Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
BNEDConsumer CyclicalNASDAQSpecialty Retail · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeBarnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses, and K-12 institutions primarily in the United States. The $470.4M market capitalization puts BNED squarely in small-cap range for its industry. 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
$470.4M
Beta
1.46
P/E (TTM)
21.20
P/E (Fwd)
13.44
EPS (TTM)
$0.64
EPS (Fwd)
$1.01
ROE
8.3%
ROA
2.9%
Cash
$7.8M
Total Debt
$273.2M
Free CF
$52.9M
52W Change
43.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BNED stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, BNED finished 16.85% above its 150-day moving average ($11.04) and 24.04% above its 200-day moving average ($10.40). 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 October 20, 2026 close, BNED's RSI(14) was 77.6, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. carries $273.2M in total debt against $7.8M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 35.0x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $52.9M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 8.3%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.9% 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.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.'s trajectory.