Highlights
- Market Cap
- $306.08M
- Enterprise Value
- $547.21M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.29
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.73B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $337.89M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $31.64M
- Year Range
- $5.90 - $12.21
- Target Price
- $2.38
- ROA (TTM)
- -0.87%
- ROE (TTM)
- -3.38%
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Barnes & Noble Education, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) has returned -3.92% so far this year and -15.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BNED has returned -37.42% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
- 1D
- 2.44%
- 1M
- 2.08%
- YTD
- -3.92%
- 6M
- -11.26%
- 1Y
- -15.90%
- 3Y*
- -61.27%
- 5Y*
- -59.82%
- 10Y*
- -37.42%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 3, 2015, BNED's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is -0.31%.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was May 2024 with a return of +121.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2024 at -85.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, BNED closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was May 17, 2024 with a return of +152.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 16, 2024 at -64.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.61% | -3.35% | 2.08% | -3.92% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 11.45% | -12.78% | 7.58% | 0.29% | 14.25% | -2.16% | -24.98% | -2.27% | 15.30% | -8.24% | 2.41% | -1.71% | -8.47% |
| 2024 | -42.50% | 12.62% | -24.95% | -71.91% | 121.24% | -85.78% | 66.25% | 22.18% | -28.77% | 0.43% | 17.63% | -8.23% | -93.26% |
| 2023 | 32.00% | -10.82% | -26.21% | 2.63% | -10.90% | -9.35% | 16.67% | -13.61% | -14.17% | -6.42% | 8.82% | 34.23% | -14.86% |
| 2022 | -11.60% | -8.97% | -34.67% | -15.08% | -17.43% | 16.73% | -7.51% | -5.54% | -6.25% | 16.25% | -8.96% | -31.10% | -74.30% |
| 2021 | 26.02% | 10.41% | 25.81% | -2.83% | 3.29% | -11.75% | 15.81% | -2.28% | 22.43% | 3.90% | -32.37% | -2.99% | 46.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -9.91%, beta of 1.32, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 04, 2015.
- This stock participated in 201.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -1.01% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R² of 0.05 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -9.91%
- Beta
- 1.32
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- -1.01%
- Downside Capture
- 201.33%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BNED ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BNED | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.24 | 0.90 | -1.14 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.07 | 1.39 | -1.31 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.01 | 1.21 | -0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.25 | 1.40 | -1.65 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.52 | 6.61 | -7.12 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. was 99.60%, occurring on Jul 1, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. drawdown is 99.42%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -99.6% | Nov 30, 2015 | 2160 | Jul 1, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -13.63% | Aug 18, 2015 | 6 | Aug 25, 2015 | 47 | Oct 30, 2015 | 53 |
| -10.54% | Aug 4, 2015 | 4 | Aug 7, 2015 | 5 | Aug 14, 2015 | 9 |
| -9.24% | Nov 9, 2015 | 5 | Nov 13, 2015 | 6 | Nov 23, 2015 | 11 |
| -3.73% | Nov 2, 2015 | 1 | Nov 2, 2015 | 4 | Nov 6, 2015 | 5 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BNED relative to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. Currently, BNED has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BNED in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. Currently, BNED has a P/B value of 1.1. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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