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Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY)

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$67.13
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: BBY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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29 Analysts rated it

Highly popular stock, broad analyst coverage, trusted insights, strong investor interest.

1 Year Target Price $79.28

1 Year Target Price $79.28

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$79.28Target price
Low$54.24
Current$67.13
high$99.71

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -38.54%
Avg. Invested days 26
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 14.19B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.37
1Y Target Price 79.28
Price to earnings Ratio 16.37
1Y Target Price 79.28
Volume (30-day avg) 29
Beta 1.27
52 Weeks Range 54.24 - 99.71
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 54.24 - 99.71
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.57%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.1

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Revenue by Geography

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Profitability

Profit Margin 2.13%
Operating Margin (TTM) 3.74%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.51%
Return on Equity (TTM) 30.21%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.37
Forward PE 11.1
Enterprise Value 17322071464
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34
Enterprise Value 17322071464
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.42
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.24
Shares Outstanding 211347008
Shares Floating 194884900
Shares Outstanding 211347008
Shares Floating 194884900
Percent Insiders 7.48
Percent Institutions 88.41

Analyst Ratings

Rating 5
Target Price 79.28
Buy 4
Strong Buy 7
Buy 4
Strong Buy 7
Hold 17
Sell 1
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Best Buy Co. Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Best Buy Co. Inc. was founded in 1966 as Sound of Music, an audio specialty store. It rebranded as Best Buy in 1983, focusing on consumer electronics. Over the years, it has expanded its product offerings and adapted to changing retail landscapes, including e-commerce.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Retail Sales: Best Buy's core business involves selling consumer electronics, home appliances, entertainment products, and related services in physical stores and online.
  • Services: Offers services such as product installation, repair, tech support (Geek Squad), and extended warranties.
  • Online Sales: Significant online presence, contributing a substantial portion of overall revenue. Focused on customer experience and integrated omnichannel approach.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Corie Sue Barry is the CEO. The organizational structure is hierarchical with regional and store-level management reporting to corporate leadership.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Consumer Electronics (TVs, Audio): TVs, audio equipment, headphones, and speakers. Best Buy holds a significant market share in this category. Competitors include Amazon, Walmart, and other electronics retailers.
  • Computing and Mobile Devices: Laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, and accessories. Competitors: Apple, Amazon, Walmart
  • Home Appliances: Refrigerators, ovens, washing machines, and other major appliances. Competitors: Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The consumer electronics retail industry is competitive and subject to changing consumer preferences and technological advancements. Growth depends on innovation and pricing.

Positioning

Best Buy positions itself as a leading retailer of consumer electronics, focusing on customer service, expert advice, and a wide range of products. It aims to provide a premium experience.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global consumer electronics market is in the trillions. Best Buy is positioned to capture a portion through retail, online sales, and service offerings.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong Brand Recognition
  • Extensive Store Network
  • Geek Squad Services
  • Omnichannel Presence
  • Supplier Relationships

Weaknesses

  • High Operating Costs
  • Price Competition
  • Reliance on Supplier Innovation
  • Vulnerability to Economic Downturns

Opportunities

  • Expansion of Services
  • Growth in IoT and Smart Home
  • Partnerships with Tech Companies
  • International Expansion
  • E-commerce growth

Threats

  • Online Retail Competition (Amazon)
  • Changing Consumer Preferences
  • Economic Recession
  • Supply Chain Disruptions
  • Cybersecurity Risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • AMZN
  • WMT
  • TGT
  • AAPL

Competitive Landscape

Best Buy faces intense competition from online retailers (Amazon), mass merchants (Walmart, Target), and direct sales (Apple). Best Buy's advantage lies in its physical presence, knowledgeable staff, and service offerings.

Major Acquisitions

GreatCall

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 800
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Best Buy's presence in the healthcare technology market and provided access to a new customer base.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historically, Best Buy has experienced moderate growth, driven by same-store sales, e-commerce expansion, and service offerings.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates are generally positive, projecting continued growth in e-commerce and services, offset by challenges in the brick-and-mortar space.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on enhancing the online experience, expanding service offerings (Geek Squad), and optimizing the store footprint.

Summary

Best Buy is a well-established consumer electronics retailer with a strong brand and extensive store network. Its omnichannel presence and Geek Squad services are key strengths. However, it faces intense competition from online retailers and must adapt to changing consumer preferences to maintain its market position.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Analyst Reports
  • Market Research Reports
  • Company Press Releases

Disclaimers:

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About Best Buy Co. Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Richfield, MN, United States
IPO Launch date 1985-04-19
CEO & Director Ms. Corie Sue Barry
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Specialty Retail
Full time employees 85000
Full time employees 85000

Best Buy Co., Inc. offers technology products and solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It provides computing and mobile phone products, such as desktops, notebooks, and peripherals; mobile phones comprising related mobile network carrier commissions; networking products; tablets covering e-readers; smartwatches; and consumer electronics consisting of digital imaging, health and fitness products, portable audio comprising headphones and portable speakers, and smart home products, as well as home theaters that includes home theater accessories, soundbars, and televisions. The company's stores also offer appliances, such as dishwashers, laundry, ovens, refrigerators, blenders, coffee makers, vacuums, and personal care; entertainment products consisting of drones, peripherals, movies, and toys, as well as hardware and software, and virtual reality and other software products; and other products, such as baby, food and beverage, luggage, and outdoor living products. In addition, it provides delivery, installation, memberships, repair, set-up, technical support, health-related, and warranty-related services. The company offers its products through stores and websites under the Best Buy, Best Buy Ads, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Essentials, Best Buy Health, Current Health, Geek Squad, Imagine That, Insignia, Lively, My Best Buy, My Best Buy Memberships, Pacific Kitchen, Home, TechLiquidators, and Yardbird brand names, as well as domain names comprising bestbuy.com, currenthealth.com, lively.com, techliquidators.com, yardbird.com, bestbuy.ca, and techliquidators.ca. The company was formerly known as Sound of Music, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.