BNED
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. NYSE Listed Jul 23, 2015$12.80
Pre-mkt
$11.80
-7.45%
Mkt Cap $443.4M
52w Low $5.90
78.0% of range
52w High $14.75
50d MA $11.86
200d MA $9.71
P/E (TTM)
26.3x
EV/EBITDA
6.7x
P/B
1.2x
Debt/Equity
1.0x
ROE
-11.8%
P/FCF
-3.4x
RSI (14)
52.90
ATR (14)
$0.53
Beta
1.31
50d MA
$11.86
200d MA
$9.71
Avg Volume
381.3K
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.
120 Mountain View Boulevard · Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 · US
| Date | Time | Est | Rptd | Surp | Base | Gap% | D1% | D2% | D3% | D4% | D5% | Guide ▲★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | AMC | 0.07 | 0.10 | +42.9% | 11.42 | +0.8% | +13.0% | -2.9% | -1.1% | +2.6% | -1.5% | — |
| Jul 7, 2026 | AMC | -0.16 | 0.10 | +165.6% | 11.37 | -1.9% | +2.5% | -2.0% | +13.0% | -2.9% | -1.1% | — |
| Jul 6, 2026 | AMC | -0.16 | 0.10 | +165.6% | 11.47 | -0.9% | -0.9% | +2.5% | -2.0% | +13.0% | -2.9% | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | AMC | -0.16 | 0.10 | +165.6% | 11.18 | +8.2% | +20.1% | +2.3% | -1.3% | -7.4% | +5.1% | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | AMC | — | 0.23 | — | 8.36 | +9.9% | +0.2% | -3.9% | +5.5% | +5.7% | +2.1% | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | AMC | -0.81 | -0.47 | +42.0% | 8.71 | +1.3% | +3.6% | +4.5% | -3.0% | -2.3% | +2.0% | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | AMC | -0.81 | -0.68 | +16.0% | 9.12 | +2.0% | +1.1% | +1.4% | -2.5% | -2.0% | -0.8% | — |
| Nov 4, 2025 | AMC | 0.12 | -3.07 | -2658.3% | 8.68 | +0.9% | +1.6% | -1.6% | -5.2% | -2.4% | -2.7% | — |
| May 3, 2025 | AMC | — | -0.68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2025 | AMC | 0.12 | 0.12 | +0.0% | 8.62 | +4.4% | +1.4% | -1.9% | +1.9% | +13.4% | -1.7% | — |
| Dec 9, 2024 | AMC | 60.00 | 1.91 | -96.8% | 11.51 | -1.1% | +3.8% | +8.9% | -11.5% | +15.4% | -10.2% | — |
| Sep 10, 2024 | AMC | -81.00 | -3.07 | +96.2% | 10.26 | -0.1% | +2.3% | +6.4% | +2.8% | -2.4% | +1.5% | — |
| Jul 1, 2024 | AMC | -38.00 | -7.11 | +81.3% | 6.12 | +3.4% | +11.3% | -3.8% | -2.0% | +10.7% | +3.5% | — |
| Mar 12, 2024 | AMC | -0.10 | -2.00 | -1900.0% | 61.90 | +14.5% | +1.8% | -3.0% | +1.9% | -7.7% | -9.3% | — |
| Dec 6, 2023 | AMC | 0.44 | 55.00 | +9999.0% | 105.00 | +24.3% | +21.0% | -3.1% | +2.4% | +2.4% | +1.6% | — |
| Sep 6, 2023 | AMC | -0.73 | -86.00 | -9999.0% | 118.00 | -2.5% | -2.5% | -2.6% | -7.1% | -5.8% | +2.0% | — |
| Aug 4, 2023 | AMC | -0.60 | -70.00 | -9999.0% | 164.00 | +2.4% | -3.7% | +1.9% | -3.1% | +1.9% | +3.1% | — |
| Mar 9, 2023 | AMC | -0.07 | -22.00 | -9999.0% | 172.00 | +20.9% | +7.0% | +0.5% | +9.2% | -10.4% | -0.6% | — |
| Date | Firm | Action | Grade | Target | Base | Open | Gap% | D1% | D2% | D3% | D4% | D5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 | Needham | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | $16 | $13.43 | $13.94 | +3.8% | +2.3% | -1.3% | -7.4% | +5.1% | -7.7% |
| Jun 10 | Northland Capital | Initiates | Outperform | $17 | $10.63 | $11.14 | +4.8% | +1.8% | +7.9% | -4.7% | +2.1% | -2.2% |
| Jan 12 | Needham | Downgrade | Buy → Hold | — | $105.00 | $110.00 | +4.8% | +12.4% | -8.5% | -7.4% | -12.6% | -1.9% |
| Jan 11 | Craig-Hallum | Downgrade | Buy → Hold | — | $110.00 | $114.00 | +3.6% | -4.5% | +12.4% | -8.5% | -7.4% | -12.6% |
| Dec 7 | Needham | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $105.00 | $130.50 | +24.3% | +21.0% | -3.1% | +2.4% | +2.4% | +1.6% |
| Jun 1 | Needham | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $139.00 | $136.00 | -2.2% | -12.9% | -4.1% | -0.9% | -2.6% | +0.9% |
| Mar 9 | Needham | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $389.00 | $388.00 | -0.3% | +3.1% | +1.7% | -5.1% | -5.7% | +12.3% |
| Oct 27 | Needham | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $1051.00 | $1053.00 | +0.2% | -2.0% | +1.9% | -1.1% | +4.9% | -8.3% |
| Mar 10 | Needham | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $714.00 | $721.00 | +1.0% | +12.9% | +11.2% | -0.8% | +1.0% | -1.2% |
| Sep 4 | Craig-Hallum | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | — | $226.00 | $232.00 | +2.7% | +8.4% | +8.6% | +2.6% | -4.4% | -1.5% |
| Mar 31 | Craig-Hallum | Downgrade | Buy → Hold | — | $138.00 | $146.00 | +5.8% | -1.4% | -10.3% | -0.8% | -5.0% | +32.2% |
| Mar 16 | Craig-Hallum | Downgrade | Buy → Hold | — | $230.00 | $216.00 | -6.1% | -29.6% | +10.5% | -15.1% | +2.0% | -10.3% |
