BEST BUY CO INC, 10-K filed on 3/23/2020
Annual Report
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Document Information Statement - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Mar. 18, 2020
Aug. 02, 2019
Document Information [Abstract]      
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Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020    
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Entity File Number 1-9595    
Entity Registrant Name BEST BUY CO., INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MN    
Entity Address, Address Line One 7601 Penn Avenue South    
Entity Address, City or Town Richfield    
Entity Address, State or Province MN    
Entity Tax Identification Number 41-0907483    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 55423    
City Area Code 612    
Local Phone Number 291-1000    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share    
Trading Symbol BBY    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status No    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
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Entity Public Float     $ 13.9
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Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block] Portions of the registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2020 Regular Meeting of Shareholders ("Proxy Statement") are incorporated by reference into Part III. The Proxy Statement will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year to which this report relates.

   
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,229 $ 1,980
Receivables, net 1,149 1,015
Merchandise inventories 5,174 5,409
Other current assets 305 466
Total current assets 8,857 8,870
Property and equipment    
Land and buildings 650 637
Leasehold improvements 2,203 2,119
Fixtures and equipment 6,286 5,865
Property under capital and financing leases   579
Property under finance leases 89  
Gross property and equipment 9,228 9,200
Less accumulated depreciation 6,900 6,690
Net property and equipment 2,328 2,510
Operating lease assets 2,709  
Goodwill 984 915
Other assets 713 606
Total assets 15,591 12,901
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable 5,288 5,257
Unredeemed gift card liabilities 281 290
Deferred revenue 501 446
Accrued compensation and related expenses 410 482
Accrued liabilities 906 982
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 660  
Current portion of long-term debt 14 56
Total current liabilities 8,060 7,513
Long-term operating lease liabilities 2,138  
Long-term liabilities 657 750
Long-term debt 1,257 1,332
Contingencies and commitments (Note 13)
Equity    
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value: Authorized - 400,000 shares; Issued and outstanding - none
Common stock, $0.10 par value: Authorized 1.0 billion shares; Issued and outstanding 256,494,000 and 265,703,000 shares, respectively 26 27
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings 3,158 2,985
Accumulated other comprehensive income 295 294
Total equity 3,479 3,306
Total liabilities and equity $ 15,591 $ 12,901
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]    
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Preferred stock, authorized shares 400,000 400,000
Preferred stock, issued shares 0 0
Preferred stock, outstanding shares 0 0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.10 $ 0.10
Common stock, authorized shares 1,000,000,000.0 1,000,000,000.0
Common stock, issued shares 256,494,000 265,703,000
Common stock, outstanding shares 256,494,000 265,703,000
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Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Consolidated Statements of Earnings [Abstract]      
Revenue $ 43,638 $ 42,879 $ 42,151
Cost of sales 33,590 32,918 32,275
Gross profit 10,048 9,961 9,876
Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,998 8,015 8,023
Restructuring charges 41 46 10
Operating income 2,009 1,900 1,843
Other income (expense):      
Gain on sale of investments 1 12 1
Investment income and other 47 49 48
Interest expense (64) (73) (75)
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense 1,993 1,888 1,817
Income tax expense 452 424 818
Net earnings from continuing operations 1,541 1,464 999
Gain from discontinued operations, net of $0 tax expense     1
Net earnings $ 1,541 $ 1,464 $ 1,000
Basic earnings per share $ 5.82 [1] $ 5.30 [1] $ 3.33
Diluted earnings per share $ 5.75 [1] $ 5.20 [1] $ 3.26
Weighted-average common shares outstanding      
Basic 264.9 276.4 300.4
Diluted 268.1 281.4 307.1
[1] The sum of our quarterly diluted earnings per share does not equal our annual diluted earnings per share due to differences in quarterly and annual weighted-average shares outstanding
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Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Consolidated Statements of Earnings [Abstract]      
Tax effect of discontinued operations $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net earnings $ 1,541 $ 1,464 $ 1,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments 1 (20) 35
Comprehensive income $ 1,542 $ 1,444 $ 1,035
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Operating activities      
Net earnings $ 1,541 $ 1,464 $ 1,000
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to total cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 812 770 683
Restructuring charges 41 46 10
Stock-based compensation 143 123 129
Deferred income taxes 70 10 162
Other, net 21 (25) (13)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and liabilities:      
Receivables (131) 28 315
Merchandise inventories 237 (194) (335)
Other assets 16 (34) (21)
Accounts payable 47 432 (196)
Income taxes (132) 22 290
Other liabilities (100) (234) 117
Total cash provided by operating activities 2,565 2,408 2,141
Investing activities      
Additions to property and equipment, net of $10, $53 and $123, respectively, of non-cash capital expenditures (743) (819) (688)
Purchases of investments (330)   (4,325)
Sales of investments 322 2,098 4,018
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (145) (787)  
Other, net 1 16 (7)
Total cash provided by (used in) investing activities (895) 508 (1,002)
Financing activities      
Repurchase of common stock (1,003) (1,505) (2,004)
Issuance of common stock 48 38 163
Dividends paid (527) (497) (409)
Borrowings of debt   498  
Repayments of debt (15) (546) (46)
Other, net (1) (6) (1)
Total cash used in financing activities (1,498) (2,018) (2,297)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (1) (14) 25
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 171 884 (1,133)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 2,184 1,300 2,433
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 2,355 2,184 1,300
Supplemental cash flow information      
Income taxes paid 514 391 366
Interest paid $ 62 $ 71 $ 81
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]      
Non-cash capital expenditures $ 10 $ 53 $ 123
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total
Beginning balances at Jan. 28, 2017 $ 31   $ 4,399 $ 279 $ 4,709
Beginning balances (in shares) at Jan. 28, 2017 311        
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity          
Net earnings     1,000   1,000
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:          
Foreign currency translation adjustments       35 35
Stock-based compensation   $ 129     129
Issuance of common stock $ 1 162     163
Issuance of common stock (in shares) 7        
Common stock dividends     (411)   (411)
Repurchase of common stock $ (4) (299) (1,706)   (2,009)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (35)        
Other   (2)     (2)
Ending balances at Feb. 03, 2018 $ 28   3,270 314 3,612
Ending balances (in shares) at Feb. 03, 2018 283        
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity          
Cumulative effect of new accounting principle in period of adoption | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]   10 (12)   (2)
Net earnings     1,464   1,464
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:          
Foreign currency translation adjustments       (20) (20)
Stock-based compensation   123     123
Issuance of common stock   38     38
Issuance of common stock (in shares) 4        
Common stock dividends   6 (497)   (491)
Repurchase of common stock $ (1) (167) (1,325)   (1,493)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (21)        
Ending balances at Feb. 02, 2019 $ 27   2,985 294 3,306
Ending balances (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2019 266        
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity          
Cumulative effect of new accounting principle in period of adoption | Adoption of ASU 2014-09     73   73
Net earnings     1,541   1,541
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:          
Foreign currency translation adjustments       1 1
Stock-based compensation   143     143
Issuance of common stock   48     48
Issuance of common stock (in shares) 4        
Common stock dividends   9 (536)   (527)
Repurchase of common stock $ (1) (198) (810)   (1,009)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (14)        
Other   $ (2)     (2)
Ending balances at Feb. 01, 2020 $ 26   3,158 $ 295 3,479
Ending balances (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2020 256        
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity          
Cumulative effect of new accounting principle in period of adoption | Adoption of ASU 2016-09     $ (22)   $ (22)
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Dividends declared per common share $ 2.00 $ 1.80 $ 1.36
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1.   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Unless the context otherwise requires, the use of the terms "Best Buy," "we," "us" and "our" in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements refers to Best Buy Co., Inc. and, as applicable, its consolidated subsidiaries.

