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Best Buy beats earnings, but tariffs loom: can tech retailer sustain momentum?

by March 5, 2025
by March 5, 2025

Best Buy (BBY) is signaling a potential turnaround after years of struggling sales figures.

The electronics retailer reported surprisingly strong fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations and putting an end to a three-year slide in sales growth.

However, the company is also bracing for potential headwinds from tariffs and ongoing economic uncertainty, creating a mixed outlook for the coming year.

Before the market opened on Tuesday, Best Buy announced that its fourth-quarter same-store sales had jumped by 0.50%, a significant improvement compared to the anticipated decrease of 1.45%.

This positive result breaks a streak of 12 consecutive quarters of negative same-store sales growth, offering a welcome sign for investors.

“I am pleased to report better-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter driven by strong growth in computing as well as improved sales performance in other categories,” Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said in the release, expressing optimism about the company’s recent performance.

Looking ahead to the coming fiscal year, Best Buy is projecting revenue of $41.4 billion to $42.2 billion, aligning with Wall Street’s expectations of $41.69 billion.

The company also anticipates same-store sales to be flat to up 2.0%, compared to estimates of a 1.44% increase.

However, adjusted earnings per share are projected to be $6.20 to $6.60, slightly below Wall Street’s estimated $6.55.

The guidance doesn’t factor the impact of tariffs.

The company is seeing a resurgence in demand for laptops, notebooks, and phones, driven by both the replacement cycle and increasing innovation around artificial intelligence (AI).

“We continue to see a consumer that is willing to spend on high price point products when they need to or when there is technology innovation,” CFO Matt Bilunas said in the release, highlighting the importance of innovation in driving sales.

Market reaction: shares dip amid uncertainty

Despite the positive earnings news, shares were slightly down in pre-market trading as investors digested the better-than-expected numbers but also considered the uncertainty of potential tariffs and ongoing inflation.

As of market close on Monday, Best Buy’s stock was up nearly 5% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500’s 1.2% gain.

As of premarket trading on Tuesday, shares were slightly down.

This indicates that investors were assessing the numbers and the future.

While Best Buy has shown signs of a potential turnaround, challenges remain on the horizon.

The company’s ability to navigate potential tariffs and maintain consumer demand in the face of economic uncertainty will be crucial in determining whether it can sustain its current momentum.

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