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Adjustments for Non-Cash Items [USD, Millions]

Stock-Based Compensation [USD, Millions]

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Capital Expenditures (CapEx) [USD, Millions]

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Share Repurchases [USD, Millions]

Dividend Payments [USD, Millions]

Net Change in Cash [USD, Millions]

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Domestic

- Computing and Mobile Phones

- Consumer Electronics

- Appliances

- Entertainment

- Services

- Other

International

Total Revenue

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Cash and cash equivalents (USD, millions)

Receivables, net (USD, millions)

Merchandise inventories (USD, millions)

Other current assets (USD, millions)

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Property and equipment, net (USD, millions)

Operating lease assets (USD, millions)

Goodwill (USD, millions)

Other assets (USD, millions)

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Accounts payable (USD, millions)

Unredeemed gift card liabilities (USD, millions)

Deferred revenue (USD, millions)

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Current portion of operating lease liabilities (USD, millions)

Current portion of long-term debt (USD, millions)

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Long-term debt (USD, millions)

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Common stock (USD, millions)

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Retained earnings (USD, millions)

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Total liabilities and equity (USD, millions)

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The sharp decline was driven primarily by **substantial outflows in financing and investing activities**. In Q3 2025, the company saw significant cash used for **share repurchases and dividend payments** (financing activities used **$(892) million**) and **lower capital expenditures** compared to previous expectations, which resulted in investing outflows of **$(522) million**. Although there were positive operating inflows and only a minor negative impact from exchange rate changes (**$(2) million**), these were not enough to offset the heavy cash outflows, leading to an overall net decrease in cash and cash equivalents for the period.  **[0000764478-24-000041_bby-20241102x10q.htm:22]** **[0000764478-24-000038_bby-20241126xex99.htm:7]** **[0000764478-24-000041_bby-20241102x10q.htm:3]** 

Why did Cash and cash equivalents drop sharply in Q3 2025?

In Q3 2025, the increase in total assets was driven by several factors, including an increase in **cash and cash equivalents**, **receivables**, and a notably large rise in **merchandise inventories**. There were also moderate increases in **operating lease assets** and **other assets**, which helped offset declines in **property and equipment, net** and **other current assets**. These changes collectively contributed to raising the total assets to **$17,018 million** in Q3 2025.  **[0000764478-24-000041_bby-20241102x10q.htm:2]** 

What drove the increase in Total assets in Q3 2025?

The documents indicate that **the current portion of long-term debt in Q1 2025 was $15 million**, which is consistent with previous periods and does not represent a significant change. **There are no specific reasons provided for it being higher** in Q1 2025 compared to past periods, and the values have remained generally similar over time.  **[0000764478-24-000022_bby-20240504x10q.htm:2]** 

Why was the Current portion of long-term debt higher in Q1 2025?

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Based on the documents, BBY's operating cash flow increased from **$601 million in Q3 2023**  **[0000764478-22-000044_bby-20221029x10q.htm:3]**  to **$1,932 million in Q4 2023**.  **[0000764478-23-000006_bby-20230128x10k.htm:65]**  While this jump is clearly noted in the figures, the explanations available in the documents focus on factors impacting the decline in total cash provided by operating activities on a fiscal year basis—from **$3,252 million in FY 2022** to **$1,824 million in FY 2023**—highlighting issues such as **lower net earnings**, **higher incentive compensation payments**, and **changes in operating assets and liabilities**.  **[0000764478-23-000003_bby-20230302xex99.htm:8]** **[0000764478-23-000006_bby-20230128x10k.htm:49]**  None of these documents, however, provide a definitive explanation specifically for the significant increase in operating cash flow in Q4 2023.

Why did Operating Cash Flow jump so high in Q4 2023?

The operating cash flow turned negative in Q1 2024 primarily due to the **timing and volume of inventory purchases and payments** and **lower incentive compensation payments**, which reduced cash outflows. In addition, **lower accounts payable outflows** and **lower earnings** further contributed to a smaller cash inflow from operations, resulting in a negative cash flow figure in Q1 2024.  **[0000764478-23-000025_bby-20230429x10q.htm:20]** **[0000764478-23-000019_bby-20230525xex99.htm:8]** 

What caused Operating Cash Flow to turn negative in Q1 2024?

The documents indicate that the Total cash provided by (used in) operating activities was **$512.00 million in Q2 2024** and **$109.00 million in Q3 2024**.  **[0000764478-23-000041_bby-20230729x10q.htm:3]** **[0000764478-23-000053_bby-20231028x10q.htm:3]**  However, the explanations available discuss factors influencing the change in Q3 2024 operating cash flows relative to **Q3 2023**, not in comparison to Q2 2024. Therefore, the documents do not provide a definitive reason for why the operating cash flow is so low in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter.  **[0000764478-23-000041_bby-20230729x10q.htm:3]** **[0000764478-23-000053_bby-20231028x10q.htm:3]** 

Why is Operating Cash Flow so low in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter?

The spike in restructuring charges in **Q4 2023** was driven by an **enterprise-wide restructuring initiative** that began in **Q2 FY23**. This initiative was designed to align spending with the company's critical strategies and operations by optimizing its cost structure, and a significant component of the change was the cost associated with **employee termination benefits**.  **[0000764478-23-000003_bby-20230302xex99.htm:2]** **[0000764478-23-000006_bby-20230128x10k.htm:79]** 

What drove the spike in Restructuring Charges in Q4 2023?

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- U.S.

- Canada

- China

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Receivables (Changes in operating assets and liabilities) [USD, millions]

Merchandise inventories (Changes in operating assets and liabilities) [USD, millions]

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Accounts payable (Changes in operating assets and liabilities) [USD, millions]

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Additions to property and equipment [USD, millions]

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Repurchase of common stock [USD, millions]

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Other, net (Financing) [USD, millions]

Total cash used in financing activities [USD, millions]

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents [USD, millions]

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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period [USD, millions]

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Income Tax Expense (USD, millions)

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Net Earnings (USD, millions)

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Best Buy Co Inc (BBY)

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