Description of Business

Our purpose is to enrich the lives of consumers through technology. We have two reportable segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment is comprised of the operations in all states, districts and territories of the U.S. under various brand names including Best Buy, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Express, Best Buy Health, CST, Geek Squad, GreatCall, Lively, Magnolia and Pacific Kitchen and Home and the domain names bestbuy.com and greatcall.com. The International segment is comprised of all operations in Canada and Mexico under the brand names Best Buy, Best Buy Express, Best Buy Mobile, Geek Squad and the domain names bestbuy.ca and bestbuy.com.mx.

On October 1, 2018, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of GreatCall, Inc. (“GreatCall”). On May 9, 2019, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Critical Signal Technologies, Inc. (“CST”), and on August 7, 2019, we acquired the predictive healthcare technology business of BioSensics, LLC (“BioSensics”). Refer to Note 2, Acquisitions, for additional information.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Best Buy Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

In order to align our fiscal reporting periods and comply with statutory filing requirements, we consolidate the financial results of our Mexico operations on a one-month lag. Our policy is to accelerate recording the effect of events occurring in the lag period that significantly affect our consolidated financial statements. No significant intervening event occurred in these operations that would have materially affected our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or other factors had it been recorded during fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 or fiscal 2018.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations in fiscal 2018 reflects the proceeds attributed to a non-compete clause from the sale of Best Buy Europe to Carphone Warehouse plc.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP") requires us to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements, as well as the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Future results could be materially affected if actual results were to differ from these estimates and assumptions.

Fiscal Year

Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest the end of January. Fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 included 52 weeks and fiscal 2018 included 53 weeks, with the additional week occurring in the fourth quarter.

Unadopted Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (i.e., Step 2 of the current goodwill impairment test) to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (i.e., measure the charge based on the current Step 1). We do not believe the new guidance, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement - Disclosure Framework (Topic 820). The updated guidance improves the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. We do not believe the updated guidance, which is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract. This guidance requires companies to apply the internal-use software guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350-40 to implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract to determine whether to capitalize certain implementation costs or expense them as incurred. We do not believe the new guidance, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which requires the recognition of operating lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. Leases are classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. Under the new standard, disclosures are required to enable users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-02 using the “Comparatives Under 840 Option” approach to transition. Under this method, financial information related to periods prior to adoption were as originally reported under the previous standard – ASC 840, Leases. The effects of adopting the new standard (ASC 842, Leases) in fiscal 2020 were recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal first quarter. We elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which, among other things, allowed us to carry forward the historical lease classification as operating or capital leases. We also elected to combine lease and non-lease components and to exclude short-term leases from our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient in determining the lease term for existing leases as of February 3, 2019.

The most significant impact of adoption was the recognition of operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities of $2.7 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively, while our accounting for existing capital leases (now referred to as finance leases) remained substantially unchanged. The cumulative impact of these changes decreased retained earnings by $22 million, which included a $3 million net-of-tax adjustment made during the second quarter of fiscal 2020 related to on-adoption impairment charges. We expect the impact of adoption to be immaterial to our consolidated statements of earnings and consolidated statements of cash flows on an ongoing basis. As part of our adoption, we also modified our control procedures and processes, none of which materially affected our internal control over financial reporting. See Note 10, Leases, for additional lease disclosures.

The cumulative effect of the changes made to our Consolidated Balance Sheets for the adoption of this standard was as follows ($ in millions):

.

February 2, 2019
As Reported

ASU 2016-02 Adjustment on February 3, 2019

February 3, 2019
As Reported

Assets

Other current assets

$

466 

$

(65)

(a)

$

401 

Net property and equipment

2,510 

(173)

(b)

2,337 

Operating lease assets

-

2,732 

(c)

2,732 

Other assets

606 

5 

(d)

611 

Liabilities

Accrued liabilities

982 

(28)

(e)

954 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

-

712 

(f)

712 

Current portion of long-term debt

56 

(43)

(b)

13 

Long-term liabilities

750 

(115)

(e)

635 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

-

2,135 

(f)

2,135 

Long-term debt

1,332 

(140)

(b)

1,192 

Equity

Retained earnings

2,985 

(22)

(g)

2,963 

(a)Represents the reclassification of prepaid rent and leasehold acquisition costs to Operating lease assets.

(b)Represents the derecognition of financing obligations and reclassification to Operating lease assets.

(c)Represents the capitalization of operating lease assets and the reclassification of prepaid rent and leasehold acquisition costs, offset by the reclassification of straight-line rent accruals, tenant improvement allowances and vacant space reserves.

(d)Represents the deferred tax impact of the on-adoption adjustments.

(e)Represents the reclassification of straight-line rent accruals, tenant improvement allowances and vacant space reserves to Operating lease assets.

(f)Represents the recognition of Operating lease liabilities.

(g)Represents the net-of-tax retained earnings impact of impairment charges and the derecognition of financing obligations.

Segment Information

Our business is organized into two reportable segments: Domestic (which is comprised of all states, districts and territories of the U.S.) and International (which is comprised of all operations in Canada and Mexico). Our chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is our Chief Executive Officer. Our CODM has ultimate responsibility for enterprise decisions, including determining resource allocation for, and monitoring the performance of, the consolidated enterprise, the Domestic reportable segment and the International reportable segment.

Our CODM relies on internal management reporting that analyzes enterprise results to the net earnings level and reportable segment results to the operating income level. We aggregate our Best Buy Domestic and Best Buy Health operating segments into one Domestic reportable segment. We also aggregate our Canada and Mexico businesses into one International operating segment, which represents the International reportable segment.

Business Combinations

We account for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires the recording of acquired assets and assumed liabilities at their acquisition date fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Results of operations related to business combinations are included prospectively beginning with the date of acquisition and transaction costs related to business combinations are recorded within selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash primarily consists of cash on hand and bank deposits. Cash equivalents consist of money market funds, commercial paper, corporate bonds and time deposits with an original maturity of 3 months or less when purchased. The amounts of cash equivalents at February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019, were $1,668 million and $1,410 million, respectively, and the weighted-average interest rates were 1.8% and 2.5%, respectively.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within our Consolidated Balance Sheets is reconciled to the total shown within our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as follows ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

February 3, 2018

Cash and cash equivalents

$

2,229 

$

1,980 

$

1,101 

Restricted cash included in Other current assets

126 

204 

199 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

2,355 

$

2,184 

$

1,300 

Amounts included in restricted cash are pledged as collateral or restricted to use for workers' compensation and general liability insurance claims.

