What one share of Best Buy Co. holds
We were incorporated in the state of Minnesota in 1966. We are driven by our purpose to enrich lives through technology and our vision to personalize and humanize technology solutions for every stage of life. We accomplish this by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and a human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes.
Best Buy Co.’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-08-01; the balance sheet is as of 2026-08-01.
| Profit | $6.00 |
|---|---|
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $3.34 |
| Free cash flow | $8.34 |
| Dividends | $3.82 |
| Cash and investments | $10.72 |
| Debt | $5.56 |
| Book value | $15.13 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $88.37 | $3.11 | $1.76 | $2.71 | $0.46 | $10.28 |
| 2009 | $106.44 | $2.39 | $3.08 | $1.36 | $0.54 | $11.22 |
| 2010 | $115.19 | $3.08 | $1.44 | $3.72 | $0.56 | $15.09 |
| 2011 | $119.44 | $3.07 | $1.79 | $1.07 | $0.58 | $16.82 |
| 2012 | $121.38 | −$3.29 | $2.05 | $6.75 | $0.62 | $10.97 |
| 2014 | $116.83 | $1.53 | $1.57 | $1.57 | $0.68 | $11.34 |
| 2015 | $114.08 | $3.49 | $1.59 | $3.89 | $0.72 | $15.43 |
| 2016 | $112.71 | $2.56 | $1.85 | $1.98 | $1.43 | $13.52 |
| 2017 | $122.14 | $3.81 | $1.80 | $6.13 | $1.57 | $15.14 |
| 2018 | $137.25 | $3.26 | $2.24 | $4.73 | $1.36 | $12.76 |
| 2019 | $152.38 | $5.20 | $2.91 | $5.65 | $1.80 | $12.44 |
| 2020 | $162.77 | $5.75 | $2.77 | $6.80 | $2.00 | $13.59 |
| 2021 | $179.70 | $6.84 | $2.71 | $16.02 | $2.20 | $17.86 |
| 2022 | $207.63 | $9.84 | $2.96 | $10.09 | $2.80 | $13.28 |
| 2023 | $205.13 | $6.29 | $4.12 | $3.96 | $3.52 | $12.82 |
| 2024 | $198.87 | $5.68 | $3.64 | $3.09 | $3.68 | $14.17 |
| 2025 | $191.73 | $4.28 | $3.26 | $6.43 | $3.76 | $13.28 |
| 2026 | $196.56 | $5.04 | $3.32 | $5.93 | $3.80 | $14.18 |
Common questions about Best Buy Co.
How much does one share of Best Buy Co. earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Best Buy Co. earned $6.00 of profit.
Does Best Buy Co. pay a dividend?
Yes. Best Buy Co. paid $3.82 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 64¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Best Buy Co.’s book value per share?
Best Buy Co.’s book value is $15.13 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of August 1, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Best Buy Co. have?
Each share of Best Buy Co. has $10.72 of cash and investments and $5.56 of debt, as of August 1, 2026.
What is Best Buy Co.’s free cash flow per share?
$8.34 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Best Buy Co.’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $3.11 in 2008 to $5.04 in 2026, growing about 2.7% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Best Buy Co. bought back shares?
Best Buy Co.’s share count fell about 53% from 2008 to 2026. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.