Why Best Buy Shares Are Rising Today
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) shares rose after reporting Q4 earnings and sales that beat analyst expectations. The company announced a 2% dividend increase and provided an FY25 outlook with adjusted EPS and revenue forecasts slightly below analyst estimates. Despite a decline in comparable sales and online revenue, improvements in gross profit rates were noted, particularly from membership offerings and health initiatives.
February 29, 2024 | 3:29 pm
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Best Buy reported higher-than-expected Q4 earnings and sales, announced a 2% dividend increase, and provided an FY25 outlook. The stock rose 5.7%.
Best Buy's positive earnings report and sales figures, along with a dividend increase, signal strong performance and shareholder value, likely leading to a short-term positive impact on the stock price. The FY25 outlook, while slightly below estimates, shows management's confidence in the company's future, supporting the stock's positive momentum.
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