Receivables

Receivables consist primarily of amounts due from vendors for various vendor funding programs, banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions and mobile phone network operators for device sales and commissions. We establish allowances for uncollectible receivables based primarily on historical collection trends. Our allowances for uncollectible receivables were $24 million and $23 million at February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019, respectively. We did not have material write-offs during the periods presented.

Merchandise Inventories

Merchandise inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The weighted average method is used to determine the cost of inventory which includes costs of in-bound freight to move inventory into our distribution centers. Also included in the cost of inventory are certain vendor allowances. Costs associated with storing and transporting merchandise inventories to our retail stores are expensed as incurred and included in cost of sales.

Our inventory valuation also reflects markdown adjustments for the excess of the cost over the net recovery we expect to realize from the ultimate disposition of inventory and establishes a new cost basis. No adjustment is recorded for inventory that we are able to return to our vendors for full credit. Subsequent changes in facts or circumstances do not result in the reversal of previously recorded markdown adjustments or an increase in the newly established cost basis.

Our inventory valuation reflects adjustments for physical inventory losses (resulting from, for example, theft). Physical inventory is maintained through a combination of full location counts (typically once per year) and more regular cycle counts.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. We depreciate property and equipment to its residual value using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the period from the date the assets are placed in service to the end of the lease term, which includes optional renewal periods if they are reasonably certain. Accelerated depreciation methods are generally used for income tax purposes.

When property is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from our Consolidated Balance Sheets and any resulting gain or loss is reflected on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Major renewals or replacements that substantially extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated.

Costs associated with the acquisition or development of software for internal use are capitalized and amortized over the expected useful life of the software, generally from two years to seven years. A subsequent addition, modification or upgrade to internal-use software is capitalized to the extent that it enhances the software's functionality or extends its useful life. Capitalized software is included in Fixtures and equipment on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Software maintenance and training costs are expensed in the period incurred. The costs of developing software for sale to customers is expensed as incurred until technological feasibility is established, which generally leads to expensing substantially all costs.

Estimated useful lives by major asset category are as follows (in years):

Asset Category

Useful Life

Buildings

5-35

Leasehold improvements

2-10

Fixtures and equipment

2-15

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. When evaluating long-lived assets with impairment indicators for potential impairment, we first compare the carrying value of the asset to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset, we calculate an impairment loss. The impairment loss calculation compares the carrying value of the asset to its estimated fair value, which is typically based on estimated discounted future cash flows. We recognize an impairment loss if the amount of the asset's carrying value exceeds the asset's estimated fair value.

We evaluate locations for triggering events on a quarterly basis. For store locations, our primary indicator that asset carrying values may not be recoverable is negative store operating income for the most recent 12-month period. We also monitor other factors when evaluating store locations for impairment, including significant changes in the manner of use or expected life of the assets or significant changes in our business strategies.

When reviewing long-lived assets for impairment, we group long-lived assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. For example, long-lived assets deployed at store locations are reviewed for impairment at the individual store level, which involves comparing the net carrying value of all assets to the net cash flow projections for each store. In addition, we conduct separate impairment reviews at other levels as appropriate, for example, to evaluate potential impairment of assets shared by several areas of operations, such as information technology systems.

Leases

The majority of our lease obligations are real estate operating leases used in our retail and distribution operations. Our finance leases are primarily equipment-related. For any lease with an initial term in excess of 12 months, the related lease assets and liabilities are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as either operating or finance leases at the inception of an agreement where it is determined that a lease exists. We have lease agreements that contain both lease and non-lease components. For lease agreements entered into or reassessed after the adoption of ASC 842, Leases, we have elected to combine lease and non-lease components for all classes of assets. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Operating lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. These assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future payments over the lease term at the commencement date. We estimate the incremental borrowing rate for each lease based on an evaluation of our credit ratings and the prevailing market rates for collateralized debt in a similar economic environment with similar payment terms and maturity dates commensurate with the terms of the lease. Our operating leases also typically require payment of real estate taxes, common area maintenance and insurance. These components comprise the majority of our variable lease cost and are excluded from the present value of our lease obligations. In instances where they are fixed, they are included due to our election to combine lease and non-lease components. Operating lease assets also include prepaid lease payments and initial direct costs and are reduced by lease incentives. Our lease terms generally do not include options to extend or terminate the lease unless it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. Fixed payments may contain predetermined fixed rent escalations. We recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis from the commencement date to the end of the lease term.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations. We test goodwill for impairment annually in the fiscal fourth quarter or whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. We monitor the existence of potential impairment indicators throughout the fiscal year. We test for goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level. Reporting units are determined by identifying components of operating segments which constitute businesses for which discrete financial information is available and is regularly reviewed by segment management. No components were aggregated in arriving at our reporting units. We have goodwill in two reporting units – Best Buy Domestic and Best Buy Health – with carrying values of $443 million and $541 million, respectively, as of February 1, 2020.

Our detailed impairment testing involves comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. Fair value reflects the price a potential market participant would be willing to pay for the reporting unit in an arms-length transaction and typically requires analysis of discounted cash flows and other market information, such as trading multiples when applicable. If the fair value exceeds carrying value, then it is concluded that no goodwill impairment has occurred. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second step is required to measure possible goodwill impairment loss. The second step includes hypothetically

valuing the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. Then, the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill is compared to the carrying value of that goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, we recognize an impairment loss in an amount equal to the excess, not to exceed the carrying value.

Intangible Assets

Our valuation of identifiable intangible assets acquired is based on information and assumptions available to us at the time of acquisition, using income and market approaches to determine fair value, as appropriate.

We amortize our definite-lived intangible assets over the estimated useful life of the asset. We do not amortize our indefinite-lived tradename, but test for impairment annually, or when indications of potential impairment exist. We utilize the relief from royalty method to determine the fair value of our indefinite-lived tradename. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, we recognize an impairment loss in an amount equal to the excess.

Derivatives

Net Investment Hedges

We use foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against the effect of Canadian dollar exchange rate fluctuations on a portion of our net investment in our Canadian operations. The contracts have terms of up to 12 months. For a net investment hedge, we recognize changes in the fair value of the derivative as a component of foreign currency translation within other comprehensive income to offset a portion of the change in translated value of the net investment being hedged, until the investment is sold or liquidated. We limit recognition in net earnings of amounts previously recorded in other comprehensive income to circumstances such as complete or substantially complete liquidation of the net investment in the hedged foreign operation. We report the gains and losses, if any, related to the amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness in net earnings.

