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With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.

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Wall Street anticipa ganancias de Target, AutoZone y Best Buy, mientras que las acciones de Dave y Ross Stores se mueven en preapertura.

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Shares of companies in the braoder consumer discretionary sector are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

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Shares of consumer discretionary stocks are trading higher after President Trump issued a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, which may reduce risks towards the consumer economy.

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Shares of the companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower amid US-China trade announcements and overall market weakness, which is clouding certainty around consumer spending and the state of the economy.

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintains Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $81 to $64.

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Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Best Buy Co, Lowers Price Target to $64

Best Buy Co., Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) shares are lower again Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/04/44643100/us-stocks-likely-to-open-lower-after-the-worst-selloff-since-2020-tariff-announcement-was-100-smoot-hawley-disguised-as-thoughtful-policy-says-expert">This comes after yesterday's drop of almost 18%</a>. 
But stocks don't go down forever. Some traders expect a reversal and move up if the stock can hold an important level.
Best Buy is extremely oversold and trading close to support. These dynamics could set the stage for a move higher. This is why our trading team has made it our Stock of the Day.
Most of the time, a stock stays within its normal trading range. But if traders and investors become emotional and sell aggressively, they can push the price below this range. When this happens, the stock is considered to be oversold.
This will get the attention of other traders and investors. Some will enter the market as buyers. They will be expecting a reversion to the mean or a move higher. Their buying could push the price up.
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There are many ways to determine if a stock is oversold. The bottom part of the chart is the Relative Strength Index (RSI). If the blue line is below the horizontal red line, it indicates oversold conditions. As you can see, that's the case now.
Another way to see if something is oversold is the use of Bollinger Bands. The red line on the price chart is one of these bands. It is two standard deviations below the 20-day moving average price.
According to statistics and probability theory, 95% of trading should occur within two standard deviations of the mean. If the stock is below this threshold, it is considered to be oversold. That's the case here.
Best Buy has also dropped to a support level. You can see on the chart, there was support around $59 in late 2023. Now the stock has reached this level again.
There can be support at levels that were previously support. Some people who sold while the shares were at support regretted doing so when the price rallied after. A number of them vowed to eventually buy their shares back if they could at their selling price.
So now that the stock is back to $59, they are placing buy orders. This has created support.
The combination of being oversold while at support can result in a reversal and move higher.
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Stock Of The Day: Is Best Buy About To Reverse?

On Thursday, Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach discussed the impact of the U.S. reciprocal tariffs on retail companies.
On April 2, President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, including a 10% hike on all countries except Mexico and Canada, with higher rates for select nations with trade deficits.
The most significant retail impact is expected from increased tariffs on major sourcing partners like Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Cambodia, said the analyst.
The U.S. is significantly raising tariffs on imports, with China&#8217;s tariff rate increasing to 54% (up from 20%). Other key sourcing countries like Vietnam (46%), Indonesia (32%), Bangladesh (37%), Cambodia (49%), and India (27%) will also see tariff hikes, while EU imports face a 20% tariff.
Canada and Mexico remain exempt under USMCA, though non-USMCA compliant goods will be taxed at 12%. Overall, apparel and footwear tariffs are estimated to rise to an average of 38%, noted the analyst.
Additionally, the de minimis duty-free exemption for packages under $800 from China and Hong Kong will end on May 1, 2025.
These shipments will face a 30% tariff or $25 per item, increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025. The Secretary of Commerce will review within 90 days whether to expand this policy to Macau.
The newly announced tariffs will pressure brands and retailers, forcing them to adjust pricing, negotiate with vendors, and optimize costs to protect margins.
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While most companies will be affected, some are less exposed, including brands with lower U.S. sales exposure like Amer Sports Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>), Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOS#NYSE">GOOS</a>) and PVH Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>). Retailers with indirect sourcing, such as department stores and off-price retailers, could benefit from supply chain disruptions.
Companies that do not source their product from international markets or source from exempt regions, such as Savers Value Village Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVV#NYSE">SVV</a>) with thrift business model and Kontoor Brands Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTB#NYSE">KTB</a>) reliance on Mexico, though it also sources from Bangladesh, are less exposed.
The analyst notes that brands with momentum and strong consumer engagement are likely to have more substantial relative pricing power in the marketplace overall.
The analyst noted higher exposure to incrementally new tariffs from Vietnam and Cambodia-exposed businesses include sportswear like Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) and general apparel like Torrid Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURV#NYSE">CURV</a>), Figs Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIGS#NYSE">FIGS</a>), Victoria&#8217;s Secret &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>), and Gap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>).
The Home Furnishings industry with companies like RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) and Williams-Sonoma Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) faces the greatest risk from tariffs due to its high exposure to China and Vietnam and the discretionary nature of its products.
RH sources 72% of its products from Asia, including 23% from China and 35% from Vietnam, while WSM has 23% China and 14% Vietnam exposure.
Retailers Five Below Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) and Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) are also vulnerable, with 60% of their products sourced from China. While Vietnam exposure remains unclear for most industries, home furnishing companies have the highest risk, said the analyst.
On the other hand, Auto Parts companies like Advance Auto Parts Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), AutoZone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) and O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>) and Home Improvement retailers like Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and Lowe&#8217;s Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) are better positioned, as they can pass increased costs.
Similarly, retailers that sell food like Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>), and Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) are relatively insulated.
Companies with minimal reliance on China, such as Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) and Bath &amp; Body Works Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>), are also well-positioned against these tariffs.
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Goldman Sachs Warns Tariffs Will Hit Apparel And Home Furnishings Hardest, Highlights Most Exposed Stocks

