Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Earnings History
Turnaround37 years of earnings data (1990–2026) · Recovering earnings after a multi-year decline
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Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Earnings Overview
As of July 6, 2026, Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.14B, reflecting +17.8% year-over-year growth. The company earned $5.41 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 2.6%.
Looking at the long-term picture, BBY's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -5.9%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.45B in fiscal 2022.
Best Buy Co., Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 22.5%, operating margin of 3.3%, and net margin of 2.6%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including WMT ($23.06B net income, 3.1% margin), TGT ($3.61B net income, 3.5% margin), COST ($8.84B net income, 2.9% margin), BBY has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare BBY vs WMT →
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BBY Historical Earnings Data (1990–2026)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.07B | +15.3% | $1.39B | $5.04 | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| 2025 | $927M | -25.3% | $1.72B | $4.28 | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.24B | -12.5% | $1.57B | $5.68 | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $1.42B | -42.2% | $1.79B | $6.29 | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $2.45B | +36.5% | $3.00B | $9.84 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | $1.80B | +16.7% | $2.39B | $6.84 | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| 2020 | $1.54B | +5.3% | $2.01B | $5.75 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 2019 | $1.46B | +46.4% | $1.90B | $5.20 | 3.4% | 4.4% |
| 2018 | $1.00B | -18.6% | $1.84B | $3.26 | 2.4% | 4.4% |
| 2017 | $1.23B | +36.9% | $1.85B | $3.81 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 2016 | $897M | -27.3% | $1.38B | $2.56 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| 2015 | $1.23B | +131.8% | $1.45B | $3.49 | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| 2014 | $532M | +288.3% | $1.14B | $1.53 | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 2013 | -$283M | +77.0% | $1.27B | $-0.83 | -0.7% | 3.1% |
| 2012 | -$1.23B | -196.4% | $2.20B | $-3.36 | -2.7% | 4.8% |
| 2011 | $1.28B | -3.0% | $2.37B | $3.08 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 2010 | $1.32B | +31.3% | $2.37B | $3.10 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 2009 | $1.00B | -28.7% | $1.87B | $2.39 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| 2008 | $1.41B | +2.2% | $2.16B | $3.12 | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| 2007 | $1.38B | +20.8% | $2.00B | $2.79 | 3.8% | 5.6% |
| 2006 | $1.14B | +15.9% | $1.64B | $2.27 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| 2005 | $984M | +39.6% | $1.44B | $1.96 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| 2004 | $705M | +612.1% | $1.30B | $1.41 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2003 | $99M | -82.6% | $1.01B | $0.21 | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| 2002 | $570M | +44.0% | $908M | $1.18 | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| 2001 | $396M | +14.1% | $611M | $0.83 | 2.6% | 4.0% |
| 2000 | $347M | +54.7% | $539M | $0.73 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 1999 | $224M | +137.5% | $351M | $0.46 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| 1998 | $95M | +5458.8% | $166M | $0.23 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| 1997 | $2M | -96.5% | $53M | $0.00 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 1996 | $48M | -16.8% | $123M | $0.12 | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| 1995 | $58M | +39.7% | $122M | $0.14 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1994 | $41M | +107.5% | $77M | $0.11 | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| 1993 | $20M | +107.3% | $36M | $0.07 | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| 1992 | $10M | +113.3% | $19M | $0.04 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| 1991 | $5M | -21.1% | $11M | $0.02 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| 1990 | $6M | - | $13M | $0.03 | 1.1% | 2.6% |
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BBY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BBY stock.
What is BBY earnings per share (EPS)?
BBY trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $5.41, reflecting +17.8% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -5.9%. Complete EPS history from 1990 to 2026 is available in the table on this page.
What is Best Buy Co., Inc.'s net income?
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.1B as of 2026. Earnings grew +17.8% year-over-year. Best Buy Co., Inc. has been profitable for 13 consecutive years.
Is BBY profitable?
Yes, BBY is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.1B and a net profit margin of +2.6%. Best Buy Co., Inc. has generated profits for 13 consecutive years.
What is BBY's earnings growth rate?
BBY compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +17.8%, 3-Year: -7.1%, 5-Year: -5.9%, 10-Year: +7.0%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1990 to 2026.
What are BBY's profit margins?
Best Buy Co., Inc. net profit margin is +2.6%, operating margin is +3.3%, and gross margin is +22.5%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +37.0%.
Is BBY growing earnings?
Yes, BBY earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +17.8% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -5.9%. TTM net income reached $1.1B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was BBY's best earnings year?
Best Buy Co., Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $2.5B, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 1990 to 2026 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were BBY's earnings last quarter?
BBY's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2027. Net income was $276M with diluted EPS of $1.31. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.