Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
BNEDConsumer CyclicalNASDAQSpecialty Retail · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer cyclical sector, Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. focuses on Specialty Retail services and products. Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses, and K-12 institutions primarily in the United States. The company carries a $440.9M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. 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.
Market Cap
$440.9M
Beta
1.30
P/E (TTM)
25.96
P/E (Fwd)
12.59
EPS (TTM)
$0.49
EPS (Fwd)
$1.01
ROE
6.0%
ROA
3.0%
Cash
$8.4M
Total Debt
$223.5M
Free CF
$21.4M
52W Change
53.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BNED stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 24, 2026 close, BNED finished 17.54% above its 150-day moving average ($10.26) and 23.06% above its 200-day moving average ($9.80). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BNED overbought or oversold?
At the August 24, 2026 close, BNED's RSI(14) was 28.6, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, BNED has $8.4M in cash with $223.5M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $21.4M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 6.0% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $1.54B to $1.71B.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing BNED's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.