UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 3, 2025
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 1-9595
BEST BUY CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
41-0907483
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
7601 Penn Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota
55423
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(612) 291-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share
BBY
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer
Accelerated Filer
Non-accelerated Filer
Smaller Reporting Company
Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No
The registrant had 211,346,694 shares of common stock outstanding as of June 4, 2025.
Table of Contents
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MAY 3, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I — Financial Information
3
Item 1.
Financial Statements
a)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025, and May 4, 2024
b)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three months ended May 3, 2025, and May 4, 2024
4
c)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended May 3, 2025, and May 4, 2024
5
d)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended May 3, 2025, and May 4, 2024
6
e)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the three months ended May 3, 2025, and May 4, 2024
7
f)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
8
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
16
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
25
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
Part II — Other Information
Legal Proceedings
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
26
Item 5.
Other Information
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures
27
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA DISCLOSURE
We disclose information to the public concerning Best Buy, Best Buy’s products, content and services and other items through our websites in order to achieve broad, non-exclusionary distribution of information to the public. Some of the information distributed through this channel may be considered material information. Investors and others are encouraged to review the information we make public in the locations below.* This list may be updated from time to time.
For information concerning Best Buy and its products, content and services, please visit: https://bestbuy.com.
For information provided to the investment community, including news releases, events and presentations, and filings with the SEC, please visit: https://investors.bestbuy.com.
For the latest information from Best Buy, including press releases, please visit: https://corporate.bestbuy.com/archive/.
* These corporate websites, and the contents thereof, are not incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q nor deemed filed with the SEC.
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
$ in millions, except per share amounts (unaudited)
May 3, 2025
February 1, 2025
May 4, 2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,147
1,578
1,214
Receivables, net
744
1,044
770
Merchandise inventories
5,194
5,085
5,225
Other current assets
500
517
544
Total current assets
7,585
8,224
7,753
Property and equipment, net
2,089
2,122
2,196
Operating lease assets
2,821
2,833
2,771
Goodwill
908
1,383
Other assets
725
695
649
Total assets
14,128
14,782
14,752
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
4,670
4,980
4,664
Unredeemed gift card liabilities
246
253
242
Deferred revenue
891
951
923
Accrued compensation and related expenses
367
464
380
Accrued liabilities
617
741
812
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
611
613
Current portion of long-term debt
10
15
Total current liabilities
7,412
8,016
7,649
Long-term operating lease liabilities
2,277
2,282
2,222
Long-term debt
1,153
1,144
1,134
Long-term liabilities
523
532
665
Contingencies (Note 10)
Equity
Best Buy Co., Inc. Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value: Authorized - 400,000 shares; Issued and outstanding - none
-
Common stock, $0.10 par value: Authorized - 1.0 billion shares; Issued and outstanding - 211.3 million, 211.4 million and 216.1 million shares, respectively
22
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
2,428
2,486
2,722
Accumulated other comprehensive income
313
300
312
Total equity
2,763
2,808
3,082
Total liabilities and equity
NOTE: The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of February 1, 2025, has been condensed from the audited consolidated financial statements.
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
$ and shares in millions, except per share amounts (unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Revenue
8,767
8,847
Cost of sales
6,718
6,783
Gross profit
2,049
2,064
Selling, general and administrative expenses
1,721
1,737
Restructuring charges
109
Operating income
219
Other income (expense):
Investment income and other
Interest expense
(12)
Earnings before income tax expense and equity in income (loss) of affiliates
222
325
Income tax expense
19
80
Equity in income (loss) of affiliates
(1)
1
Net earnings
202
Basic earnings per share
0.95
1.14
Diluted earnings per share
1.13
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic
212.0
216.2
Diluted
213.0
217.2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
$ in millions (unaudited)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
13
(5)
Comprehensive income
215
241
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Operating activities
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to total cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
211
Stock-based compensation
40
38
Deferred income taxes
(51)
14
Other, net
(2)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
298
168
(95)
(273)
(8)
(330)
43
Income taxes
Other liabilities
(362)
(317)
Total cash provided by operating activities
34
156
Investing activities
Additions to property and equipment
(166)
(152)
(15)
Total cash used in investing activities
(167)
Financing activities
Repurchase of common stock
(100)
(50)
Dividends paid
(202)
(3)
Total cash used in financing activities
(305)
(252)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(433)
(266)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
1,868
1,793
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
1,435
1,527
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Common Shares
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total
Balances at February 1, 2025
211.4
Net earnings, three months ended May 3, 2025
Other comprehensive income:
Issuance of common stock
1.5
2
Common stock dividends, $0.95 per share
(208)
(1.6)
(48)
(52)
Balances at May 3, 2025
211.3
Balances at February 3, 2024
215.4
31
2,683
317
3,053
Net earnings, three months ended May 4, 2024
Other comprehensive loss:
1.4
Common stock dividends, $0.94 per share
(207)
(0.7)
Balances at May 4, 2024
216.1
(unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Best Buy,” “we,” “us”, “our” and the “company” in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements refers to Best Buy Co., Inc. and, as applicable, its consolidated subsidiaries.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation as prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). All adjustments were comprised of normal recurring adjustments, except as noted in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
A large proportion of our revenue and earnings is generated in the fiscal fourth quarter, which includes the majority of the holiday shopping season. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire fiscal year. The interim financial statements and the related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025. The first three months of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025 each included 13 weeks.
