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With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.

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Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2024-11-26. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Best Buy Co will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.29. 
Anticipation surrounds Best Buy Co's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.18 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.22% increase in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Best Buy Co's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
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</thead>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.16</td>
<td>1.08</td>
<td>2.51</td>
<td>1.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.34</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>2.72</td>
<td>1.29</td>
</tr>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h3>Best Buy Co Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Best Buy Co were trading at $89.54 as of November 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 30.91%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Best Buy Co</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Best Buy Co.
A total of 17 analyst ratings have been received for Best Buy Co, with the consensus rating being Buy. The average one-year price target stands at $106.65, suggesting a potential 19.11% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of and GameStop, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Underperform trajectory for GameStop, with an average 1-year price target of $10.0, implying a potential 88.83% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Findings: Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for and GameStop are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Best Buy Co</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-3.08%</td>
<td>$2.19B</td>
<td>9.40%</td>
</tr>
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<td>GameStop</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>-31.41%</td>
<td>$248.80M</td>
<td>0.52%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Best Buy Co has a higher consensus rating compared to its peer. It has a positive revenue growth rate, while its peer has a negative growth rate. Best Buy Co also has a higher gross profit margin. Additionally, Best Buy Co has a significantly higher return on equity compared to its peer. Overall, Best Buy Co outperforms its peer across all key metrics analyzed.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Best Buy Co</h3>
With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.
<h3>Best Buy Co's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Best Buy Co faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -3.08% in revenue growth as of 31 July, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Best Buy Co's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.13% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.4%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Best Buy Co's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.92%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.32, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Best Buy Co visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Preview For Best Buy Co

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) will release earnings results for its third quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, Nov. 26</a>.
Analysts expect the Richfield, Minnesota-based bank to report quarterly earnings at $1.29 per share, compared to $1.29 per share in the year-ago period. Best Buy projects to report revenue of $9.63 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $9.76 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Friday, JPMorgan maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised its price target from $111 to $117.
With the recent buzz around Best Buy, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends, too. As of now, Best Buy offers an annual dividend yield of 4.20%. That&#8217;s a quarterly dividend of 94 cents per share ($3.76 a year).
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $142,906 or around 1,596 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $28,563 or around 319 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($3.76 in this case). So, $6,000 / $3.76 = 1,596 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $3.76 = 319 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
BBY Price Action: Shares of Best Buy gained 3.5% to close at $89.54 on Friday.
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How To Earn $500 A Month From Best Buy Stock Ahead Of Q3 Earnings

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) recently unveiled its Black Friday 2024 promotion, running from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2, offering customers gift cards with the purchase of eligible products instead of direct discounts.
What Happened: Apple's Black Friday deals include gift cards ranging from $25 to $200, depending on the product. Here's a detailed breakdown:
iPhone: Customers can receive up to a $75 Apple Gift Card by purchasing an iPhone 15, iPhone 14, or iPhone SE.
Mac: Potential buyers can earn up to a $200 Apple Gift Card with purchases of MacBook Air 15-inch (M3), MacBook Air 13-inch (M3), or MacBook Air 13-inch (M2).
iPad: You can get up to a $100 gift card when buying an iPad Pro, iPad Air, or iPad (10th generation).
Apple Watch: Users can get a $50 Apple Gift Card with the Apple Watch SE while buying a new smartwatch.
AirPods: Receive up to a $75 gift card on AirPods Max, AirPods Pro 2, or AirPods 4.
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Apple TV &amp; Home: Buyers can get a $50 gift card with an Apple TV 4K or HomePod purchase.
Beats: You can earn up to a $50 Apple Gift Card on select Beats products, including Beats Studio Pro, Beats Solo Buds, and Beats Fit Pro.
Accessories: A $25 Apple Gift Card is available for accessories like the Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil, and Smart Folios for iPads.
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Why It Matters: The announcement follows weeks of early Black Friday sales from retailers like Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), and BestBuy Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), many of which feature <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42041663/walmarts-black-friday-cyber-monday-huge-deals-on-electronics-toys-and-more">notable discounts</a> on Apple products.
However, customers who choose to shop directly with Apple can still benefit from the gift card promotion, particularly when paired with a device trade-in.
Apple Card users can also earn 3% cashback on their purchases, adding further value.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Apple shares rose by 0.035% to $229.95 in after-hours trading, following a 0.59% gain to $229.87 during Friday&#8217;s regular session, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Best Buy shares are trading higher after JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised its price target from $111 to $117.

