UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 1-37499 BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 46-0599018 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organizati ...