BBY
Best Buy Co. Inc. Consumer Discretionary - Electronics Retail Investor Relations →
Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY) closed at $60.05 as of 2026-05-01, trading 13.8% below its 200-week moving average of $69.65. This places BBY in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -13.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 42, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.25 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2093 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 $12.6 billion, BBY is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.7%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 37.0%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.2x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BBY would have grown to $7362, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.8% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming BBY as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +14.2% 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% | +23751.3% |
| Oct 1987 | Aug 1988 | 42 | 49.4% | -15.2% | +30091.5% |
| Sep 1988 | Jun 1990 | 89 | 51.9% | -39.0% | +30875.7% |
| Jul 1990 | Apr 1991 | 35 | 50.5% | +112.7% | +30091.5% |
| Nov 1995 | May 1996 | 26 | 35.6% | -37.4% | +4777.6% |
| Jul 1996 | Sep 1997 | 62 | 63.4% | -34.4% | +4417.3% |
| Nov 2000 | Jan 2001 | 8 | 37.6% | +83.4% | +654.3% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 1 | 6.8% | +120.2% | +590.9% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 4.1% | -17.1% | +472.5% |
| Jun 2002 | May 2003 | 49 | 51.1% | +19.9% | +351.0% |
| Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 | 1 | 0.3% | +6.1% | +149.2% |
| Feb 2008 | Apr 2008 | 9 | 10.2% | -35.9% | +140.2% |
| May 2008 | Nov 2009 | 80 | 60.6% | -8.1% | +152.6% |
| Dec 2009 | Mar 2010 | 14 | 14.0% | -12.0% | +161.8% |
| May 2010 | Sep 2010 | 16 | 19.9% | -19.9% | +164.3% |
| Dec 2010 | Jun 2013 | 132 | 61.2% | -30.9% | +197.5% |
| Jan 2014 | May 2014 | 18 | 13.1% | +46.6% | +281.8% |
| Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 | 2 | 0.8% | +69.1% | +223.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 12.7% | +135.0% | +50.1% |
| May 2022 | May 2024 | 106 | 25.0% | +2.2% | +0.8% |
| Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 | 1 | 0.2% | -8.4% | -20.5% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 0.2% | -18.4% | -20.4% |
| Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | 26 | 22.7% | -11.5% | -19.1% |
| Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 | 1 | 2.1% | N/A | -13.4% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 3.0% | N/A | -12.3% |
| Dec 2025 | Ongoing | 20+ | 13.8% | Ongoing | -14.0% |
| Average | 29 | — | +12.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BBY below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY) is trading 13.8% below its 200-week moving average of $69.65. The current price is $60.05.
What is BBY's 200-week moving average price?
Best Buy Co. Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $69.65 as of 2026-05-01. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 42. Free cash flow yield is 6.7%. Return on equity is 37.0%. Price-to-book is 4.2x. 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 33.3 years, $100 invested in BBY would have grown to $7362, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 13.8% annualized vs 10.7% 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 639.00%.
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 2026-05-01