BBY
Best Buy Co. Inc. Consumer Discretionary - Electronics Retail Investor Relations →
Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY) closed at $62.80 as of 2026-03-20, trading 11.2% below its 200-week moving average of $70.69. This places BBY in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -11.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 35, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.37 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2087 weeks of data, BBY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BBY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.0%.
With a market cap of $13.2 billion, BBY is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.4%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 37.0%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.4x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BBY would have grown to $7583, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.9% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming BBY as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -17.9% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BBY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BBY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 22 historical episodes, buying BBY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +13.9% after 12 months (median -18.0%), compared to +7.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 37% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +43.3% vs +18.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BBY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BBY has crossed below its 200-week MA 26 times with an average 1-year return of +12.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1987 | Jun 1987 | 8 | 4.3% | -31.0% | +24469.5% |
| Oct 1987 | Aug 1988 | 42 | 49.4% | -15.2% | +31000.6% |
| Sep 1988 | Jun 1990 | 89 | 51.9% | -39.0% | +31808.4% |
| Jul 1990 | Apr 1991 | 35 | 50.5% | +112.7% | +31000.6% |
| Nov 1995 | May 1996 | 26 | 35.6% | -37.4% | +4924.4% |
| Jul 1996 | Sep 1997 | 62 | 63.4% | -34.4% | +4553.3% |
| Nov 2000 | Jan 2001 | 8 | 37.6% | +83.4% | +677.0% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 1 | 6.8% | +120.2% | +611.7% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 4.1% | -17.1% | +489.7% |
| Jun 2002 | May 2003 | 49 | 51.1% | +19.9% | +364.5% |
| Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 | 1 | 0.3% | +6.1% | +156.7% |
| Feb 2008 | Apr 2008 | 9 | 10.2% | -35.9% | +147.4% |
| May 2008 | Nov 2009 | 80 | 60.6% | -8.1% | +160.2% |
| Dec 2009 | Mar 2010 | 14 | 14.0% | -12.0% | +169.7% |
| May 2010 | Sep 2010 | 16 | 19.9% | -19.9% | +172.2% |
| Dec 2010 | Jun 2013 | 132 | 61.2% | -30.9% | +206.4% |
| Jan 2014 | May 2014 | 18 | 13.1% | +46.6% | +293.3% |
| Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 | 2 | 0.8% | +69.1% | +233.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 12.7% | +135.0% | +54.6% |
| May 2022 | May 2024 | 106 | 25.0% | +2.2% | +3.8% |
| Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 | 1 | 0.2% | -8.4% | -18.1% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 0.2% | -18.4% | -18.0% |
| Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | 26 | 22.7% | -11.5% | -16.7% |
| Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 | 1 | 2.1% | N/A | -10.8% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 3.0% | N/A | -9.7% |
| Dec 2025 | Ongoing | 14+ | 12.4% | Ongoing | -11.4% |
| Average | 29 | — | +12.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BBY below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY) is trading 11.2% below its 200-week moving average of $70.69. The current price is $62.80.
What is BBY's 200-week moving average price?
Best Buy Co. Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $70.69 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BBY drops below its 200-week moving average?
BBY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is BBY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BBY as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 35. Free cash flow yield is 6.4%. Return on equity is 37.0%. Price-to-book is 4.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BBY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in BBY would have grown to $7583, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 13.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. BBY has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BBY pay a dividend?
Yes. Best Buy Co. Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 611.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20