Q2 FY27
Filed Aug 27, 2026Best Buy Reports Second Quarter Results Comparable Sales Increased 4.1% Diluted EPS Increased 70% to $1.48 Adjusted Diluted EPS Increased 15% to $1.47 Raises FY27 Comparable Sales Guidance to 1.9% to 3.0% Raises FY27 Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance to $6.70 to $6.90
Enterprise comparable sales increased 4.1%, domestic revenue increased 4.3%, GAAP diluted EPS increased 70% to $1.48, and the company raised FY27 revenue, comparable-sales, adjusted operating-income-rate and adjusted diluted-EPS guidance.
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise revenueGAAP | $9,779 million | – | – |
| Enterprise comparable sales % changeother | 4.1% | – | – |
| Cost of salesGAAP | $7,441 million | – | – |
| Gross profitGAAP | $2,338 million | – | – |
| Gross profit %GAAP | 23.9% | – | – |
| Selling, general and administrative expensesGAAP | $1,923 million | – | – |
| SG&A %GAAP | 19.7% | – | – |
| Adjusted SG&Anon-GAAP | $1,921 million | – | – |
| Adjusted SG&A % of revenuenon-GAAP | 19.6% | – | – |
| Restructuring chargesGAAP | $(6) million | – | – |
| Operating incomeGAAP | $421 million | – | – |
| Operating income %GAAP | 4.3% | – | – |
| Adjusted operating incomenon-GAAP | $417 million | – | – |
| Adjusted operating income % of revenuenon-GAAP | 4.3% | – | – |
| Investment income and otherGAAP | $20 million | – | – |
| Interest expenseGAAP | $(11) million | – | – |
| Earnings before income tax expense and equity in loss of affiliatesGAAP | $430 million | – | – |
| Income tax expenseGAAP | $116 million | – | – |
| Effective tax rateGAAP | 27.1% | – | – |
| Adjusted effective tax ratenon-GAAP | 27.1% | – | – |
| Equity in loss of affiliatesGAAP | $1 million | – | – |
| Net earningsGAAP | $315 million | – | – |
| Basic earnings per shareGAAP | $1.49 | – | – |
| Diluted earnings per shareGAAP | $1.48 | – | 70% |
| Adjusted diluted EPSnon-GAAP | $1.47 | – | 15% |
| Domestic online revenueGAAP | $3.00 billion | – | 5.1% |
| Domestic online revenue as a percentage of total Domestic revenueother | 33.1% | – | – |
| Domestic gross profit rateGAAP | 24.0% | – | – |
| International gross profit rateGAAP | 22.3% | – | – |
Segments
| Segment | Revenue | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic segmentComparable sales growth of 4.5%, with the largest weighted drivers being computing, home theater, and a collection of emerging categories such as AI glasses and trading cards. Traditional gaming declined. | $9.07 billion | – | 4.3% |
| International segmentThe revenue decrease was primarily driven by a comparable sales decline of 1.8% and the negative impact of foreign exchange rates. | $709 million | – | (4.2)% |
FY27 outlook
- Revenue$42.3 billion to $42.8 billion
- Tax rateapproximately 25.5%
- NoteComparable sales % change of 1.9% to 3.0%
- NoteAdjusted operating income rate of 4.4% to 4.5%
- NoteAdjusted diluted EPS of $6.70 to $6.90
- NoteCapital expenditures of approximately $750 million
- NoteQ3 FY27 comparable sales of 1.0% to 3.0%
- NoteQ3 FY27 adjusted operating income rate of 4.1% to 4.2%
Capital returns
- In Q2 FY27, the company returned a total of $239 million to shareholders through dividends of $203 million and share repurchases of $36 million.
- On a year-to-date basis, the company returned a total of $441 million to shareholders through dividends of $405 million and share repurchases of $36 million.
- The company expects to spend approximately $300 million on share repurchases during FY27.
- The board authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.96 per common share, payable on October 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 17, 2026.
What drove it
- Domestic comparable sales increased 4.5%, led on a weighted basis by computing, home theater, and emerging categories including AI glasses and trading cards.
- Domestic gross profit rate increased to 24.0% from 23.4%, primarily driven by growth in Marketplace and Best Buy Ads and IEEPA tariff refunds of approximately $34 million.
- International gross profit rate increased to 22.3% from 21.8%, primarily due to improved product margin rates.
- Domestic online revenue increased 5.1% on a comparable basis and represented 33.1% of total Domestic revenue versus 32.8% last year.
- Restructuring charges were a $6 million reduction, versus $114 million of restructuring charges last year.
Concerns
- International revenue decreased 4.2%, driven by a comparable sales decline of 1.8% and the negative impact of foreign exchange rates.
- Traditional gaming declined in the Domestic segment.
- Domestic adjusted SG&A increased to $1.78 billion, or 19.6% of revenue, from $1.68 billion, or 19.3% of revenue, due to higher compensation, Marketplace and Best Buy Ads expenses, and advertising expense.
- International adjusted SG&A increased to $145 million, or 20.5% of revenue, from $143 million, or 19.3% of revenue, primarily due to higher advertising and depreciation expense.
