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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)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$53
+313.7%
Highest Price Target
$125
+881.9%
Lowest Price Target
$16
+25.7%
Short Interest
7.7%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Needham | Ryan MacDonald— | +25.7% | $16 → $16 | Maintained | Buy |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Needham | Ryan MacDonald— | +25.7% | $16 | Upgrade | Hold→Buy |