Barnes & Noble Education

Barnes and Noble Education, Inc. engages in the management and operation of bookstore chains in universities. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Wholesale, and Digital Student Solutions (DSS). The Retail segment operates physical and virtual campus bookstores. The Wholesale segment sells hardware and software that provides inventory management and point-of-sale solutions to college bookstores. The DSS segment includes direct-to-student product and service offerings to assist students to study more effectively and improve academic performance. The company was founded by Leonard Riggio in 1965 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ.

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BNED reports mixed Q2 performance, sees growth opportunities in FDC

BNED made progress in transforming its business and increasing operating efficiency. While facing financial challenges, the company is confident in its ability to drive growth and profitability through strategic initiatives and partnerships.

BNED reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes growth through strategic initiatives

BNED delivered strong Q3 results with revenue growth, improved margins, and EBITDA expansion.
Challenges in DSS revenue and transitioning to new models require strategic focus and resource allocation.
Opportunities lie in expanding retail sales, engaging institutional partners, and leveraging AI technologies.
BNED's performance reflects resilience and adaptability in navigating market uncertainties and driving growth.
Overall, BNED's strategic initiatives position the company for continued success and future expansion.

Barnes & Noble Education reports strong fiscal '23 growth and outlines strategic focus for fiscal '24

BNED's fiscal '23 performance reflects progress in strategic transformation and revenue growth, driven by the FDC model and retail segment expansion.
While facing challenges such as negative EBITDA and declining wholesale revenue, BNED's focus on profitability and partnerships positions it for future success.
With opportunities for revenue growth through general merchandise and strategic initiatives, BNED is poised to leverage its strengths and address operational challenges.

BNED reports Q1 revenue growth and student success initiatives

BNED's Q1 performance showcased revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by strong Retail segment sales and First Day Complete program success.
While facing challenges such as inventory delays and store reductions, BNED's focus on student experience and financial flexibility positions them for future success.
Opportunities lie in leveraging the First Day Complete model, new CFO leadership, and digital sales optimization to sustain growth momentum.

Barnes & Noble Education reports Q2 revenue growth and strategic exploration

BNED's Q2 2024 performance showcased revenue growth and improved EBITDA margins, with a maintained expectation of approximately $40 million for adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2024. The company's emphasis on strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies positions it for sustainable growth.

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Barnes and Noble Education, Inc. engages in the management and operation of bookstore chains in universities. It operates through the Retail and Wholesale segments. The Retail segment operates college, university, and K-12 school bookstores, physical bookstores, and virtual bookstores. The Wholesale segment sells and distributes new and used textbooks to physical bookstores. The company was founded by Leonard S, Riggio in 1965 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Barnes & Noble Education reported decent Q2/FY2025 results, driven by strong growth in First Day program contributions and ongoing cost savings initiatives. While revenues were down slightly due to additional store closures, Adjusted EBITDA of $66 million increased by more than 30% on a year-over-year basis. However, persistent shareholder dilution in combination with a lack of investor communication and recent key executive resignations is keeping my from getting more constructive on the shares.

Barnes & Noble Education: Strong Q2 Results But Questions Remain - Hold

2Q BNC First Day ® Program Revenues Increased ∼18% YOY to $235 million 2Q Net Income from Continuing Operations Improved by ∼$25 million Strategic Initiatives Drive 2Q Adjusted EBITDA growth by ∼$15 million to $66 million BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today reported sales and earnings for the second quarter ended on October 26, 2024.

Barnes & Noble Education Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

BNED shares surged to $13.84 post-DOE regulatory relief but faced volatility due to a $40 million ATM offering, before stabilizing with a strong Fall Quarter preannouncement. First Day Complete enrollment grew to 925,000 students, despite significant headwinds, indicating robust demand and the potential for further growth. Recent BNED contract awards at Syracuse and North Carolina A&T indicate renewed competitive momentum.

Barnes & Noble Education: A Maturing Turnaround Story

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced the rapid and continued growth of its industry-leading First Day ® affordable access programs and new research data that highlight the positive impact the programs have on course material affordability and student outcomes.

Barnes & Noble Education Continues its Strong Expansion of First Day® Affordable Access Programs

Barnes & Noble College announced it will partner again with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to manage the N.C. A&T Bookstore.

North Carolina A&T Returns to Barnes & Noble College to Manage its Campus Bookstore

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company, today announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with Syracuse University to manage all course materials, retail and e-commerce operations for the University's Campus Store.

Barnes & Noble College Announces Strategic Partnership with Syracuse University

2Q BNC First Day® Program Revenues Increased 18% YOY to $235 million 2Q Net Income From Continuing Operations Expected to Increase by mid-70% to mid-90% YoY BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced preliminary, unaudited results for the second quarter ended October 26, 2024.

