Risk factors

Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) risk factors

Item 1A of every Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.

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  • FY2026 10-K risk factors
    47 risks

    Internal-control weaknesses, a cost-of-digital-sales investigation, remediation, and possible regulatory consequences dominate the filing.

    Filed Jul 09, 2026
  • FY2025 10-K risk factors
    45 risks

    Barnes & Noble Education relies heavily on four major suppliers for 54% of merchandise, with the largest representing 45%. The company faces intense competition from bookstore operators like Follett and eCampus. Ongoing internal control weaknesses, accounting investigations, restatements, and delayed SEC filings threaten liquidity, stock listing, and credit access.

    Filed Dec 23, 2025