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Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$9.92
+0.38 (+3.98%)
(As of 07/25/2024 ET)

Barnes & Noble Education - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Barnes & Noble Education in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 2 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating for BNED.

Consensus Price Target

$262.50
2,546.17% Upside
High Forecast$400.00
Average Forecast$262.50
Low Forecast$125.00

According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Barnes & Noble Education, the average price target is $262.50. The highest price target for BNED is $400.00, while the lowest price target for BNED is $125.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2,546.17% from the current price of $9.92.

TypeCurrent Forecast
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Consensus Price Target$262.50$262.50$262.50$400.00
Forecasted Upside2,546.17% Upside121.83% Upside121.83% Upside97.04% Upside
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BNED Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BNED Price Targets by Month

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Barnes & Noble Education Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBarnes & Noble EducationConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.55
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2,546.17% Upside122.40% Upside10.56% Upside
News Sentiment RatingNeutral News
Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/24/2024Needham & Company LLC
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold
1/11/2024Craig Hallum
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$300.00 ➝ $125.00

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BNED Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barnes & Noble Education's forecast for 2024?

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Barnes & Noble Education is $262.50, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $125.00.

Should I buy or sell Barnes & Noble Education stock right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barnes & Noble Education in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BNED shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BNED, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

Does Barnes & Noble Education's stock price have much upside?

According to analysts, Barnes & Noble Education's stock has a predicted upside of 121.83% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

What analysts cover Barnes & Noble Education?

Barnes & Noble Education has been rated by research analysts at Needham & Company LLC in the past 90 days.

Do Wall Street analysts like Barnes & Noble Education more than its competitors?

Analysts like Barnes & Noble Education less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Barnes & Noble Education is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BNED compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:BNED) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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