Barnes & Noble Education Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 53.5% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 91.1%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immersion Corp | 32.33 | 11,208,746 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Kanen Wealth Management LLC | 9.75 | 3,379,123 | -1.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Windward Management LP | 4.78 | 1,656,736 | -2.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 3.40 | 1,177,322 | +8.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 3.06 | 1,059,206 | +1.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Prescott Group Capital Management LLC | 2.57 | 891,799 | +1.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 2.32 | 804,636 | -7.0 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philotimo Focused Growth and Income | 2.16 | 750,428 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 1.68 | 581,006 | +9.8 | 09/30/2026 |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.57 | 542,842 | +0.6 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shar Jonathan | CEO | 325,285 | 4,293,762 $ | Sep 22, 2026 | direct |
| Martin William C | Director | 187,391 | 2,473,561 $ | Sep 25, 2026 | direct |
| Singer Eric | Director | 174,391 | 2,301,961 $ | Sep 25, 2026 | direct |
| Neumann Christopher | EVP General Counsel, Secretary | 81,715 | 1,078,638 $ | Jul 10, 2026 | direct |
| Snagusky Jason | CFO | 71,762 | 947,258 $ | Jul 17, 2026 | direct |
| Madnani Sean V | Director | 69,391 | 915,961 $ | Sep 25, 2026 | direct |
| Hoffman Emily | Director | 69,391 | 915,961 $ | Sep 25, 2026 | direct |
| Warren Denise | Director | 62,068 | 819,298 $ | Sep 25, 2026 | direct |
| Walker Kathryn Eberle | Director | 62,068 | 819,298 $ | Sep 25, 2026 | direct |
| Luster Gary | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | 29,667 | 391,604 $ | Sep 23, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Warren Denise | Director | Other | 17,653 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Singer Eric | Director | Other | 17,653 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Walker Kathryn Eberle | Director | Other | 17,653 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Madnani Sean V | Director | Other | 17,653 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Hoffman Emily | Director | Other | 17,653 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Martin William C | Director | Other | 17,653 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Luster Gary | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | 2,267 | 11.20 | 25,390 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Shar Jonathan | CEO | Sell | 30,000 | 11.04 | 331,200 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Shar Jonathan | CEO | Other | 345 | 12.76 | 4,402 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Snagusky Jason | CFO | Sell | 5,000 | 12.64 | 63,200 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Snagusky Jason | CFO | Sell | 2,237 | 11.61 | 25,972 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Shar Jonathan | CEO | Other | 60,000 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Neumann Christopher | EVP General Counsel, Secretary | Sell | 2,785 | 11.61 | 32,334 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Neumann Christopher | EVP General Counsel, Secretary | Other | 4,500 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Luster Gary | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | 1,066 | 11.61 | 12,376 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Luster Gary | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Other | 3,000 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: November 4, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.