Best Buy Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Best Buy reported Q4 FY23 results, with revenue of $14.735 billion and a GAAP diluted EPS of $2.23. The company's performance was better than expected in terms of profitability, and they remained committed to balancing near-term responses to current conditions while advancing strategic initiatives.
Q4 sales were in line with expectations, and profitability was better than expected.
The company remained committed to balancing near-term responses to current conditions and managing well what is in their control.
Best Buy advanced strategic initiatives and invested in areas important for long-term performance.
The macro and industry backdrop is expected to continue to be pressured in FY24, and adjustments will continue.
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Forward Guidance
Best Buy anticipates continued pressures from the macro environment in FY24, expecting a comparable sales decline of 3% to 6%. They plan to expand their gross profit rate and manage costs while evolving their membership program.
Positive Outlook
- Gross profit rate is expected to expand approximately 40 to 70 basis points.
- Cost optimization efforts are expected to yield benefits.
- The company will evolve its membership program.
- Revenue of $43.8 billion to $45.2 billion
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5.70 to $6.50
Challenges Ahead
- Consumer electronics industry continues to feel the effects of the broader macro environment.
- Comparable sales are expected to decline 3% to 6% for the year.
- Most sales pressure is expected in the first quarter.
- Non-GAAP SG&A expense is expected to increase versus last year.
- Cost takeout initiatives and lower variable costs are offset by the addback of incentive compensation, the extra week and higher depreciation.
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