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Barnes & Noble Education Overview

Company: Barnes & Noble Education
CEO: Jonathan Shar
Symbol: BNED
Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Specialty Retail
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
About

Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) is a leading provider of educational products and retail solutions for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States. Its operations are structured into three key divisions: Retail, Wholesale, and Digital Student Solutions. BNED facilitates the sale and rental of a wide array of learning materials,luding new and used print textbooks, digital textbooks, and publisher-provided digital courseware. These resources are made available through its network of physical and virtual campus bookstores, and directly to students via Textbooks.com. The company further supports academic success with programs like First Day and First Day Complete, which streamline course material access. It also offers BNC OER+, a comprehensive, ready-to-implement digital content platform for higher education institutions, featuring videos, interactive exercises, and automated assessments. Beyond course materials, BNED supplies a diverse range of general merchandise,luding collegiate and athletic apparel, school spirit items, lifestyle products, technology, essential supplies, graduation essentials, and various convenience goods. Through its wholesale operations, BNED procures, markets, and distributes both new and pre-owned textbooks. It additionally provides specialized hardware and a software suite to roughly 350 college bookstores, offering robust inventory management and point-of-sale capabilities. The Digital Student Solutions segment extends direct-to-student subscription services,luding writing assistance and its flagship 'bartleby' platform. Bartleby provides comprehensive textbook solutions, access to expert Q&A, and on-demand writing and tutoring support. BNED's extensive retail footprint encompasses 805 physical college and university bookstores, 622 virtual bookstores, 8 True Spirit e-commerce sites, various pop-up retail setups, 73 bespoke cafés, and 11 standalone convenience stores. It also manages a dedicated media channel designed for brands aiming to reach the college student demographic. Established in 1965, Barnes & Noble Education maintains its corporate headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

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Barnes & Noble Education (BNED)

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Revenue

Barnes & Noble Education annual revenue was $1.61 B in 2025.

Net Income

Barnes & Noble Education annual net income was -$65.83 M in 2025.

Employees

Barnes & Noble Education annual employee count was 3,559 in 2025.

Revenue by Segment

Barnes & Noble Education’s revenue by segment: Course Materials Product: $1.02 B, General Merchandise Product: $355.27 M and Service and Other: $86.52 M in 2025.

Revenue by Region

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Executive Salary

Jonathan Shar Chief Executive Officer, at Barnes & Noble Education, ...

Revenue per Employee

Barnes & Noble Education revenue per employee was $452.42 K in 2025.

Profit per Employee

Barnes & Noble Education profit per employee was -$18.50 K in 2025.

Income Statement

Operating Income

Barnes & Noble Education annual operating income was $15.92 M in 2025.

Research & Development

Barnes & Noble Education annual research & development expense was - in 2025.

Tax Rate (%)

Barnes & Noble Education annual Tax Rate was -7.00% in 2025.

Assets & Liabilities | Cash Flow

Total Assets

Barnes & Noble Education annual total assets was $790.29 M in 2025.

Total Liabilities

Barnes & Noble Education annual total liabilities was $518.10 M in 2025.

Capital Expenditure

Barnes & Noble Education annual capital expenditures was -$12.89 M in 2025.

Ratios

Return on Equity (ROE)

Barnes & Noble Education annual return on equity(ROE) was -24.18% in 2025.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Barnes & Noble Education annual return on assets(ROA) was -8.33% in 2025.

Debt to Equity

Barnes & Noble Education annual debt to equity was 104.02% in 2025.

Profitability

Gross Profit Margin (%)

Barnes & Noble Education annual gross profit margin was 20.98% in 2025.

Operating Income Margin (%)

Barnes & Noble Education annual operating income margin was 0.99% in 2025.

Net Income Margin (%)

Barnes & Noble Education annual net income margin was -4.09% in 2025.

Earning Per Share

Barnes & Noble Education annual earning per share was -$2.50 in 2025.

EBITDA

Barnes & Noble Education annual EBITDA was -$6.18 M in 2025.

Free Cash Flow (FCF)

Barnes & Noble Education annual free cash flow(FCF) was -$98.31 M in 2025.

Valuation

Enterprise value

Barnes & Noble Education annual enterprise value was $443.42 M in 2025.

Enterprise value to Revenue

Barnes & Noble Education annual enterprise value to revenue was 0.28 in 2025.

Enterprise value to EBITDA

Barnes & Noble Education annual enterprise value to EBITDA was -71.70 in 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the CEO of Barnes & Noble Education?

Jonathan Shar is the CEO of Barnes & Noble Education.

What industry and sector is Barnes & Noble Education in?

Barnes & Noble Education operates in the Specialty Retail industry and the Consumer Cyclical sector.

What are Barnes & Noble Education's CIK, SIC, and ISIN codes?

  • CIK (Central Index Key): 0001634117
  • SIC (Standard Industrial Classification): 5940
  • ISIN (International Securities Identification Number): US06777U2006

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How many employees does Barnes & Noble Education have?

Barnes & Noble Education has 3,559 employees.

What is the revenue of Barnes & Noble Education?

In fiscal year 2025, Barnes & Noble Education generated a revenue of $1.61 Billion.

What is the net income of Barnes & Noble Education?

In fiscal year 2025, Barnes & Noble Education reported a net income of -$65.83 Million.

What is Barnes & Noble Education's biggest product segment?

Course Materials Product is Barnes & Noble Education's biggest product segment, representing 69.81% of its total revenue.

When was Barnes & Noble Education listed on the stock exchange?

Barnes & Noble Education went public on Jul 23, 2015, through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), and it has been 10 years since then.

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What is the ticker symbol of Barnes & Noble Education, and where is it listed?

Barnes & Noble Education's ticker symbol is BNED, and the company is listed on the NYSE stock market exchange.

What is Barnes & Noble Education's current stock price?

Barnes & Noble Education's current stock price is $10.94 as of Jun 19, 2026.

What is Barnes & Noble Education's market capitalization?

As of , Barnes & Noble Education's market cap is .

What is Barnes & Noble Education's ranking in the world?

Ranked #13214among 30,341 companies based on market cap.

Who are the top competitors of Barnes & Noble Education?

Competitors of Barnes & Noble Education include Amazon.com, Wayfair and AutoZone, and more.

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