The retail sector is under heavy selling pressure on Thursday as Wall Street digests President Donald Trump's tougher-than-anticipated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44626421/trumps-reign-of-tariffs-unleashes-d-day-on-wall-street-analyst-warns-of-stagflation-risk">tariff plan.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade and boosting American manufacturing, including a universal 10% tariff on all imports starting April 5 and&nbsp; significantly higher rates targeting around 60 countries deemed &#8220;major offenders&#8221; for imposing barriers on U.S. goods.&nbsp;
Many retailers and brands manufacture goods in China and Vietnam which now have effective tariffs rates of 54% and 46%, respectively. Stocks of companies that rely heavily on imports are experiencing significant declines as Wall Street digests the implications of the new tariff structure.&nbsp;
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S&amp;P Global analysts recently warned that steep tariffs would affect retailers disproportionately and more severely than they had in the past.&nbsp;
&#8220;Broad-based tariffs could hurt more U.S. consumer products and retail companies this time around than in 2018,&#8221; analysts wrote.&nbsp;
&#8220;Price increases will be harder to pass along to the consumer this time around because of the recent inflation cycle and already weak consumer environment,&#8221; the analysts wrote, per The Street.&nbsp;
Approximately, one-third of footwear imports come in the U.S. from Vietnam, according to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. Shares of footwear companies who manufacture in Vietnam, including Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) and UGGS-parent Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) were down dramatically on Thursday.&nbsp;
Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) stock was on track for its worst day since March 2020. The electronics retailer sources approximately 60% of its goods from China with goods from Mexico also making up a significant percentage, <a href="https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/s-p-global-reveals-stocks-hit-hardest-by-tariffs">according</a> to S&amp;P Global.&nbsp;
Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) also imports a large share of its goods and saw its stock price fall nearly 30% in Thursday's midday trading.&nbsp;
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) sources approximately 40% of its products from Vietnam and 17% from Cambodia, according <a href="https://qz.com/lululemon-nike-deckers-american-eagle-tariffs-1851774516">to data</a> from Quartz. Both countries have been hit with steep tariff rates &#8211; 46% for Vietnam and 49% for Cambodia.&nbsp;
William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia said in a note Thursday that the tariffs could result in a 7% hit to Lululemon's margins if the company takes no action.&nbsp;
Several other retail stocks were tumbling in Thursday's midday trading, including:&nbsp;
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<li>Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Macy&#8217;s Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UA#NYSE">UA</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>)&nbsp;</li>
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Shares of companies within retail, apparel, and e-commerce industries are trading lower amid heavy selling pressure as markets react to President Trump's tariff announcements, which may hamper consumer spending.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BBY, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 14 options trades for Best Buy Co.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 28% bullish and 57%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 13 are puts, for a total amount of $799,945, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $31,850.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $50.0 and $75.0 for Best Buy Co, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Best Buy Co stands at 478.4, with a total volume reaching 3,411.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Best Buy Co, situated within the strike price corridor from $50.0 to $75.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Best Buy Co Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743691572_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$121.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td>983</td>
<td>323</td>
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<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$86.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>417</td>
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<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>79</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>275</td>
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<h3>About Best Buy Co</h3>
With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Best Buy Co, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Best Buy Co Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 2,439,428, with BBY's price down by -15.85%, positioned at $63.73.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 56 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Best Buy Co</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $86.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Best Buy Co, targeting a price of $93. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Hold rating on Best Buy Co with a target price of $81. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Best Buy Co, which currently sits at a price target of $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Best Buy Co, which currently sits at a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Underperform rating for Best Buy Co, targeting a price of $75. 
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Decoding Best Buy Co's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Best Buy shares are trading lower after Citigroup downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral and cut its price target from $93 to $70.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Christopher Nolan downgraded the rating for Sachem Capital Corp. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SACH#AMEX">SACH</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Sachem Cap shares closed at $1.11 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SACH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone downgraded the rating for Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $93 to $70. Best Buy shares closed at $75.73 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone downgraded the rating for RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) from Buy to Neutral and slashed the price target from $437 to $200. RH shares closed at $249.35 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This Best Buy Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Downgrades For Thursday