Barnes & Noble Education Reports Second Quarter Preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

Barnes & Noble Education's First Day Complete program is driving growth, with the potential to significantly boost EBITDA through increased student adoption. Strengthened balance sheet supporting future expansion, with significant upside under new management. BNED's stock is undervalued, trading at

Barnes & Noble Education: Unlocking Potential Through First Day Programs

BNC First Day Program Revenues Increased 32% Recent Initiatives Expected to Drive Over $10 Million of Go-Forward Savings BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter ended on July 27, 2024.

Barnes & Noble Education Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

NEW YORK , Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP announces that it is investigating Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) on behalf of the company's shareholders.  The investigation seeks to determine whether Barnes & Noble Education's directors breached their fiduciary duties in connection with recent corporate actions.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP Announces Shareholder Investigation of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED)

BNED has successfully transformed its business with First Day and First Day Complete courseware solutions, leading to significant EBITDA improvement. FDC revenue has rapidly grown, with potential for further growth as the majority of students are not currently enrolled in schools offering FDC. Proposed regulations by the DOE that could have impacted FDC programs were ultimately abandoned, providing a positive outlook for BNED's future growth.

Barnes & Noble Education: Lifting Of The DOE Overhang Is A Significant Positive

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BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #collegebookstore--Barnes and Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading academic and retail solutions provider for higher education, today announced the expansion of its dorm and campus living category for back to school. The expanded merchandise assortment includes brand partners Dormify, Therapedic®, Rhino Trunk & Case, Lifelines™ and more. The elevated assortment is available online on all BNC campus store websites and i.

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Barnes & Noble Education reported Q4 and full year earnings, showing a per-share loss for both periods. Revenue from BNC First Day increased 37% year over year to $474 million, a significant part of total revenue. The company faces risks such as heavy losses, competition in book-selling, seasonality, and potential dilution of shares.

Barnes & Noble Education Is Growing, But Not Fast Enough

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today reported sales and earnings for fiscal year 2024, which ended on April 27, 2024. The following figures are GAAP results from continuing operations on a consolidated basis, unless noted otherwise. Note that Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP calculation. Fiscal year 2024 revenue grew 1.6% to $1.57 billion, primarily driven by 48% growth in First Day Com.

Barnes & Noble Education Reports Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

The company took measures to bolster its financial performance and stock price, including a 1-for-100 reverse stock split completed after Tuesday's close.

Barnes & Noble Education Stock Sinks After Reverse Split

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) (“BNED” or the “Company”), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jonathan Shar as the Company's new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 11, 2024. Mr. Shar succeeds Michael P. Huseby, who has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 11, 2024. “I am honored to take on the role of CEO and to help lead this important organi.

Barnes & Noble Education Announces Jonathan Shar as New Chief Executive Officer

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BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) (“BNED” or the “Company”), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that it has successfully closed its milestone equity and refinancing transactions (the “Transactions”) with Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR) (“Immersion”) and certain of the Company's existing stockholders and strategic partners. These transactions will significantly strengthen BNED's balance sheet with more.

Barnes & Noble Education Successfully Completes Milestone Transactions to Significantly Strengthen Balance Sheet and Advance Industry Leading Services for Institutions and Students

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) (“BNED” or the “Company”), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced the results of its fully backstopped $45 million equity rights offering (the “Rights Offering”). The Rights Offering expired at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time, on June 5, 2024, and the subscription rights are no longer exercisable. The Rights Offering resulted in subscriptions for approximately 641,995,541 shares, or 71.

Barnes & Noble Education Announces Final Results of Rights Offering

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) (“BNED” or the “Company”), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that its shareholders have voted to approve its previously announced equity and refinancing transactions with Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR) (“Immersion”), and certain of the Company's existing shareholders and strategic relationships (collectively, the “Transactions”). Receiving today's shareholder approv.

Barnes & Noble Education Shareholders Approve Milestone Equity and Refinancing Transactions to Significantly Strengthen Balance Sheet and Advance Industry Leading Services for Institutions and Students

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FirstDayComplete--Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced results from its 2024 Student Pulse survey, which revealed valuable insights into college students' evolving attitudes toward campus store shopping behaviors and preferences, bookstore satisfaction and purchasing decisions. Through its proprietary research platform, Barnes & Noble Colleg.

New Barnes & Noble College Research Reveals Students' Evolving Attitudes Towards Collegiate Retail

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) (“BNED” or the “Company”), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced certain preliminary, unaudited financial results for the twelve months ended April 27, 2024. Preliminary Unaudited Fiscal 2024 Full-Year Financial Highlights Consolidated fiscal year 2024 GAAP revenue of approximately $1,567 million, compared to $1,543 million in the prior year period. Consolidated fiscal year 2.

Barnes & Noble Education Announces Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024 Results

Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED ) stock is continuing to rally on Wednesday as the college bookstore chain is experiencing volatility this week. With this volatility comes heavy trading of the company's shares.

Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) Stock Pops 73% in Second Day of Rally

It appears members of the infamous r/WallStreetBets subreddit on Reddit are targeting Barnes and Noble ( BNED ) stock. Indeed, the downtrodden book retailer closed up by more than 70% on Tuesday, hinting at a potential short squeeze in the making.

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