Operating
Impairment Charges
Best Buy Impairment Charges decreased by 64.0% to $171.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ3 2026Dec 5, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase signals potential operational issues, poor past investment decisions, or adverse market conditions for specific business units.
Detailed definition
These are non-cash charges recorded when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair market value. They indicate tha...
Peer comparison
Often seen during restructuring or economic downturns across industrial sectors.
Metric ID:
impairment_charges_cfHistorical Data
17 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 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $475.00M | $171.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -64.0% |
Range$0.00 – $475.00M
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | $118.75M | $118.75M | $118.75M |
| Total | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Best Buy's impairment charges?
- Best Buy (BBY) reported impairment charges of $171.00M in Q3 2025.
- What does impairment charges mean?
- A write-down of an asset's value because it is worth less than what is recorded on the balance sheet.