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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. BNED
Consumer Cyclical - Specialty Retail - NYSE - US
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$ 10.31
-0.388 %
$ 351 M
Market Cap
-0.85
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one BNED stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 10.3 USD, Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

BNED Intrinsic Value
HIDDEN
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one BNED stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 10.3 USD, Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

BNED Intrinsic Value
HIDDEN
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one BNED stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 10.3 USD, Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

BNED Intrinsic Value
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart BNED

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1M 11%
6M 2%
1Y -336%
3Y -2034%
5Y -1151%
All
$13.5$13.5$13.0$13.0$12.5$12.5$12.0$12.0$11.5$11.5$11.0$11.0$10.5$10.5$10.0$10.0$9.5$9.5$9.0$9.0$8.5$8.5$8.0$8.015 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '2515 Apr15 AprMay '25May '25
FINANCIALS
1.57 B REVENUE
1.55%
Growth Rates
1Year 1.55%
3Years 3.01%
5Years -5.09%
7Years -2.52%
10Years -1.09%
-21.9 M OPERATING INCOME
66.99%
Growth Rates
1Year 66.99%
3Years 45.91%
5Years 4.53%
7Years -14.74%
10Years -3.24%
-62.5 M NET INCOME
30.68%
Growth Rates
1Year 30.68%
3Years 22.02%
5Years -20.72%
7Years -43.70%
10Years -10.76%
-5.12 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-5.59%
Growth Rates
1Year -5.59%
3Years -4.94%
5Years -0.83%
7Years -1.04%
10Years -0.75%
7.4 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
123.85%
Growth Rates
1Year 123.85%
3Years 30.07%
5Years 16.39%
7Years 10.67%
10Years 8.19%
-5.7 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
88.53%
Growth Rates
1Year 88.53%
3Years -14.04%
5Years 39.14%
7Years -0.54%
10Years -0.90%
466 M REVENUE
-22.55%
Growth Rates
1Year 1.55%
3Years 3.01%
5Years -5.09%
7Years -2.52%
10Years -1.09%
22.9 M OPERATING INCOME
-59.41%
Growth Rates
1Year 66.99%
3Years 45.91%
5Years 4.53%
7Years -14.74%
10Years -3.24%
7.09 M NET INCOME
-85.74%
Growth Rates
1Year 30.68%
3Years 22.02%
5Years -20.72%
7Years -43.70%
10Years -10.76%
-41.9 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-88.47%
Growth Rates
1Year -5.59%
3Years -4.94%
5Years -0.83%
7Years -1.04%
10Years -0.75%
-2.77 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-11.37%
Growth Rates
1Year 123.85%
3Years 30.07%
5Years 16.39%
7Years 10.67%
10Years 8.19%
32.5 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
187.24%
Growth Rates
1Year 88.53%
3Years -14.04%
5Years 39.14%
7Years -0.54%
10Years -0.90%
Balance Sheet Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
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Current Assets 531 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 10.5 M
Receivables 103 M
Other Current Assets 417 M
Non-Current Assets 374 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 255 M
Other Non-Current Assets 119 M
11.36 %46.13 %28.22 %13.14 %Total Assets$905.1m
Current Liabilities 479 M
Accounts Payable 299 M
Short-Term Debt 102 M
Other Current Liabilities 77.4 M
Non-Current Liabilities 356 M
Long-Term Debt 339 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 17.2 M
35.85 %12.25 %9.28 %40.57 %Total Liabilities$834.5m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
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Revenue 1.57 B
Cost Of Revenue 1.25 B
Gross Profit 316 M
Operating Expenses 379 M
Operating Income -21.9 M
Other Expenses 40.5 M
Net Income -62.5 M
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RATIOS
20.18% GROSS MARGIN
20.18%
Averages
1Year 20.18%
3Years 22.39%
5Years 21.74%
7Years 22.85%
10Years 23.44%
-1.40% OPERATING MARGIN
-1.40%
Averages
1Year -1.40%
3Years -3.21%
5Years -4.12%
7Years -4.84%
10Years -3.10%
-4.03% NET MARGIN
-4.03%
Averages
1Year -4.03%
3Years -5.04%
5Years -5.28%
7Years -5.58%
10Years -3.77%
-89.56% ROE
-89.56%
Averages
1Year -89.56%
3Years -65.87%
5Years -50.11%
7Years -44.28%
10Years -30.67%
-6.98% ROA
-6.98%
Averages
1Year -6.98%
3Years -7.93%
5Years -7.96%
7Years -9.52%
10Years -6.46%
-4.16% ROIC
-4.16%
Averages
1Year -4.16%
3Years -7.25%
5Years -6.91%
7Years -10.12%
10Years -6.79%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
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Net Income -62.5 M
Depreciation & Amortization 40.6 M
Capital Expenditures -14.1 M
Stock-Based Compensation 3.23 M
Change in Working Capital -5.42 M
Others 30.2 M
Free Cash Flow -19.2 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
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BNED has no price targets from Wall Street.
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
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3-6 MONTHS
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9-12 MONTHS
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1.73 M USD 1
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6-9 MONTHS
11.8 M USD 4
9-12 MONTHS
7. News
Barnes & Noble Education: Profitable Quarter But Cash Flow Disappoints - Hold Barnes & Noble Education reported profitable third quarter results, with sales benefiting from persistent growth in the company's First Day program offerings. However, net income would have been negative without a sizable one-time benefit from the termination of liabilities related to a frozen retirement benefit plan. While Adjusted EBITDA increased by almost 30% on a year-over-year basis, improved profitability did not translate into higher cash generation. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
Barnes & Noble Education Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results BNC First Day ® Program Revenues Increased 21% YOY to $222 Million Total Revenue Growth of 2% and Gross Comparable Store Sales Growth of 7% Net Income Improves by $17 Million to $7 Million Adjusted EBITDA Improves by $6 Million to $27 Million BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , (“Barnes & Noble Education,” “BNED,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today reported sales and earnings for the third quarter ended on January 25, 2025 (“Q3”). globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Barnes & Noble Education Strengthens Leadership Team with the Appointment of Christopher Neumann as General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and Gary Luster as Chief Accounting Officer BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced the appointment of Christopher Neumann as General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and Gary Luster as Chief Accounting Officer, effective March 3, 2025. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Barnes & Noble Education: Strong Q2 Results But Questions Remain - Hold Barnes & Noble Education reported decent Q2/FY2025 results, driven by strong growth in First Day program contributions and ongoing cost savings initiatives. While revenues were down slightly due to additional store closures, Adjusted EBITDA of $66 million increased by more than 30% on a year-over-year basis. However, persistent shareholder dilution in combination with a lack of investor communication and recent key executive resignations is keeping my from getting more constructive on the shares. seekingalpha.com - 5 months ago
Barnes & Noble Education Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results 2Q BNC First Day ® Program Revenues Increased ∼18% YOY to $235 million 2Q Net Income from Continuing Operations Improved by ∼$25 million Strategic Initiatives Drive 2Q Adjusted EBITDA growth by ∼$15 million to $66 million BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today reported sales and earnings for the second quarter ended on October 26, 2024. globenewswire.com - 5 months ago
Barnes & Noble Education: A Maturing Turnaround Story BNED shares surged to $13.84 post-DOE regulatory relief but faced volatility due to a $40 million ATM offering, before stabilizing with a strong Fall Quarter preannouncement. First Day Complete enrollment grew to 925,000 students, despite significant headwinds, indicating robust demand and the potential for further growth. Recent BNED contract awards at Syracuse and North Carolina A&T indicate renewed competitive momentum. seekingalpha.com - 5 months ago
Barnes & Noble Education Continues its Strong Expansion of First Day® Affordable Access Programs BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced the rapid and continued growth of its industry-leading First Day ® affordable access programs and new research data that highlight the positive impact the programs have on course material affordability and student outcomes. globenewswire.com - 5 months ago
North Carolina A&T Returns to Barnes & Noble College to Manage its Campus Bookstore Barnes & Noble College announced it will partner again with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to manage the N.C. A&T Bookstore. globenewswire.com - 6 months ago
Barnes & Noble College Announces Strategic Partnership with Syracuse University BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company, today announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with Syracuse University to manage all course materials, retail and e-commerce operations for the University's Campus Store. globenewswire.com - 6 months ago
Barnes & Noble Education Reports Second Quarter Preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results 2Q BNC First Day® Program Revenues Increased 18% YOY to $235 million 2Q Net Income From Continuing Operations Expected to Increase by mid-70% to mid-90% YoY BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced preliminary, unaudited results for the second quarter ended October 26, 2024. globenewswire.com - 6 months ago
Barnes & Noble Education: Unlocking Potential Through First Day Programs Barnes & Noble Education's First Day Complete program is driving growth, with the potential to significantly boost EBITDA through increased student adoption. Strengthened balance sheet supporting future expansion, with significant upside under new management. BNED's stock is undervalued, trading at seekingalpha.com - 6 months ago
Barnes & Noble Education Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results BNC First Day Program Revenues Increased 32% Recent Initiatives Expected to Drive Over $10 Million of Go-Forward Savings BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter ended on July 27, 2024. globenewswire.com - 8 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. BNED

