Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) stock: the official figures
Barnes & Noble Education (BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC.) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BNED and belongs to the consumer discretionary sector. In fiscal 2026 it reported revenue of $1,715m and a net profit of $16.9m, according to the annual accounts it filed with the regulator. Its fiscal year ends on 2 May.
Identifiers for Barnes & Noble Education: SEC CIK 1634117.
Fiscal 2026 figures
| Item | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,715m | $1,610m | +6.5% |
| Operating profit | $36.5m | $15.9m | +129.5% |
| Net profit | $16.9m | −$65.8m | — |
| Earnings per share | $0.49 | −$2.50 | — |
| Operating margin | 2.1% | 1.0% | +1.1 pts |
| Net margin | 1.0% | −4.1% | +5.1 pts |
| Total assets | $739.9m | $790.3m | −6.4% |
| Equity | $294.4m | $272.2m | +8.2% |
| Cash | $8.4m | $9.1m | −7.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $50.1m | −$85.4m | — |
Margins are calculated from the filed figures: operating profit and net profit over revenue.
10 fiscal years
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Operating profit | Net profit | Earnings per share | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,715m | $36.5m | $16.9m | $0.49 | Annual report |
| 2025 | $1,610m | $15.9m | −$65.8m | −$2.50 | Annual report |
| 2024 | $1,567m | −$33.8m | −$75.7m | −$28.46 | Annual report |
| 2023 | $1,543m | −$66.4m | −$101.9m | −$1.94 | Annual report |
| 2022 | $1,496m | −$60.6m | −$68.9m | −$1.33 | Annual report |
| 2021 | $1,407m | −$168.8m | −$139.8m | −$2.81 | Annual report |
| 2020 | $1,851m | −$42.8m | −$38.3m | −$0.80 | Annual report |
| 2019 | $2,035m | −$27.7m | −$24.4m | −$0.52 | Annual report |
| 2018 | $2,204m | −$262.7m | −$252.6m | −$5.40 | Annual report |
| 2017 | $1,874m | $13.6m | $5.4m | $0.12 | Annual report |
The full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement are in the annual accounts of Barnes & Noble Education. Purchases and sales by its executives and directors are in insider transactions.
Frequently asked questions about Barnes & Noble Education
- How much did Barnes & Noble Education earn in fiscal 2026?
- Barnes & Noble Education reported a net profit of $16.9m for fiscal 2026, on revenue of $1,715m. The year before it reported a net loss of $65.8m.
- What are the earnings per share of Barnes & Noble Education?
- They were $0.49 in fiscal 2026, compared with −$2.50 the year before.
- Where is Barnes & Noble Education listed?
- Barnes & Noble Education is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BNED and belongs to the consumer discretionary sector.
- Where do the figures for Barnes & Noble Education come from?
- From the annual report (Form 10-K) that Barnes & Noble Education files with the SEC, the US securities regulator. Each fiscal year links to its filing.
Where each figure comes from
The annual accounts come from the annual report (Form 10-K) that Barnes & Noble Education files with the SEC, the US securities regulator. Each fiscal year in the table links to its filing. Celsmar reads the tagged figures from the document and does not adjust them: if an item is not in the filing, it is not shown. More detail in data sources and, if you spot an error, in corrections. What Celsmar is and what it costs, in its fact sheet.
Information prepared from the accounts the company files with the regulator, for information purposes only. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Updated on 12 November 2026.