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BNED
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
$12.91
1.49
(13.05%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 442.763M |
| Shares Outstanding: | 482000 |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Cyclical | |||||
| Industry: | Specialty Retail | |||||
| CEO: | Jonathan Shar | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 3559 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.bned.com |
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses, and K-12 institutions primarily in the United States. 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. In addition, it offers First Day and First Day Complete access programs; and general merchandise, including collegiate and athletic apparel, school spirit products, lifestyle and wellness products, technology products, supplies, graduation products, and convenience items. Further, 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 college bookstores. Additionally, it offers direct-to-student services. It operates physical college and university bookstores; virtual bookstores; True Spirit e apparel and spirit shop e-commerce websites; pop-up retail locations; customized cafés and 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 Florham Park, New Jersey.
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| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,567,135 | 1,610,170 | 1,714,770 |
| Gross Profit | 344,913 | 337,804 | 366,168 |
| EBITDA | -5,208 | -6,184 | 65,716 |
| Operating Income | -33,796 | 15,924 | 43,793 |
| Net Income | -75,749 | -65,825 | 16,872 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 905,084 | 790,285 | 739,897 |
| Total Liabilities | 834,505 | 518,097 | 445,458 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 70,579 | 272,188 | 294,439 |
| Total Debt | 440,736 | 283,119 | 152,505 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 10,459 | 9,058 | 8,418 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -5,122 | -85,413 | 50,057 |
| Capital Expenditure | -14,070 | -12,894 | -16,196 |
| Free Cash Flow | -19,192 | -98,307 | 33,861 |
| Net Income | -62,481 | -65,825 | 16,872 |
| Net Change in Cash | -3,418 | 153 | -504 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2027 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 1,791,416.827 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 1,813,063.172 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 1,802,240 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 138,398.440 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 140,070.759 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 139,234.600 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 20,744.376 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 21,071.009 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 20,907.693 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 382,733.122 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 387,357.826 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 385,045.474 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 0.800 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 0.800 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 0.790 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Revenue Stability from B2B Model Shift: As highlighted in the Fiscal 2024 Q2 Earnings Call, BNED's transition to a B2B model has enhanced financial predictability and strengthened partnerships with educational institutions, providing a stable revenue stream.
- Operational Efficiency: The earnings call summary indicates improved operational strategies aligning with the B2B focus, which may contribute to better cost management and margin stability, as reflected in the gross profit margin TTM data.
- Sector Positioning: BNED operates in the education sector, which shows consistent demand. The sector performance metrics (sector_perf1y, sector_perf5y) suggest a stable industry backdrop that supports BNED’s core business model.
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Trading Metrics:
| Open: | 11.51 | Previous Close: | 11.42 | |
| Day Low: | 11.51 | Day High: | 13.09 | |
| Year Low: | 5.9 | Year High: | 14.75 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 10.7 | Price Avg 200: | 9.39 | |
| Volume: | 820580 | Average Volume: | 315757 |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Barnes & Noble Education, a company that might not be on everyone’s radar but plays a unique role in the education sector. If you’re a long-term investor looking to diversify or dig into niche markets, stick around as we break down what makes this company tick, where it’s struggling, and what could drive its future. Let’s dive right in with a quick overview before we get into the nitty-gritty. Company Overview For those who…
