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BBY · Price history
Price at last available close
$96.96
+$8.21 (+9.25%) 1M
2026-10-28
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Primary reporting period: 2026-01-31 · Research updated Oct 12, 2026. A research update is not a new financial filing.
Who they are
Best Buy Co. , Inc. operates as a prominent technology retailer across the United States and Canada. Its business structure is segmented into Domestic and International operations.
How they make money
Best Buy operates as a multi-channel retailer of consumer electronics, computing, appliances, and entertainment products. It generates revenue through the sale of merchandise and services across physical stores, online platforms, and in-home service channels, while also leveraging its Geek Squad support services and Best Buy Ads platform to drive additional value.
Products & services
Consumer electronics, computing and mobile phones, home appliances, entertainment products, and related services including Geek Squad technical support and installation.
Brands & revenue mix
Best Buy
Primary retail brand for consumer electronics and services.
Separate brand revenue is not available in this research.Source
Geek Squad
Brand for technical support and repair services.
Separate brand revenue is not available in this research.Source
Insignia
Private label brand for consumer electronics.
Separate brand revenue is not available in this research.Source
Revenue share is not unit sales or a best-seller ranking. Parent brands and included sub-brands can overlap; do not add overlapping rows.
Calculated from reported segment revenue. Check the source period and revenue basis before comparing shares. Categories can overlap and may not add to 100%.
Calculated from reported segment revenue. Check the source period and revenue basis before comparing shares. Categories can overlap and may not add to 100%.
The company does not have any single customer that accounts for 10% or more of its total revenue as of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.
Suppliers, materials & equipment
Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers — The company relies on a variety of third-party manufacturers to supply the consumer electronics and appliances sold in its stores and online; specific supplier names are not disclosed.Source
Competitors
Online retailers — Large e-commerce platforms that compete directly in the consumer electronics and home appliance markets.Source
Mass market retailers — Large-scale retail chains that offer consumer electronics and home appliances.Source
Overall investment score · Quality, value, risk and opportunity
41
Weak
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Company Quality
How good is the actual business—regardless of today’s stock price?
63
Fair
Financial Strength
75
Business Quality / Moat
27
Management
100
Growth Quality
28
Risk / Durability
96
Weak Company · Expensive Stock
Uses financial strength, moat, management, growth quality and durability. It excludes share price, P/E, market cap, intrinsic value and margin of safety.
Opportunity
Opportunity Score · How does the current price compare with estimated value?
28
Avoid
Based on current valuation, company quality, recent trends, and available market signals.
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Model Outlook
12-month model · What does the model think happens next?
34/100
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Model Score 34/100 — estimates relative performance potential, distinct from the overall Wall Street Score and the separate Company Quality score.
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The quick read
The overall Wall Street Score is low across its combined quality, valuation and risk inputs. This can reflect an expensive share price, business weaknesses, or both; check Company Quality and the category breakdown before drawing a conclusion.
At today’s price, the WSS valuation framework currently reads as less attractive based on the available valuation and market data.
The model outlook is currently cautious.
What we like
•Balance-sheet / debt profile scores strongly
•Recent buyback activity is present
What to watch
•Valuation is a weaker part of the current profile
•Revenue fundamentals are weak
•Asset quality is a weaker factor
Company-specific research
Questions worth answering for BBY
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•Can BBY maintain its current revenue growth rate and improve the amount of that revenue that turns into earnings and cash?
•Is BBY's positive free cash flow repeatable, or is the current level being helped by temporary working-capital or spending changes?
•Does BBY's balance between cash and debt leave enough flexibility if business conditions weaken?
•What future growth or profitability would be needed to justify BBY's current valuation?
Two different market-behavior signals. Momentum measures direction and trend strength. Volatility measures how large and unstable the price moves are, regardless of direction.
A high momentum score means price has been trending upward with confirming short- and medium-term strength. A low score means downward or weakening momentum.
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Notices for BBY
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Dividend history reported
Dividend payments are recorded. Review the dates and regular/special classification below; past payments do not guarantee future dividends.