In preparing the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, we evaluated the period from May 3, 2025, through the date the financial statements were issued for material subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure. No such events were identified.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires disclosure of specific categories meeting a quantitative threshold within the income tax rate reconciliation, as well as disaggregation of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. This ASU, which can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively, is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the ASU and expect to include updated income tax disclosures in our fiscal 2026 Form 10-K.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires disclosure of specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. We are currently evaluating the impact of the ASU and expect to include updated expense disclosures in our fiscal 2028 Form 10-K.
Supply Chain Financing
We have a supply chain financing program with an independent financial institution, whereby some of our suppliers have the opportunity to receive accounts payable settlements early, at a discount, facilitated by the financial institution. Our liability associated with the funded participation in the program, which is primarily included in Accounts payable on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $569 million, $398 million and $505 million as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025, and May 4, 2024, respectively.
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are reconciled to the total shown on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as follows ($ in millions):
Restricted cash included in Other current assets
288
290
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Amounts included in restricted cash are primarily restricted to cover product protection plans provided under our membership offerings and self-insurance liabilities.
Reclassification
Certain reclassifications of immaterial amounts previously reported have been made to the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to maintain consistency and comparability between periods presented.
2. Restructuring
Restructuring charges were as follows ($ in millions):
Best Buy Health Optimization and China Sourcing Initiative
111
Fiscal 2024 Restructuring Initiative
Fiscal 2023 Resource Optimization Initiative
In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we commenced a restructuring initiative primarily focused on optimizing our Best Buy Health business by taking actions to maximize value and improve profitability in light of its performance against our original forecasting. These actions include the decision to exit a component of the business within fiscal 2026. In addition, we also made significant changes to reduce our exposure to tariffs, particularly in China.
All charges incurred related to this initiative were from continuing operations in our Domestic segment and presented within Restructuring charges on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The composition of restructuring charges incurred related to this initiative were as follows ($ in millions):
Asset impairments and other costs(1)
73
Termination benefits
(1)Primarily represents the full impairment of net assets related to a component of our Best Buy Health business and other exit costs. The remaining carrying value of net assets approximates fair value and was immaterial as of May 3, 2025.
There were no cash payments related to this initiative during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and our restructuring accrual liabilities as of May 3, 2025, were $66 million, reflecting expected future cash payments primarily during fiscal 2026. We currently do not expect to incur material future restructuring charges related to this initiative.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, we commenced an enterprise-wide restructuring initiative intended to accomplish the following: (1) align field labor resources with where customers want to shop to optimize the customer experience; (2) redirect corporate resources for better alignment with our strategy; and (3) right-size resources to better align with our revenue outlook for fiscal 2025. We do not expect to incur material future restructuring charges related to this initiative.
All charges incurred related to this initiative were comprised of employee termination benefits from continuing operations and were presented within Restructuring charges on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as follows ($ in millions):
Cumulative Amount
As of May 3, 2025
Domestic
17
164
International
172
Restructuring accrual activity related to this initiative was as follows ($ in millions):
Termination Benefits
85
Cash payments
(6)
Adjustments(1)
72
77
(1)Represents adjustments primarily related to higher-than-expected employee retention from previously planned organizational changes.
3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill balances by segment were as follows ($ in millions):
Gross Carrying Amount
Cumulative Impairment
1,450
(542)
(67)
608
(608)
2,058
(1,150)
(675)
In fiscal 2025, we recorded a goodwill impairment of $475 million within the Domestic segment for the Best Buy Health reporting unit. The restructuring activity that commenced in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was a triggering event to evaluate the Best Buy Health reporting unit for impairment. No further goodwill impairment was identified. Refer to Note 2, Restructuring, for additional information.
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets
We have definite-lived intangible assets recorded within Other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows ($ in millions):
Gross Carrying Amount(1)
Accumulated Amortization(1)
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Weighted-Average Useful Life Remaining as of May 3, 2025 (in years)
Customer relationships
339
282
360
285
278
8.2
Tradenames
87
76
92
79
108
Developed technology
56
64
61
60
482
414
516
425
410
7.1
(1)Gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization as of May 3, 2025, excludes $34 million and $16 million, respectively, of definite-lived intangible assets related to the exit of a component of our Best Buy Health business. See Note 2, Restructuring, for additional information.
Amortization expense was as follows ($ in millions):
Statement of Earnings Location
Amortization expense
Amortization expense expected to be recognized in future periods is as follows ($ in millions):
Amortization Expense
Remainder of fiscal 2026
11
Fiscal 2027
Fiscal 2028
Fiscal 2029
Fiscal 2030
Fiscal 2031
Thereafter
18
4. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value measurements are reported in one of three levels based on the lowest level of significant input used: Level 1 (unadjusted quoted prices in active markets); Level 2 (observable market inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1); and Level 3 (unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data).
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value were as follows ($ in millions):
Fair Value as of
Balance Sheet Location(1)
Fair Value Hierarchy
Money market funds(2)
Level 1
439
234
Time deposits(3)
Level 2
232
150
110
142
140
184
50
51
Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation(4)
39
49
Liabilities
Interest rate swap derivative instruments(5)
(1)Balance sheet location is determined by the length to maturity at date of purchase and whether the assets are restricted for particular use.
(2)Valued at quoted market prices in active markets at period end.
(3)Valued at face value plus accrued interest at period end, which approximates fair value.
(4)Valued using the performance of mutual funds that trade with sufficient frequency and volume to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.
