BEST BUY CO INC
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $19.38B
- P/E (TTM)
- 15.1
- Dividend yield
- 4.17%
About Best Buy
Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores, SIC 5731
Best Buy Co., Inc. retails technology products and related services through an omnichannel platform. The company operates two segments, Domestic and International, offering products across categories including computing and mobile phones, consumer electronics, home appliances, entertainment hardware and software, and other merchandise. In addition to merchandise, it provides services such as delivery, installation, technical support, device repair, memberships, health services, and advertising. Its customer base includes individual consumers, commercial clients, and online shoppers who access offerings through digital storefronts, retail locations, and in-home consultations.
The company conducts business in the United States and Canada, operating 1,068 retail stores across its domestic and international divisions. Its workforce includes approximately 82,000 employees across both countries, supported by distribution centers, online operations, and global sourcing facilities. Best Buy maintains corporate headquarters in Richfield, Minnesota.
Summary of the business section of Best Buy's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- BEST BUY CO INC
- Founded
- 1966
- Headquarters
- Richfield, MN
- Address
- 7601 Penn Ave South 55423
- Phone
- (612) 291-1000
- Website
- bestbuy.com
- Employees
- 82,000, Jan 31, 2026
- Industry
- Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores
- Incorporated in
- Minnesota
- Fiscal year ends
- January 30
- Auditor
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- BBY
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Shares outstanding
- 210M, Sep 2, 2026
- Public float
- $11.90B, Aug 1, 2025
- Filer category
- Large accelerated filer
- Stock splits
- 3-for-2, Aug 4, 2005; 3-for-2, May 13, 2002; 2-for-1, Mar 19, 1999; 2-for-1, May 27, 1998; 2-for-1, Apr 29, 1994; 3-for-2, Sep 2, 1993; 3-for-2, Feb 23, 1987; 2-for-1, Apr 1, 1986
- SEC CIK
- 764478
- CUSIP
- 086516101
- ISIN
- US0865161014
- LEI
- HL5XPTVRV0O8TUN5LL90
- EIN
- 41-0907483
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Corie S. Barry | CEO, Director | 526,777 |
| Kathleen Scarlett | SEVP, CHRO | 116,173 |
| Anne L. Bramman | EVP, CFO | 10 |
| Mathew Watson | SVP, Controller & CAO | 27,678 |
| Todd G. Hartman | Chief Legal and Risk Officer | 55,108 |
| Jason J. Bonfig | SEVP Cust Offer, Fulfill & Can | 83,287 |
| Matthew M. Bilunas | SEVP Enterprise Strategy & CFO | 76,884 |
| Damien Harmon | SEVP, Cust., Channel Exp & Ent | 56,786 |
| Melinda D. Whittington | Director | 11,918 |
| Mario Jesus Marte | Director | 17,705 |
| Meghan Frank | Director | 4,678 |
| Sima Sistani | Director | 11,918 |
| Ashok Jitendra Dylan Jadeja | Director | 3,914 |
| David C. Kimbell | Director | 10,894 |
| Claudia F. Munce | Director | 38,684 |
| David W. Kenny | Director | 56,520 |
| Lisa Caputo | Director | 65,067 |
| Steven E. Rendle | Director | 17,104 |
| Karen McLoughlin | Director | 40,907 |
| Richelle P. Parham | Director | 27,373 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Ms.Barry | $17.35M | $2.73M | $4.37M | $74 | $164 |
| FY2025 Ms.Barry | $16.15M | $19.51M | $4.35M | $93 | $161 |
| FY2024 Ms.Barry | $14.44M | $9.24M | $3.91M | $78 | $115 |
| FY2023 Ms.Barry | $12.84M | $3.25M | $2.92M | $84 | $89 |
| FY2022 Ms.Barry | $15.63M | $8.69M | $5.26M | $92 | $109 |
| FY2021 Ms.Barry | $12.03M | $32.67M | $4.58M | $132 | $141 |
“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“At the end of fiscal 2026, we employed approximately 82,000 employees in the U.S.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2013 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Feb 10, 2009 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Oct 28, 2008 | Merger | Registration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4) |
| Sep 26, 2008 | Tender offer | Third-party tender offer for the company's shares |
| Jul 3, 2008 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| May 10, 2005 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Feb 25, 2005 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Dec 30, 2004 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Dec 21, 2000 | Tender offer | Third-party tender offer for the company's shares |