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INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2025
Jul. 31, 2024
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]    
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 13,300  
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties accrued 1,000  
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate 12,700  
Income tax benefit (7,727) $ 9,687
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ (21,443) $ 21,887
Effective income tax rate 36.00% 44.30%
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.    
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]    
Income tax benefit $ (8,600)  
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ (26,900)  
Effective income tax rate 32.10%  
Payable in Cash    
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]    
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 11,700