(5)Valued using readily observable market inputs. These instruments are custom, over-the-counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded on an active market. See Note 5, Derivative Instruments, for additional information.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we recorded asset impairments and other costs related to our Best Buy Health Optimization and China Sourcing Initiative. Refer to Note 2, Restructuring, for additional information.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair values of cash, certain restricted cash, receivables, accounts payable and other payables approximated their carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. If these instruments were measured at fair value in the financial statements, they would be classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Fair values for other investments held at cost are not readily available, but we estimate that the carrying values for these investments approximate their fair values.
Long-term debt is presented at carrying value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. If our long-term debt were recorded at fair value, it would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Long-term debt balances were as follows ($ in millions):
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Long-term debt(1)
1,043
1,142
1,031
1,136
994
1,123
(1)Excludes debt discounts, issuance costs and finance lease obligations.
5. Derivative Instruments
We manage our economic and transaction exposure to certain risks by using foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against the effect of Canadian dollar exchange rate fluctuations on a portion of our net investment in our Canadian operations and by using interest rate swaps to mitigate interest rate risk on our $500 million of principal amount of notes due October 1, 2028. In addition, we use foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments to manage the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to recognized receivable and payable balances denominated in non-functional currencies.
Our derivative instruments designated as net investment hedges and fair value hedges are recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The gross fair values of our outstanding derivative instruments and corresponding fair value classifications are included in Note 4, Fair Value Measurements.
Notional amounts of our derivative instruments were as follows ($ in millions):
Contract Type
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
119
191
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges (interest rate swaps)
No hedge designation (foreign exchange contracts)
54
42
57
673
661
748
Effects of our derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows ($ in millions):
Gain (Loss) Recognized
Interest rate swaps
Adjustments to carrying value of long-term debt
6. Debt
Short-Term Debt
U.S. Revolving Credit Facility
On April 18, 2025, we entered into a $1.25 billion five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility agreement (the “Five-Year Facility Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks. The Five-Year Facility Agreement replaced the previous $1.25 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Previous Facility”) with a syndicate of banks, which was entered into April 2023 and scheduled to expire April 2028, but was terminated on April 18, 2025. The Five-Year Facility Agreement permits borrowings of up to $1.25 billion and expires in April 2030. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Five-Year Facility Agreement as of May 3, 2025, or the Previous Facility as of February 1, 2025, or May 4, 2024.
The interest rate under the Five-Year Facility Agreement is variable and is determined at our option as: (i) the sum of (a) the greatest of (1) U.S. Bank National Association’s prime rate, (2) the greater of the federal funds effective rate and the overnight bank funding rate plus, in each case, 0.5%, and (3) Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (the “Adjusted Term SOFR”) for an interest period of one month plus 1%, and (b) a variable margin rate (the “ABR Margin”); or (ii) Adjusted Term SOFR for the applicable interest period plus a variable margin rate (the “Term SOFR Margin”). In addition, a facility fee is assessed on the commitment amount. The ABR Margin, Term SOFR Margin and the facility fee are based upon our current senior unsecured debt rating. Under the Five-Year Facility Agreement, the ABR Margin ranges from 0.000% to 0.015%, the Term SOFR Margin ranges from 0.565% to 1.015%, and the facility fee ranges from 0.060% to 0.110%. The Five-Year Facility Agreement is guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries and contains customary affirmative and negative covenants. Among other things, these covenants restrict our and certain of our subsidiaries’ abilities to incur liens on certain assets; make material changes in corporate structure or the nature of our business; dispose of material assets; engage in certain mergers, consolidations and certain other fundamental changes; or engage in certain transactions with affiliates.
The Five-Year Facility Agreement also contains a covenant that requires the registrant to maintain a maximum quarterly cash flow leverage ratio. The Five-Year Facility Agreement contains customary default provisions, including, but not limited to, failure to pay interest or principal when due and failure to comply with covenants.
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following ($ in millions):
Notes, 4.45%, due October 1, 2028 ("2028 Notes")
Notes, 1.95%, due October 1, 2030 ("2030 Notes")
650
Interest rate swap valuation adjustments
(14)
(27)
Subtotal
Debt discounts and issuance costs
(7)
Finance lease obligations
Total long-term debt
1,163
1,154
1,149
Less current portion
Total long-term debt, less current portion
Fair Value and Future Maturities
See Note 4, Fair Value Measurements, for the fair value of long-term debt. Both the 2028 Notes and the 2030 Notes mature within the next five fiscal years.
7. Revenue
We generate substantially all of our revenue from contracts with customers from the sale of products and services. Contract balances primarily relate to unfulfilled membership benefits and services not yet completed, product merchandise not yet delivered to customers, unredeemed gift cards and deferred revenue from our private label and co-branded credit card arrangement. Contract balances were as follows ($ in millions):
Receivables, net(1)
461
504
453
Short-term contract liabilities included in:
59
Long-term contract liabilities included in:
221
229
239
(1)Receivables are recorded net of allowances for expected credit losses of $15 million, $20 million and $17 million as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025, and May 4, 2024, respectively.
During the first three months of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025, $614 million and $642 million of revenue was recognized, respectively, that was included in the contract liabilities at the beginning of the respective periods.
Estimated revenue from our contract liability balances expected to be recognized in future periods if the performance of the contract is expected to have an initial duration of more than one year is as follows ($ in millions):
Fiscal Year
Amount
24
33
29
89
See Note 11, Segments, for information on our revenue by reportable segment and product category.
8. Earnings per Share
We compute our basic earnings per share based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and our diluted earnings per share based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding had the potentially dilutive common shares been issued as calculated using the treasury stock method.
Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows ($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts):
Numerator
Denominator
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Dilutive effect of stock compensation plan awards
1.0
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
Potential shares which were anti-dilutive and excluded from weighted-average share computations
0.3
0.6
9. Repurchase of Common Stock
On February 28, 2022, our Board of Directors approved a $5.0 billion share repurchase program. The program had $3.2 billion remaining available for repurchases as of May 3, 2025. There is no expiration date governing the period over which we can repurchase shares under this authorization.
Information regarding the shares we repurchased and retired was as follows ($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts):
Total cost of shares repurchased
100
52
Average price per share
64.39
77.81
Number of shares repurchased and retired
1.6
0.7
10. Contingencies
We are involved in a number of legal proceedings. Where appropriate, we have made accruals with respect to these matters, which are reflected on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. However, there are cases where liability is not probable or the amount cannot be reasonably estimated and, therefore, accruals have not been made. We provide disclosure of matters where we believe it is reasonably possible the impact may be material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
11. Segments
Segment and category revenue information was as follows ($ in millions):
Domestic:
Computing and Mobile Phones
3,792
3,588
Consumer Electronics
2,237
2,364
Appliances
1,001
1,090
Entertainment
449
520
Services
579
578
Other
69
63
Total Domestic revenue
8,127
8,203
International:
324
318
173
46
37
Total International revenue
640
644
Total revenue
Adjusted operating income by segment and the reconciliation to consolidated earnings before income tax expense and equity in income (loss) of affiliates were as follows ($ in millions):
Domestic (1)
6,219
499
6,286
497
Adjusted SG&A (2)
1,579
137
1,716
1,592
139
1,731
Adjusted operating income
329
333
Intangible asset amortization
(1)Domestic segment adjusted operating income includes certain operations that are based in foreign tax jurisdictions and primarily relate to sourcing products into the U.S.
(2)Adjusted SG&A excludes amortization of definite-lived intangible assets associated with acquisitions.
Other information by segment was as follows ($ in millions):
12,835
13,483
1,293
1,269
Capital expenditures
138
Total capital expenditures
166
152
201
209
Total depreciation and amortization
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Unless the context otherwise requires, the use of the terms “Best Buy,” “we,” “us” and “our” refers to Best Buy Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. Any references to our website addresses do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on the websites.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Unless otherwise noted, transactions and other factors significantly impacting our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity are discussed in order of magnitude. Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 (including the information presented therein under Risk Factors), as well as our other reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other publicly available information. All amounts herein are unaudited.
Overview
We are driven by our purpose to enrich lives through technology and our vision to personalize and humanize technology solutions for every stage of life. We accomplish this by leveraging our combination of tech expertise and a human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes.
We have two reportable segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment is comprised of our operations in all states, districts and territories of the U.S. and our Best Buy Health business. The International segment is comprised of all our operations in Canada.
Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest the end of January. Our business, like that of many retailers, is seasonal. A large proportion of our revenue and earnings is generated in the fiscal fourth quarter, which includes the majority of the holiday shopping season.
Comparable Sales
Throughout this MD&A, we refer to comparable sales. Comparable sales is a metric used by management to evaluate the performance of our existing stores, websites and call centers by measuring the change in net sales for a particular period over the comparable prior period of equivalent length. Comparable sales includes revenue from stores, websites and call centers operating for at least 14 full months. Revenue from online sales is included in comparable sales and represents sales initiated on a website or app, regardless of whether customers choose to pick up product in store, curbside, at an alternative pick-up location or take delivery direct to their homes. Revenue from acquisitions is included in comparable sales beginning with the first full quarter following the first anniversary of the date of the acquisition. Comparable sales also includes credit card revenue, gift card breakage, commercial sales and sales of merchandise to wholesalers and dealers, as applicable. Revenue from stores closed more than 14 days, including but not limited to relocated, remodeled, expanded and downsized stores, or stores impacted by natural disasters, is excluded from comparable sales until at least 14 full months after reopening. Comparable sales excludes the impact of certain periodic warranty-related profit-share revenue, the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates (applicable to our International segment only) and the impact of the 53rd week (applicable in 53-week fiscal years only). Comparable sales is based on our fiscal calendar and is not adjusted to align calendar weeks. All periods presented apply this methodology consistently.
Consistent with our comparable sales policy, revenue from Best Buy Express locations rebranded as a result of our previously announced collaboration with Bell Canada is excluded from our comparable sales calculation until locations have been operating for at least 14 full months.
We believe comparable sales is a meaningful supplemental metric for investors to evaluate revenue performance resulting from growth in existing stores, websites and call centers versus the portion resulting from opening new stores or closing existing stores. The method of calculating comparable sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, our method of calculating comparable sales may not be the same as other retailers’ methods.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This MD&A includes financial information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”), as well as certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as consolidated adjusted operating income, consolidated adjusted operating income rate, consolidated adjusted effective tax rate and consolidated adjusted diluted earnings per share (“EPS”). We believe that non-GAAP financial measures, when reviewed in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, provide additional useful information for evaluating current period performance and assessing future performance. For these reasons, internal management reporting, including budgets, forecasts and financial targets used for short-term incentives are based on non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, our non-GAAP financial measures include adjustments for items such as restructuring charges, goodwill and acquired intangible asset impairments, price-fixing settlements, gains and losses on sales of subsidiaries and certain investments, amortization of definite-lived intangible assets associated with acquisitions, certain acquisition-related costs and the tax effect of all such items. In addition, certain other items may be excluded from non-GAAP financial measures when we believe doing so provides greater clarity to management and our investors. We provide reconciliations of the most comparable financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP to presented non-GAAP financial measures that enable investors to understand the adjustments made in arriving at the non-GAAP financial measures and to evaluate performance using the same metrics as management. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not superior to or as a substitute for, GAAP financial measures. We strongly encourage investors and shareholders to review our financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. Non-GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from similarly titled measures used by other companies, thereby limiting their usefulness for comparative purposes.
