Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) Stock Forecast
Data as of Aug 8, 2026Consumer Cyclical · Current price $12.80 (+1.31%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
BNED vs Sector & Market
| Metric | BNED | Consumer Cyclical Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.00 | 2.50 | 2.42 |
| Analyst Count | 1 | 12 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +34.7% | +131.0% | +14.7% |
| P/E Ratio | -35.38 | 17.92 | 36.06 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-10-31 | $256M | $256M | $256M | 1 |
| 2029-01-31 | $616M | $616M | $616M | 1 |
| 2029-04-30 | $447M | $447M | $447M | 1 |
| 2029-07-31 | $254M | $254M | $254M | 1 |
| 2029-10-31 | $268M | $268M | $268M | 1 |
| 2030-01-31 | $623M | $623M | $623M | 1 |
| 2030-04-30 | $468M | $468M | $468M | 1 |
| 2030-07-31 | $245M | $245M | $245M | 1 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-10-31 | $-73.00 | $-73.00 | $-73.00 | 1 |
| 2029-01-31 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 | 1 |
| 2029-04-30 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 1 |
| 2029-07-31 | $-38.00 | $-38.00 | $-38.00 | 1 |
| 2029-10-31 | $-81.00 | $-81.00 | $-81.00 | 1 |
| 2030-01-31 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| 2030-04-30 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | 1 |
| 2030-07-31 | $-0.81 | $-0.81 | $-0.81 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for BNED?
The consensus among 1 analysts covering Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) is Buy with an average price target of $2.38.
What is the highest price target for BNED?
The highest analyst price target for BNED is $4.00.
What is the lowest price target for BNED?
The lowest analyst price target for BNED is $0.75.
How many analysts cover BNED?
1 analysts have issued ratings for Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is BNED a buy or sell right now?
Based on 1 analyst ratings, BNED has a consensus rating of Buy (2.00/5) with a +34.7% upside to the consensus target of $2.38.
What are the earnings estimates for BNED?
Analysts estimate BNED will report EPS of $-73.00 for the period ending 2028-10-31, with revenue estimated at $256M.
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