Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.73
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.0%
Payout Ratio
87.1%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
8 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
87.1% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.0%
Trailing DPS$3.73
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout87.1%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout53.3%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR2.6%
5Y CAGR11.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.8%
Total Shareholder Yield9.9%
1Y Total Return-26.8%
5Y Total Return-21.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,82110Y ago$27,31120Y ago$17,651
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Best Buy Co., Inc. distributes 87.1% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 53.3%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BBY has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.6% and 5-year CAGR of 11.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BBY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.0% dividend yield, 3.8% buyback yield, 9.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -21.8%, with dividends contributing 17.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,311 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$17.56
Avg/Payment$0.8780
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025Latest | $0.9500 | — | 5.23% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.9500 | — | 5.14% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.9500 | — | 5.58% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.9500 | ↑ +1.1% | 5.05% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.9400 | — | 4.30% | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.9400 | — | 3.80% | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.9400 | — | 4.03% | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | $0.9400 | ↑ +2.2% | 4.71% | Apr 11, 2024 |
Annual Dividend History
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.80 | 1.1% | 4 | $4.28 | 88.8% | 1.13x | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $3.76 | 2.2% | 4 | $5.68 | 66.2% | 1.51x | 3.7% |
| 2023 | $3.68 | 4.5% | 4 | $6.29 | 58.5% | 1.71x | 3.7% |
| 2022 | $3.52 | 25.7% | 4 | $9.84 | 35.8% | 2.80x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $2.80 | 27.3% | 4 | $6.84 | 40.9% | 2.44x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $2.20 | 10.0% | 4 | $5.75 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $2.00 | 11.1% | 4 | $5.20 | 38.5% | 2.60x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $1.80 | 32.4% | 4 | $3.26 | 55.2% | 1.81x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $1.36 | -13.4% | 4 | $3.81 | 35.7% | 2.80x | 1.4% |
| 2016 | $1.57 | 9.8% | 4 | $2.56 | 61.3% | 1.63x | 1.6% |
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How much dividend does BBY pay per share?
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.73 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BBY's next ex-dividend date?
BBY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BBY typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BBY's dividend safe?
BBY's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +87.1% and FCF payout ratio of +53.3%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BBY a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Best Buy Co., Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BBY pay dividends?
Best Buy Co., Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.73 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2003 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in BBY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BBY five years ago would be worth approximately $7,821 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BBY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BBY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.