In our discussions of the operating results of our consolidated business and our International segment, we sometimes refer to the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates or the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which are references to the differences between the foreign currency exchange rates we use to convert the International segment’s operating results from local currencies into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. We also may use the term “constant currency,” which represents results adjusted to exclude foreign currency impacts. We calculate those impacts as the difference between the current period results translated using the current period currency exchange rates and using the comparable prior period currency exchange rates. We believe the disclosure of revenue changes in constant currency provides useful supplementary information to investors in light of significant fluctuations in currency rates.
Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section below for detailed reconciliations of items impacting consolidated adjusted operating income, consolidated adjusted effective tax rate and consolidated adjusted diluted EPS in the presented periods.
Tariffs
We continue to face significant uncertainty regarding the scope, timing and magnitude of tariffs that may affect the products we sell and the consequent financial impact on our business. While we directly import approximately 2% to 3% of our overall assortment, our complex supply chain is heavily reliant on vendor imports from China, which we currently estimate make up approximately 30% to 35% of the products we purchase, compared to 55% disclosed within our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025. This is the result of vendors using production capabilities in multiple countries and leveraging their ability to flex sourcing options as the environment evolves. We currently estimate approximately 25% of the products we purchase are from the U.S. and Mexico. In conjunction with our vendors, we continue to seek to mitigate the impact of tariffs on our business and our customers.
Results of Operations
Consolidated Results
Selected consolidated financial data was as follows ($ in millions, except per share amounts):
Revenue % change
(0.9)
%
(6.5)
Comparable sales % change
(6.1)
Gross profit as a % of revenue(1)
23.4
23.3
Selling, general and administrative expense ("SG&A")
SG&A as a % of revenue(1)
19.6
Operating income as a % of revenue
2.5
3.5
Diluted EPS
(1)Because retailers vary in how they record costs of operating their supply chain between cost of sales and SG&A, our gross profit rate and SG&A rate may not be comparable to other retailers’ corresponding rates. For additional information regarding costs classified in cost of sales and SG&A, refer to Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we continued to navigate the environment and plan our business within dynamic macroeconomic conditions, including higher prices across many areas of consumers' lives and uncertainty surrounding tariffs. We generated $8.8 billion in revenue and our comparable sales declined 0.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. While our comparable sales declined during the quarter in categories such as home theater, appliances and drones, we grew comparable sales in our computing, mobile phone and tablet categories.
Restructuring charges in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 were associated with a restructuring initiative primarily focused on optimizing our Best Buy Health business that commenced in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Refer to Note 2, Restructuring, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.
Operating income rate decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to higher restructuring charges.
Diluted EPS decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to lower operating income driven by higher restructuring charges.
Revenue, gross profit rate, SG&A and operating income rate changes in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 were primarily driven by our Domestic segment. For further discussion of our Domestic and International segments, see Segment Performance Summary, below.
Store Summary
Stores open by reportable segment were as follows:
Best Buy
886
Outlet Centers
23
Pacific Sales
20
Yardbird
21
Total Domestic stores
957
Canada Best Buy stores
128
Canada Best Buy Mobile stand-alone stores
32
Total International stores(1)
157
160
Total stores
1,108
1,117
(1)Excludes Best Buy Express stores leased by Bell Canada.
We continuously monitor store performance as part of a market-driven, omnichannel strategy. As we approach the expiration of leases, we evaluate various options for each location, including whether a store should remain open. In fiscal 2026, we currently expect to reduce our Domestic Best Buy store count by approximately 5 to 10 stores.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense decreased to $19 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $80 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, primarily due to the discrete tax impacts of the restructuring charges and associated exit of a component of our Best Buy Health business. Effective tax rate (“ETR”) decreased to 8.6% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to 24.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, primarily due to the discrete tax impacts of the restructuring charges and associated exit of a component of our Best Buy Health business, partially offset by decreased tax benefits from resolutions of tax matters and green energy incentives. See Note 2, Restructuring, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual ETR, adjusted for discrete and unusual and infrequent items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. We update our estimate of the annual ETR each quarter, and we make a cumulative adjustment if our estimated tax rate changes. Our quarterly tax provision and our quarterly estimate of our annual ETR are subject to variation due to several factors, including our ability to accurately forecast our pre-tax and taxable income and loss by jurisdiction, tax audit developments, recognition of excess tax benefits or deficiencies related to stock-based compensation, foreign currency gains (losses), changes in laws or regulations, and expenses or losses for which tax benefits are not recognized. Our ETR can be more or less volatile based on the amount of pre-tax earnings. For example, the impact of discrete items and non-deductible losses on our ETR is greater when our pre-tax earnings are lower.
Segment Performance Summary
Domestic Segment
Selected financial data for the Domestic segment was as follows ($ in millions):
(6.8)
Comparable sales % change(1)
(6.3)
1,908
1,917
Gross profit as a % of revenue
23.5
Adjusted SG&A(2)
Adjusted SG&A as a % of revenue(3)
19.4
Adjusted operating income(2)
Adjusted operating income as a % of revenue(4)
4.0
Selected Online Revenue Data
Total online revenue
2,579
2,525
Online revenue as a % of total segment revenue
31.7
30.8
Comparable online sales % change(1)
2.1
(1)Comparable online sales are included in the comparable sales calculation.