BofA Securities analyst Robert F. Ohmes maintained an Underperform rating on Best Buy Co, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY/analyst-ratings">with a price target of $80.</a>
Ohmes maintains a cautious stance on Best Buy ahead of its fiscal third-quarter 2025 earnings report, scheduled for November 26. Ohmes projects revenue of $9.62 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.26.
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Enterprise comparable sales are expected to decline by 1%, slightly improving from the 2.3% drop reported in the fiscal second quarter.
Computing products such as notebooks, tablets, and services are anticipated to offset softness in appliances and home theater segments. However, aggregated credit and debit card data from October suggests that value-conscious consumers may delay purchases in anticipation of holiday sales.
Ohmes foresees limited gross margin expansion in the second half of fiscal 2024 compared to the first half.
Factors contributing to this include a smaller benefit from services and membership offerings following program changes at the end of June, alongside elevated promotional activity in a volatile consumer environment.
Margins are expected to face reduced credit card profit-sharing pressure, which could weigh slightly more on third-quarter results than fourth-quarter.
For 2025, the analyst anticipates fewer opportunities for margin growth, diverging from trends observed over the past two years.
Best Buy&#8217;s selling, general, and administrative (SG&amp;A) expenses are expected to grow year-over-year in the second half of 2024, reversing favorable conditions from the first half.
Increased marketing efforts and expanded store labor dedicated to appliances and home theater departments will drive SG&amp;A growth. Earlier benefits, such as reduced employee expenses and vendor support, are unlikely to repeat in the latter half of the year.
Ohmes retains an Underperform rating on Best Buy, citing headwinds such as a challenging discretionary spending environment, ongoing promotional activity, and competitive pressure from omnichannel retailers like Walmart and Costco Wholesale. These factors may overshadow expected growth in computing and services and potential stabilization in the consumer electronics industry by late 2024.
The analyst&#8217;s 12-month price objective of $80 is based on 12x projected fiscal 2026 EPS, slightly above Best Buy&#8217;s long-term average multiple but below the hardline retail sector average of 16x. While discretionary spending pressures weigh on valuation, sustained demand for consumer electronics and services, driven by remote work and learning trends, provides some downside protection.
Price Action: BBY stock is up 3.62% at $89.65 at last check Friday.
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JP Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers maintains Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $111 to $117.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Best Buy Co, Raises Price Target to $117

