About Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)
Best Buy Co., Inc. is a Specialty Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
BBY trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $95.65
- Market Cap
- $20.06B
- 52-Week High
- $100.58
- 52-Week Low
- $55.10
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
$1,000 Invested in Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)
How much would $1,000 invested in BBY be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in BBY 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) in 2025 would be worth $1,211 as of November 2026, representing a +21.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BBY 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) in 2023 would be worth $1,674 as of November 2026, representing a +67.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BBY 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) in 2021 would be worth $1,003 as of November 2026, representing a +0.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BBY 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) in 2016 would be worth $3,486 as of November 2026, representing a +248.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BBY at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) at IPO would be worth $1,080,575 as of November 2026, representing a +107957.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 41+ years (498 months), Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) has averaged a monthly return of +2.64% with a median return of +0.96%. The stock had 262 positive months (53%) and 232 negative months (47%). The best month in BBY's history was January 2001 with a +68.5% return, while the worst was November 2000 at -48.7%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.0%), and December the weakest (-4.0%).
BBY's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +156.6%, and the worst was 2012 at -58.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 41 years of trading history, Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) has delivered an average annual return of +35.52% with a median return of +10.80%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.39%. The stock posted gains in 26 years (63%) and losses in 15 years (37%).
BBY's best year was 1997 with a +247.06% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -51.36%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. BBY achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 14 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +48.56% | $64.38 | $95.65 |
| 2025 | -17.80% | $78.33 | $64.38 |
| 2024 | +14.35% | $68.50 | $78.33 |
| 2023 | +2.51% | $66.82 | $68.50 |
| 2022 | -17.49% | $80.98 | $66.82 |
| 2021 | +4.44% | $77.54 | $80.98 |
| 2020 | +16.71% | $66.44 | $77.54 |
| 2019 | +70.50% | $38.97 | $66.44 |
| 2018 | -20.63% | $49.10 | $38.97 |
| 2017 | +64.49% | $29.85 | $49.10 |
| 2016 | +46.56% | $20.37 | $29.85 |
| 2015 | -18.83% | $25.09 | $20.37 |
| 2014 | +0.08% | $25.07 | $25.09 |
| 2013 | +244.20% | $7.28 | $25.07 |
| 2012 | -47.29% | $13.82 | $7.28 |
| 2011 | -30.24% | $19.81 | $13.82 |
| 2010 | -11.76% | $22.45 | $19.81 |
| 2009 | +43.18% | $15.68 | $22.45 |
| 2008 | -45.91% | $28.99 | $15.68 |
| 2007 | +7.77% | $26.90 | $28.99 |
| 2006 | +13.90% | $23.62 | $26.90 |
| 2005 | +10.80% | $21.32 | $23.62 |
| 2004 | +14.64% | $18.59 | $21.32 |
| 2003 | +117.43% | $8.55 | $18.59 |
| 2002 | -51.36% | $17.58 | $8.55 |
| 2001 | +151.94% | $6.98 | $17.58 |
| 2000 | -41.17% | $11.86 | $6.98 |
| 1999 | +63.75% | $7.24 | $11.86 |
| 1998 | +232.88% | $2.18 | $7.24 |
| 1997 | +247.06% | $0.63 | $2.18 |
| 1996 | -34.62% | $0.96 | $0.63 |
| 1995 | -48.00% | $1.84 | $0.96 |
| 1994 | +34.41% | $1.37 | $1.84 |
| 1993 | +78.85% | $0.77 | $1.37 |
| 1992 | +136.36% | $0.32 | $0.77 |
| 1991 | +193.33% | $0.11 | $0.32 |
| 1990 | -6.25% | $0.12 | $0.11 |
| 1989 | -28.36% | $0.16 | $0.12 |
| 1988 | +1.51% | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 1987 | -47.89% | $0.31 | $0.16 |
| 1986 | +63.79% | $0.19 | $0.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BBY
What sector is BBY in? ▼
BBY operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Specialty Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has BBY performed historically? ▼
Over 41 years of trading history, BBY has posted gains in 26 years (63% of the time). The best year was 1997 with a +247.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BBY? ▼
You can invest in BBY through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BBY.
Last updated: 11/1/2026