Why Best Buy Stock Gained Today
Portfolio Pulse from Ryan Gustafson
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) stock rose in response to Target's (NYSE:TGT) strong Q3 financial results. Target's earnings of $2.10 per share surpassed estimates, and its revenue of $25.40 billion also beat expectations. Despite a 4.9% drop in comparable sales, same-day services grew by 8%. Target forecasts Q4 earnings between $1.90 and $2.60 per share, with a mid-single digit decline in comparable sales. Best Buy is expected to report its Q3 earnings on Nov. 21, with an estimated $1.19 per share and $9.91 billion in revenue. BBY shares increased by 3.40% to $68.74.
November 15, 2023 | 8:06 pm
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Best Buy's stock increased due to positive sentiment from Target's strong Q3 earnings, with BBY's own Q3 earnings report anticipated on Nov. 21.
Best Buy's stock reacted positively to Target's earnings, as investors often view the performance of similar companies as indicative of sector health. With Best Buy's own earnings report approaching, the stock may continue to see volatility.
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Target reported strong Q3 earnings with $2.10 EPS and $25.40 billion in revenue, surpassing estimates and positively influencing Best Buy's stock.
Target's robust earnings report not only reflects well on its own performance but also suggests a healthy consumer electronics and retail sector, which could bode well for Best Buy in the short term.
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