Barnes & Noble Education Reports Q3 Earnings

College bookstore operator posts $515.1 million in revenue

Mar. 10, 2026 at 8:36pm

Barnes & Noble Education Inc. (BNED) reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $6.7 million, or 19 cents per share. Adjusted earnings were 23 cents per share on revenue of $515.1 million. The company operates book stores on college campuses.

Why it matters

Barnes & Noble Education's quarterly earnings provide insight into the state of the college textbook and bookstore industry, which has faced challenges in recent years due to the rise of digital content and e-commerce.

The details

The Florham Park, New Jersey-based company said its adjusted earnings were 23 cents per share. Barnes & Noble Education shares have declined 9% since the beginning of the year and are down 3% in the last 12 months.

  • The earnings report was released on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Barnes & Noble Education Inc. (BNED)

A company that operates book stores on college campuses.

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The takeaway

Barnes & Noble Education's quarterly results reflect the ongoing challenges facing the college bookstore industry as students increasingly turn to digital content and e-commerce options for their educational materials.