Best Buy Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 6/6

Best Buy is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.33% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

4.3%

Dividend yield

1.7%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield6.0%
Future Dividend Yield5.0%
Dividend Growth6.8%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per shareUS$3.760
Payout ratio64%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.94

Jun 08
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.94

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Mar 14
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Recent updates

Best Buy: Q3 Outlook Remains Weak

Nov 14

Return Trends At Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Aren't Appealing

Oct 22
Return Trends At Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Aren't Appealing

Best Buy: Impressive Bull Run But Dividend Safety Remains A Concern

Oct 15

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Shares Could Be 50% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Sep 23
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Shares Could Be 50% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Best Buy: Encouraging Trends, But Risks Remain (Rating Upgrade)

Sep 19

Results: Best Buy Co., Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

Sep 10
Results: Best Buy Co., Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

Does Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 30
Does Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Think Twice Before Considering Best Buy For Your Portfolio (Q2 Earnings Preview)

Aug 27

Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY)

Aug 14
Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY)

Why Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Could Be Worth Watching

Jul 30
Why Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Could Be Worth Watching

Best Buy: Short Opportunity Due To Overvaluation And Weakening Consumer Spending Outlook

Jul 15

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Jul 15
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.94

Jun 08
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.94

Best Buy: Close To The Beginning Of The New Cycle

May 31

These 4 Measures Indicate That Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

May 22
These 4 Measures Indicate That Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY)

May 07
Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY)

What Is Best Buy Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:BBY) Share Price Doing?

Apr 24
What Is Best Buy Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:BBY) Share Price Doing?

Best Buy Remains Highly Vulnerable To E-Commerce

Apr 16

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Best Buy's (NYSE:BBY) Returns On Capital

Apr 08
There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Best Buy's (NYSE:BBY) Returns On Capital

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Mar 14
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Best Buy Q4 Results: Higher Profitability Offset By Continued Topline Softness

Feb 29

Best Buy: Is The ~5% Yield Safe Or Is A Dividend Cut In The Works?

Feb 15

Is There An Opportunity With Best Buy Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:BBY) 37% Undervaluation?

Feb 05
Is There An Opportunity With Best Buy Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:BBY) 37% Undervaluation?

Best Buy: Capital Return Story Attractive With Possible Demand Recovery

Jan 25

Does Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 22
Does Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Best Buy Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:BBY) Earnings Yet

Jan 08
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Best Buy Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:BBY) Earnings Yet

At US$76.14, Is Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Worth Looking At Closely?

Dec 25
At US$76.14, Is Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Worth Looking At Closely?

Best Buy: Don't Get Lumped With This Coal This Christmas

Dec 22

The Returns On Capital At Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Don't Inspire Confidence

Dec 05
The Returns On Capital At Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Don't Inspire Confidence

A Best Buy It's Not

Nov 21

Best Buy: The Electronics Store Era Is Coming To An End

Nov 15

We Think Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Oct 23
We Think Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Best Buy: 5% Yield Is At Risk In A Changing World

Oct 10

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Shares Could Be 41% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Oct 08
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Shares Could Be 41% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY)?

Sep 11
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY)?

Best Buy: Remains A Hold Amid Mixed Q2 Results And Industry Headwinds

Sep 08

Capital Allocation Trends At Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Aren't Ideal

Aug 27
Capital Allocation Trends At Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Aren't Ideal

Best Buy Offers Great Value And Upside

Aug 07

Is Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Trading At A 28% Discount?

Jul 06
Is Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Trading At A 28% Discount?

Best Buy's 5% Dividend: High-Yield Haven Or Risky Bet?

Jun 21

Is Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 08
Is Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Using Too Much Debt?

Best Buy: Bouncing Off The Bottom

May 26

Stability and Growth of Payments

Fetching dividends data

Stable Dividend: BBY's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: BBY's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Best Buy Dividend Yield vs Market
How does BBY dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (BBY)4.3%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.3%
Industry Average (Specialty Retail)2.0%
Analyst forecast (BBY) (up to 3 years)5.0%

Notable Dividend: BBY's dividend (4.33%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.38%).

High Dividend: BBY's dividend (4.33%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.32%)


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (63.9%), BBY's dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (58.9%), BBY's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.


Discover strong dividend paying companies