Best Buy Inc - BBY STOCK NEWS

Best Buy Co. (NYSE:BBY) has announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.94 per common share. The dividend will be payable on October 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 19, 2024. As of August 3, 2024, Best Buy had 215,052,984 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. This announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders through consistent dividend payments.

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) reported Q2 FY25 results with comparable sales declining 2.3% but GAAP diluted EPS increasing 7% to $1.34. The company raised its FY25 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance range to $6.10-$6.35. Despite a 3% decrease in domestic revenue, Best Buy saw strong performance in tablets and computing, with 6% comparable sales growth. The company's focus on customer experiences and industry positioning is paying off, with a gross profit rate improvement to 23.5%. Best Buy updated its FY25 guidance, expecting revenue of $41.3-$41.9 billion and comparable sales decline of 1.5-3.0%. The company continues to return value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Ulike, a global leader in IPL hair removal technology, has announced its entry into the U.S. retail market through a strategic partnership with Best Buy starting June 18, 2024. This marks Ulike's first presence in U.S. brick-and-mortar stores. Ulike's products, including the Air 3 and Air 10 models, will be available both in-store and online at Best Buy. The Air 3, retailing at $329, promises 93% hair reduction in four weeks, while the Air 10, priced at $399, is targeted at thick, stubborn hair and features advanced safety and cooling technologies. To celebrate the launch, a promotional offer is available until July 10. Ulike has sold over 5 million units globally and holds 300 patents, cementing its place as a leader in the at-home beauty tech market.

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) has announced that its CEO, Corie Barry, and CFO, Matt Bilunas, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Oppenheimer 24th Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference.

The event is scheduled for June 10, 2024, at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time. A webcast of the discussion will be available on Best Buy's investor relations website, both live and on-demand after the event. For more details, refer to the full press release on businesswire.com.

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.94 per common share. The dividend will be paid on July 11, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 20, 2024. The company had 216,120,730 shares issued and outstanding as of May 4, 2024. This dividend reflects Best Buy's continued commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) released its Q1 FY25 results, showing a 6.1% decline in comparable sales and a revenue decrease to $8.85 billion from $9.47 billion in Q1 FY24. GAAP diluted EPS increased 2% to $1.13, and non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 4% to $1.20. The company maintained its FY25 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance of $5.75 to $6.20.

The domestic segment reported a 6.8% revenue decline, driven by decreases in appliance, home theater, gaming, and mobile phone sales. Gross profit rate improved to 23.4% due to better performance in services and laptop categories.

International revenue dropped by 3.3%, with a lower gross profit rate of 22.8%. The company returned $252 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Best Buy forecasts Q2 FY25 comparable sales will decline by approximately 3%.

Best Buy and CNET have partnered to revolutionize the customer shopping experience by integrating CNET recommendations across Best Buy channels. This collaboration aims to enhance the shopping journey for customers, offering curated content and expert advice from CNET's experts. Advertisers will benefit from a new retail media model, allowing them to engage with a larger audience and gain valuable insights. Positive results from testing include increased consumer trust and a significant lift in purchase intent.

Best Buy partners with Google Cloud and Accenture to enhance customer care with generative AI technology, aiming to provide self-service options and tools for customer service agents. The collaboration will introduce gen AI-powered virtual assistants for customers and employees, improving interactions and personalization.

Microsoft, Junk Kouture, and Best Buy collaborate to promote sustainability and inspire young creatives in New York. The partnership aims to drive eco-conscious habits, recycle old electronics responsibly, and empower the youth through innovative designs using the Microsoft Surface Pro 9.