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Specialty Retail
MARKET CAP $ 351 M
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses, and K-12 institutions in the United States. It operates through three segments: Retail, Wholesale, and Digital Student Solutions. The company sells and rents new and used print textbooks, digital textbooks, and publisher hosted digital courseware through physical and virtual bookstores, as well as directly to students through Textbooks.com. It also offers First Day and First Day Complete access programs; BNC OER+, a turnkey solution for colleges and universities, that offers digital content, such as videos, activities, and auto-graded practice assessments; and general merchandise, including collegiate and athletic apparel, school spirit products, lifestyle products, technology products, supplies, graduation products, and convenience items. In addition, the company sources, sells, and distributes new and used textbooks; and sells hardware and a software suite of applications that provides inventory management and point-of-sale solutions to approximately 350 college bookstores. Further, it offers direct-to-student subscription-based writing services; and bartleby, a direct-to-student subscription-based offering that includes textbook solutions, expert questions and answers, and writing and tutoring services. The company operates 805 physical college and university bookstores; 622 virtual bookstores; 8 True Spirit e-commerce websites; pop-up retail locations; 73 customized cafés and 11 stand-alone convenience stores; and a media channel for brands targeting the college demographic. Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Contact 120 Mountain View Boulevard, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920 https://www.bned.com
IPO Date July 23, 2015
Employees 2520
Officers Mr. Christopher Neumann General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Mr. William Maloney Executive Vice President Ms. Cynthia Origlio Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Jonathan Shar Chief Executive Officer Mr. Hunter Blankenbaker Vice President of Investor Relations Mr. Gary Luster Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Jason Snagusky Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Stephen Culver Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer