Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED)
NYSE: BNEDConsumer DiscretionaryOther Specialty StoresUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
BNED stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $413.90M
- P/E (TTM)
- 18.66
- Forward P/E
- 11.82
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.64
- Dividend yield
- 0.67% ($0.08)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 16, 2026
- 52-week range
- 5.90 – 14.75
- Day range
- 11.53 – 11.94
- Volume / Avg
- 286.83K / 272.92K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 34.66M
52-week range
BNED stock today
Shares of Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) finished higher on Oct 8 at $11.94, a gain of 2.40% or $0.28 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.47% decline. Shares are 19.1% below their 52-week high of $14.75, set on Jun 26, 2026 and 102.4% above the 52-week low of $5.90, in the middle of the past year's range. BNED is up 29.9% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+13.5%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 25.0%.
At 18.7x trailing earnings, Barnes & Noble Education trades in line with the peer-group median of 20.1x. Its forward P/E of 11.8x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Barnes & Noble Education pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share, a 0.67% yield at the current price.
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About Barnes & Noble Education
Company profileBarnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses, and K-12 institutions primarily in the United States. The company engages in the sale and rental of course materials, including new and used print textbooks, digital textbooks, and publisher-hosted digital courseware through its physical and virtual bookstores.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Other Specialty Stores
- CEO
- Mr. Jonathan Shar
- Headquarters
- Florham Park, NJ
- Employees
- 2,365
- IPO year
- 2015
- Website
- bned.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (2 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$17.25+44.47%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 1
- Hold 0
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.08
- Dividend yield
- 0.67%
- Last payment
- $0.08
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 16, 2026
BNED news
All BNED newsBarnes & Noble Education peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGUStar Group L.P. | 12.99 | -0.08% | $426.22M | vs BNED |
| HVTHaverty Furniture Companies Inc. | 27.51 | +0.26% | $428.98M | vs BNED |
| TITNTitan Machinery Inc. | 23.66 | -1.58% | $556.79M | vs BNED |
| NEGGNewegg Commerce Inc. | 11.58 | -3.58% | $242.88M | vs BNED |
| HITIHigh Tide Inc. | 2.58 | -5.49% | $229.99M | vs BNED |
| LOVEThe Lovesac Company | 14.59 | +1.89% | $210.44M | vs BNED |
| WOOFPetco Health and Wellness Company Inc. Class A | 2.24 | +0.90% | $641.58M | vs BNED |
| FLWS1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc. | 2.73 | +3.41% | $175.23M | vs BNED |
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Barnes & Noble Education stock FAQ
What is Barnes & Noble Education's stock price today?
BNED last traded at $11.94 as of Oct 8, 4:00 PM EDT, up 2.40% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Barnes & Noble Education pay a dividend?
Yes. Barnes & Noble Education pays $0.08 per share annually, a 0.67% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.08 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 16, 2026.
What is BNED's P/E ratio?
BNED trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.66 and a forward P/E of 11.82, compared with a median of 20.1 for its closest peers.
Who is Barnes & Noble Education's CEO?
Mr. Jonathan Shar is the chief executive officer of Barnes & Noble Education Inc, which has about 2,365 employees.
Has BNED ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent BNED stock split was a 1-for-100 split on Jun 12, 2024.
What is the BNED 52-week high?
The 52-week high for BNED is $14.75 and the 52-week low is $5.90. The stock is currently 19.1% below its high.