Company / Operating Margin
Best Buy Operating Margin History
FY2017-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
3.3%
FY2025
5-year range
3.0% / 3.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#143 of 184
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Best Buy's operating margin of 3.3% is lower than 78% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Operating Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching 3.3%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
3.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.7%.
Declined from 3.6% to 3.3% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
In line with sector averageTop 78% of 184This company 3.3% Sector average 3.4%
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In line with sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 9.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.0pp below the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Strong return on equity: 33.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | - | - |
| FY2025 | 3.3% | +9.5% |
| FY2024 | 3.0% | -16.0% |
| FY2023 | 3.6% | -6.7% |
| FY2022 | 3.9% | -33.9% |
| FY2021 | 5.9% | +16.0% |
| FY2020 | 5.1% | +10.0% |
| FY2019 | 4.6% | +3.8% |
| FY2018 | 4.4% | +1.4% |
| FY2017 | 4.4% | -7.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated May 27, 2026