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20 Nov: Best Buy Announces Fiscal Third Quarter Results

Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.32

GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.30

$65 million in additional annualized Renew Blue cost reductions, bringing the cumulative total to $965 million

 

MINNEAPOLIS, November 20, 2014 — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 13-week third quarter (“Q3 FY15”) ended November 1, 2014, as compared to the 13-week third quarter (“Q3 FY14”) ended November 2, 2013.

 

Revenue Q3 FY15 Q3 FY14
Revenue ($ in millions) $9,380 $9,327
Comparable sales % change1,2 2.2% 0.3%
       Domestic Segment:
   Comparable sales % change 3.2% 1.8%
   Comparable online sales % change 21.6% 15.1%
       International Segment:
   Comparable sales % change (3.0%) (6.4%)

 

Operating Income Q3 FY15 Q3 FY14
GAAP operating income as a % of revenue 2.0% 1.0%
Non-GAAP operating income as a % of revenue3 2.2% 1.4%

 

Diluted EPS Q3 FY15 Q3 FY14
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations $0.30 $0.12
Impact of non-restructuring asset impairments $0.01 $0.02
Impact of restructuring charges $0.02 $0.06
Impact of gain on sale of investments ($0.01) ($0.01)
Benefit of income tax impact of Best Buy Europe sale $0.00 ($0.01)
Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations3 $0.32 $0.18

 

Hubert Joly, Best Buy president and CEO, commented, “In the third quarter, our teams delivered positive comparable sales, improved profitability and continued progress in our Renew Blue transformation.

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05 Nov: New Fitness Devices Arrive: Which One for Me?

In a world full of breaking news around activity trackers and fitness devices, you’re probably wondering which one will get you moving, staying active and sleeping better?

Just today, Jawbone introduced two new activity trackers into their family, the Jawbone UP3 and UP MOVE. And last week, Fitbit announced three new products: Fitbit Charge, (available now in Black at Best Buy stores and at BestBuy.com) Charge HR and Surge. These devices help users have a better understanding of their activities and improve their daily activity habits.