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BBY, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 14 options trades for Best Buy Co.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 28%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 13 are puts, for a total amount of $723,146, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $62,100.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $85.0 to $90.0 for Best Buy Co over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Best Buy Co's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Best Buy Co's whale trades within a strike price range from $85.0 to $90.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Best Buy Co 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732129272_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$2.89</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$115.6K</td>
<td align="right">238</td>
<td align="right">399</td>
</tr>
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<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$17.03</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">671</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$16.98</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$74.7K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">767</td>
</tr>
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<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$16.99</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$71.4K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">723</td>
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<td>BBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$62.1K</td>
<td align="right">99</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
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<h3>About Best Buy Co</h3>
With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Best Buy Co, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Best Buy Co</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 1,775,641, the price of BBY is down -1.28% at $85.91. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 6 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Best Buy Co</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $109.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Best Buy Co, which currently sits at a price target of $109. 
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According to Circana, a market research company, sales of ultra-large TVs – 97 inches and bigger – have gone up by 877% in the last year, while prices have dropped by 53%.&nbsp;
More than 70% of Best Buy&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) stores in the United States now feature these ultra-large TVs, making it simpler to see and buy them. XXL TVs are also available at retailers like Target, Walmart and Costco.
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The popularity of these big TVs is due to better technology, cheaper production and more consumer interest. As CNN reports, during the pandemic, many people bought 65-inch TVs to make staying at home more fun and now, a few years later, many are ready to upgrade to even bigger screens.
Price is one of the biggest drivers of this behavior. A year ago, 98-inch TVs were seen as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36575301/this-massive-137-inch-foldable-tv-is-futuristic-luxurious-and-out-of-most-peoples-reach">luxury items</a>, but now they are available for prices between $1,699 and $2,999 and many stores offer free delivery and installation. Prices for TVs between 75 and 96 inches have also come down, though not as much – they are down by about 6%, with sales increasing by 19%. Meanwhile, XXL TVs are becoming more common.
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However, the appeal of XXL TVs isn't just for movies and sports but also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36594962/netflix-games-download-surge-by-180-signaling-success-in-gaming-expansion">for gamers</a> because these big screens have features like low input lag, high refresh rates and support for the latest gaming consoles. Better sound quality, with features like Dolby Atmos, makes the experience more enjoyable and immersive.
If you're unsure if these big TVs will fit in your living room, tools like Best Buy's AR Viewer can help you see how a 97-inch TV will look in your space before buying it.
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The rise in XXL TV sales has boosted the industry, which has had some struggles recently. With higher costs due to inflation, people have been more careful about spending money on big purchases. Nevertheless, Corie Barry, the CEO of Best Buy, stated that when customers realize the advantages, they are still prepared to spend money on expensive goods. With their more affordable costs and superior features, XXL TVs appear to be a good fit.
Paul Gagnon, from consumer research firm Circana, noted that this trend is similar to what happened a few years ago with 65-inch TVs: People upgraded for a better viewing experience and now they're upgrading again for even larger screens. This trend toward bigger TVs is expected to continue through 2025, as more people replace their pandemic-era TVs with newer, larger models.
If you are considering an upgrade, now seems like a good time. Prices are dropping, features are improving and XXL TVs are easier to find. The trend toward bigger screens will continue, creating better home entertainment options.
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Throughout the last three months, 17 analysts have evaluated Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Best Buy Co, presenting an average target of $105.35, a high estimate of $123.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 11.19% increase from the previous average price target of $94.75.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731096118_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Best Buy Co. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Steven Zaccone</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Zaccone</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Suzuki</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Best Buy Co. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Best Buy Co compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Best Buy Co's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Best Buy Co's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Best Buy Co analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Best Buy Co</h2>
With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.
<h3>Best Buy Co: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Best Buy Co's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 July, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -3.08%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 3.13%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Best Buy Co's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 9.4%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.92%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.32, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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The Analyst Verdict: Best Buy Co In The Eyes Of 17 Experts

Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone maintains Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $115 to $109.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Best Buy Co, Lowers Price Target to $109

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>34.6K</td>
<td>109.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>46.8K</td>
<td>38.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$353.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>828</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PRKS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>181</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EWCZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>674</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td>183</td>
<td>639</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>486</td>
<td>377</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $206.0 per contract. There were 34669 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 109633 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $188.0 per contract. There were 46810 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38848 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 494 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 44 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.4K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 11450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9078 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 789 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $353.4K, with a price of $448.0 per contract. There were 2854 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2332 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $1670.0 per contract. There were 828 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1352 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PRKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRKS#NYSE">PRKS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 44 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 105 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $370.0 per contract. There were 181 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EWCZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWCZ#NASDAQ">EWCZ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 369 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 2181 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 76 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 1033 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 674 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TOL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 135 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.4K, with a price of $1440.0 per contract. There were 183 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 639 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $93.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.1K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 486 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 377 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top-Performing S&amp;P 500 Sectors After Trump Secures Election Victory</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Sector</th>
<th>ETF</th>
<th>1-day Change (%)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>5.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrials</td>
<td>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>2.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>2.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>2.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Technology</td>
<td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>2.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Materials</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>1.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Communications</td>
<td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>1.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>1.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Staples</td>
<td>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>-0.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Utilities</td>
<td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>-1.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Estate</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>-1.29%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gainers, Losers Within The S&amp;P 500 Following Trump&#8217;s Win</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Last</th>
<th>Chg %</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td>
<td>187.37</td>
<td>23.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>193.69</td>
<td>16.64%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>65.93</td>
<td>16.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>288.40</td>
<td>14.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>)</td>
<td>164.96</td>
<td>14.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NASDAQ">TRMB</a>)</td>
<td>69.97</td>
<td>13.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>214.16</td>
<td>13.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>)</td>
<td>62.76</td>
<td>13.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>72.43</td>
<td>13.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>)</td>
<td>149.73</td>
<td>10.38%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Last</th>
<th>Chg %</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>21.01</td>
<td>-24.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>74.05</td>
<td>-17.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>181.42</td>
<td>-15.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>)</td>
<td>161.70</td>
<td>-6.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</td>
<td>14.50</td>
<td>-6.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>)</td>
<td>166.31</td>
<td>-6.19%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>199.41</td>
<td>-6.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>87.26</td>
<td>-6.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>American Tower Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>)</td>
<td>201.33</td>
<td>-5.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</td>
<td>63.15</td>
<td>-5.42%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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Select Sector SPDR-Consumer Discretionary

