Barnes & Noble Education Profit Margin

As of the most recent data (July 2026), BNED shows a profit margin of -1.63%. That compares with -4.46% in the prior-year period — up 63.5% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.25%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.

Compared with the year-ago period, BNED's profit margin is now -1.63% (was -4.46%) — a 63.5% year-over-year increase. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Barnes & Noble Education is outperforming or lagging.

The Consumer Discretionary sector average profit margin is about 10.25%. Barnes & Noble Education is at -1.63%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 115.9% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how BNED stacks up against individual peers as well.

That compares with -4.46% in the prior-year period — up 63.5% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Barnes & Noble Education with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.

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