Best Buy (BBY, $78.53) beats Q1 earnings estimate; scraps full-year guidance
Best Buy Co. Inc reported first quarter earnings that topped analysts’ expectations. The retail company, however, suspended its full-year guidance.
The company’s non-GAAP earnings for the three months ending on May 2 came in at 67 cents per share, exceeding the the Street estimate of 43 cents per share . But the figure is down -34.3% from the same period last year.
Revenue declined -6.8% year-over-year to $8.56 billion in the quarter, but surpassed analysts' expectations. Online sales, surged +155.4% year-over-year, while comparable physical store sales dropped -5.3% amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Best Buy suspended its full-year earnings forecast. It said around 700 of is U.S. locations are up-and-running albeit with strict social distancing rules. The company is assessing possibilities of expansion of store hours, as well as scrapping the 'appointment only' condition at some of its stores.
BBY's RSI Indicator recovers from overbought zone
The 10-day RSI Oscillator for BBY moved out of overbought territory on August 25, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. Traders may want to look at selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 34 instances where the indicator moved out of the overbought zone. In of the 34 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move down at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 58 cases where BBY's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 16, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on BBY as a result. In of 90 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for BBY turned negative on September 15, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 57 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 57 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BBY declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
BBY broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 04, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
BBY moved above its 50-day moving average on August 12, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for BBY crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on August 15, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BBY advanced for three days, in of 316 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 175 cases where BBY Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.727) is normal, around the industry mean (7.763). P/E Ratio (20.397) is within average values for comparable stocks, (46.906). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.110) is also within normal values, averaging (1.437). BBY has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.051) as compared to the industry average of (0.027). P/S Ratio (0.381) is also within normal values, averaging (3.607).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. BBY’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BBY’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock worse than average.
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a retailer of consumer electronics, entertainment software and appliances
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