Discontinued — last reported Q1 '27
Earnings Per Share
EPS (Diluted)
Best Buy EPS (Diluted) decreased by 48.8% to $1.31 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 37.9%, from $0.95 to $1.31. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), EPS (Diluted) shows a downward trend with a -15.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2027May 28, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate stronger profitability even when accounting for potential share dilution.
Detailed definition
Calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion o...
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Used by all public companies to provide a realistic view of earnings per share for investors.
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eps_dilutedHistorical Data
21 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | Q1 '27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.32 | $2.90 | $2.00 | $2.61 | $1.49 | $1.35 | $1.22 | $2.22 | $1.11 | $1.25 | $1.21 | $2.11 | $1.13 | $1.34 | $1.26 | $0.55 | $0.95 | $0.87 | $0.66 | $2.56 | $1.31 |
| QoQ Change | — | +25.0% | -31.0% | +30.5% | -42.9% | -9.4% | -9.6% | +82.0% | -50.0% | +12.6% | -3.2% | +74.4% | -46.4% | +18.6% | -6.0% | -56.3% | +72.7% | -8.4% | -24.1% | +287.9% | -48.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -35.8% | -53.4% | -39.0% | -14.9% | -25.5% | -7.4% | -0.8% | -5.0% | +1.8% | +7.2% | +4.1% | -73.9% | -15.9% | -35.1% | -47.6% | +365.5% | +37.9% |
Range$0.55 – $2.90
CAGR-10.8%
Avg YoY Growth+3.7%
Median YoY Growth-14.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Best Buy's eps (diluted)?
- Best Buy (BBY) reported eps (diluted) of $1.31 in Q1 2026.
- How has Best Buy's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- Best Buy's eps (diluted) increased by 37.9% year-over-year, from $0.95 to $1.31.
- What is the long-term trend for Best Buy's eps (diluted)?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Best Buy's eps (diluted) has grown at a -15.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.83 to $5.04.
- What does eps (diluted) mean?
- Earnings per share calculated as if all potential shares were issued.