S&P 500, Dow Hit Record Highs After Trump Win; Fear Index Drops 20%

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$272.50</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>39.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$77.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$315.1K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$249.5K</td>
<td>47.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>673</td>
<td>566</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$49.50</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>177</td>
<td>299</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$202.5K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>142</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SKY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$89.1K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $272.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 3712 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39776 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 771 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.8K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 1063 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11529 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FIVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 3001 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $315.1K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 7491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7095 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 81 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 322 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $249.5K, with a price of $775.0 per contract. There were 47847 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2048 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $602.0 per contract. There were 673 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 566 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $49.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $277.0 per contract. There were 177 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 299 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 235 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 164 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $202.5K, with a price of $1235.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 53 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 131 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $382.0 per contract. There were 1031 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 142 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 263 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $765.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SKY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKY#NYSE">SKY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 104 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 104 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.1K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 116 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

BABA

ETSY

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban warned that proposed tariffs proposed by former President Donald Trump could significantly increase the cost of Christmas holiday shopping for American families, according to comments made Friday on MSNBC&#8217;s &#8220;The Beat,&#8221; which he later shared on X, formerly Twitter.
What Happened: &#8220;I would ask them what they bought their kids for Christmas last year,&#8221; Cuban said during the interview. &#8220;Then I go through the list and show them how many were made in China because most of them are. Then I tell them with Trump&#8217;s tariffs, all those are probably going to go up 60%, and you&#8217;re going to have to make choices.&#8221;
Cuban emphasized the potential impact on local businesses. &#8220;What about the local retailer, the gift shop, the dress store, the sporting goods store, they&#8217;re going to be out of luck too because you&#8217;re buying less, they&#8217;re getting less, so you&#8217;re going to put them out of business.&#8221;
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&mdash; Mark Cuban (@mcuban) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1850315750390534654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Separately from Cuban&#8217;s comments, financial markets often experience what traders call a &#8220;Santa Claus Rally&#8221; &#8211; a historical market phenomenon that typically occurs in the last week of December through the first two trading days of January.
During the holiday season, retail and e-commerce companies often see increased consumer activity. Major retailers that typically experience <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/christmas-stocks">higher trading volumes during this period include</a>:
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) reported a 12% increase in net sales, reaching $574.8 billion in 2023, up from $514.0 billion in 2022. Excluding the minor $0.1 billion impact from foreign exchange fluctuations, net sales still reflected a 12% year-over-year growth.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) posted revenue of approximately $120 billion for the October-to-December quarter, marking a 2.1% increase compared to the same period last year. Net income rose 13% to $34 billion, with both figures surpassing analyst expectations as <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/apple-aapl-q1-earnings-report-2024-049de87c">reported</a> by The Wall Street Journal.
The retail sector&#8217;s performance during this period can be influenced by holiday shopping patterns, with both brick-and-mortar and online retailers seeing increased consumer spending. Transportation and shipping companies may also see increased activity due to higher delivery demands during the holiday season.
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This story was generated using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a> and edited by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/Kaustubh-Bagalkote" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kaustubh Bagalkote</a>

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Mark Cuban Highlights Trump's Potential To Ruin Christmas But He Might Also End Up Spoiling The Party For Apple, Amazon Investors

