Barnes & Noble Education Long Term Debt

Barnes & Noble Education's long-term debt stands at $160M as of May 2026. That compares with $220M in the prior-year period — down 28.4% year over year. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Barnes & Noble Education reported $160M in long-term debt versus $220M a year earlier — a 28.4% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

That compares with $220M in the prior-year period — down 28.4% year over year. Sustained growth in long-term debt can support a stronger franchise, while sharp declines may reflect divestitures, weaker demand, or accounting changes. Always read YoY moves with the footnotes of recent filings in mind.

The history chart shows how Barnes & Noble Education's long-term debt evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places BNED next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Consumer Discretionary, long-term debt is commonly used to spot outliers. Barnes & Noble Education's reading of $160M is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.