Interest Rate Swaps

We utilized "receive fixed-rate, pay variable-rate" interest rate swaps to mitigate the effect of interest rate fluctuations on our $650 million principal amount of notes due March 15, 2021 (“2021 Notes”) and on our $500 million principal amount of notes due October 1, 2028 (“2028 Notes”). Our interest rate swap contracts are considered perfect hedges because the critical terms and notional amounts match those of our fixed-rate debt being hedged and are, therefore, accounted for as fair value hedges using the shortcut method. Under the shortcut method, we recognize the change in the fair value of the derivatives with an offsetting change to the carrying value of the debt. Accordingly, there is no impact on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings from the fair value of the derivatives.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

We use foreign currency forward contracts to manage the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to recognized receivable and payable balances denominated in non-functional currencies. The contracts generally have terms of up to 12 months. These derivative instruments are not designated in hedging relationships and, therefore, we record gains and losses on these contracts directly to net earnings.

Fair Value

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. To measure fair value, we use a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs:

 

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

 

Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including:

Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets;

Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and

Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.

Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.

The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.

Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis relate primarily to our tangible fixed assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are remeasured when the derived fair value is below carrying value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For these assets, we do not periodically adjust carrying value to fair value, except in the event of impairment. When we determine that impairment has occurred, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to fair value and the difference is recorded within SG&A and Restructuring charges on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings for non-restructuring and restructuring charges, respectively.

Fair value remeasurements are based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Fixed asset fair values are primarily derived using a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model to estimate the present value of net cash flows that the asset or asset group was expected to generate. The key inputs to the DCF model generally include our forecasts of net cash generated from revenue, expenses and other significant cash outflows, such as capital expenditures, as well as an appropriate discount rate.

Insurance

We are self-insured for certain losses related to workers' compensation, medical and general liability claims; however, we obtain third-party excess insurance coverage to limit our exposure to certain claims. Some of these self-insured losses are managed through a wholly-owned insurance captive. Liabilities associated with these losses include estimates of both claims filed and losses incurred but not yet reported. We utilize valuations provided by qualified, independent third-party actuaries as well as internal insurance and risk expertise. Our self-insured liabilities included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Accrued liabilities

$

75 

$

69 

Long-term liabilities

46 

60 

Total

$

121 

$

129 

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. We record a valuation allowance to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized.

In determining our provision for income taxes, we use an annual effective income tax rate based on annual income, permanent differences between book and tax income and statutory income tax rates. The effective income tax rate also reflects our assessment of the ultimate outcome of tax audits. We adjust our annual effective income tax rate as additional information on outcomes or events becomes available. Discrete events, such as audit settlements or changes in tax laws, are recognized in the period in which they occur.

Our income tax returns are periodically audited by U.S. federal, state and local and foreign tax authorities. At any one time, multiple tax years are subject to audit by the various tax authorities. In evaluating the exposures associated with our various tax filing positions, we may record a liability for such exposures. A number of years may elapse before a particular matter, for which we have established a liability, is audited and fully resolved or clarified. We adjust our liability for unrecognized tax benefits and income tax provisions in the period in which an uncertain tax position is effectively settled, the statute of limitations expires for the relevant taxing authority to examine the tax position or when more information becomes available. We include our liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued penalties and interest, in Long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and in Income tax expense on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Accrued Liabilities

The major components of accrued liabilities are sales tax liabilities, advertising accruals, loyalty program liabilities, sales return reserves, customer deposits and insurance liabilities.

Long-Term Liabilities

The major components of long-term liabilities are unrecognized tax benefits, income tax liabilities, self-insurance reserves and deferred taxes.

Foreign Currency

Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at our Consolidated Balance Sheet dates. For operations reported on a one-month lag, we use the exchange rates in effect one month prior to our Consolidated Balance Sheet dates. Results of operations and cash flows are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the periods. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of assets and liabilities is included as a component of shareholders' equity in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, which are included in SG&A, have not been significant in any period presented.

Revenue Recognition

We generate revenue from the sale of products and services, both as a principal and as an agent. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the transaction price consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Our revenue excludes sales and usage-based taxes collected and is reported net of sales refunds, which includes an estimate of future returns and contract cancellations based on historical refund rates, with a corresponding reduction to cost of sales. We defer the revenue associated with any unsatisfied performance obligation until the obligation is satisfied, i.e., when control of a product is transferred to the customer or a service is completed.

Product Revenue

Product revenue is recognized when the customer takes physical control, either in our stores or at their home. Any fees charged to customers for delivery are a component of the transaction price and are recognized when delivery has been completed. We use delivery information at an individual contract level to determine when to recognize revenue for delivered products and any related delivery fee revenue.

In most cases, we are the principal to product contracts as we have control of the physical products prior to transfer to the customer. Accordingly, revenue is recognized on a gross basis. For certain sales, primarily activation-based software licenses and third-party stored-value cards, we are the sales agent providing access to the content and recognize commission revenue net of amounts due to third parties who fulfill the performance obligation. For these sales, control passes upon providing access of the content to the customer.

Warranty obligations associated with the sale of our exclusive brands products are assurance-type warranties that are a guarantee of the product’s intended functionality and, therefore, do not represent a distinct performance obligation within the context of the contract.

Services - When we are the principal

We recognize revenue for services, such as installation, set-up, software troubleshooting, product repair, consultation and educational classes once the service is completed, as this is when the customer has the ability to direct the use of and obtain the benefits of the service or serviced product. Payment terms are typically at the point of sale, but may also occur upon completion of the service. Our service contracts are primarily with retail customers, merchandise vendors (for factory warranty repairs) and third-party underwriters who sell extended warranty protection plans.

For technical support membership contracts (for example, our Total Tech Support offering), we are responsible for fulfilling the support services to customers. These contracts have terms ranging from one month to three years and typically contain several performance obligations. Payment for the membership contracts is due at the start of the contract period. We have determined that our contracts do not include a significant financing component. The primary purpose of our payment terms is to provide customers with a simplified method of purchasing our services, not to provide customers with financing. For performance obligations provided over time, we recognize revenue on a usage basis, an input method of measuring progress over the related contract term. This method is derived by analysis of historical utilization patterns as this depicts when customers use the services and, accordingly, when delivery of the performance obligation occurs. There is judgment in (1) determining the level at which we apply a portfolio approach to these contracts; (2) measuring the relative standalone selling price for performance obligations within these contracts to the extent that they are only bundled and sold to customers with other performance obligations, or alternatively, using a cost-plus margin approach; and, (3) assessing the pattern of delivery across multiple portfolios of customers, including estimating current and future usage patterns. When insufficient history of usage is available, we generally recognize revenue ratably over the life of the contract.