U.S. consumers plan to shell out $2,100 on holiday shopping this year, a 7% increase over 2023, according to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bank-of-america">new survey from Bank of America</a>.
The 2024 holiday season promises to be dynamic, with more consumers shopping earlier and spending more, despite lingering economic concerns. 
Online shopping continues to grow, and reward points are increasingly becoming a go-to tool for managing holiday expenses. Gift cards, meanwhile, are solidifying their place as a favored gift option across generations.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Early Holiday Shopping Trends: A Shift Toward Black Friday</h3>
According to the survey, 54% of consumers expect to shop on Black Friday, making it the most popular day for holiday deals. 
Moreover, 49% of respondents intend to begin their holiday shopping on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or even earlier, showing that the demand for early-season discounts continues to dominate.
In terms of spending, Americans are expected to shell out an average of $2,100 during the holiday season, marking a 7% increase compared to 2023. Generational differences are evident, with Baby Boomers budgeting about $800, while Gen X will spend around $1,200. 
On the higher end, Millennials plan to spend $4,000, and Gen Z forecasts around $3,300.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Strain And Shopping Preferences</h3>
The survey reveals that 62% of Americans anticipate financial strain due to holiday expenses—though this is a slight improvement from last year&#8217;s 67%. 
Younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are the most likely to feel this pressure, with 68% in each group expecting financial strain. In contrast, 63% of Gen X and 54% of Baby Boomers share the same concern.
Nearly 60% of respondents plan to shop more at discount retailers compared to last year, with a preference for wholesalers/big-box stores (54%), e-commerce sites (41%) and dollar stores (39%). 
Online shopping remains a crucial part of the holiday retail landscape. 48% of survey respondents said they will increase their online shopping this year, while 13% plan to shop online less. 
This surge aligns with the latest Bank of America&#8217;s credit and debit card data, which shows that online spending at retailers increases by about 35% during November and December compared to non-holiday months.
Millennials lead the charge in online shopping, with 43% of their retail transactions made online, while Gen Z trails with 33%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gift Cards: The Preferred Holiday Choice</h3>
Gift cards continue to be a popular choice for both givers and receivers during the holidays. The Bank of America survey found that nearly 99% of people who receive gift cards appreciate them. 
More than six out of 10 consumers received gift cards during last year's holiday season, with 35% of respondents saying they prefer gift cards over physical gifts. Additionally, 61% of consumers are equally satisfied with both gift cards and traditional presents.
Regarding gift card usage, 47% of consumers used all of their holiday gift cards last year, while 19% used most of them and 9% used only half.
According to the survey, 75% of consumers plan to start buying gift cards no earlier than October, with 13% making purchases in October, 35% in November, and 27% waiting until December. 
Gen Z leads the pack in receiving gift cards with 79% having received them during the holidays, followed by 75% of Millennials, 69% of Gen X, and 52% of Baby Boomers.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Implications: The Best Time To Buy Retail Stocks Is After The Holiday Season</h3>
A seasonality analysis of the SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>), a popular retail-focused exchange traded fund which includes heavyweights like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), uncovers a surprising trend: despite the holiday season being a retail bonanza for consumers, it&#8217;s actually a historically weak period for retail stocks. 
Over the last 17 years, the holiday months have shown on average negative performances for the retail sector, while the strongest gains are concentrated in the first four months of the year.
For retail stocks, December represents the second-worst month of the year after June, with an average drop of 1.46%. In contrast, February and January are the best months, with average gains of 2.16% and 1.1%, as per TradingView data. 
The rationale behind this counterintuitive trend may lie in the timing of earnings reports. Investors tend to wait for post-holiday earnings results, which often reflect the success of the season. 
As those results come in after the holidays, there's a rush of buying on positive news, causing stock prices to rally early in the following year, rather than during the holiday period itself.
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Goldman Sachs identified 20 stocks with high short interest that could be primed for a short squeeze, particularly if upcoming earnings reports exceed expectations, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest/most-shorted">providing opportunities for traders</a>. 
In a note shared this week, analyst John Marshall and his team saw the potential for substantial upside for this group of stocks if the current trend of short-covering continues.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Is A Short Squeeze?</h3>
A short squeeze happens when a stock with high short interest sees a rapid price surge, forcing short sellers to buy back shares to cover their positions. This buying frenzy often propels the stock price even higher. 
Short sellers bet that the price of a stock will fall, borrowing shares to sell them at the current price with the intent of repurchasing them at a lower price. 
When a stock rises instead, short sellers scramble to cover their positions, accelerating the stock&#8217;s upward momentum.
Short squeezes typically occur when heavily shorted stocks see unexpected positive news or earnings results, triggering forced buying.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Relief Rallies On Earnings</h3>
Goldman analysts also highlighted that heavily shorted stocks tend to be more prone to &#8220;relief rallies&#8221; around earnings. 
A relief rally occurs when stocks perform better than expected after earnings, alleviating bearish concerns and pushing share prices higher.
"We see greater than normal potential for relief rallies on earnings," said Marshall.
The Goldman Sachs team screened for 20 stocks with high short interest, liquid options, upcoming earnings, and a Buy rating from their equity research department.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs recommend to buy call options in order to bet on a potential short squeeze. 
Call options give investors the right, but not the obligation, to buy a stock at a specific price within a set timeframe. This strategy limits risk while allowing for participation in any significant price increases due to a short squeeze or positive earnings surprise.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs Names 20 Stocks Primed For Short-Squeeze Rallies</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Earnings Date</th>
