Equity
Cumulative Gross Losses and Impairments
Best Buy Cumulative Gross Losses and Impairments increased by 10.3% to $1.27B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 87.9%, from $675.00M to $1.27B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cumulative Gross Losses and Impairments shows an upward trend with a 14.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ3 2026Dec 5, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase signals deteriorating value in the investment portfolio, potentially leading to future earnings charges.
Detailed definition
This represents the total unrealized losses and impairment charges on investments that have not yet been reflected in ne...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on the size and nature of a company's investment portfolio.
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cumulative_gross_losses_and_impairmentsHistorical Data
19 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $1.15B | $1.15B | $1.15B | $1.27B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +70.4% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +10.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +70.4% | +70.4% | +70.4% | +87.9% |
Range$675.00M – $1.27B
CAGR+15.0%
Avg YoY Growth+19.9%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak18+ quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | $67.00M | $67.00M | $67.00M | $542.00M | $542.00M | $542.00M | $660.00M | $660.00M |
| International | $608.00M | $608.00M | $608.00M | $608.00M | $608.00M | $608.00M | $608.00M | $608.00M |
| Total | $675.00M | $675.00M | $675.00M | $1.15B | $1.15B | $1.15B | $1.27B | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Best Buy's cumulative gross losses and impairments?
- Best Buy (BBY) reported cumulative gross losses and impairments of $1.27B in Q3 2025.
- How has Best Buy's cumulative gross losses and impairments changed year-over-year?
- Best Buy's cumulative gross losses and impairments increased by 87.9% year-over-year, from $675.00M to $1.27B.
- What is the long-term trend for Best Buy's cumulative gross losses and impairments?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Best Buy's cumulative gross losses and impairments has grown at a 14.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $675.00M to $1.15B.
- What does cumulative gross losses and impairments mean?
- The total amount of unrealized losses and impairments on investments.