Services - When we are the agent

On behalf of third-party underwriters, we sell various hardware protection plans to customers that provide extended warranty coverage on their device purchases. Such plans have terms ranging from one month to five years. Payment is due at the point of sale. Third-party underwriters assume the risk associated with the coverage and are primarily responsible for fulfillment. We record the net commissions (the amount charged to the customer less the premiums remitted to the underwriter) as revenue at a point in time when the corresponding product revenue is recognized. In addition, in some cases we are eligible to receive profit-sharing payments, a form of variable consideration, which are dependent upon the financial performance of the underwriter’s protection plan portfolio. We do not share in any losses of the portfolio. We record any profit share as revenue once the uncertainty associated with the portfolio period, which is calendar-year based, is no longer constrained using the expected value method. This typically occurs during our fiscal fourth quarter, with payment of the profit share occurring in the subsequent fiscal year. Service and commission revenues earned from the sale of extended warranties represented approximately 2% of revenue in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018.

We earn commissions from mobile network carriers to sell service contracts on their platforms. Revenue is recognized when control passes at a point in time upon sale of the contract and activation of the customer on the provider’s platform. The time between when we activate the service with the customer and when we receive payment from the content provider is generally within 30 to 60 days, which is after control has passed. Activation commissions are subject to repayment to the carrier primarily in the event of customer cancellation for specified time periods after the sale. Commission revenue from mobile network carriers is reported net of the expected cancellations, which we estimate based on historical cancellation rates.

Credit Card Revenue

We offer promotional financing and credit cards issued by third-party banks that manage and directly extend credit to our customers. Approximately 25% of revenue in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 was transacted using one of our branded cards. We provide a license to our brand and marketing services, and we facilitate credit applications in our stores and online. The banks are the sole owners of the accounts receivable generated under the program and, accordingly, we do not hold any customer receivables related to these programs and act as an agent in the financing transactions with customers. We are eligible to receive a profit share from certain of our banking partners based on the annual performance of their corresponding portfolio, and we receive quarterly payments based on forecasts of full-year performance. This is a form of variable consideration. We record such profit share as revenue over time using the most likely amount method, which reflects the amount earned each quarter when it is determined that the likelihood of a significant revenue reversal is not probable, which is typically quarterly. Profit-share payments occur quarterly, shortly after the end of each program quarter.

Best Buy Gift Cards

We sell Best Buy gift cards to our customers in our retail stores, online and through select third parties. Our gift cards do not expire. We recognize revenue from gift cards when the card is redeemed by the customer. We also recognize revenue for the portion of gift card values that is not expected to be redeemed ("breakage"). We estimate breakage based on historical patterns and other factors, such as laws and regulations applicable to each jurisdiction. We recognize breakage revenue using a method that is consistent with customer redemption patterns. Typically, over 90% of gift card redemptions (and therefore recognition of over 90% of gift card breakage revenue) occur within one year of issuance. There is judgment in assessing (1) the level at which we group gift cards for analysis of breakage rates, (2) redemption patterns, and (3) the ultimate value of gift cards which we do not expect to be redeemed. Gift card breakage income was $35 million, $34 million and $40 million in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively.

Sales Incentives

We frequently offer sales incentives that entitle our customers to receive a gift card at the time of purchase or an instant savings coupon that can be redeemed towards a future purchase. For sales incentives issued to customers that are only earned in conjunction with the purchase of products or services, the sales incentives represent an option that is a material right and, accordingly, is a performance obligation in the contract. The revenue allocated to these sales incentives is deferred as a contract liability and is based on the cards or coupons that are projected to be redeemed. We recognize revenue for this performance obligation when it is redeemed by the customer or when it is not expected to be redeemed. There is judgment in determining (1) the level at which we group incentives based on similar redemption patterns, (2) future redemption patterns, and (3) the ultimate number of incentives that we do not expect to be redeemed.

We also issue coupons that are not earned in conjunction with a purchase of a product or service, typically as part of targeted marketing activities. This is not a performance obligation, but is recognized as a reduction of the transaction price when redeemed by the customer.

Customer Loyalty Programs

We have customer loyalty programs which allow members to earn points for each purchase completed with us or when using our co-branded credit cards. Points earned enable members to receive a certificate that may be redeemed on future purchases. Depending on the customer's membership level within our loyalty program, certificate expirations typically range from 2 to 6 months from the date of issuance. Our loyalty programs represent customer options that provide a material right and, accordingly, are performance obligations for each applicable contract. The relative standalone selling price of points earned by our loyalty program members is deferred and included in Accrued liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the percentage of points that are projected to be redeemed. We recognize revenue for this performance obligation over time when a certificate is estimated to be redeemed by the customer. There is inherent judgment in estimating the value of our customer loyalty programs as they are susceptible to factors outside of our influence, particularly customer redemption activity. However, we have significant experience in estimating the amount and timing of redemptions of certificates, based primarily on historical data.

Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The following table illustrates the primary costs classified in each major expense category.

Cost of Sales

Cost of products sold, including:

Freight expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from our vendors to our distribution centers

Vendor allowances that are not a reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs

Cash discounts on payments to merchandise vendors

Physical inventory losses

Markdowns

Customer shipping and handling expenses

Costs associated with operating our distribution network, including payroll and benefit costs, occupancy costs and depreciation

Freight expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from our distribution centers to our retail stores

Cost of services provided, including:

Payroll and benefit costs for services employees

Cost of replacement parts and related freight expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Payroll and benefit costs for retail and corporate employees

Occupancy and maintenance costs of retail, services and corporate facilities

Depreciation and amortization related to retail, services and corporate assets

Advertising costs

Vendor allowances that are a reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs

Tender costs, including bank charges and costs associated with credit and debit card interchange fees

Charitable contributions

Outside and outsourced service fees

Long-lived asset impairment charges

Other administrative costs, such as supplies, travel and lodging

Vendor Allowances

We receive funds from certain vendors through a variety of programs and arrangements, primarily in the form of purchases-based or sales-based volumes and for product advertising and placement in our stores. We recognize these funds as a reduction of cost of sales when the associated inventory is sold. If the funds are not specifically related to purchase or sales volumes, the funds are recognized ratably over the performance period as the product promotion is completed. Funds that are determined to be a reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs incurred to sell a vendor's products are recorded as an offset to the related expense when incurred.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs, which are included in SG&A, are expensed over the period in which the advertisement is customer-facing. Advertising costs consist primarily of digital and television advertisements, as well as agency fees and production costs. Advertising expenses were $840 million, $777 million and $776 million in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation

We apply the fair value recognition provisions of accounting guidance as they relate to our stock-based compensation, which requires us to recognize expense for the fair value of our stock-based compensation awards. Compensation expense is recognized over the period in which services are required. It is recognized on a straight-line basis, except where there are performance awards that vest on a graded basis, in which case the expense for these awards is front-loaded or recognized on a graded-attribution basis.

Comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is computed as net earnings plus certain other items that are recorded directly to shareholders' equity. In addition to net earnings, the significant component of comprehensive income (loss) includes foreign currency translation adjustments.

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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Acquisitions 2.  Acquisitions

GreatCall, Inc.