| Sep 17 | Sidoti & Co. | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | — | $402.00 | $386.00 | -4.0% | -17.7% | -1.8% | -1.5% | -2.5% | +4.2% |
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Owned After | D1% | D5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Snagusky JasonOff | CFO | Sell | 5,000 | $12.64 | $63K | 71,762 | -3.64% | +1.48% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Luster GaryOff | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | 1,066 | $11.61 | $12K | 31,934 | +2.58% | -1.98% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Neumann ChristopherOff | EVP General Counsel, Secretary | Sell | 2,785 | $11.61 | $32K | 81,715 | +2.58% | -1.98% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Snagusky JasonOff | CFO | Sell | 2,237 | $11.61 | $26K | 76,762 | +2.58% | -1.98% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Snagusky JasonOff | CFO | Sell | 1,384 | $12.65 | $18K | 78,999 | +2.46% | -1.12% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Snagusky JasonOff | CFO | Sell | 826 | $12.24 | $10K | 80,383 | +2.46% | -1.12% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SHAR JONATHANOff | CEO | Sell | 67,896 | $12.83 | $871K | 294,940 | -0.87% | -2.94% |
8-K · 2.02
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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. -- 8-K 2.02: Earnings Results
Barnes & Noble Education reported financial results on July 9, 2026, though specific performance metrics aren't detailed in this filing summary.
Jul 9
8-K · 8.01
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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. -- 8-K 8.01: Material Event / Announcement
Barnes & Noble Education initiated a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, with the first payment approved for July 2026, signaling management confidence in sustained cash generation and returning capital to shareholders.
Jun 24
8-K
Unknown — 8-K Filing
Stockholders confirmed BNY Mellon's auditors for fiscal 2026, indicating stable financial oversight and reducing audit risk—a routine positive signal for governance-conscious investors.
Mar 16
8-K
Unknown — 8-K Filing
BNED's management is guiding investors toward expecting continued revenue growth, margin expansion, and disciplined cost control, signaling confidence in operational execution despite market uncertainties that warrant cautious optimism.
Mar 10
Institutional (13F) — Top 0
All ↗
No 13F holders found.
Mutual Funds / ETFs (N-PORT) — Top 10
All ↗
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 40,514 | $350K | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Ultra-Small Company Market Fund | 39,000 | $344K | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Acuitas Small Cap Active ETF | 20,659 | $182K | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Small Cap Index Fund | 8,812 | $78K | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | 1,785 | $15K | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Penn Series Small Cap Index Fund | 500 | $4K | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Small Cap Core Fund | 238 | $2K | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Russell 2000 Fund | 35 | $309 | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Russell 2000 1.5x Strategy Fund | 21 | $185 | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund | 2 | $17 | Feb 2026 |
Valuation
Market Cap
$443.4M
Enterprise Value
$430.7M
P/E (TTM)
26.28x
Forward P/E
—
PEG Ratio
0.05x
P/B
1.24x
P/S
0.26x
P/FCF
-3.42x
EV/EBITDA
6.74x
Shares Out
26.3M
Financials (TTM)
Revenue
$1.71B
Net Income
$16.9M
EBITDA
$63.9M
Free Cash Flow
-$98.3M
Op Cash Flow
-$85.4M
EPS Basic
$-2.50
EPS Diluted
$0.47
EPS Forward
$-0.42
Gross Margin
20.9%
Op Margin
2.6%
Net Margin
1.0%
Balance Sheet
Total Assets
$790.3M
Total Liab.
$518.1M
Total Equity
$272.2M
Cash
$9.1M
LT Debt
$103.1M
Book Value/Sh
$10.35
Debt/Equity
1.04x
Current Ratio
1.67
Quick Ratio
0.50
Returns & Growth
ROE
-11.8%
ROA
-3.0%
ROIC
2.8%
Rev Growth YoY
+2.8%
EPS Growth YoY
+89.3%
Price Returns
2W
+7.7%
1M
+9.9%
3M
+21.7%
6M
+42.9%
12M
+47.3%
Technicals
52W High
$14.75
52W Low
$5.90
50d MA
$11.86
200d MA
$9.71
RSI (14)
52.90
ATR (14)
$0.53
Beta
1.31
Avg Volume
381K
Dividends
Div Rate
$0.00
Div Yield
—
Frequency
—
Ex-Div Date
—
Analyst Price Targets
Consensus
$2.38
High
$4.00
Low
$0.75
Median
$2.38
Data updated apr 24, 2026 10:19pm
· Source: financialmodelingprep.com