Barnes & Noble Education Declares $0.08 Dividend
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock, payable October 29, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 14, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock, payable October 29, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 14, 2026. The company stated that future dividends remain subject to board review and approval, and that the board reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the dividend.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly cash dividend: $0.08 per share
Record date: October 14, 2026
Payment date: October 29, 2026
3 metrics
Quarterly cash dividend
$0.08 per share
Common stock
Record date
October 14, 2026
Stockholders of record qualify for the dividend
Payment date
October 29, 2026
Quarterly cash dividend
Key Terms
quarterly cash dividend, stockholders of record, credit agreement
3 terms
quarterly cash dividend financial
"declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share"
A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.
stockholders of record financial
"payable to stockholders of record as of October 14, 2026"
Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.
credit agreement financial
"covenants contained in its credit agreement"
A credit agreement is a written loan contract between a borrower and a bank or other lender that lays out how much money can be borrowed, the interest rate, repayment schedule, fees, and the rules the borrower must follow. For investors, it matters because those terms affect a company’s cash costs, borrowing flexibility and risk of default — similar to how a mortgage’s rules determine a homeowner’s monthly budget and freedom to make changes.
FAQ
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How much is BNED's quarterly dividend?
Barnes & Noble Education declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock. The board announced the declaration on September 24, 2026.
When is BNED's dividend payable, and who qualifies?
The dividend is payable on October 29, 2026 to stockholders of record as of October 14, 2026.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2026
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
Declaration of Dividend
On September 24, 2026, Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable October 29, 2026 to stockholders of record as of October 14, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 24, 2026
BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC.
By: /s/ Jason Snagusky
Name: Jason Snagusky
Title: Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
EXHIBIT 99.1
Barnes & Noble Education Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Florham Park, NJ, September 24, 2026 - Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock payable to shareholders of record as of October 14, 2026. The dividend will be payable on October 29, 2026.
ABOUT BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) is a leading solutions provider for the education industry, driving affordability, access and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide and ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Through its family of brands, BNED offers campus retail services and academic solutions, wholesale capabilities and more. BNED is a company serving all who work to elevate their lives through education, supporting students, faculty and institutions as they make tomorrow a better and smarter world. For more information, visit www.bned.com.
Investor Contact:
Greg McKinley / Rob Fink
FNK IR
BNED@fnkir.com
952-393-4255 / 646-809-4048
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "will," and similar expressions. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows; the Company's ability to comply with covenants contained in its credit agreement; general economic and market conditions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
The declaration of any future dividends remains subject to the review and approval of the Board of Directors in its sole discretion and in accordance with applicable law. The Board reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the dividend at any time as it evaluates the Company's capital allocation strategy and ensures compliance with applicable restrictions, including those set forth in the Company's credit agreement. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.