Barnes & Noble Education, Inc
As of Oct 22, 2026, Barnes & Noble Education is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 5 (since Sep 21, 2026). It closed at $13.95, at its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses, and K-12 institutions primarily in the United States. More about the company
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BNED among Specialty Retail3rd of 43 by relative strength
All 43 →| # | Stock | Stage | RS | 1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABLV | Stage 2 · wk 4 | 95 | +116.5% |
| 2 | HZO | Stage 2 · wk 24 | 94 | −0.1% |
| 3 | BNED | Stage 3 · wk 5 | 87 | +25.3% |
| 4 | FIVE | Stage 2 · wk 10 | 85 | −0.7% |
| 5 | MUSA | Stage 3 · wk 7 | 84 | +5.1% |
| 6 | WSM | Stage 2 · wk 18 | 81 | +14.8% |
| 7 | BWMX | Stage 4 · wk 5 | 78 | −3.2% |
| 8 | CASY | Stage 4 · wk 3 | 77 | +19.5% |
Barnes & Noble Education: quick answers
What stage is Barnes & Noble Education in?
As of Oct 22, 2026, Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Sep 21, 2026 and is in week 5. What the four stages mean
Is Barnes & Noble Education in an uptrend?
Its uptrend has stalled. Barnes & Noble Education is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 33.1% above its 200-day average, which is rising.
How far is Barnes & Noble Education from its 52-week high?
Barnes & Noble Education closed at $13.95 on Oct 22, 2026, at its 52-week high. Its 52-week low is $6.04.
How has Barnes & Noble Education performed over the past year?
As of Oct 22, 2026, Barnes & Noble Education is up 51.1% over the past year and up 64.1% so far in 2026.
Which sector and industry is Barnes & Noble Education in?
Barnes & Noble Education is in the Specialty Retail industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector.
About this companyConsumer Discretionary· Specialty Retail
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses, and K-12 institutions primarily in the United States. The company engages in the sale and rental of course materials, including new and used print textbooks, digital textbooks, and publisher-hosted digital courseware through its physical and virtual bookstores. It also provides BNC FIRST DAY affordable access course material programs comprising First Day and First Day Complete, which provide faculty-required course materials on or before the first day of class at below-market rates; and general merchandise, including collegiate and athletic apparel, custom-branded school spirit products, lifestyle and wellness products, technology products, supplies, graduation products, and convenience items. In addition, the company sells hardware and a software suite of applications that provide inventory management and point-of-sale solutions to college bookstores. Further, it offers brand marketing programs; on-site installation for point-of-sale terminals and servers; and technical assistance through user training and its support center facility. The company operates physical college and university bookstores; virtual bookstores; True Spirit apparel and spirit shop e-commerce websites; pop-up retail locations; customized cafés and stand-alone convenience stores; and a media channel for brands targeting the college demographic. It serves public, state, private, community college, trade and technical, for-profit, and online education institutions. Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey.
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