During the last three months, 20 analysts shared their evaluations of Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $91.5, a high estimate of $110.00, and a low estimate of $70.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 9.27%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743681657_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Best Buy Co. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Steven Zaccone</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Zaccone</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Forbes</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Suzuki</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Matuszewski</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Best Buy Co. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Best Buy Co compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Best Buy Co's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Best Buy Co's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Best Buy Co analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Best Buy Co Better</h2>
With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.
<h3>Key Indicators: Best Buy Co's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Best Buy Co faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -4.77% in revenue growth as of 31 January, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Best Buy Co's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 0.84%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Best Buy Co's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.97%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Best Buy Co's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.74%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44, Best Buy Co faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Forecasting The Future: 20 Analyst Projections For Best Buy Co

Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone downgrades Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $93 to $70.

Citigroup Downgrades Best Buy Co to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $70

Top U.S. technology multinationals, which have been the biggest beneficiaries of globalization, come to the fore as tariffs could heavily impact the cost of the goods sold by these firms.
What Happened: The data shared by Gina Martin Adams, the chief equity strategist and global director of equity strategy at Bloomberg Intelligence, shows the top tech companies in the U.S. that are likely to be impacted by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44621408/market-access-has-a-price-trump-unveils-list-of-tariffs-countries-targeted">tariffs announced</a> by President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
These firms &#8220;may suffer the most as tariffs spark trade turmoil and threaten the long-expanding margin domination of American companies,&#8221; explains Adams.
The graphic shared by her shows that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/04/44620411/mark-zuckerberg-led-meta-set-to-face-truth-at-senate-hearing-over-china-operations-and-communist-party-censorship-efforts">Mark Zuckerberg</a>&#8216;s Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) spends less than 10% of the total amount required for them to produce their products and services in the U.S., making it the most vulnerable to tariffs.
The top 10 firms also include Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>).
Adams says that these firms could face more challenges in the wake of retaliation by other countries, further influencing the global supply chain. &#8220;White House tariffs may only be the start, as retaliations further strain global supply chains,&#8221; she adds.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">US multinationals, arguably the biggest driver and beneficiary of globalization, may suffer most as tariffs spark trade turmoil and threaten margin domination of American companies. White House tariffs may only be the start, as retaliations further strain global supply chains. <a href="https://t.co/kbopS2fsT8">pic.twitter.com/kbopS2fsT8</a>
&mdash; Gina Martin Adams (@GinaMartinAdams) <a href="https://twitter.com/GinaMartinAdams/status/1907580802222690759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: According to Adams, &#8220;Contrary to popular belief, mega-cap U.S. tech may be at considerable risk, with extremely high valuations and assumptions that margin moats will remain intact.
Companies with high facilities exposure and elevated cost of goods sold outside the U.S. face the greatest direct threats in the short run, while those with elevated revenue exposure are not immune.&#8221;
However, she adds, &#8220;Non-domestic stocks and defensive U.S. sectors may provide some haven as U.S. companies adjust to the new regime.&#8221;
Wedbush&#8217;s Daniel Ives adds that &#8220;Negotiations the only option at this point for White House.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We would characterize this slate of tariffs as &quot;worse than the worst case scenario&quot; the Street was fearing. The biggest focus will be the China 34% tariff and Taiwan 32% and how this impacts supply chain and demand. Negotiations the only option at this point for White House.
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1907611902047338791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Whereas, Craig Shapiro of Bear Trap Reports contends by saying that Trump isn&#8217;t looking for concessions from trading partners, but &#8220;wants/needs the tariff revenues to help plug the fiscal deficit budget hole.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">What the market fails to realize is that Trump doesn&#39;t want concessions from trading partners. He wants/needs the tariff revenues to help plug the fiscal deficit budget hole <a href="https://t.co/nQf82Q2Zan">https://t.co/nQf82Q2Zan</a>