<th>Short Interest (% of Float)</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Chewy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>)</td>
<td>Dec 4 (After Market Close)</td>
<td>10.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 22 (AMC)</td>
<td>10.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 31 (Before Market Open)</td>
<td>9.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 6 (AMC)</td>
<td>8.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 19 (BMO)</td>
<td>7.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 19 (BMO)</td>
<td>7.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TKO Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 6 (AMC)</td>
<td>6.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 27 (BMO)</td>
<td>5.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 28 (BMO)</td>
<td>5.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 5 (BMO)</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 31 (AMC)</td>
<td>5.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 7 (AMC)</td>
<td>5.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 23 (BMO)</td>
<td>5.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 29 (BMO)</td>
<td>4.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 29 (AMC)</td>
<td>4.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>)</td>
<td>Dec 3 (BMO)</td>
<td>4.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 25 (AMC)</td>
<td>4.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>)</td>
<td>Oct 30 (BMO)</td>
<td>4.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 27 (AMC)</td>
<td>4.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)</td>
<td>Nov 26 (AMC)</td>
<td>4.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule Wednesday aimed at simplifying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/32982143/retailers-subscription-like-prime-and-walmart-under-scrutiny-ftc-to-review-alleged-malpractices">subscription cancellations. </a>
The Details: The <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/10/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-click-cancel-rule-making-it-easier-consumers-end-recurring">new rule</a> is called "click-to-cancel." It aims to protect consumers from businesses that make it difficult, or even impossible, to cancel subscriptions. 
"Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription," said Commission Chair Lina M. Khan. "The FTC's rule will end these tricks and traps, saving Americans time and money. Nobody should be stuck paying for a service they no longer want."
The final rule is part of the FTC&#8217;s ongoing efforts to modernize the 1973 Negative Option Rule in order to combat unfair and deceptive practices related to subscriptions and memberships. The agency reported complaints regarding recurring subscription practices have been steadily increasing over the past five years and in 2024 the FTC received nearly 70 consumer complaints per day on average, up from 42 per day in 2021.
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Why It Matters: The click-to-cancel rule will go into effect in about six months and could have major consequences for digital retailers including Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), online service providers like Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and more traditional subscriptions like The New York Times Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYT#NYSE">NYT</a>). Under the new rule, companies will have to get consent for subscriptions, auto-renewals and free trials that convert to paid memberships and must "make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up."&nbsp;
The FTC has previously targeted Amazon's <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/06/ftc-takes-action-against-amazon-enrolling-consumers-amazon-prime-without-consent-sabotaging-their">business practices</a> which it claims includes enrolling consumers into its Prime subscription service without their expressed consent and then making it difficult for consumers to cancel the Prime subscriptions. The FTC has also scrutinized similar subscription services from other large retailers including Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>).&nbsp;
Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>) has become well-known for its notoriously difficult-to-cancel gym memberships. The issue was highlighted in a <a href="https://x.com/linakhanftc/status/1479162568799395840">tweet</a> from FTC Chair Kahn and later featured in a Bear Cave <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/01/30486679/planet-fitness-an-illegal-billing-operation-with-gyms-on-the-side-short-seller">short-seller report</a> on the company.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Analysts' ratings for Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 16 analysts.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $105.12, along with a high estimate of $123.00 and a low estimate of $80.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $93.40, the current average has increased by 12.55%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729008034_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of Best Buy Co by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Zaccone</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Suzuki</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Best Buy Co. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Best Buy Co compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Best Buy Co's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Best Buy Co's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Best Buy Co analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Best Buy Co</h2>
With $43.5 billion in consolidated 2023 sales, Best Buy is the largest pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the US, boasting roughly 8.3% share of the North American market and north of 33% share of offline sales in the region, per our calculations, CTA, and Euromonitor data. The firm generates the bulk of its sales in-store, with mobile phones and tablets, computers, and appliances representing its three largest categories. Recent investments in e-commerce fulfillment, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, have seen the US e-commerce channel roughly double from prepandemic levels, with management estimating that it will represent a mid-30% proportion of sales moving forward.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Best Buy Co's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Best Buy Co faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -3.08% in revenue growth as of 31 July, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Best Buy Co's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.13%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Best Buy Co's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.4%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Best Buy Co's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.92%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Best Buy Co's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.32, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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The Latest Analyst Ratings For Best Buy Co