Historical repurchase activity
Reported cash flows or share-count measures indicate past repurchase activity. This does not verify an active buyback authorization or future purchases.
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Potential upside factors
+Growth opportunities may come from revenue expansion, margin improvement, new products, market-share gains, and stronger cash flow.
+Integrated omnichannel platform.
+Geek Squad service capabilities.
+Positive free cash flow may provide capacity to invest in growth.
Potential downside factors
−Key risks may include competition, margin pressure, debt levels, valuation risk, and changes in demand within the Specialty Retail industry.
−Intense competition in the retail industry.
−Dependence on third-party manufacturers and suppliers.
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Scores
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Wall Street Score
Weak41/ 100
Weak (0–50)Fair (51–71)Strong (72+)
Debt
Strong
81
Debt Cost1.1%
Debt Reduction YoY-2.0%
Debt / Equity1.39x
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Revenue
Poor
29
Revenue YoY1.2%
Revenue CAGR-2.0%
Net Margin3.0%
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Asset
Poor
35
Asset Growth YoY-0.8%
Liquidation/Share$15.01
Net Assets/MCap0.64x
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Capital
Strong
71
Earnings Yield6.8%
Buyback Yield2.9%
Debt Cost1.1%
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Management
Elite
100
ROIC26.3%
ROE40.0%
ROA7.9%
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Moat
Poor
27
EPS Growth2.1%
FCF/Share Growth0.3%
Rev/Share Growth2.5%
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Valuation
Poor
26
Intrinsic Value$51.17
Value Reference$30.70
MOS-95.2%
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Buffett
Fair
53
Revenue29
Moat27
Valuation26
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MOS
Poor
0
MOS %-95.2%
Value Reference$30.70
Deep Discount Reference$20.47
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Financial
Poor
28
Interest Coverage37.2x
ROIC26.3%
FCF Yield6.8%
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Master
Poor
36
Financial28
Valuation26
Debt81
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Resilience
Weak
44
Survival Years0.3 yrs
Current Ratio1.11x
FCF Margin3.0%
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Score Changes
5 historical score records available
Previous Score
41
Sep 9, 2026
Change
+0.2
points
Current Score
41
Oct 1, 2026
Category Changes
Revenue+0.1
Debt0
Assets+0.3
Capital+1.0
Management0
Moat+0.6
Valuation0
Buffett+0.1
BBY increased 0.2 points because overall fundamentals improved.
Projected Score
Projected Score
46
Projected Change
+5.6 points
Preliminary comparable-period financial changes suggest improvement of approximately 5.6 points. This is a projected estimate, not the official WallStreetScore.
Monetary values in USD. Share counts in raw units.
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Revenue
$42.20B
$41.69B
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Cost of Revenue
$32.63B
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Gross Profit
$9.57B
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Research & Development
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SG&A Expenses
$7.74B
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Operating Expenses
$7.73B
$7.62B
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EBITDA
$2.58B
$2.28B
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Operating Income
$1.84B
$1.75B
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Interest Expense
$45.0M
$47.0M
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Income Before Tax
$1.74B
$1.41B
$1.30B
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Income Tax Expense
$468.0M
$337.0M
$372.0M
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Net Income
$1.27B
$1.07B
$927.0M
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Basic EPS
$6.02
$5.06
$4.31
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Basic Shares
211M
211M
215M
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Diluted Shares
213M
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Financial Changes Since Prior Period
What Improved
Margins expanded
Cash position grew
What Weakened
Debt increased
Potential Score Impact
Positive indicators included revenue growth, EPS growth, cash levels, net income margin. Pressure indicators included debt levels. These factors may support or pressure the Revenue, Management, Financial, and Debt categories; this summary does not claim that the stored scores changed.
Stored Earnings Analysis
Revenue increased 3.6%. EPS increased 68.2%. Cash increased 31.6%. Total debt increased 1.4%. Net income margin improved by 1.3 percentage points.
Earnings-Call Transcript
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