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Valued at a market cap of $18.2 billion, Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) is a leading multinational retailer specializing in consumer electronics, home appliances, and related services, with operations in the United States and Canada. Operating through brands like Geek Squad, Magnolia, and Lively, it combines innovative solutions with in-store and online experiences to meet modern consumer needs. The Richfield, Minnesota-based company is expected to announce its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings results on Thursday, Mar. 6.
Ahead of this event, analysts expect the consumer electronics retailer to report a profit of $2.39 per share, down 12.1% from $2.72 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line estimates in three of the past four quarters while missing on another occasion. BBY missed the consensus EPS estimate by 3.1% in the most recent quarter.
For fiscal 2025, analysts expect BBY to report an EPS of $6.18, a decrease of nearly 3% from $6.37 in fiscal 2024. However, EPS is forecasted to grow 7.4% year-over-year to $6.64 in fiscal 2026.
Over the past 52 weeks, BBY has returned 15.1%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 22.8% gain and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLY) 33.9% increase on a YTD basis.
Shares of Best Buy fell 4.9% on Nov. 26 due to disappointing Q3 2025 results and a lowered outlook for the fiscal year. The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.26 per share, missing the consensus estimate while revenue of $9.1 billion fell short of the forecasts and declined 3.2% year-over-year. Management lowered its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance to $41.1 billion - $41.5 billion and expects comparable sales to decline 2.5% - 3.5%, citing ongoing challenges in key categories like appliances, home theater, and gaming.
Analysts' consensus view on BBY stock is cautiously optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" rating. Out of 23 analysts covering the stock, 11 give a "Strong Buy," 11 give a "Hold" rating, and one has a "Moderate Sell." As of writing, BBY is trading below the average analyst price target of $99.45.
