Free Cash Flow for Best Buy Co. (BBY)
Free Cash Flow for Best Buy Co. (BBY): headline value $1.26B · YoY -9.6%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.26B
YoY change
-9.6%
5Y CAGR
-21.5%
Peak year (2021)
$4.21B
Latest annual
$1.26B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Best Buy Co. (BBY) from 1990 to 2026
Free Cash Flow history table for Best Buy Co. (BBY) from 1990 to 2026
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.26B | -9.6% | ||
| 2025 | $1.39B | +106.2% | ||
| 2024 | $675.00M | -24.5% | ||
| 2023 | $894.00M | -64.5% | ||
| 2022 | $2.52B | -40.3% | ||
| 2021 | $4.21B | +131.3% | ||
| 2020 | $1.82B | +14.7% | ||
| 2019 | $1.59B | +9.4% | ||
| 2018 | $1.45B | -26.0% | ||
| 2017 | $1.96B | +191.7% | ||
| 2016 | $673.00M | -51.0% | ||
| 2015 | $1.37B | +151.2% | ||
| 2014 | $547.00M | -33.1% | ||
| 2013 | $817.09M | -67.7% | ||
| 2012 | $2.53B | +466.6% | ||
| 2011 | $446.00M | -72.0% | ||
| 2010 | $1.59B | +177.2% | ||
| 2009 | $574.00M | -53.3% | ||
| 2008 | $1.23B | +19.3% | ||
| 2007 | $1.03B | -1.7% | ||
| 2006 | $1.05B | -21.8% | ||
| 2005 | $1.34B | +64.1% | ||
| 2004 | $816.00M | -1506.9% | ||
| 2003 | -$58.00M | -106.1% | ||
| 2002 | $951.00M | +531.9% | ||
| 2001 | $150.50M | -62.3% | ||
| 2000 | $399.20M | -19.6% | ||
| 1999 | $496.70M | +5.6% | ||
| 1998 | $470.30M | -535.5% | ||
| 1997 | -$108.00M | +304.5% | ||
| 1996 | -$26.70M | -82.8% | ||
| 1995 | -$155.50M | -31.7% | ||
| 1994 | -$227.60M | +114.9% | ||
| 1993 | -$105.90M | +457.4% | ||
| 1992 | -$19.00M | -1561.5% | ||
| 1991 | $1.30M | -94.7% | ||
| 1990 | $24.50M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Best Buy Co.'s reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2026 fiscal year, Best Buy Co. (BBY) reported free cash flow of $1.26B – declined 9.6% year-over-year.
Over 2021–2026 (5 years), Best Buy Co. free cash flow expanded at a -21.5% compound annual rate, with a net decline across the window.
Between 2021 and 2026, Best Buy Co. free cash flow plunged 70.1%, falling from $4.21B to $1.26B.
The highest annual free cash flow of $4.21B was reported in 2021. The lowest in the available history was -$227.60M in 1994.
Best Buy Co. (BBY) sits 9th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $8.39B.
Best Buy Co. Free Cash Flow by Year
Best Buy Co. Free Cash Flow 2026: $1.26B
Best Buy Co. free cash flow in 2026 was $1.26B, declined 9.6% below 2025.
Best Buy Co. Free Cash Flow 2025: $1.39B
Best Buy Co. free cash flow in 2025 was $1.39B, surged 106.2% from 2024.
Best Buy Co. Free Cash Flow 2024: $675.00M
Best Buy Co. free cash flow in 2024 was $675.00M, declined 24.5% below 2023.
Best Buy Co. Free Cash Flow 2023: $894.00M
Best Buy Co. free cash flow in 2023 was $894.00M, plunged 64.5% below 2022.
Best Buy Co. Free Cash Flow 2022: $2.52B
Best Buy Co. free cash flow in 2022 was $2.52B.
See more financial history for Best Buy Co. (BBY).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Best Buy Co., ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $106.94B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $78.16B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $12.65B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $9.09B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $7.70B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $7.19B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $6.22B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $4.86B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Best Buy Co.'s free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Best Buy Co. (BBY) is $1.26B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Best Buy Co. free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) free cash flow changed -9.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Best Buy Co. free cash flow?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is -21.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Best Buy Co. free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Best Buy Co. free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $4.21B in 2021.
What was Best Buy Co. free cash flow in 2025?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) free cash flow in 2025 was $1.39B.
What was Best Buy Co. free cash flow in 2026?
Best Buy Co. (BBY) free cash flow in 2026 was $1.26B.
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