Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Best Buy Co., Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) has returned -2.62% so far this year and -7.87% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BBY has returned 11.06% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 19, 1985, BBY's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.55%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +68.5%, while the worst month was Nov 2000 at -48.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, BBY closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 12, 1988 with a return of +27.3%, while the worst single day was Nov 9, 2000 at -38.8%.

Best Buy Co., Inc. has an annualized alpha of 18.60%, beta of 1.13, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 22, 1985.

• This stock captured 143.40% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.41% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BBY ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Best Buy Co., Inc. provided a 5.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.81 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Best Buy Co., Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Best Buy Co., Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Best Buy Co., Inc. was 80.90%, occurring on Feb 7, 1997. Recovery took 235 trading sessions.

The current Best Buy Co., Inc. drawdown is 42.61%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Best Buy Co., Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Best Buy Co., Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.