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Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Yield on Cost (YOC): 5.04%

The yield on cost (YOC) for Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) is 5.04%.

BBY Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

5.04%

Yield on Cost for BBY

BBY now pays $3.81 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-08)$31.4212.13%
5 years ago(2021-06-16)$109.903.47%
3 years ago(2023-06-06)$74.355.12%
1 year ago(2025-06-10)$74.915.09%
Buying today(at $75.64)$75.645.04%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 5.04% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 11.6% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

5.04%

In 3 years

6.84%

In 5 years

8.38%

In 10 years

13.94%

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$75.64
$3.81
11.55%
15 Years

Starting Yield

5.04%

Ending YOC

25.95%

Year 15 Dividend

$19.63

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$152.81

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$3.815.04%$0.00
Year 1$4.25+11.55%5.62%$4.25
Year 2$4.74+11.55%6.27%$8.99
Year 3$5.29+11.55%6.99%$14.28
Year 4$5.90+11.55%7.80%$20.18
Year 5$6.58+11.55%8.70%$26.76
Year 6$7.34+11.55%9.70%$34.10
Year 7$8.19+11.55%10.83%$42.29
Year 8$9.13+11.55%12.08%$51.42
Year 9$10.19+11.55%13.47%$61.61
Year 10$11.37+11.55%15.03%$72.98
Year 11$12.68+11.55%16.76%$85.66
Year 12$14.14+11.55%18.70%$99.80
Year 13$15.78+11.55%20.86%$115.58
Year 14$17.60+11.55%23.27%$133.18
Year 15$19.63+11.55%25.95%$152.81

Best Buy Co., Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Best Buy Co., Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for BBY stock is 5.04%.

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

Best Buy Co., Inc. operates as a prominent technology retailer across the United States and Canada. Its business structure is segmented into Domestic and International operations. The company's extensive product selection includes a wide array of computing devices such as desktops, notebooks, and associated peripherals, alongside mobile phones (which generate commissions from network carriers), networking equipment, and tablets (including e-readers). Customers can also find smartwatches and various consumer electronics, encompassing digital imaging devices, health and fitness gadgets, home theater systems, portable audio solutions (like headphones and speakers), and smart home products. Beyond electronics, Best Buy also supplies household appliances such as dishwashers, laundry machines, ovens, refrigerators, blenders, coffee makers, and vacuum cleaners. For entertainment, their offerings range from drones, movies, music, and toys to gaming hardware and software, including virtual reality products. Additionally, the company stocks miscellaneous items like baby products, food and beverages, luggage, outdoor living essentials, and sporting goods. In terms of services, Best Buy provides consultation, delivery, design assistance, health-related programs, installation, membership benefits, repair work, product setup, technical support, and warranty services. Products are distributed through both physical stores and online platforms, operating under various brand names including Best Buy, Best Buy Ads, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Health, CST, Current Health, Geek Squad, Lively, Magnolia, Best Buy Mobile, Pacific Kitchen, Home, and Yardbird. Their primary online presence is via bestbuy.com, currenthealth.com, lively.com, yardbird.com, and bestbuy.ca. As of January 30, 2022, the company maintained a network of 1,144 retail locations. Originally established in 1966 as Sound of Music, Inc., the corporation is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.

Richfield, MN
85,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail
CEO
Corie Sue Barry