Best Buy Co., Inc.

NYSE:BBY Stock Report

Market Cap: US$19.2b

Best Buy Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Best Buy is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 4.1% and 1.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 6.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 39.9% in 3 years.

Key information

4.1%

Earnings growth rate

6.9%

EPS growth rate

Specialty Retail earnings growth10.0%
Revenue growth rate1.6%
Future return on equity39.9%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated21 Feb 2025

Recent future growth updates

The Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Dec 10
The Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

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

Recent updates

Best Buy: It Is Better To Wait Given The Uncertainties In FY25

Dec 31

Is Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) A Risky Investment?

Dec 26
Is Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) A Risky Investment?

The Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Dec 10
The Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

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

Dec 06
What Does Best Buy Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:BBY) Share Price Indicate?

Best Buy: With Weaker Spending, It's Best To Get Out Of This Stock (Rating Downgrade)

Nov 27

Best Buy Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:BBY) Shares Not Telling The Full Story

Nov 21
Best Buy Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:BBY) Shares Not Telling The Full Story

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

Best Buy: Capital Return Story Attractive With Possible Demand Recovery

Jan 25

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

Dec 22

A Best Buy It's Not

Nov 21

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

Nov 15

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

Oct 10

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

Sep 08

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:BBY - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
1/31/202844,1021,483N/A3,9333
1/31/202742,9111,4491,9342,76617
1/31/202641,8271,3721,5992,40226
1/31/202541,2791,3131,0501,98226
11/2/202442,2261,2701,0301,741N/A
8/3/202442,5371,2601,3712,106N/A
5/4/202442,8321,2431,2141,957N/A
2/3/202443,4521,2416751,470N/A
10/28/202343,5411,2761,3762,222N/A
7/29/202344,3721,2901,8302,714N/A
4/29/202345,1181,3221,9582,877N/A
1/28/202346,2981,4198941,824N/A
10/29/202247,9281,5501,1982,083N/A
7/30/202249,2511,7728241,679N/A
4/30/202250,7712,2009721,763N/A
1/29/202251,7612,4542,5153,252N/A
10/30/202152,3332,6441,3542,081N/A
7/31/202152,2762,5361,3072,003N/A
5/1/202150,3372,2343,5094,205N/A
1/30/202147,2621,7984,2144,927N/A
10/31/202045,5211,7274,8445,535N/A
8/1/202043,4321,6295,0305,728N/A
5/2/202043,0581,4352,6623,390N/A
2/1/202043,6381,5411,8222,565N/A
11/2/201943,2431,5311,4522,238N/A
8/3/201943,0691,5151,0961,925N/A
5/4/201942,9121,5211,3752,206N/A
2/2/201942,8791,4641,5892,408N/A
11/3/201843,4411,0931,2272,045N/A
8/4/201843,1711,054N/A2,557N/A
5/5/201842,7321,019N/A2,102N/A
2/3/201842,151999N/A2,141N/A
10/28/201740,2701,242N/A2,353N/A
7/29/201739,8951,196N/A1,952N/A
4/29/201739,4881,169N/A2,308N/A
1/28/201739,4031,207N/A2,557N/A
10/29/201639,5441,077N/A2,266N/A
7/30/201639,4181,014N/A2,311N/A
4/30/201639,413996N/A1,824N/A
1/30/201639,528807N/A1,343N/A
10/31/201540,114854N/A1,624N/A
8/1/201540,327841N/A1,756N/A
5/2/201540,258814N/A1,617N/A
1/31/201540,3391,246N/A1,935N/A
11/1/201438,8011,040N/A1,544N/A
8/2/201439,096967N/A1,562N/A
5/3/201439,9031,067N/A1,407N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: BBY's forecast earnings growth (4.1% per year) is above the savings rate (2.8%).

Earnings vs Market: BBY's earnings (4.1% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (14.3% per year).

High Growth Earnings: BBY's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: BBY's revenue (1.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: BBY's revenue (1.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: BBY's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (39.9%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/02/22 04:17
End of Day Share Price 2025/02/21 00:00
Earnings2024/11/02
Annual Earnings2024/02/03

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Best Buy Co., Inc. is covered by 57 analysts. 26 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Christopher GrajaArgus Research Company
Fabrizio SpagnaAxia Financial Research
Ishan MajumdarBaptista Research