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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.

BNEDNYSEConsumer DiscretionarySpecialty Retail

$13.57Today:- (-)1Y +49.20%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Market cap
$468.60M
P/E (TTM)
660.93
Forward P/E
-
Dividend yield
1.15%
52-week range
$5.90$14.75
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
229.42K

Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) Stock Price & Financial Analysis

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators

Price & Trading Activity
Day's Range$13.47 - $13.86
52-Week High$14.75
52-Week Low$5.90
Open$13.73
Volume (last close)193.61K
Average Volume (3M)229.42K
Earnings & Profitability
Revenue (TTM)1.12B
Net Income (TTM)709.00K
Free Cash Flow (TTM)39.99M
EPS (TTM)$0.02
Profit Margin0.06%
Operating Margin-0.84%
Return on Equity (ROE)0.25%
Debt to Equity0.26
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$0.16
Dividend Yield1.15%
Payout Ratio200.00%
Last Dividend Ex-DateOct 14, 2026
Size & Valuation
Market Cap468.60M
Shares Outstanding34.53M
P/E Ratio (TTM)660.93
Price to Sales (P/S)0.42
Price to Book (P/B)1.68
EV/EBITDA224.80
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$11.85
200-Day MA$10.53
1-Year Change+49.20%

Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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Barnes & Noble Education at a Glance

As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) has a market capitalization of $468.60M. The stock trades at 660.9× trailing earnings and 0.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $709.00K on revenue of $1.12B (a 0.1% profit margin) and generated $39.99M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 46.4% year over year.

As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $7.81M in cash and securities against $71.00M of debt, a net debt position of $63.19M.

Barnes & Noble Education pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.16 per share a year, a 1.15% yield at the Oct 26, 2026 close.

The share price is up 49.2% over the past year. At $13.62 (the Oct 26, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $5.90 to $14.75, above its 200-day moving average of $10.53.

Based on 1 professional analyst rating from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy.

Frequently Asked Questions About Barnes & Noble Education

What is the current stock price for BNED?

As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, BNED stock trades at $13.62. The 52-week range is $5.90–$14.75, with a day range of $13.47–$13.86.

What is the P/E ratio for BNED?

As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Barnes & Noble Education's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 660.9, meaning investors pay $660.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. Barnes & Noble Education operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

Does BNED pay dividends?

Yes, Barnes & Noble Education pays a 1.15% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 26, 2026 close ($0.16 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 200.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 14, 2026.

What do analysts recommend for BNED?

Based on ratings from 1 professional analyst over the last 90 days, the consensus for BNED is Buy.

What is the market cap of BNED?

As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Barnes & Noble Education's market capitalization is $470.3M, classifying it as a small-cap company. Barnes & Noble Education operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Specialty Retail industry.