Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.
bned · stock forecast · 3 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Mar 27, 2026
Analyst Rating & Consensus
Based on 3 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months
Hold
3 analysts
consensus
Rating Breakdown
12-Month Price Target
High
$4.00
Consensus
$2.38
-77.2% upside
Low
$0.75
Median: $2.375 · Last Close: $10.46
12-Month Price Target Forecast
Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone
Consensus Target
$2.38
-77.2% upside
High Target
$4
-61.8%
Low Target
$0.75
-92.8%
Current Price
$10.46
as of today
Based on analyst price targets, the BNED stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $0.75 to $4. The consensus BNED price forecast of $2.38 implies -77.2% upside from the current price of $10.46.
Short-Term Price Prediction
BullAlgorithmically generated · Updated daily
| Date | Predicted Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $10.98 | ↑ 5.00% |
1-day model range: $10.92–$11.05. Peak: $11.05 (+5.00%).
Long-Term Stock Price Prediction
Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031
| Year | Avg Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $8 | -23.1% |
| 2028 | $7 | -32.9% |
| 2029 | $7 | -37.6% |
| 2030 | $6 | -40.0% |
| 2031 | — | -41.2% |
Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis
14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency
Market Sentiment
BULLISH
Based on 14 technical indicators
Refreshes daily from EOD close
Moving Averages · BNED · Jun 8, 2026
Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades
| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-12 | Needham | Downgrade ↓ | Buy→Hold |
| 2024-01-11 | Craig-Hallum | Downgrade ↓ | Buy→Hold |
| 2023-12-07 | Needham | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2023-06-01 | Needham | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2022-03-09 | Needham | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2021-10-27 | Needham | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2021-03-10 | Needham | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2020-09-04 | Craig-Hallum | Upgrade ↑ | Hold→Buy |
| 2020-03-31 | Craig-Hallum | Downgrade ↓ | Buy→Hold |
| 2020-03-16 | Craig-Hallum | Downgrade ↓ | Buy→Hold |
Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) stock. Of the recent 11 rating actions, 1 were upgrades and 5 were downgrades. 3 analysts currently cover BNED.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
BNED analyst recommendation trends show decreasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 1 to 0 per month.
Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates
Revenue This Year
$1.5B
↓ 3.7% YoY
Revenue Next Year
$1.5B
↑ 2.9% YoY
EPS This Year
$-89.00
EPS Next Year
$-138.00
↑ 55.1% YoY
EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated
Analysts forecast BNED EPS of $-89.00 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 1 analysts. The BNED revenue forecast is $1.5B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.
About Forecast & Price Prediction
The BNED stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 3 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus BNED price target is $2.38 (-77.2% upside), with an analyst consensus of Hold.
The BNED short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $10.98 (+5.00%). The BNED stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $8. The BNED stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $6–$7.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. trades on NYSE under the ticker BNED. The BNED stock outlook for 2027 is broadly mixed, supported by a Hold consensus among 0% of covering analysts.
Frequently asked questions
BNED forecast · 8 questionsAccording to 3 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month BNED price target is $2.38, with a high forecast of $4.00 and a low of $0.75. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies -77.2% potential upside from the current price of $10.46.
· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)
⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.