Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2013 to 2025
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BNED EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
BNED Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.0% | 1.0% | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 22.0% | -2.2% | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 22.6% | -4.3% | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 22.9% | -4.1% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 16.4% | -12.0% | -9.9% |
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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$9M, reflecting +89.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-0.27 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -4.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, BNED's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $35M in fiscal 2014.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
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BNED Historical Earnings Data (2013–2025)
13 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$66M | +13.1% | $16M | $-2.50 | -4.1% | 1.0% |
| 2024 | -$76M | +25.6% | -$34M | $-23.47 | -4.8% | -2.2% |
| 2023 | -$102M | -47.9% | -$66M | $-42.28 | -6.6% | -4.3% |
| 2022 | -$69M | +50.7% | -$61M | $-28.99 | -4.6% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | -$140M | -265.5% | -$169M | $-57.75 | -9.9% | -12.0% |
| 2020 | -$38M | -56.9% | -$43M | $-80.00 | -2.1% | -2.3% |
| 2019 | -$24M | +90.3% | -$28M | $-52.00 | -1.2% | -1.4% |
| 2018 | -$253M | -4811.2% | -$263M | $-540.10 | -11.5% | -11.9% |
| 2017 | $5M | +6282.1% | $14M | $11.00 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2016 | $84,000 | -99.6% | $5M | $0.18 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BNED stock.
Is BNED growing earnings?
BNED EPS is $-0.27, with earnings growth accelerating to +89.3%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $-9M.
What are BNED's profit margins?
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. net margin is -4.1%, with operating margin at +1.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are BNED's earnings?
BNED earnings data spans 2013-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +89.3% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.