(2)Represents Domestic segment Adjusted SG&A and Domestic segment Adjusted operating income as reported in accordance with the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025, for additional information.
(3)Adjusted SG&A as a % of revenue is calculated as Domestic segment Adjusted SG&A divided by Domestic segment Revenue.
(4)Adjusted operating income as a % of revenue is calculated as Domestic segment Adjusted operating income divided by Domestic segment Revenue.
Domestic segment revenue decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily driven by comparable sales declines in the home theater, appliances and drone categories, partially offset by comparable sales growth in the computing, mobile phone and tablet categories. Online revenue of $2.6 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 increased 2.1% on a comparable basis.
Domestic segment revenue mix percentages and comparable sales percentage changes by revenue category were as follows:
Revenue Mix
47
44
5.8
(2.2)
28
(5.2)
(8.3)
12
(8.1)
(18.5)
(13.3)
(11.3)
0.9
9.0
9.5
18.2
Notable comparable sales changes by revenue category were as follows:
Computing and Mobile Phones: The 5.8% comparable sales growth was driven primarily by computing, mobile phones and tablets.
Consumer Electronics: The 5.2% comparable sales decline was driven primarily by home theater.
Appliances: The 8.1% comparable sales decline was driven primarily by large appliances.
Entertainment: The 13.3% comparable sales decline was driven primarily by drones and gaming.
Services: The 0.9% comparable sales growth was driven primarily by growth in delivery and installation services.
Domestic segment gross profit rate increased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to improved financial performance from our services category, including our membership offerings, partially offset by rate pressure within our Best Buy Health business and lower profit-sharing revenue from our private label and co-branded credit card arrangement.
Domestic segment adjusted SG&A decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to a favorable indirect tax settlement.
Domestic segment adjusted operating income rate in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 remained unchanged from the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
International Segment
Selected financial data for the International segment was as follows ($ in millions):
(0.6)
(3.3)
141
147
22.0
22.8
Adjusted SG&A(1)
Adjusted SG&A as a % of revenue(2)
21.4
21.6
Adjusted operating income(1)
Adjusted operating income as a % of revenue(3)
1.2
(1)Represents International segment Adjusted SG&A and International segment Adjusted operating income as reported in accordance with the adoption of ASU 2023-07. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025, for additional information.
(2)Adjusted SG&A as a % of revenue is calculated as International segment Adjusted SG&A divided by International segment Revenue.
(3)Adjusted operating income as a % of revenue is calculated as International segment Adjusted operating income divided by International segment Revenue.
International segment revenue decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily driven by the negative impact of foreign exchange rates and a comparable sales decline, primarily in the gaming category. These decreases were partially offset by revenue from Best Buy Express locations that opened in Canada after the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
International segment revenue mix percentages and comparable sales percentage changes by revenue category were as follows:
2.3
(1.5)
(6.6)
9
(2.1)
2.0
(17.7)
(22.9)
2.2
5.0
(7.9)
(13.4)
Computing and Mobile Phones: The 2.3% comparable sales growth was driven primarily by computing.
Consumer Electronics: The 1.5% comparable sales decline was driven primarily by home automation.
Appliances: The 2.1% comparable sales decline was driven by both large and small appliances.
Entertainment: The 17.7% comparable sales decline was driven primarily by gaming and drones.
Services: The 2.2% comparable sales growth was driven primarily by growth in our membership programs.
International segment gross profit rate decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to lower product margin rates and unfavorable supply chain costs.
International segment adjusted SG&A decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by higher employee compensation expense and expenses associated with Best Buy Express locations that opened after the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
International segment adjusted operating income rate decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to an unfavorable gross profit rate.
Consolidated Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliations of consolidated operating income, effective tax rate and diluted EPS (GAAP financial measures) to consolidated adjusted operating income, adjusted effective tax rate and adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP financial measures), respectively, were as follows ($ in millions, except per share amounts):
% of revenue
Intangible asset amortization(1)
Restructuring charges(2)
3.8
Effective tax rate
8.6
24.7
18.1
Adjusted effective tax rate
27.0
0.02
0.03
0.51
0.07
Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments(3)
(0.33)
(0.03)
Adjusted diluted EPS
1.15
1.20
For additional information regarding the nature of charges discussed below, refer to Note 2, Restructuring, and Note 3, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(1)Represents the non-cash amortization of definite-lived intangible assets associated with acquisitions, including customer relationships, tradenames and developed technology assets.
(2)Charges for the three months ended May 3, 2025, relate to a restructuring initiative primarily within the company’s Best Buy Health business that commenced in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Charges for the three months ended May 4, 2024, primarily relate to an enterprise-wide restructuring initiative that commenced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.
(3)The non-GAAP adjustments primarily relate to the U.S. As such, the income tax charge on the U.S. non-GAAP adjustments is calculated using the statutory tax rate of 24.5%, adjusted for tax benefits discrete to the period.
Adjusted operating income rate in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 remained unchanged from the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
Adjusted effective tax rate increased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to decreased tax benefits from resolutions of tax matters and green energy incentives.
Adjusted diluted EPS decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to the decrease in adjusted earnings driven by lower investment income.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We closely manage our liquidity and capital resources. Our liquidity requirements depend on key variables, including the level of investment required to support our business strategies, the performance of our business, capital expenditures, dividends, credit facilities, short-term borrowing arrangements and working capital management. We modify our approach to managing these variables as changes in our operating environment arise. For example, capital expenditures and share repurchases are a component of our cash flow and capital management strategy, which, to a large extent, we can adjust in response to economic and other changes in our business environment.
