Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 3 analyst ratings, the consensus is neutral — 3 Hold.
The consensus price target is $2.38 (low: $0.75, high: $4.00), representing a downside of 76.6% from the current price $10.15.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $-70.00 and revenue of $1.59B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $-23.75 vs est $-70.00 (beat +66.1%). 2025: actual $-2.50 vs est $-1.84 (missed -35.9%). Analyst accuracy: 0%.
BNED Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$2.38
▼ -76.55% Downside
Average Price Target
Based on 3 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Barnes & Noble Education, Inc., the average price target is $2.38, with a high forecast of $4.00, and a low forecast of $0.75.
The average price target represents a -76.55% change from the last price of $10.15.
Highest Price Target
$4.00
Average Price Target
$2.38
Lowest Price Target
$0.75
BNED Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 3 analysts giving stock ratings to Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — BNED
0%
Analyst Accuracy
Inaccurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual –$23.75
vs Est –$70.00
▲ 194.7% off
2025
Actual –$2.50
vs Est –$1.84
▼ 26.4% off
Profitability Outlook
Company has been making losses in all recent fiscal years. EPS is improving but still negative. Analysts expect losses to continue near-term.
Revenue Estimates — BNED
98%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $1.567B
vs Est $1.585B
▼ 1.1% off
2025
Actual $1.610B
vs Est $1.578B
▲ 2.0% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
