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Market sentiment signals for Barnes & Noble Education (BNED): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Hold
3 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
16.67
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$53
+351.7%
Highest Price Target
$125
+972.0%
Lowest Price Target
$16
+37.2%
Short Interest
6.9%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Needham | Ryan MacDonald— | +37.2% | $16 → $16 | Maintained | Buy |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Needham | Ryan MacDonald— | +37.2% | $16 | Upgrade | Hold→Buy |