Cash and cash equivalents were as follows ($ in millions):
The decrease in cash and cash equivalents from February 1, 2025, was primarily due to the timing and volume of inventory purchases and payments, dividend payments, capital expenditures and share repurchases, partially offset by positive cash flows from operations, primarily driven by earnings.
The decrease in cash and cash equivalents from May 4, 2024, was primarily due to dividend payments, capital expenditures and share repurchases, partially offset by positive cash flows from operations, primarily driven by earnings.
Cash Flows
Cash flows were as follows ($ in millions):
Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating Activities
The decrease in cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was primarily driven by the timing and volume of inventory purchases and payments, partially offset by the timing of vendor funding receivables.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities remained relatively flat in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
Financing Activities
The increase in cash used in financing activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was primarily driven by higher share repurchases.
Sources of Liquidity
Funds generated by operating activities, available cash and cash equivalents, our credit facilities, other debt arrangements and trade payables are our most significant sources of liquidity. We believe our sources of liquidity will be sufficient to fund operations and anticipated capital expenditures, share repurchases, dividends and strategic initiatives, including business combinations. However, in the event our liquidity is insufficient, we may be required to limit our spending. There can be no assurance that we will continue to generate cash flows at or above current levels or that we will be able to maintain our ability to borrow under our existing credit facilities or obtain additional financing, if necessary, on favorable terms.
On April 18, 2025, we entered into a $1.25 billion five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility agreement (the “Five-Year Facility Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks. The Five-Year Facility Agreement replaced the previous $1.25 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Previous Facility”) with a syndicate of banks, which was entered into April 2023 and scheduled to expire in April 2028, but was terminated on April 18, 2025. The Five-Year Facility Agreement permits borrowings of up to $1.25 billion and expires in April 2030. Refer to Note 6, Debt, of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Five-Year Facility Agreement as of May 3, 2025, or the Previous Facility as of February 1, 2025, or May 4, 2024.
Restricted Cash
Our liquidity is also affected by restricted cash balances that are primarily restricted to cover product protection plans provided under our membership offerings and self-insurance liabilities. Restricted cash, which is included in Other current assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $288 million, $290 million and $313 million as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025, and May 4, 2024, respectively. While restricted cash has remained relatively flat from February 1, 2025, the decrease in restricted cash from May 4, 2024, was primarily due to releases of product protection reserves based on claims and purchasing behaviors of customers participating in our membership offerings.
Debt and Capital
As of May 3, 2025, we had $500 million of principal amount of notes due October 1, 2028, and $650 million of principal amount of notes due October 1, 2030. Refer to Note 6, Debt, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Note 8, Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025, for additional information about our outstanding debt.
Share Repurchases and Dividends
We repurchase our common stock and pay dividends pursuant to programs approved by our Board of Directors (“Board”). The payment of cash dividends is also subject to customary legal and contractual restrictions. Our long-term capital allocation strategy is to first fund operations and investments in growth and then return excess cash over time to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases while maintaining investment-grade credit metrics. Our share repurchase plans are evaluated on an ongoing basis, considering factors such as our financial condition and cash flows, our economic outlook, the impact of tax laws, our liquidity needs, our stock price and the health and stability of global markets. The timing and amount of future repurchases may vary depending on such factors.
On February 28, 2022, our Board approved a $5.0 billion share repurchase program. There is no expiration date governing the period over which we can repurchase shares under this authorization.
Share repurchase and dividend activity were as follows ($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts):
Total number of shares repurchased
Regular quarterly cash dividend per share
0.94
Cash dividends declared and paid
The total cost of shares repurchased increased in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to an increase in the volume of repurchases, partially offset by a decrease in the average price per share.
Cash dividends declared and paid remained flat in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
Our liquidity is not dependent on the use of off-balance-sheet financing arrangements other than in connection with our $1.25 billion in undrawn capacity on our Five-Year Facility Agreement as of May 3, 2025, which, if drawn upon, would be included in either short-term or long-term debt on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
There has been no material change in our contractual obligations other than in the ordinary course of business since the end of fiscal 2025. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025, for additional information regarding our off-balance-sheet arrangements and contractual obligations.
Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
We describe our significant accounting policies in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and our critical accounting estimates in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025. There have been no significant changes in our significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates since the end of fiscal 2025.
