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Feb 03, 2024

Best Buy Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Best Buy's Q4 earnings reflect a decline in comparable sales, but profitability was maintained at the high end of the original guidance range.

Key Takeaways

Best Buy reported Q4 results with a 4.8% decline in comparable sales. Despite the challenging sales environment, the company's strong operational execution allowed them to deliver annual profitability at the high end of their original guidance. They also grew their paid membership base and improved customer experience.

Comparable sales declined by 4.8%.

GAAP diluted EPS was $2.12.

Non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $2.72.

The quarterly dividend increased by 2% to $0.94 per share.

Total Revenue
$14.6B
Previous year: $14.7B
-0.6%
EPS
$2.72
Previous year: $2.61
+4.2%
Domestic Comp Sales
-5.1%
Previous year: -9.6%
-46.9%
International Comp Sales
-1.4%
Previous year: -5.7%
-75.4%
Gross Profit
$3B
Previous year: $2.94B
+2.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.45B
Previous year: $1.87B
-22.8%
Free Cash Flow
$997M
Previous year: $1.7B
-41.3%
Total Assets
$15B
Previous year: $15.8B
-5.3%

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Best Buy Revenue by Segment

Best Buy Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

For FY25, Best Buy expects revenue between $41.3 billion and $42.6 billion, comparable sales between -3.0% and 0.0%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS between $5.75 and $6.20.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of $41.3 billion to $42.6 billion
  • Comparable sales of (3.0%) to 0.0%
  • Enterprise non-GAAP operating income rate of 3.9% to 4.1%
  • Non-GAAP effective income tax rate of approximately 25.0%
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5.75 to $6.20

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income