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Barnes & Noble Education(NYSE) BNED

Market Cap$368.84MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2015)-99%
5 Year-99%
1 Year+18%
1 Month-11%
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$10.65
-0.09%
-0.01Today
After hours$10.64-$0.01 (-0.09%)
Barnes & Noble Education last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 10.642026-09-18
Barnes & Noble Education stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-5.25%USD 11.232026-09-11
1 month-11.04%USD 11.962026-08-19
3 month-2.75%USD 10.942026-06-18
Year to date+16.51%USD 9.132025-12-31
1 year+17.53%USD 9.052025-09-18
3 year-90.35%USD 110.302023-09-19
5 year-99.02%USD 1,087.112021-09-17
Since inception-99.26%USD 1,431.932015-07-24

Barnes & Noble Education Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$368.84MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.72B

Net Income (TTM)

$22.23M

EPS (TTM)

$0.64

P/E Ratio

16.59

Dividend

$0.08

Beta (Volatility)

1.34 (Average)

Price

$10.65

Volume

385,633.358

Open

$10.69

Previous Close

$10.64

Daily Range

$10.50 - $10.70

52-Week Range

$5.90 - $14.75

Estimated Earnings Date

Dec 22, 2026

BNED News

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About Barnes & Noble Education

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. runs bookstores for colleges and schools. It helps students find textbooks and supplies for their classes. These services make learning more affordable for students and families.

Books, Gear, and Spirit

  • Course Materials: Rental and sale of physical and digital textbooks; includes programs where schools bill students directly.
  • General Merchandise: School clothing and spirit products sold through a partnership with Fanatics and Lids.
  • Wholesale Services: Distribution of textbooks to other retailers and schools through the MBS brand.
  • Digital Content: Delivery of online learning materials through school websites to improve student access.
  • Campus Essentials: Sales of computers, dorm supplies, and graduation items in campus stores.

How the Company Grows

  • Expanded the First Day Complete program to more schools in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
  • Collaborated with Fanatics and Lids to improve online sales of logo-branded clothing and gear.
  • Closed 88 stores during the 13 weeks ended Aug. 1, 2026, to improve overall profit levels.
  • Increased focus on digital textbooks to provide materials to students more efficiently.

What Makes BNED Different?

The company uses long-term contracts with colleges to remain the primary provider of materials on campus. Its First Day programs solve the problem of high costs by bundling materials into tuition or fees.

Recent Financial Performance

  • Total sales were $290.6 million for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 1, 2026, up 0.8% year over year.
  • Net loss was $12.9 million for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 1, 2026, which improved 29.3% year over year.
  • Sales from First Day programs reached $124.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
  • Gross comparable store sales increased 3.7% during the 13 weeks ended Aug. 1, 2026.

The Final Word

Barnes & Noble Education is moving away from selling single textbooks to offering digital access for entire campuses. This shift helps the company adapt as students move from physical books to online learning.

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Industry

Specialty Retail

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

3,613

CEO

Jonathan Shar, MBA

Website

www.bned.com

Headquarters

Florham Park, NJ 07932, US

BNED Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

20.99%

Operating Margin

2.89%

Net Income Margin

1.29%

Return on Equity

7.76%

Return on Capital

8.46%

Return on Assets

2.63%

Earnings Yield

6.03%

Dividend Yield

0.75%

Payout Ratio

12.48%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$368.84MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

34.66M

Volume

385.63K

Avg. Volume

333.12K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$360.41M

Operating Income

$49.58M

EBITDA

$68.53M

Operating Cash Flow

$64.79M

Capital Expenditure

-$15.99M

Free Cash Flow

$48.80M

Cash & ST Invst.

$7.81M

Total Debt

$273.21M

Barnes & Noble Education Performance Analysis

Barnes & Noble Education annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-04-30USD 1,543,208,0003.2%
20242024-04-30USD 1,567,135,0001.6%
20252025-04-30USD 1,610,170,0002.7%
20262026-04-30USD 1,714,770,0006.5%
Barnes & Noble Education sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-11-01123.6%
Q32026-01-31-20.1%
Q42026-05-02-48.1%
Q12026-08-018.8%
Barnes & Noble Education annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-04-30USD -194.1946.1%
20242024-04-30USD -29.78-84.7%
20252025-04-30USD -2.50-91.6%
20262026-04-30USD 0.49N/A
Barnes & Noble Education sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-11-01233.3%
Q32026-01-31-73.6%
Q42026-05-02-47.4%
Q12026-08-01-470.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Revenue

$290.60M

+0.8%

Gross Profit

$57.05M

+3.0%

Gross Margin

19.63%

N/A

Market Cap

$368.84MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$102.09K

N/A

Employees

3,613

N/A

Net Income

-$12.91M

+29.3%

EBITDA

-$10.27M

+31.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Total Cash

$7.81M

+6.3%

Total Debt

$273.21M

-25.5%

Accounts Receivable

$176.69M

+9.1%

Inventory

$366.30M

-10.5%

Long Term Debt

$206.00M

-28.3%

Short Term Debt

$67.21M

-15.4%

Return on Assets

2.63%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

10.13%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$56.40M

+20.9%

Operating Cash Flow

-$52.87M

+21.8%

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Questions About BNED

What is the current price of Barnes & Noble Education?

Barnes & Noble Education is trading at $10.64 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Barnes & Noble Education?

Over the past 52 weeks, Barnes & Noble Education has traded between $5.90 and $14.75.

How much debt does Barnes & Noble Education have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Barnes & Noble Education reported total debt of $273.21M.

How much cash does Barnes & Noble Education have on hand?

Barnes & Noble Education reported $21.55M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Barnes & Noble Education’s dividend yield?

Barnes & Noble Education currently has a dividend yield of 0.75%.

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