Needham Upgrades Barnes & Noble Education to Buy
Needham has raised its rating for Barnes & Noble Education to buy with a $16 price target, a 17.99% upside from the current price.
Key Points
- Needham upgraded Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) to a buy on June 26, 2026, with a price target of $16.
- Needham's $16 price target implies 17.99% upside from Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.'s ($BNED) current $13.56 share price.
- Shares of NYSE:BNED traded near $13.43 on Friday, with a market cap of $460.6 million and a forward P/E ratio that is not meaningful due to losses.
- Insider activity includes buys by William Martin, Kathryn Eberle Walker, Denise Warren, and Sean Madnani on March 11, 2026.
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On June 26, 2026, Needham upgraded its rating for Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE:BNED) to a buy, setting a price target of $16. This upgrade reflects a positive outlook for the company, which operates bookstores for educational institutions across the United States.
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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. Stock Up 13.3%
Shares of NYSE:BNED traded near $13.43 on Friday. Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. has a market cap of approximately $460.6 million. The company's forward P/E ratio is not meaningful as it is currently not profitable, reporting an EPS of -$0.29. The stock's 52-week range spans from a low of $5.90 to a high of $13.65. It has a 50-day moving average of $10.42 and a 200-day moving average of $9.23. The company's current ratio stands at 1.424, with a quick ratio of 0.736 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 108.979.
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Recent Earnings
Barnes & Noble Education reported revenue of approximately $1.73 billion, with a growth rate of 11.3%. Despite this growth, the company posted a net margin of -0.56% and a return on equity of -3.36%. The next earnings report is expected on June 30, 2026.
Dividend
Barnes & Noble Education pays an annual dividend rate of $0.32, yielding about 2.38%. The dividend payout ratio is currently at 0.0%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
Recent insider activity at Barnes & Noble Education included several buys on March 11, 2026. William Martin, Kathryn Eberle Walker, Denise Warren, and Sean Madnani each acquired 23,867 shares. On March 13, 2026, CFO Jason Snagusky and CEO Jonathan Shar sold 17 and 81 shares, respectively, at an average price of $8.11.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 26, 2026, Needham upgraded Barnes & Noble Education to a buy rating with a $16 price target. Earlier, on June 10, 2026, Northland Capital Markets initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $17 price target. Craig-Hallum maintained a hold rating with a target of $0.75 on March 20, 2024.
About Barnes & Noble Education
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores primarily for college and university campuses in the U.S., offering new and used textbooks, digital courseware, and general merchandise. The company also provides inventory management and direct-to-student services. Headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, Barnes & Noble Education employs about 2,352 people and is led by CEO Jonathan Shar.
Bottom Line
Needham's upgrade to a buy rating for Barnes & Noble Education highlights a positive outlook for the company. Investors track these analyst ratings as they provide insights into potential stock performance. It's important to remember that these ratings and price targets are forward-looking and subject to change based on market conditions and company performance.
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