&mdash; Craig Shapiro (@ces921) <a href="https://twitter.com/ces921/status/1905609335599698141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: Here&#8217;s how these top 10 firms listed by Adams have performed.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Companies</td>
<td>Wednesday After-Hours</td>
<td>YTD</td>
<td>One Year</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>-4.83%</td>
<td>-2.55%</td>
<td>15.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>)</td>
<td>-11.85%</td>
<td>-42.32%</td>
<td>-21.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Incyte Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>)</td>
<td>-3.74%</td>
<td>-10.36%</td>
<td>12.69%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>-5.79%</td>
<td>-14.65%</td>
<td>-43.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-7.14%</td>
<td>-8.19%</td>
<td>31.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)</td>
<td>-0.64%</td>
<td>23.26%</td>
<td>59.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>)</td>
<td>-3.32%</td>
<td>-15.23%</td>
<td>-43.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</td>
<td>0.02%</td>
<td>11.27%</td>
<td>4.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-Mobile Us Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>)</td>
<td>-2.68%</td>
<td>20.51%</td>
<td>62.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Best Buy Co Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>-8.99%</td>
<td>-12.12%</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Ahead of the tariff announcements on Wednesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in trade. The SPY was up 0.63% to $564.52, while the QQQ advanced 0.73% to $476.15, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Thursday, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44620686/sp-500-nasdaq-futures-plunge-over-3-as-trumps-reciprocal-tariff-plan-hits-market-confidence">futures</a> of the Dow Jones index dropped 2.25%, whereas the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices also slumped by 3.02% and 3.52%, respectively.
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Chevron has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 37 years. In its latest dividend hike announcement on Jan. 31, its board raised the quarterly payout by 5% to $1.71 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $6.84 per share. Currently, the dividend yield is 4.15%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $193.41 billion. According to its latest earnings release on Jan. 31, Chevron posted Q4 2024 revenues of $52.23 billion, above the consensus estimate of $48.41 billion, while EPS of $2.06 missed the consensus of $2.11.
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Best Buy
Best Buy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) is the world's largest specialty consumer electronics retailer. It operates over 1,000 retail stores in North America and has over 85,000 employees.
Best Buy has raised its dividends every year for the last 11 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on March 5, the company increased the quarterly payout from $0.94 to $0.95 per share, equaling an annual figure of $3.80 per share. Currently, the dividend yield stands at 5.17%.
The company's annual revenue as of Jan. 31 stood at $41.53 billion. In its Q4 2025 earnings report on March 4, it posted revenues of $13.95 billion and EPS of $2.58. Both figures beat the Street estimates.&nbsp;
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IDACORP
IDACORP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDA#NYSE">IDA</a>) engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, purchase, and sale of electric energy in the U.S.
IDACORP has increased its dividend every year since 2011. As per its most recent dividend hike announcement on Sept. 20, its board raised the quarterly payout from $0.83 to $0.86 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $3.44 per share. The current dividend yield is 3.01%.&nbsp;
IDACORP's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $1.83 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings report on Feb. 20, the company posted EPS of $0.70, beating the consensus estimate of $0.63, while revenues of $398.13 million came in below the consensus of $403.21 million.
Chevron, Best Buy, and IDACORP are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of up to 5% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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The era of China's investment-led growth seems to have ended. The country's economic growth is expected to be driven by household consumption. Data released Monday showed China's retail sales growing 4.0% year-on-year in the first two months of 2025, accelerating from December's 3.7% growth.
Given China's subdued economic growth, consumers are increasingly shifting toward secondary consumption (preowned and refurbished), prioritizing affordability and sustainability.
Here's a look at companies capitalizing on this trend and their recent performance.
PDD Holdings Misses Q4 Revenue Estimates
PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), parent of Chinese e-commerce platforms Pinduoduo and Temu, announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44414695/temu-parent-pdd-holdings-drops-after-q4-revenue-miss-details" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results on Thursday</a>.