New or Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
For a description of applicable new or recently issued accounting pronouncements, including our assessment of the impact on our financial statements, see Note 1, Basis of Presentation, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), provide a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their companies. With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements and may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “appear,” “approximate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “foresee,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” “plan,” “possible,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “would,” and other words and terms of similar meaning or the negatives thereof. Such statements reflect our current views and estimates with respect to future market conditions, company performance and financial results, operational investments, business prospects, our operating model, new strategies and growth initiatives, the competitive environment, consumer behavior and other events. These statements involve a number of judgments and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the Company, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Readers should review Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and any updated information in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, for a description of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Among the factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements are the following: macroeconomic pressures in the markets in which we operate (including but not limited to recession, inflation rates, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, limitations on a government’s ability to borrow and/or spend capital, fluctuations in housing prices, energy markets, jobless rates, the imposition of tariffs, trade wars and effects related to the conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, supply chain disruptions or other geopolitical events); catastrophic events, health crises and pandemics; susceptibility of the products we sell to technological advancements, product life cycle fluctuations and changes in consumer preferences; competition (including from multi-channel retailers, e-commerce business, technology service providers, traditional store-based retailers, vendors and mobile network carriers and in the provision of delivery speed and options); our ability to attract and retain qualified employees; changes in market compensation rates; our expansion into health and new products, services and technologies; our focus on services as a strategic priority; our reliance on key vendors and mobile network carriers (including product availability); our ability to maintain positive brand perception and recognition; our ability to effectively manage strategic ventures, alliances or acquisitions; our ability to effectively manage our real estate portfolio; inability of vendors or service providers to perform components of our supply chain (impacting our stores or other aspects of our operations) and other various functions of our business; risks arising from and potentially unique to our exclusive brands products; risks associated with vendors that source products outside of the U.S.; our reliance on our information technology systems, internet and telecommunications access and capabilities; our ability to prevent or effectively respond to a cyber-attack, privacy or security breach; product safety and quality concerns; changes to labor or employment laws or regulations; risks arising from statutory, regulatory and legal developments (including statutes and/or regulations related to tax or privacy); evolving corporate governance and public disclosure regulations and expectations (including, but not limited to, cybersecurity and environmental, social and governance matters); risks arising from our international activities (including those related to the conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the imposition of tariffs and trade wars) and those of our vendors; failure to effectively manage our costs; our dependence on cash flows and net earnings generated during the fourth fiscal quarter; pricing investments and promotional activity; economic or regulatory developments that might affect our ability to provide attractive promotional financing; constraints in the capital markets; changes to our vendor credit terms; changes in our credit ratings; and failure to meet financial-performance guidance or other forward-looking statements. We caution that the foregoing list of important factors is not complete. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement that we may make.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025, in addition to the risks inherent in our operations, we are exposed to certain market risks.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to changes in short-term market interest rates and these changes in rates will impact our net interest expense. Our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash generate interest income that will vary based on changes in short-term interest rates. In addition, we have swapped a portion of our fixed-rate debt to floating rate such that the interest expense on this debt will vary with short-term interest rates. Refer to Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025, for further information regarding our interest rate swaps.
As of May 3, 2025, we had $1.4 billion of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $0.5 billion of debt that has been swapped to floating rate, and therefore the net asset balance exposed to interest rate changes was $0.9 billion. As of May 3, 2025, a 50-basis point increase in short-term interest rates would have led to an estimated $5 million increase in interest income, and conversely a 50-basis point decrease in short-term interest rates would have led to an estimated $5 million decrease in interest income.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We have market risk arising from changes in foreign currency exchange rates related to operations in our International segment. On a limited basis, we utilize foreign currency forward contracts to manage foreign currency exposure to certain forecasted inventory purchases, recognized receivable and payable balances and our investment in our Canadian operations. Our primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of net earnings and cash flows, as well as to reduce the volatility of net asset value associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our foreign currency risk management strategy includes both hedging instruments and derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments. Refer to Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025, for additional information regarding these instruments.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations were primarily driven by the strength of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar compared to the prior-year period. We estimate that the foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations had an unfavorable impact on our revenue of approximately $29 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The estimated impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on our net earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was not significant.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We have established a Disclosure Committee, consisting of certain members of management, to assist in this evaluation. The Disclosure Committee meets on a regular quarterly basis and more often if necessary.
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act), at May 3, 2025. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, at May 3, 2025, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2025, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
For information about our legal proceedings, see Note 10, Contingencies, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
c) Stock Repurchases
On February 28, 2022, our Board approved a $5.0 billion share repurchase program. There is no expiration date governing the period over which we can repurchase shares under this authorization. For additional information, see Note 9, Repurchase of Common Stock, of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Fiscal Period
Total Number ofShares Purchased
Average Price Paidper Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program
February 2, 2025 through March 1, 2025
3,284,000,000
March 2, 2025 through April 5, 2025
632,327
70.21
3,240,000,000
April 6, 2025 through May 3, 2025
920,743
60.39
3,184,000,000
Total fiscal 2026 first quarter
1,553,070
Item 5.Other Information
Rule 10b5-1 Plan Elections
During the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2025, none of the Company’s directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16(a)-1(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) adopted, terminated or modified a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (as such terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended).
Item 6.Exhibits
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Best Buy Co., Inc. on June 12, 2020).
3.2
Amended and Restated By-Laws (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Best Buy Co., Inc. on June 14, 2018).
10.1*
Form of Best Buy Co., Inc. Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement (2025) – Restricted Shares
10.2*
Form of Best Buy Co., Inc. Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement (2025) – Restricted Stock Units
10.3
Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of April 18, 2025, among Best Buy Co., Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors, the Lenders and U.S. Bank National Association as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Best Buy Co., Inc. on April 22, 2025)
31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(1).
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(1).
101
The following financial information from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, filed with the SEC on June 6, 2025, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (“iXBRL”): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025, and May 4, 2024, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three months ended May 3, 2025, and May 4, 2024, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended May 3, 2025, and May 4, 2024, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended May 3, 2025, and May 4, 2024, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended May 3, 2025, and May 4, 2024, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104
The cover page from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, filed with the SEC on June 6, 2025, formatted in iXBRL (included as Exhibit 101).
(1)The certifications in Exhibit 32.1 and Exhibit 32.2 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.
*Management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.
Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has not filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q certain instruments with respect to long-term debt under which the amount of securities authorized does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the registrant. The registrant hereby agrees to furnish copies of all such instruments to the SEC upon request.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant)
Date: June 6, 2025
By:
/s/ CORIE BARRY
Corie Barry
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ MATTHEW BILUNAS
Matthew Bilunas
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Enterprise Strategy
/s/ MATHEW R. WATSON
Mathew R. Watson
Senior Vice President, Finance – Controller and Chief Accounting Officer