On October 1, 2018, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of GreatCall, Inc. (“GreatCall”) for net cash consideration of $787 million. GreatCall, a leading connected health services provider for aging consumers, offers easy-to-use mobile products and connected devices, tailored for seniors. These products are combined with a range of services, including a simple, one-touch connection to U.S.-based, specially-trained agents who can connect the user to family caregivers, provide concierge services and dispatch emergency personnel. The acquisition of GreatCall is aligned with our strategy to address health and wellness with a focus on aging consumers and how technology can help them live more independent lives.

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. All of the goodwill was assigned to our Best Buy Health reporting unit within our Domestic reportable segment, the majority of which was deductible for income tax purposes. We recorded $13 million of transaction costs in fiscal 2019 related to the acquisition within SG&A expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Results of operations from the date of acquisition were included within our Best Buy Health operating segment, Domestic reportable segment and our Services revenue category. The acquisition of GreatCall was not material to the results of our operations.

The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was as follows ($ in millions):

Fair Value at Acquisition Date

Measurement Period Adjustments

Adjusted
Fair Value

Current assets

$

34 

$

(2)

$

32 

Goodwill

496 

(6)

490 

Intangible assets(1)

371 

2 

373 

Other assets

27 

(2)

25 

Total assets acquired

928 

(8)

920 

Accrued liabilities

56 

(1)

55 

Long-term liabilities

72 

(2)

70 

Total liabilities assumed

128 

(3)

125 

Total purchase price(2)

800 

(5)

795 

Less cash acquired

8 

8 

Total purchase price, net of cash acquired

$

792 

$

(5)

$

787 

(1)The adjusted fair value of Intangible assets included consumer customer relationships of $235 million (amortized over 5 years), tradename of $63 million (amortized over 8 years), developed technology of $52 million (amortized over 5 years) and commercial customer relationships of $23 million (amortized over 10 years).

(2)Measurement period adjustments included the finalization of the working capital adjustment.

Critical Signal Technologies, Inc.

On May 9, 2019, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Critical Signal Technologies, Inc. (“CST”), a health services company, for net cash consideration of $125 million. The acquisition of CST is aligned with our strategy to address health and wellness with a focus on aging seniors and how technology can help them live longer in their homes.

 

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The purchase price allocation for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is substantially complete, but may be subject to immaterial changes. The acquired assets were primarily comprised of $83 million of customer relationships (amortized over 15 years) recorded within Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Goodwill of $52 million was recorded and assigned to our Best Buy Health reporting unit and is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. We recorded $3 million of transaction costs in fiscal 2020 related to the acquisition within SG&A expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Results of operations from the date of acquisition were included within our Best Buy Heath operating segment, Domestic reportable segment and Services revenue category. The acquisition of CST is not material to the results of our operations.

BioSensics, LLC

 

On August 7, 2019, we acquired the predictive healthcare technology business of BioSensics, LLC (“BioSensics”) for net cash consideration of $20 million, primarily comprised of $19 million of goodwill and $4 million of definite-lived technology (amortized over 3 years). Goodwill, which was assigned to our Domestic reporting unit, is deductible for tax purposes. The acquisition currently supports our health strategy and is included in our Domestic operating and reportable segments. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination and is not material to the results of our operations.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets 3.   Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill balances by reportable segment were as follows ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Gross Carrying Amount

Cumulative Impairment

Gross Carrying Amount

Cumulative Impairment

Domestic

$

1,051 

$

(67)

$

982 

$

(67)

International

608 

(608)

608 

(608)

Total

$

1,659 

$

(675)

$

1,590 

$

(675)

No goodwill impairment charges were recorded in fiscal 2020 or fiscal 2019.

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

We have indefinite-lived intangible assets primary related to our Pacific Sales tradename, which are recorded within Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets was $18 million as of February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019.

Definite-Lived Intangible Assets

We have definite-lived intangible assets which are recorded within Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Weighted-Average

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Useful Life Remaining as of February 1, 2020 (in years)

Customer relationships

$

339 

$

70 

$

258 

$

16 

7.1 

Tradename

63 

10 

63 

3 

6.7 

Developed technology

56 

15 

52 

4 

3.6 

Total

$

458 

$

95 

$

373 

$

23 

6.6 

Amortization expense was as follows ($ in millions):

Statement of Earnings Location

2020

2019

2018

Amortization expense

SG&A

$

72 

$

23 

$

-

Amortization expense expected to be recognized in future periods is as follows ($ in millions):

Fiscal Year

Amount

2021

$

74 

2022

74 

2023

74 

2024

54 

2025

16 

Thereafter

71 

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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

4.   Fair Value Measurements

Fair value measurements are reported in one of three levels based on the lowest level of significant input used: Level 1 (unadjusted quoted prices in active markets); Level 2 (observable market inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1); and Level 3 (unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data).

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value were as follows ($ in millions):

Fair Value at

Balance Sheet Location(1)

Fair Value Hierarchy

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Assets

Money market funds(2)

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 1

$

524 

$

98 

Commercial paper(2)

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 2

75 

-

Time deposits(3)

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 2

185 

300 

Money market funds(2)

Other current assets

Level 1

16 

82 

Time deposits(3)

Other current assets

Level 2

101 

101 

Foreign currency derivative instruments(4)

Other current assets

Level 2

1 

-

Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation(5)

Other assets

Level 1

48 

44 

Interest rate swap derivative instruments(4)

Other assets

Level 2

89 

26 

Liabilities

Interest rate swap derivative instruments(4)

Long-term liabilities

Level 2

-

1 

(1)Balance sheet location is determined by the length to maturity from the current period-end date.

(2)Valued at quoted market prices.

(3)Valued at face value plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value.

(4)Valued using readily observable market inputs. These instruments are custom, over-the-counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded on an active market.

(5)Valued using select mutual fund performance that trade with sufficient frequency and volume to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair values of cash, receivables, accounts payable and other payables approximated their carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. If these instruments were measured at fair value in the financial statements, they would be classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Fair values for other investments held at cost are not readily available, but we estimate that the carrying values for these investments approximate their fair values.

Long-term debt is presented at carrying value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. If our long-term debt was recorded at fair value, it would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Long-term debt balances were as follows ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Long-term debt(1)

$

1,322 

$

1,239 

$

1,178 

$

1,175 

(1)Excludes debt discounts and issuance costs. Also excludes finance lease obligations as of February 1, 2020, and financing and capital lease obligations as of February 2, 2019.

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Derivative Instruments
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments 5.   Derivative Instruments

We manage our economic and transaction exposure to certain risks by using foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against the effect of Canadian dollar exchange rate fluctuations on a portion of our net investment in our Canadian operations, and interest rate swaps to mitigate the effect of interest rate fluctuations on our 2021 Notes and 2028 Notes. In addition, we use foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments to manage the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to recognized receivable and payable balances denominated in non-functional currencies.

Our derivative instruments designated as net investment hedges and interest rate swaps are recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. See Note 4, Fair Value Measurements, for gross fair values of our outstanding derivative instruments and corresponding fair value classifications.

