Best Buy Co., Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 4.37% and a payout ratio of 87.06%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

23 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003
Dividends per share (FY)$3.80$3.76$3.68$3.52$2.80$2.20$2.00$1.80$1.36$1.57$1.43$0.72$0.68$0.66$0.62$0.58$0.70$0.53$0.33$0.36$0.49$0.41$0.30
Dividend yield (FY) %4.37%4.86%4.12%2.86%2.01%2.35%3.08%1.91%3.65%5.16%2.04%2.89%4.42%2.56%1.80%1.54%1.88%1.08%0.78%0.57%0.81%0.76%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %87.06%64.54%55.60%28.04%31.59%34.20%33.95%40.90%41.12%55.63%20.36%43.80%-85.33%-18.52%18.56%17.77%22.23%14.50%12.64%13.25%13.92%18.44%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

90 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2026-01-06December 16, 252025-12-16$0.95
2025-10-09September 18, 252025-09-18$0.95
2025-07-10June 18, 252025-06-19$0.95
2025-04-15March 25, 252025-03-25$0.95
2025-01-07December 17, 242024-12-17$0.94
2024-10-10September 19, 242024-09-19$0.94
2024-07-11June 20, 242024-06-20$0.94
2024-04-11March 20, 242024-03-21$0.94
2024-01-02December 11, 232023-12-12$0.92
2023-10-10September 18, 232023-09-19$0.92
2023-07-06June 14, 232023-06-15$0.92
2023-04-13March 22, 232023-03-23$0.92
2023-01-03December 12, 222022-12-13$0.88
2022-10-11September 19, 222022-09-20$0.88
2022-07-05June 13, 222022-06-14$0.88
2022-04-14March 23, 222022-03-24$0.88
2022-01-04December 13, 212021-12-14$0.70
2021-10-05September 13, 212021-09-14$0.70
2021-07-08June 16, 212021-06-17$0.70
2021-04-08March 17, 212021-03-18$0.70
2021-01-05December 14, 202020-12-15$0.55
2020-10-06September 14, 202020-09-15$0.55
2020-07-02June 10, 202020-06-11$0.55
2020-04-09March 18, 202020-03-19$0.55
2020-01-07December 16, 192019-12-17$0.50
2019-10-10September 18, 192019-09-19$0.50
2019-07-05June 12, 192019-06-13$0.50
2019-04-10March 19, 192019-03-20$0.50
2018-12-31December 10, 182018-12-11$0.45
2018-10-09September 17, 182018-09-18$0.45
2018-07-05June 13, 182018-06-14$0.45
2018-04-12March 21, 182018-03-22$0.45
2017-12-28December 06, 172017-12-07$0.34
2017-10-10September 18, 172017-09-19$0.34
2017-07-06June 13, 172017-06-15$0.34
2017-04-12March 20, 172017-03-22$0.34
2016-12-29December 06, 162016-12-08$0.28
2016-10-04September 09, 162016-09-13$0.28
2016-07-05June 10, 162016-06-14$0.28
2016-04-07March 15, 162016-03-17$0.73
2015-12-31December 08, 152015-12-10$0.23
2015-10-06September 11, 152015-09-15$0.23
2015-07-02June 09, 152015-06-11$0.23
2015-04-14March 20, 152015-03-24$0.74
2014-12-31December 09, 142014-12-11$0.19
2014-10-02September 09, 142014-09-11$0.19
2014-07-03June 10, 142014-06-12$0.17
2014-04-10March 18, 142014-03-20$0.17
2013-12-31December 06, 132013-12-10$0.17
2013-10-01September 06, 132013-09-10$0.17
2013-07-02June 07, 132013-06-11$0.17
2013-04-11March 19, 132013-03-21$0.17
2012-12-31December 07, 122012-12-11$0.17
2012-10-02September 07, 122012-09-11$0.17
2012-07-03June 08, 122012-06-12$0.16
2012-05-10April 17, 122012-04-19$0.16
2012-01-24December 29, 112012-01-03$0.16
2011-10-25September 30, 112011-10-04$0.16
2011-07-26June 30, 112011-07-05$0.15
2011-05-05April 12, 112011-04-14$0.15
2011-01-25December 31, 102011-01-04$0.15
2010-10-26October 01, 102010-10-05$0.15
2010-07-27July 01, 102010-07-06$0.14
2010-05-06April 13, 102010-04-15$0.14
2010-01-26December 31, 092010-01-05$0.14
2009-10-27October 02, 092009-10-06$0.14
2009-07-28July 02, 092009-07-07$0.14
2009-05-07April 14, 092009-04-16$0.14
2009-01-27January 02, 092009-01-06$0.14
2008-10-28October 03, 082008-10-07$0.14
2008-07-29July 03, 082008-07-08$0.13
2008-05-14April 21, 082008-04-23$0.13
2008-01-30January 07, 082008-01-09$0.13
2007-10-30October 04, 072007-10-09$0.13
2007-07-31July 06, 072007-07-10$0.10
2007-05-16April 23, 072007-04-25$0.10
2007-01-23December 28, 062007-01-02$0.10
2006-10-24September 29, 062006-10-03$0.10
2006-07-25June 29, 062006-07-03$0.08
2006-05-11April 18, 062006-04-20$0.08
2006-01-24December 29, 052006-01-03$0.08
2005-10-25September 30, 052005-10-04$0.08
2005-07-26June 30, 052005-07-05$0.11
2005-05-11April 18, 052005-04-20$0.11
2005-01-26January 03, 052005-01-05$0.11
2004-10-27October 04, 042004-10-06$0.11
2004-07-28July 02, 042004-07-07$0.10
2004-05-12April 19, 042004-04-21$0.10
2004-01-28January 05, 042004-01-07$0.10
2003-12-09November 14, 032003-11-18$0.30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Best Buy Co., Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Best Buy Co., Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Best Buy Co., Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Best Buy Co., Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Best Buy Co., Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Best Buy Co., Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Best Buy Co., Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Best Buy Co., Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Best Buy Co., Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Best Buy Co., Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.