- Lower product margin rates partially offset the Domestic gross-profit-rate benefits from Marketplace, Best Buy Ads, and IEEPA tariff refunds.
What to watch
- Whether Q3 FY27 comparable sales fall within the guided range of 1.0% to 3.0%.
- Whether Q3 FY27 adjusted operating income rate falls within the guided range of 4.1% to 4.2%.
- The durability of growth in computing, home theater, AI glasses, trading cards, Marketplace and Best Buy Ads.
- International comparable sales and the impact of foreign exchange rates.
- The contribution of IEEPA tariff refunds of approximately $34 million to Domestic gross profit rate.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Cash and cash equivalents were $2,255 million as of August 1, 2026, compared with $1,456 million as of August 2, 2025.
- Current portion of long-term debt was $11 million as of August 1, 2026, compared with $10 million as of August 2, 2025.
- Long-term debt was $1,158 million as of August 1, 2026, compared with $1,164 million as of August 2, 2025.
- Six-month total cash provided by operating activities was $1,296 million, compared with $783 million.
- Six-month additions to property and equipment were $(344) million, compared with $(341) million.
- Six-month repurchases of common stock were $(36) million, compared with $(165) million.
- Six-month dividends paid were $(405) million, compared with $(403) million.
- Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period were $2,534 million, compared with $1,713 million.
Analysis
Best Buy reported a strong second quarter, with enterprise revenue of $9,779 million versus $9,438 million and enterprise comparable sales growth of 4.1%. Domestic revenue increased 4.3% to $9.07 billion, driven primarily by 4.5% comparable sales growth. Computing, home theater, and emerging categories including AI glasses and trading cards were the largest weighted drivers, while traditional gaming declined. Domestic online revenue was $3.00 billion and increased 5.1% on a comparable basis, with online revenue reaching 33.1% of Domestic revenue versus 32.8% last year.
Profitability improved materially. GAAP gross profit margin was 23.9% versus 23.2%, GAAP operating income margin was 4.3% versus 2.7%, and adjusted operating income margin was 4.3% versus 3.9%. Domestic gross profit rate reached 24.0% versus 23.4%, supported by Marketplace and Best Buy Ads growth as well as IEEPA tariff refunds of approximately $34 million. Higher Domestic adjusted SG&A, at $1.78 billion or 19.6% of revenue, reflected increased compensation, Marketplace and Best Buy Ads costs, and advertising expense. These expenses partly limited the conversion of improved gross profit into operating leverage.
GAAP diluted EPS was $1.48, up 70% from $0.87, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.47, up 15% from $1.28. The substantial GAAP EPS increase reflects the contrast with $114 million of prior-year restructuring charges, while Q2 FY27 recorded a $6 million reduction to restructuring charges. Net earnings were $315 million versus $186 million. International remained the principal weaker area: revenue declined 4.2% to $709 million, as a 1.8% comparable-sales decline and foreign exchange pressure outweighed an improvement in gross profit rate to 22.3% from 21.8%.
Cash generation strengthened in the first six months, with total cash provided by operating activities of $1,296 million versus $783 million. Additions to property and equipment were $(344) million. The company returned $239 million in Q2 FY27 and $441 million year to date through dividends and repurchases, while expecting to spend approximately $300 million on FY27 share repurchases. Cash and cash equivalents were $2,255 million, while long-term debt was $1,158 million as of August 1, 2026.
Management raised FY27 revenue guidance to $42.3 billion to $42.8 billion, comparable-sales guidance to 1.9% to 3.0%, adjusted operating-income-rate guidance to 4.4% to 4.5%, and adjusted diluted-EPS guidance to $6.70 to $6.90. The company retained adjusted effective income tax rate guidance of approximately 25.5% and capital-expenditure guidance of approximately $750 million. For Q3 FY27, management expects comparable sales of 1.0% to 3.0% and an adjusted operating income rate of 4.1% to 4.2%. The key issues for the second half are whether domestic category momentum and higher-margin Marketplace and Best Buy Ads growth persist, and whether International comparable-sales pressure and higher expense rates moderate.
Management, verbatim
We are very pleased to report we outperformed expectations in the second quarter with comparable sales growth of 4.1% and a higher-than-expected adjusted operating income rate.
Corie Barry, Best Buy CEO
The strength of our Q2 results reflects both the deliberate actions we have taken to position the business for growth and a healthy demand environment for our category.
Jason Bonfig, Best Buy Chief Customer, Product and Fulfillment Officer, and incoming CEO (effective November 1, 2026)
We are raising our annual financial guidance due to the strong first half performance and our momentum as we enter the second half of the year.
Jason Bonfig, Best Buy Chief Customer, Product and Fulfillment Officer, and incoming CEO (effective November 1, 2026)
Not in the filing
stated, not guessed- Prior-quarter comparisons for reported Q2 FY27 financial metrics
- Q2 FY27 operating cash flow
- Q2 FY27 free cash flow
- Q2 FY27 capital expenditures
- FY27 gross-margin guidance
- FY27 operating-expense guidance
- GAAP reconciliation for projected adjusted operating income rate, adjusted effective income tax rate, and adjusted diluted EPS
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