BNED
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. · Consumer Discretionary · Specialty Retail
Last
$8.67
−$0.10 (−1.08%) 4:00 PM ET
Pre-market $8.65 −$0.01 (−0.17%) 8:57 PM ET
Prev close $8.76
Open $8.61
Day high $8.78
Day low $8.51
Volume 306,038
Avg vol 311,464
Mkt cap
$296.65M
P/E ratio
-30.95
FY Revenue
$1.68B
EPS
-0.28
Gross Margin
20.16%
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
AI report sections
BNED
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
BNED’s share price is trading in the upper half of its 52-week range with short-term momentum indicators skewed bullish despite a weak 3–6 month return profile. Fundamentally, the company shows modest revenue growth and improving net income trends but faces negative net income, deeply negative free cash flow, and thin operating margins. Elevated days-to-cover and a high short-volume ratio point to heightened sentiment and positioning risk around the name.
AI summarized at 5:19 PM ET, 2025-12-25
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 58 SWING: 63 LONG: 37
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+17% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.17×
RSI
54.45 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.02 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
+0.05 (Strong)
MACD: -0.14 Signal: -0.19
Long-Term
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: -0.23 Signal: -0.23
Intraday trend score 72.39

Latest news

BNED 12 articles Positive: 0 Neutral: 4 Negative: 8
Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Molly Heinz
Compelling Historical Fiction Set in Western NC Follows the Life of a Resilient Female Protagonist Who Forges a Fulfilling Legacy

A faith-based historical novel set in Western North Carolina follows nurse Margie's life journey, exploring themes of love, resilience, and personal growth against the backdrop of 1960s America.

AMZN BNED historical fiction Western North Carolina nursing faith Cherokee history
Sentiment note

Simply listed as a book sales platform with no evaluative commentary

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Sheri Lynn
In New Release, Learn the Story Of How A Workplace Becomes Safe Haven Amid Struggles with Alcoholism and Fear

A nurse shares her personal journey of resilience while living with an alcoholic partner, revealing how her workplace became a sanctuary amid emotional turmoil and fear.

AMZN BNED alcoholism addiction resilience caregiver workplace sanctuary
Sentiment note

Mentioned as a book sales platform without specific context

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pomerantz Llp
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. - BNED

Pomerantz Law Firm is investigating potential securities fraud at Barnes & Noble Education after the company disclosed potential accounting irregularities involving digital sales cost recording and possible overstatement of accounts receivable by $23 million.

BNED securities fraud accounting investigation financial reporting
Sentiment note

Stock price dropped 21.02% after disclosure of potential accounting issues, potential material weakness in financial reporting, and possible overstatement of accounts receivable

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Alastair Fig
JUST PUBLISHED: Court Jester Chester Takes a Leap to Become a Serious Comedian

Chester, a court jester, dreams of becoming a serious comedian and overcomes his fears by performing at the kingdom's Open Mic Night, discovering the power of authenticity and laughter.

AMZN BNED comedy dreams courage self-discovery laughter
Sentiment note

Mentioned as a book sales platform without specific context

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Johnson Fistel, Pllp
Johnson Fistel Investigates Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. Over Accounting Irregularities and Financial Restatement

Barnes & Noble Education announced potential accounting issues involving digital sales recording, potentially overstating accounts receivable by $23 million. The company's stock dropped 21% after disclosing that previously issued financial statements should not be relied upon.

BNED accounting irregularities financial restatement digital sales revenue recognition
Sentiment note

Stock price dropped significantly after revealing accounting issues, potential financial misstatements, and unreliable previous financial statements

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Glancy Prongay & Murray Llp
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) Continues – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm

Barnes & Noble Education disclosed potential financial reporting issues, including a possible $23 million overstatement of accounts receivable and unreliable financial statements from previous fiscal periods, causing a significant stock price drop.

BNED securities fraud financial restatement revenue recognition accounting irregularities
Sentiment note

Company revealed potential accounting errors, management credibility issues, stock price declined by 21%, and financial statements from multiple periods cannot be relied upon

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Law Offices Of Howard G. Smith
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) Investors Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud Investigation

Barnes & Noble Education disclosed potential financial reporting issues, including a possible $23 million overstatement of accounts receivable and unreliable financial statements from previous fiscal periods, causing a significant stock price drop.

BNED securities fraud financial restatement accounting irregularities investor loss
Sentiment note

Company revealed potential accounting errors, management misconduct by a payment processing employee, and invalidated previous financial statements, which led to a 21% stock price decline and triggered a securities fraud investigation

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Frank R. Cruz
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) Continues – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz

Barnes & Noble Education disclosed potential financial reporting issues, including a possible $23 million overstatement of accounts receivable and unreliable financial statements from the past fiscal year, causing a significant stock price drop.

BNED securities fraud financial restatement accounting irregularities investor loss
Sentiment note

Company revealed potential accounting errors, management credibility issues, and a significant stock price decline of 21% following disclosure of financial reporting problems

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Wasi Zaidi
Looking to Learn More About The Quran? New Comprehensive Guide Introduces Faith, Life Codes, Science Insights, and More

Electrical engineer Wasi Zaidi authored a comprehensive guide to help Westerners understand the Quran, offering insights into religious practices, scientific perspectives, and complex subjects through an easy-to-read compilation.

AMZN BNED Quran religious studies spiritual understanding religious text interfaith knowledge
Sentiment note

Merely listed as a sales platform for the book, with no specific positive or negative commentary

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
BARNES & NOBLE (BNED) ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Continues Investigating Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. on Behalf of Barnes & Noble Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Barnes & Noble Education disclosed potential accounting irregularities, with possible overstatement of accounts receivable by $23 million, leading to a 21% stock price drop.

BNED accounting investigation securities law financial disclosure
Sentiment note

Company revealed potential accounting issues, delayed annual report filing, and experienced significant stock price decline due to concerns about financial reporting accuracy

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pomerantz Llp
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. - BNED

Pomerantz Law Firm is investigating potential securities fraud at Barnes & Noble Education after the company disclosed potential accounting irregularities involving digital sales cost recording and potential overstatement of accounts receivable.

BNED securities fraud accounting investigation financial reporting
Sentiment note

Stock price dropped 21.02% after disclosing potential accounting issues, including possible $23 million accounts receivable overstatement and material weakness in journal entries

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
BARNES & NOBLE (BNED) ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Continues Investigating Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. on Behalf of Barnes & Noble Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Barnes & Noble Education disclosed potential financial reporting issues, with possible overstatement of accounts receivable by $23 million, leading to a 21% stock price drop.

BNED financial investigation securities law accounting irregularities
Sentiment note

Company revealed potential accounting discrepancies, delayed annual report filing, and experienced significant stock price decline due to investigation findings about digital sales cost recording and potential accounts receivable overstatement

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