Best Buy Co Inc
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$74.13 -0.36%
Exchange: LSE | Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Specialty Retail
Q4 2025
Published: Mar 19, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $13.95B up 57.7% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.54 decreased by 51.8% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 20.9%
  • Net income of 117.00M
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Executive Summary

Best Buy’s QQ4 2025 results reflect a pronounced seasonal uplift with revenue of USD 13.95 billion, delivering substantial YoY growth (57.66%) and QoQ expansion (47.68%). The quarter benefited from elevated demand for consumer electronics and related services, but profitability faced margin compression as price promotions and mix shifts weighed on operating income, which came in at USD 217 million (1.56% of revenue) and net income of USD 117 million (0.84% net margin). Cash flow remained robust, with operating cash flow of USD 1.54 billion and free cash flow of USD 1.36 billion, underscoring continued cash generation despite margin pressures. The balance sheet shows meaningful leverage with total debt of USD 4.05 billion and net debt of USD 2.48 billion, but liquidity is solid given cash balances of USD 1.58 billion and a current ratio near 1.03. Looking ahead, the company appears well-positioned to sustain investment in services and omnichannel capabilities, though earnings resilience will hinge on promotions intensity, macro consumer demand, and supply chain dynamics. Investor takeaway: BBY demonstrates strong cash generation and strategic optionality in services and logistics, but near-term profitability remains challenged by promotional activity and mix, requiring disciplined cost control and continued digital/channel investments to improve long-run margins.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Increasing
13.95B
QoQ: 47.68% | YoY: 57.66%
Gross Profit
Increasing
2.92B
20.92% margin
QoQ: 31.62% | YoY: 41.79%
Operating Income
Decreasing
217.00M
QoQ: -38.00% | YoY: -33.64%
Net Income
Decreasing
117.00M
QoQ: -57.14% | YoY: -52.44%
EPS
Decreasing
0.55
QoQ: -56.69% | YoY: -51.75%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q3 2026 9,672.00 0.66 +2.4% View
Q2 2026 9,438.00 0.87 +1.6% View
Q1 2026 8,767.00 0.95 -0.9% View
Q4 2025 13,948.00 0.54 +57.7% View
Q3 2025 9,445.00 1.26 -35.5% View