Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) Revenue — Quarter Ended Nov 1, 2025
Revenue for the quarter increased sharply compared to the prior quarter and also rose relative to the same period last year. The company continues to focus on its affordable access course material programs.
Key takeaway
Quarter ended Nov 1, 2025 · FY2026 Q2
Revenue for the quarter increased sharply compared to the prior quarter and also rose relative to the same period last year. The company continues to focus on its affordable access course material programs.
Financial snapshot
Reported revenue, sequential change, year-over-year change, and trailing four-quarter revenue.
Quarter revenue
$598.2M
Revenue reported for this quarter.
Quarter-over-quarter
+118.2%
Change from the immediately preceding quarter.
Year-over-year
+6.9%
Change from the comparable year-ago quarter.
Trailing four quarters
$1.6B
Sum of the latest four reported quarters.
Quarterly revenue trend
The latest four reported quarters with year-over-year comparisons.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2025 | $419.7M | +1.0% |
| May 3, 2025 | $281.8M | +19.4% |
| Aug 2, 2025 | $274.2M | +9.3% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $598.2M | +6.9% |
Revenue performance
Revenue improved during the quarter, driven by stronger performance. The sequential and year-over-year comparisons both show growth.
Quarterly comparison
Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue was significantly higher. Revenue also exceeded the level reported in the same quarter one year earlier.
What to watch
The continued adoption of the company's affordable access course material programs may influence future revenue trends.