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 - $12.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume146.88K
Average Volume (3M)316.56K
Market Cap
$349.13M
Enterprise Value$686.22M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$316.01M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.6
Beta2.37
Next Earnings
Jul 01, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
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 Cap1.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.71
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Leverage And Balance Sheet FlexibilityMaterial deleveraging and higher equity provide lasting financial flexibility. Lower absolute debt reduces interest burden and covenant risk, improving resilience to enrollment volatility and giving management room to fund operations, invest in store/e‑commerce upgrades, or pursue selective M&A without immediate refinancing pressure.
Return To Positive EBITDA And Modest Revenue GrowthA return to positive EBITDA alongside top-line growth signals operational stabilization. Sustained EBITDA generation supports reinvestment in courseware and retail, helps normalize working capital cycles tied to academic calendars, and reduces reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Institution-focused, Recurring Contract Business ModelLong-term contracts with colleges and bundled course-material programs create recurring, predictable revenue tied to academic cycles. This institutional positioning supports cross-selling (retail, courseware, services), limits customer acquisition costs, and benefits from structural demand for required course materials and campus services.
Bears Say
Thin Gross Margins And Slightly Negative Net MarginsLow gross margins constrain the firm’s ability to absorb cost inflation or invest in higher-margin digital offerings. Even with EBITDA positive, persistent negative net margins limit retained earnings and make consistent profitability sensitive to small revenue declines or margin pressure from competition and supply costs.
Volatile Cash Generation And Weakening FCF TrendInconsistent cash conversion undermines planning and creates a smaller cushion against enrollment or contract losses. Sharp declines in FCF limit ability to fund capital needs or smoothing investments, increasing reliance on capital markets or debt if operating conditions deteriorate, which raises execution risk.
Returns Remain Negative (low ROE)A negative ROE indicates the company is not generating sufficient returns on equity base, even after deleveraging. Persistently negative returns constrain shareholder value creation, reduce strategic optionality for growth investments, and signal that margin or revenue improvements must be sustained to justify capital.
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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 $12.21 in the past 12 months.
What is Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s market cap?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s market cap is $349.13M.
When is Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 01, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 10, 2026. The company reported $0.192 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.192.
Is Barnes & Noble Education Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Barnes & Noble Education Inc. pay dividends?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Barnes & Noble Education Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
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 $0.192 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.239%.
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?
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Barnes & Noble Education Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BNED Sentiment 100%
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Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 14.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $794.8 over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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 in the United States. It operates through three segments: Retail, Wholesale, and Digital Student Solutions. 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. It also offers First Day and First Day Complete access programs; BNC OER+, a turnkey solution for colleges and universities, that offers digital content, such as videos, activities, and auto-graded practice assessments; and general merchandise, including collegiate and athletic apparel, school spirit products, lifestyle products, technology products, supplies, graduation products, and convenience items. In addition, 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 approximately 350 college bookstores. Further, it offers direct-to-student subscription-based writing services; and bartleby, a direct-to-student subscription-based offering that includes textbook solutions, expert questions and answers, and writing and tutoring services. The company operates 805 physical college and university bookstores; 622 virtual bookstores; 8 True Spirit e-commerce websites; pop-up retail locations; 73 customized cafés and 11 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 Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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