Notional amounts of our derivative instruments were as follows ($ in millions):

Notional Amount

Contract Type

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Derivatives designated as net investment hedges

$

129 

$

15 

Derivatives designated as interest rate swap contracts

1,150 

1,150 

No hedging designation (foreign exchange forward contracts)

31 

9 

Total

$

1,310 

$

1,174 

Effects of our derivative instruments on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows ($ in millions):

.

Gain (Loss) Recognized

Contract Type

Statement of Earnings Location

2020

2019

Interest rate swap contracts

Interest expense

$

64 

$

31 

Adjustments to carrying value of long-term debt

Interest expense

(64)

(31)

Total with hedging designation

$

$

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Debt
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Debt [Abstract]  
Debt 6.   Debt

Short-Term Debt

U.S. Revolving Credit Facility

On April 17, 2018, we entered into a $1.25 billion five year senior unsecured revolving credit facility agreement (the "Facility") with a syndicate of banks. The Facility permits borrowings of up to $1.25 billion and expires in April 2023, with no borrowings outstanding as of February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019.

The interest rate under the Facility is variable and, barring certain events of default, is determined at our option as: (i) the sum of (a) the greatest of (1) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.'s prime rate, (2) the greater of the federal funds rate and the overnight bank funding rate plus, in each case, 0.5%, and (3) the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), subject to certain adjustments plus 1%, and (b) a variable margin rate (the “ABR Margin”); or (ii) the LIBOR plus a variable margin rate (the “LIBOR Margin”). In addition, a facility fee is assessed on the commitment amount. The ABR Margin, LIBOR Margin and the facility fee are based upon our current senior unsecured debt rating. Under the Facility, the ABR Margin ranges from 0.00% to 0.30%, the LIBOR Margin ranges from 0.80% to 1.30% and the facility fee ranges from 0.08% to 0.20%.

The Facility is guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries and contains customary affirmative and negative covenants. Among other things, these covenants restrict our and certain of our subsidiaries' ability to incur liens on certain assets; make material changes in corporate structure or the nature of our business; dispose of material assets; engage in certain mergers, consolidations and other fundamental changes; or engage in certain transactions with our affiliates. The Facility also contains covenants that require us to maintain a maximum quarterly cash flow leverage ratio and a minimum quarterly interest coverage ratio. The Facility contains default provisions including, but not limited to, failure to pay interest or principal when due and failure to comply with covenants. At February 1, 2020, we were in compliance with all such covenants.

On March 19, 2020, we drew down the full amount of the Facility to increase our cash position and maximize flexibility in light of the uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19. The interest rate for this draw under the Facility is variable at the 7-day LIBOR plus a variable margin rate of 1.015%. The proceeds and resulting liability from the Facility will be included in Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term debt, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Long-Term Debt

 

Long-term debt consisted of the following ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

2021 Notes

$

650 

$

650 

2028 Notes

500 

500 

Interest rate swap valuation adjustments

89 

25 

Subtotal

1,239 

1,175 

Debt discounts and issuance costs

(6)

(7)

Financing lease obligations (1)

-

181 

Capital lease obligations (1)

-

39 

Finance lease obligations (1)

38 

-

Total long-term debt

1,271 

1,388 

Less current portion

14 

56 

Total long-term debt, less current portion

$

1,257 

$

1,332 

(1)See Note 10, Leases, for additional information regarding our lease obligations.

2021 Notes

In March 2011, we issued $650 million principal amount of notes due March 15, 2021 (the “2021 Notes”). The 2021 Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.50% per year, payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2011. The 2021 Notes were issued at a slight discount to par, which when coupled with underwriting discounts of $4 million, resulted in net proceeds from the sale of the 2021 Notes of $644 million.

We may redeem some or all of the 2021 Notes at any time at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount, and (ii) the sum of the present values of each remaining scheduled payment of principal and interest discounted to the redemption date on a semiannual basis, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount to the redemption date as described in the indenture (including the supplemental indenture) relating to the 2021 Notes. Furthermore, if a change of control triggering event occurs, we will be required to offer to purchase the remaining unredeemed 2021 Notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the purchase date.

The 2021 Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations and rank equally with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated debt. The 2021 Notes contain covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur debt secured by liens or to enter into sale and lease-back transactions.

2028 Notes

In September 2018, we issued $500 million principal amount of notes due October 1, 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). The 2028 Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.45% per year, payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on April 1, 2019. Net proceeds from the issuance were $495 million after underwriting and issuance discounts totaling $5 million.

We may redeem some or all of the 2028 Notes at any time at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount, and (ii) the sum of the present values of each remaining scheduled payment of principal and interest discounted to the redemption date on a semiannual basis, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount to the redemption date as described in the indenture (including the supplemental indenture) relating to the 2028 Notes. Furthermore, if a change of control triggering event occurs, we will be required to offer to purchase the remaining unredeemed 2028 Notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the purchase date.

The 2028 Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations and rank equally with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated debt. The 2028 Notes contain covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur debt secured by liens or to enter into sale and lease-back transactions.

Fair Value and Future Maturities

See Note 4, Fair Value Measurements, for the fair value of long-term debt.

At February 1, 2020, the future maturities of long-term debt, net of interest rate swaps and excluding debt discounts, issuance costs and lease obligations (see Note 10, Leases, for future lease payments), consisted of the following ($ in millions):

Fiscal Year

Amount

2021

$

-

2022

664 

2023

-

2024

-

2025

-

Thereafter

575 

Total long-term debt

$

1,239 

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Shareholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity 7.   Shareholders' Equity

Stock Compensation Plans

Our Best Buy Co., Inc. Amended and Restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Omnibus Plan") authorizes us to grant or issue non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other equity awards up to a total of 22.5 million shares. We have not granted incentive stock options under the Omnibus Plan. Under the terms of the Omnibus Plan, awards may be granted to our employees, officers, advisers, consultants and directors. Awards issued under the Omnibus Plan vest as determined by the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of our Board of Directors at the time of grant. Awards granted, forfeited or canceled under the previous plan, the 2004 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan, after February 1, 2014, adjust the amount available under the Omnibus Plan. At February 1, 2020, a total of 9.4 million shares were available for future grants under the Omnibus Plan.

Upon adoption and approval of the Omnibus Plan, all of our previous equity incentive compensation plans were terminated. However, existing awards under those plans continued to vest in accordance with the original vesting schedule and will expire at the end of their original terms.

Our outstanding stock options have a 10-year term. Outstanding stock options issued to employees generally vest over a three year period. Share awards vest based either upon attainment of specified goals or solely upon continued employment ("time-based"). Outstanding share awards that are not time-based vest at the end of a three-year incentive period based upon our total shareholder return ("TSR") compared to the TSR of companies that comprise Standard & Poor's 500 Index ("market-based") or upon the achievement of company performance goals ("performance-based"). Generally, time-based share awards vest 33% on each of the three annual anniversary dates following the grant date. Time-based share awards to directors vest one year from the grant date.