Although the company generated strong growth across all key metrics, quarterly revenues fell short of elevated expectations. Total revenues grew by 24% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to RMB 110.61 billion ($15.15 billion), missing the consensus estimate of RMB 115.15 billion.
Operating profits rose 14% year-on-year to RMB 25.59 billion ($3.51 billion), while non-GAAP earnings stood at RMB 28 billion ($3.86 billion). Adjusted earnings per American depositary share (ADS) came in at RMB 20.15 ($2.76), beating expectations of RMB 19.84.
"Looking ahead, we will continue to prioritize investments in the platform ecosystem as the cornerstone of our long-term value creation strategy," Jun Liu, VP of Finance at PDD Holdings, said during the earnings call.
Analyst Rating Changes For PDD Holdings
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<li>Nomura analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/597f2735c1f5580001ef53be/jialong-shi">Jialong Shi</a> downgraded the rating from Buy to Neutral on Thursday, lowering the price target from $137 to $130.</li>
<li>US Tiger Securities analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e4d2018ece4e600011f25ca/bo-pei">Bo Pei</a> downgraded the rating from Buy to Hold while keeping the price target unchanged at $130.</li>
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Xiaomi Posts Record Annual Revenues And Earnings
China's smartphone giant, Xiaomi Corporation (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>), reported 49% year-over-year growth in fourth-quarter revenues on Tuesday. The figure reached a record high of RMB 109 billion ($15.1 billion), beating market expectations of RMB 103.94 billion.
Adjusted net profit jumped 70% year-on-year to RMB 8.32 billion, beating estimates of RMB 6.399 billion.
For the full year, Xiaomi posted record revenues of RMB 365.9 billion ($50.62 billion), up 35%. The company's adjusted net profits also hit an all-time high of RMB 27.2 billion ($3.76 billion), rising 41.3% year-on-year.&nbsp;
The company raised its 2025 target for EV deliveries from 300,000 to 350,000, posing stiff competition to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which has seen its share price tank almost 40% year to date.  Xiaomi also raised its handset shipment target to 180 million as it continues to gain market share in China at the cost of Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
"This has been a milestone year for Xiaomi. We have stepped onto the fast track of growth with our mobile phone, automobile, IoT, and other businesses advancing in parallel," company president Lu Weibing said on Xiaomi's earnings conference call.
ATRenew Turns Profitable
ATRenew Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RERE#NYSE">RERE</a>) recently announced its fourth-quarter revenues surged 25.2% year-on-year to RMB 4.85 billion ($664.4 million). The company reported operating income of RMB 53.1 million ($7.3 million), versus a loss in the same quarter in 2023.
For the full year, ATRenew's revenue climbed 25.9% to RMB 16.39 billion ($2.24 billion), with adjusted operating income soaring 62.8% to RMB 409.7 million ($56.1 million).
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<li>Apple leads the global refurbished smartphones market, with around a 50% share.</li>
<li>Refurbished products contribute more than 60% of eBay Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) gross merchandise value (GMV).</li>
<li>Other key players in this space include Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>).</li>
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Price Action
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<li>Shares of PDD Holdings were trading lower by 2.89% at $127.13 at the time of publication on Friday.</li>
<li>Xiaomi&#8217;s stock had declined by 2.75% to $7.06 at the time of publication on Friday.</li>
<li>Shares of ATRenew were down 1.10% at $3.14 at the time of publication on Friday.</li>
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Mathew Watson, SVP at Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), executed a substantial insider sell on March 19, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: Watson opted to sell 3,182 shares of Best Buy Co, according to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000764478/000122520825003472//Archives/edgar/data/764478/000122520825003472/0001225208-25-003472-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The transaction's total worth stands at $226,836.
During Wednesday's morning session, Best Buy Co shares up by 0.51%, currently priced at $73.5.
<h3>About Best Buy Co</h3>
With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Best Buy Co's Finances</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Best Buy Co's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 47.68% as of 31 January, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Insights into Profitability:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 20.92%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Best Buy Co's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.55.
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Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44, Best Buy Co faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
Analyzing Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 17.09 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 0.38 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.19 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Unlocking the Meaning of Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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