BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC. (BNED) Return on equity 2017–2026
BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC. (BNED) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
5.7%FY2026 · since FY2017: 0.8% → 5.7%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 5.7% | +29.9 pp |
| FY2025 | -24.2% | +70.0 pp |
| FY2024 | -94.2% | -27.7 pp |
| FY2023 | -66.5% | -36.4 pp |
| FY2022 | -30.2% | +17.6 pp |
| FY2021 | -47.7% | -38.6 pp |
| FY2020 | -9.2% | -3.7 pp |
| FY2019 | -5.4% | +48.6 pp |
| FY2018 | -54.0% | -54.7 pp |
| FY2017 | 0.8% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice
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