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Feb 01

Best Buy Q4 2025 Earnings Report

Best Buy reported a slight revenue decline and a decrease in GAAP EPS due to a goodwill impairment charge.

Key Takeaways

Best Buy's Q4 FY25 revenue declined to $13.95 billion, down from $14.65 billion in the previous year, primarily due to the extra week in Q4 FY24. The company reported a GAAP diluted EPS of $0.54, impacted by a $475 million goodwill impairment charge. Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.58, reflecting strong sales growth in computing and services, offset by declines in appliances and home theater. Operating income fell to $217 million from $561 million last year.

Revenue declined to $13.95 billion due to the extra week in Q4 FY24.

GAAP diluted EPS fell to $0.54 due to a goodwill impairment charge.

Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.58 exceeded expectations.

Domestic comparable sales increased by 0.2% while international grew by 3.8%.

Total Revenue
$13.9B
Previous year: $14.6B
-4.8%
EPS
$2.58
Previous year: $2.72
-5.1%
Domestic Comp Sales
0.2%
Previous year: -5.1%
-103.9%
International Comp Sales
3.8%
Previous year: -1.4%
-371.4%
Gross Profit
$2.92B
Previous year: $3B
-2.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.45B
+9.1%
Free Cash Flow
$1.36B
Previous year: $997M
+36.3%
Total Assets
$14.8B
Previous year: $15B
-1.2%

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Forward Guidance

Best Buy expects flat to 2% comparable sales growth for FY26, with growth weighted toward the second half of the year.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected FY26 revenue between $41.4B and $42.2B.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $6.20 to $6.60.
  • Growth expected in computing, services, and Best Buy Marketplace.
  • Continued investment in omnichannel retail strategy.
  • Ongoing focus on cost management and operational efficiency.

Challenges Ahead

  • Persistent inflation may impact consumer spending on big-ticket items.
  • Currency fluctuations may continue to affect international revenue.
  • Higher operating expenses due to incentive compensation and advertising.
  • Potential macroeconomic headwinds influencing discretionary spending.
  • Supply chain challenges and cost pressures on product sourcing.

Revenue & Expenses

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