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Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) Stock Price & Analysis

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BNED Stock Chart & Stats

$12.84-$0.22(-1.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$11$12$13$14Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$12.68 - $13.00
52-Week Range
$5.90 - $14.75
Previous Close
$13.06
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
208.76K
Market Cap
$452.72M
Enterprise Value
$681.24M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$7.81M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$273.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
19.8
Beta
1.83
Next Earnings
Dec 09, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.86
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 14, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.25%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue And Profitability Turnaround

The combination of double-digit revenue growth and a swing to positive earnings indicates improved operating performance and customer demand. If sustained, this turnaround can strengthen internal funding capacity, support reinvestment, and improve BNED’s ability to absorb normal business volatility.

Debt Reduction

The substantial reduction in debt improves financial flexibility and lowers the burden carried by future operating cash flow. A healthier capital structure gives BNED more room to manage downturns, fund strategic priorities, and retain value from any further earnings improvement.

Positive Cash Generation

Current positive operating and free cash flow suggests that reported earnings are translating into usable cash rather than remaining purely accounting-based. This supports debt management, ongoing investment, and shareholder returns while improving the company’s financial resilience over the next several quarters.

Bears Say

Thin Profit Margins

Very thin margins leave limited protection if demand softens or operating costs rise. Even with recent profitability, small changes in revenue, expenses, or execution could materially reduce earnings, making the turnaround more vulnerable and limiting the pace of internally funded growth.

Volatile Cash Flow History

Recent positive cash generation is encouraging, but the preceding periods of negative operating and free cash flow show that conversion has not yet been consistently dependable. A return of working-capital or demand pressure could weaken liquidity and restrict debt reduction or investment.

Balance-Sheet Execution Risk

Although leverage has improved, the balance sheet remains dependent on maintaining positive profitability and returns. If the earnings recovery fades, weaker equity performance and less reliable returns could slow further deleveraging and reduce BNED’s financial flexibility over time.

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BNED FAQ

What was Barnes & Noble Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Barnes & Noble Education lowest stock price was $5.90 and its highest was $14.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Barnes & Noble Education’s market cap?
Barnes & Noble Education’s market cap is $452.72M.
When is Barnes & Noble Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Barnes & Noble Education’s next earnings report is estimated for Dec 09, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 27 days.
How were Barnes & Noble Education’s earnings last quarter?
Barnes & Noble Education released its earnings results on Sep 08, 2026. The company reported -$0.376 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.48 by $0.104.
Is Barnes & Noble Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Barnes & Noble Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Barnes & Noble Education pay dividends?
Barnes & Noble Education pays a dividend of $0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.25%. See more information on Barnes & Noble Education dividends here
What is Barnes & Noble Education’s EPS estimate?
Barnes & Noble Education’s EPS estimate is 0.86.
How many shares outstanding does Barnes & Noble Education have?
Barnes & Noble Education has 34,664,980 shares outstanding.
What happened to Barnes & Noble Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Barnes & Noble Education reported an EPS of -$0.376 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.48. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.594%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Barnes & Noble Education?
Hedge funds hold Barnes & Noble Education shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Barnes & Noble Education is 71,884,155 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 99.9K shares last quarter.
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