Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.78
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.5%
Payout Ratio
74.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
8 years
BBY Dividend Income Check
Safety
74.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
BBY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.5%
Trailing DPS$3.78
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout74.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout63.7%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR2.6%
5Y CAGR11.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield8.7%
1Y Total Return-8.8%
5Y Total Return-37.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,24210Y ago$26,10520Y ago$16,052
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.
BBY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
BBY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Best Buy Co., Inc. distributes 74.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 63.7%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong 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: 6.5% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 8.7% 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 -37.6%, with dividends contributing 14.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,105 today.
BBY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$17.82
Avg/Payment$0.8910
Latest Change+1.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026Latest | $0.9600 | ↑ +1.1% | 6.17% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $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 |
BBY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.5%
#1 of 5
Safety
Watch
74.9% payout
Streak
8Y
11.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.7%
#1 of 5
WMT
TGT
COST
DGBBY Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.96 | — | 1 | $5.04 | 19.0% | 5.25x | 1.0% |
| 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% |
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Start ComparisonBBY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BBY stock.
How much dividend does BBY pay per share?
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.78 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.5%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is BBY's dividend safe?
BBY's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +74.9% and FCF payout ratio of +63.7%. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.78 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
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 $6,242 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 +6.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.