BBY Dividend History & Analysis | 5.6% Yield

BBY has a dividend yield of 5.6% and paid 3.81 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.56%
Payout Ratio 59.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.93%
Consistency Lifetime 98.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.15%
Payout FCF 63.7%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 71.08%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BKE 2,477 M 8.37% 18.28%
PAG 10,287 M 3.25% 8.88%
ITX 179,163 M 3.48% 8.38%
BBW 444 M 1.73% 10.31%
DKS 18,923 M 2.47% 6.68%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
SIG 6,026 M 36.51% 67.0%
SAH 2,341 M 33.47% 90.2%
PAG 10,287 M 30.61% 85.5%
DKS 18,923 M 33.51% 86.9%
SCVL 431 M 23.07% 94.3%
BBY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-24 2026-03-24 2026-04-14 Quarterly 0.96 +1.1% 1.55%
2025-12-16 2025-12-16 2026-01-06 Quarterly 0.95 0% 1.32%
2025-09-18 2025-09-18 2025-10-09 Quarterly 0.95 0% 1.28%
2025-06-18 2025-06-19 2025-07-10 Quarterly 0.95 0% 1.39%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.95 +1.1% 1.27%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2025-01-07 Quarterly 0.94 0% 1.08%
2024-09-19 2024-09-19 2024-10-10 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.95%
2024-06-20 2024-06-20 2024-07-11 Quarterly 0.94 0% 1.02%
2024-03-20 2024-03-21 2024-04-11 Quarterly 0.94 +2.2% 1.18%
2023-12-11 2023-12-12 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.92 0% 1.23%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-10-10 Quarterly 0.92 0% 1.29%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-06 Quarterly 0.92 0% 1.2%
2023-03-22 2023-03-23 2023-04-13 Quarterly 0.92 +4.5% 1.19%
2022-12-12 2022-12-13 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.88 0% 1.08%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-10-11 Quarterly 0.88 0% 1.23%
2022-06-13 2022-06-14 2022-07-05 Quarterly 0.88 0% 1.25%
2022-03-23 2022-03-24 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.88 +25.7% 0.9%
2021-12-13 2021-12-14 2022-01-04 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.68%
2021-09-13 2021-09-14 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.63%
2021-06-16 2021-06-17 2021-07-08 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.62%
2021-03-17 2021-03-18 2021-04-08 Quarterly 0.7 +27.3% N/A
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-05 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-06 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2020-06-10 2020-06-11 2020-07-02 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2020-03-18 2020-03-19 2020-04-09 Quarterly 0.55 +10% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2020-01-07 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-09-18 2019-09-19 2019-10-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-06-12 2019-06-13 2019-07-05 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-03-19 2019-03-20 2019-04-10 Quarterly 0.5 +11.1% N/A
2018-12-10 2018-12-11 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-09-17 2018-09-18 2018-10-09 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-06-13 2018-06-14 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-03-21 2018-03-22 2018-04-12 Quarterly 0.45 +32.4% N/A
2017-12-06 2017-12-07 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-09-18 2017-09-19 2017-10-10 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-06 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-03-20 2017-03-22 2017-04-12 Quarterly 0.34 +21.4% N/A
2016-12-06 2016-12-08 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-09-09 2016-09-13 2016-10-04 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-06-10 2016-06-14 2016-07-05 Quarterly 0.28 -61.6% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-04-07 Quarterly 0.73 +217.4% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-06 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-06-09 2015-06-11 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.23 -68.9% N/A
2015-03-20 2015-03-24 2015-04-14 Quarterly 0.74 +289.5% N/A
2014-12-09 2014-12-11 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2014-09-09 2014-09-11 2014-10-02 Quarterly 0.19 +11.8% N/A
2014-06-10 2014-06-12 2014-07-03 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2014-03-18 2014-03-20 2014-04-10 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2013-12-06 2013-12-10 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A

BBY Dividend FAQ

Best Buy Co., Inc. is a multinational retailer specializing in consumer electronics, computing, appliances, and mobile communications. The company utilizes an omni-channel business model, integrating physical storefronts with e-commerce platforms across the United States and Canada to distribute third-party brands and private labels like Insignia.

What is the Dividend Yield of BBY?

As of May 2026, BBY's dividend yield is 5.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.81 USD by the current share price of 60.98.

Does BBY pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, BBY paid a dividend of 3.81 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-24 and the payout was 0.96 USD.

How often does BBY pay dividends?

BBY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BBY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-24.

BBY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BBY for the next payments are between 0.956 (-0.4%) and 0.986 (+2.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.38%.

Will BBY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.96 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Best Buy Co. (BBY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BBY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Best Buy Co. (BBY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BBY?

BBY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.93% per year. Strong growth: BBY's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BBY?

BBY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.15%. If you bought BBY's shares at 91.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.81 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.15% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BBY?

BBY Payout Consistency is 98.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Best Buy Co. has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BBY have a good Dividend Yield?

BBY's 5.56% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BBY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BBY is 59.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BBY?

BBY's Overall Dividend Rating is 71.08%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BBY Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in BBY's Outstanding Shares?

Best Buy Co.'s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.27% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -89.9%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has BBY ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 4, 2005 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 166,927,000 0%
1986 222,473,500 +33.28%
1987 221,736,200 -0.33%
1988 222,815,100 +0.49%
1989 202,299,100 -9.21%
1990 223,354,600 +10.41%
1991 164,831,000 -26.2%
1992 292,200,500 +77.27%
1993 359,642,900 +23.08%
1994 361,682,100 +0.57%
1995 363,725,500 +0.56%
1996 353,220,700 -2.89%
1997 395,606,400 +12%
1998 481,019,900 +21.59%
1999 476,280,200 -0.99%
2000 478,786,800 +0.53%
2001 482,817,100 +0.84%
2002 485,907,000 +0.64%
2003 495,502,200 +1.97%
2004 506,600,000 +2.24%
2005 507,200,000 +0.12%
2006 495,800,000 -2.25%
2007 430,800,000 -13.11%
2008 422,600,000 -1.9%
2009 428,600,000 +1.42%
2010 407,800,000 -4.85%
2011 368,800,000 -9.56%
2012 337,200,000 -8.57%
2013 348,900,000 +3.47%
2014 354,000,000 +1.46%
2015 349,000,000 -1.41%
2016 320,000,000 -8.31%
2017 305,400,000 -4.56%
2018 279,300,000 -8.55%
2019 265,200,000 -5.05%
2020 263,700,000 -0.57%
2021 249,100,000 -5.54%
2022 226,200,000 -9.19%
2023 218,300,000 -3.49%
2024 216,700,000 -0.73%
2025 212,100,000 -2.12%
2026 212,100,000 0%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-20 02:38 UTC