BNED Barnes & Noble Education Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

BNED sees its 50-day moving average cross bearishly below its 200-day moving average

The 50-day moving average for BNED moved below the 200-day moving average on April 08, 2025. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 54 cases where BNED's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BNED declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

BNED broke above its upper Bollinger Band on April 24, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 21, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on BNED as a result. In of 89 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for BNED just turned positive on April 22, 2025. Looking at past instances where BNED's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 41 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

BNED moved above its 50-day moving average on April 23, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

The 10-day moving average for BNED crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on April 28, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BNED advanced for three days, in of 300 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.358) is normal, around the industry mean (10.858). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.733). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.738). BNED has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.034). P/S Ratio (0.022) is also within normal values, averaging (20.083).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. BNED’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BNED’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 74, placing this stock worse than average.