross margins and a negative return on equity indicate the company struggles to convert sales into durable profits. Thin margins limit investment capacity and make results sensitive to cost inflation, supplier shifts, or adverse contract terms, constraining long-term return generation.
Volatile Cash ConversionAlthough recent cash flow is positive, historical volatility and a sharp prior decline in free cash flow show cash generation is uneven. This inconsistency can force stop-start investment, increase liquidity risk in downturns, and raise the likelihood of external financing during weak academic cycles.
Exposure To Enrollment And Format ShiftsBusiness is structurally tied to campus enrollment and course-material delivery models. Permanent declines in enrollment or acceleration of digital/inclusive-access models could reduce per-student revenue and margins. Such secular shifts pose ongoing demand and mix risks to core revenue streams.
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BNED FAQ
What was Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc. lowest stock price was $5.90 and its highest was $12.18 in the past 12 months.
What is Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s market cap?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s market cap is $366.97M.
When is Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc. released its earnings results on Jun 24, 2026. The company reported -$0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of -$0.16 by $0.
Is Barnes & Noble Education Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Barnes & Noble Education Inc. pay dividends?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc. pays a N/A dividend of $0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Barnes & Noble Education Inc. dividends here
What is Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s EPS estimate is -0.52.
How many shares outstanding does Barnes & Noble Education Inc. have?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc. has 34,296,120 shares outstanding.
What happened to Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.16 in its last earnings report, expectations of -$0.16. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Barnes & Noble Education Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BNED
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Barnes & Noble Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.00 (95.18% Upside)
$17.00 (95.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BNED Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 14.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.40%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Barnes & Noble Education Inc.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses, and K-12 institutions primarily in the United States. The company sells and rents new and used print textbooks, digital textbooks, and publisher hosted digital courseware through physical and virtual bookstores, as well as directly to students through Textbooks.com. In addition, it offers First Day and First Day Complete access programs; and general merchandise, including collegiate and athletic apparel, school spirit products, lifestyle and wellness products, technology products, supplies, graduation products, and convenience items. Further, the company sources, sells, and distributes new and used textbooks; and sells hardware and a software suite of applications that provides inventory management and point-of-sale solutions to college bookstores. Additionally, it offers direct-to-student services. It operates physical college and university bookstores; virtual bookstores; True Spirit e apparel and spirit shop e-commerce websites; pop-up retail locations; customized cafés and stand-alone convenience stores; and a media channel for brands targeting the college demographic. Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey.
BNED Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.00
▲(95.18% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
68.21% Insiders
6.41% Mutual Funds
3.22% Other Institutional Investors
16.91% Public Companies and
Individual Investors