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $117 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Best Buy Co, Maintains $117 Price Target

Over 70% of S&P 500 companies that reported earnings this week beat estimates-Earnings Scorecard

Earnings week ahead: CRWD, DELL, ZM, WDAY, HPQ, M, BBY and more

Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy ($BBY) is scheduled to report its results for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 on November 26. BBY shares ha...

Best Buy Q3 Earnings Preview: Here's What to Expect

Melius Research lowered the firm's price target on Best Buy (BBY) to $85 from $100 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly...

Best Buy price target lowered to $85 from $100 at Melius Research

Notable gainers among liquid option names this morning include Super Micro (SMCI) $38.32 +5.17, Moderna (MRNA) $44.77 +3.66, Estee Lauder (EL) $73....

Early notable gainers among liquid option names on November 25th

SA quant grades ranks 20 JPMorgan overweight consumer stock picks

Best Buy Q3 2025 Earnings Preview

Notable companies reporting before tomorrow's open, with earnings consensus, include Analog Devices (ADI), consensus $1.64… Best Buy (BBY), consens...

Notable companies reporting before tomorrow's open

JPMorgan updates its U.S. Analyst Focus List – Adds TPR, ALRM, REG

Here's the major earnings before the open tomorrow

ABBV

ADSK

AGCO

ALRM

AMBA

ARMK

ARWR

ASND

AVGO

BBWI

BLDR

BRBR

BURL

CPRT

CVNA

CYBR

DAWN

EWTX

GOGL

GWRE

HTHT

IMMR

ISRG

KLAC

KVUE

LEGN

LEXX

MANU

MDWD

MNDY

MSFT

NTAP

NTNX

NTRA

NVDA

PDCO

PFLT

PLCE

PNNT

PODD

ROIV

RVMD

SCHW

SIRI

SNDX

SPGI

SWTX

TFII

TITN

TMUS

TRGP

TVTX

URBN

VERA

VICI

WDAY

XENE

Entertainment

Press Releases

First Best Buy Express store opens today - Best Buy Canada and Bell Canada launch innovative retail partnership

Best Buy Reports Second Quarter Results

Best Buy Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

Commodities

Sealed Air Provides Packaging Solutions for Best Buy

Best Buy's Countdown to the Holiday Season Begins

Best Buy Drops 2024 Holiday Calendar, Black Friday Savings Begin Nov. 8

Best Buy Canada predicts product trends and announces dates for hotly anticipated Black Friday sales

Real Estate

Generation Income Properties Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results

Holiday Magic Continues at Best Buy, Black Friday Sale Begins Nov. 21

MANSCAPED® Expands North American Retail Footprint, Launching in Best Buy Canada

GIPR

TSX:BCE

Smart Share Global Limited - American Depositary Shares

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