Best Buy Co. (BBY) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerBest Buy Co. (BBY) has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and currently yields 6.25%. The most recent dividend was $0.9600/share on Apr 14, 2026, paid Quarterly.
BBY
Current Yield
6.25%
TTM Dividend/Share
$3.81
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
75.4%
Consecutive Growth Years
9 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
1.06%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
11.55%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
10.27%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
17.8%
FCF payout ratio
15.9%
Net debt / EBITDA
1.1x
Interest coverage
19.03x
ROIC (TTM)
16.4%
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 75.4%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($5.96) covers dividend/share ($3.81).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
1 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 9 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 15.9%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 1.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (11.6%) exceeds EPS growth (-2.9%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Mar 24, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 14, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.9600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9600
Ex-date Dec 16, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 6, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.9500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9500
Ex-date Sep 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.9500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9500
Ex-date Jun 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.9500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9500
Ex-date Mar 25, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.9500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9500
Ex-date Dec 17, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 7, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.9400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9400
Ex-date Sep 19, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9400
Ex-date Jun 20, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9400
Ex-date Mar 20, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9400
Ex-date Dec 11, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 2, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9200
Ex-date Sep 18, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 10, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.9200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9200
Ex-date Jun 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Jul 6, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.9200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9200
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | $0.9600 | $0.9600 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | $0.9500 | $0.9500 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 | $0.9500 | $0.9500 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | $0.9500 | $0.9500 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $0.9500 | $0.9500 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 | $0.9400 | $0.9400 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | $0.9400 | $0.9400 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $0.9400 | $0.9400 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 | $0.9400 | $0.9400 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | $0.9200 | $0.9200 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 | $0.9200 | $0.9200 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jul 6, 2023 | $0.9200 | $0.9200 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Best Buy Co. has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 9 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.8000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $3.7600 | $3.8000 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $3.6800 | $3.7600 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $3.5200 | $3.6800 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $2.8000 | $3.5200 | +25.7% |
| 2021 | $2.2000 | $2.8000 | +27.3% |
| 2020 | $2.0000 | $2.2000 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | $1.8000 | $2.0000 | +11.1% |
| 2018 | $1.3600 | $1.8000 | +32.4% |
| 2017 | $1.5700 | $1.3600 | -13.4% |
| 2016 | $1.4300 | $1.5700 | +9.8% |
| 2015 | $0.7200 | $1.4300 | +98.6% |
| 2014 | $0.6800 | $0.7200 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | $0.6600 | $0.6800 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | $0.6200 | $0.6600 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | $0.5800 | $0.6200 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | $0.7000 | $0.5800 | -17.1% |
| 2009 | $0.5300 | $0.7000 | +32.1% |
| 2008 | $0.3300 | $0.5300 | +60.6% |
| 2007 | $0.3600 | $0.3300 | -8.3% |
| 2006 | $0.3800 | $0.3600 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | $0.2733 | $0.3800 | +39.0% |
| 2004 | — | $0.2733 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Best Buy Co. (BBY) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$801.00M
YoY change
-0.7%
5Y CAGR
+7.1%
Peak year (2025)
$807.00M
Latest annual
$801.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Best Buy Co. (BBY)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Best Buy Co. (BBY)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $801.00M | -0.7% | -$6.00M | ||
| 2025 | $807.00M | +0.7% | +$6.00M | ||
| 2024 | $801.00M | +1.5% | +$12.00M | ||
| 2023 | $789.00M | +14.7% | +$101.00M | ||
| 2022 | $688.00M | +21.1% | +$120.00M | ||
| 2021 | $568.00M | +7.8% | +$41.00M | ||
| 2020 | $527.00M | +6.0% | +$30.00M | ||
| 2019 | $497.00M | +21.5% | +$88.00M | ||
| 2018 | $409.00M | -19.0% | -$96.00M | ||
| 2017 | $505.00M | +1.2% | +$6.00M | ||
| 2016 | $499.00M | +98.8% | +$248.00M | ||
| 2015 | $251.00M | +7.7% | +$18.00M | ||
| 2014 | $233.00M | -3.4% | -$8.09M | ||
| 2013 | $241.09M | +5.7% | +$13.09M | ||
| 2012 | $228.00M | -3.8% | -$9.00M | ||
| 2011 | $237.00M | +1.3% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2010 | $234.00M | +4.9% | +$11.00M | ||
| 2009 | $223.00M | +9.3% | +$19.00M | ||
| 2008 | $204.00M | +17.2% | +$30.00M | ||
| 2007 | $174.00M | +15.2% | +$23.00M | ||
| 2006 | $151.00M | +10.2% | +$14.00M | ||
| 2005 | $137.00M | +5.4% | +$7.00M | ||
| 2004 | $130.00M | — | +$130.00M | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2026 fiscal year, Best Buy Co. (BBY) reported dividends paid of $801.00M – edged down 0.7% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2021–2026 (5 years) stretch, Best Buy Co. dividends paid compounded at +7.1% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
$807.00M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2025, against a low of $0 during 1990.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, Best Buy Co. (BBY) ranks 6th; the peer median for dividends paid is $2.24B.
Best Buy Co. Dividends Paid 2026: $801.00M
Best Buy Co. dividends paid in 2026 was $801.00M, edged down 0.7% below 2025.
Best Buy Co. Dividends Paid 2025: $807.00M
Best Buy Co. dividends paid in 2025 was $807.00M, edged up 0.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Best Buy Co. Dividends Paid 2024: $801.00M
Best Buy Co. dividends paid in 2024 was $801.00M, edged up 1.5% from 2023.
Best Buy Co. Dividends Paid 2023: $789.00M
Best Buy Co. dividends paid in 2023 was $789.00M, grew 14.7% from 2022.
Best Buy Co. Dividends Paid 2022: $688.00M
Best Buy Co. dividends paid in 2022 was $688.00M.
See more financial history for Best Buy Co. (BBY).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Best Buy Co., ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba (BABA) | $29.31B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Home Depot (HD) | $9.15B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's (MCD) | $5.12B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies (LOW) | $2.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| TJX Companies (TJX) | $1.84B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon (AMZN) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla (TSLA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
Does Best Buy Co. pay dividends?
Yes, Best Buy Co. (BBY) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $3.81 per share annually, yielding 6.25%.
What is Best Buy Co.'s dividend yield?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) has a current dividend yield of 6.25%.
Is Best Buy Co.'s dividend safe?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) passes 3 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Best Buy Co. increased its dividend?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) has 9 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Best Buy Co.'s dividend payout ratio?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) has a dividend payout ratio of 75.4%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Best Buy Co.'s dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Best Buy Co. (BBY) is $801.00M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Best Buy Co. dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) dividends paid changed -0.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Best Buy Co. dividends paid?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +7.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Best Buy Co. dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Best Buy Co. dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $807.00M in 2025.
What was Best Buy Co. dividends paid in 2025?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) dividends paid in 2025 was $807.00M.
What was Best Buy Co. dividends paid in 2026?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) dividends paid in 2026 was $801.00M.
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