Stock-based compensation expense was as follows ($ in millions):

2020

2019

2018

Stock options

$

7 

$

3 

$

6 

Share awards:

Market-based

13 

15 

19 

Performance-based

28 

20 

13 

Time-based

95 

85 

91 

Total

$

143 

$

123 

$

129 

Stock Options

Stock option activity was as follows:

Stock Options

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price per Share

Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Term (in years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Outstanding at February 2, 2019

2,358 

$

33.47 

Granted

719 

$

69.17 

Exercised

(1,461)

$

27.92 

Outstanding at February 1, 2020

1,616 

$

54.38 

6.9 

$

49 

Vested or expected to vest at February 1, 2020

1,616 

$

54.38 

6.9 

$

49 

Exercisable at February 1, 2020

712 

$

38.29 

4.3 

$

33 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 was $19.81, $20.34 and $12.52, respectively, per share. The aggregate intrinsic value of our stock options (the amount by which the market price of the stock on the date of exercise exceeded the exercise price of the option) exercised during fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, was $59 million, $33 million and $57 million, respectively. At February 1, 2020, there was $10 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.9 years.

Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options were $40 million, $30 million and $156 million in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively.

There was $14 million, $7 million and $19 million of income tax benefits realized from stock option exercises in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively.

We estimated the fair value of each stock option on the date of grant using a lattice valuation model with the following assumptions:

Valuation Assumptions

2020

2019

2018

Risk-free interest rate(1)

1.9 

%

-

2.5 

%

1.9

%

-

2.8 

%

0.9 

%

-

2.6 

%

Expected dividend yield

2.9 

%

2.7 

%

3.0 

%

Expected stock price volatility(2)

36 

%

39 

%

38 

%

Expected life of stock options (in years)(3)

7.4 

6.5 

6.0 

(1)Based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rate whose term is consistent with the expected life of our stock options

(2)In projecting expected stock price volatility, we consider both the historical volatility of our stock price as well as implied volatilities from exchange-traded options on our stock.

(3)We estimate the expected life of stock options based upon historical experience.

Market-Based Share Awards

The fair value of market-based share awards is determined using Monte-Carlo simulation. A summary of the status of our non-vested market-based share awards was as follows (shares in millions):

Market-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding at February 2, 2019

1,187 

$

40.07 

Granted

584 

$

72.90 

Vested

(1,025)

$

29.90 

Forfeited/canceled

(54)

$

58.96 

Outstanding at February 1, 2020

692 

$

59.84 

At February 1, 2020, there was $15 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested market-based share awards that we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.

Time-Based Share Awards

The fair value of time-based share awards is determined based on the closing market price of our stock on the date of grant. This value is reduced by the present value of expected dividends during vesting when the employee is not entitled to dividends.

A summary of the status of our non-vested time-based share awards was as follows (shares in millions):

Time-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding at February 2, 2019

4,098 

$

47.13 

Granted

1,880 

$

68.80 

Vested

(1,868)

$

45.01 

Forfeited/canceled

(258)

$

62.23 

Outstanding at February 1, 2020

3,852 

$

57.81 

At February 1, 2020, there was $116 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested time-based share awards that we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.

Performance-Based Share Awards

The fair value of performance-based share awards is determined based on the closing market price of our stock on the date of grant. This value is reduced by the present value of expected dividends during vesting when the employee is not entitled to dividends.

A summary of the status of our non-vested performance-based share awards was as follows (shares in millions):

Performance-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding at February 2, 2019

819 

$

52.78 

Granted

516 

$

68.90 

Vested

(274)

$

42.08 

Forfeited/canceled

(108)

$

59.80 

Outstanding at February 1, 2020

953 

$

63.82 

At February 1, 2020, there was $30 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested performance-based share awards that we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.

Earnings per Share

We compute our basic earnings per share based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, and our diluted earnings per share based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted by the number of additional shares

that would have been outstanding had the potentially dilutive common shares been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include stock options and non-vested share awards. Non-vested market-based share awards and non-vested performance-based share awards are included in the average diluted shares outstanding each period if established market or performance criteria have been met at the end of the respective periods.

At February 1, 2020, options to purchase common stock were all in the money and outstanding as follows (shares in millions):

Exercisable

Unexercisable

Total

Shares

%

Weighted-
Average Price
per Share

Shares

%

Weighted-
Average Price
per Share

Shares

%

Weighted-
Average Price
per Share

In-the-money

0.7 

100 

%

$

38.29 

0.9 

100 

%

$

67.04 

1.6 

100 

%

$

54.38 

Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were as follows ($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts):

2020

2019

2018

Numerator

Net earnings from continuing operations

$

1,541 

$

1,464 

$

999 

Denominator

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

264.9 

276.4 

300.4 

Effect of potentially dilutive securities:

Stock options and other

3.2 

5.0 

6.7 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

268.1 

281.4 

307.1 

Anti-dilutive securities excluded from Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

0.8 

0.2 

-

Net earnings per share from continuing operations

Basic

$

5.82 

$

5.30 

$

3.33 

Diluted

$

5.75 

$

5.20 

$

3.26 

Repurchase of Common Stock

On February 23, 2019, our Board of Directors authorized a $3.0 billion share repurchase program. There is no expiration date governing the period over which we can repurchase shares under this authorization.

Information regarding the shares we repurchased and retired was as follows ($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts):

2020

2019

2018

Total cost of shares repurchased

$

1,009 

$

1,493 

$

2,009 

Average price per share

$

72.34 

$

70.28 

$

57.16 

Number of shares repurchased and retired

14.0 

21.2 

35.1 

Between the end of fiscal 2020 on February 1, 2020, and March 18, 2020, we repurchased an incremental 0.6 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $56 million. We have since temporarily suspended all share repurchases. Repurchased shares have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares.
v3.20.1
Revenue
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Revenue [Abstract]  
Revenue 8.  Revenue

We generate all of our revenue from contracts with customers from the sale of products and services. Contract balances primarily consist of receivables and contract liabilities related to product merchandise not yet delivered to customers, unredeemed gift cards, services not yet completed, and options that provide a material right to customers, such as our customer loyalty programs. Contract balances were as follows ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Receivables(1)

$

567 

$

565 

Short-term contract liabilities included in:

Unredeemed gift cards

281 

290 

Deferred revenue

501 

446 

Accrued liabilities

139 

146 

Long-term contract liabilities included in:

Long-term liabilities

9 

11 

(1)Receivables are recorded net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $14 million and $13 million as of February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019, respectively.

During fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019, $890 million and $871 million of revenue was recognized, respectively, that was included in the contract liabilities at the beginning of the respective periods.

See Note 14, Segment and Geographic Information, for information on our revenue by reportable segment and product category.
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Restructuring
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Restructuring [Abstract]  
Restructuring 9.   Restructuring

 

Restructuring charges were as follows ($ in millions):

2020

2019

2018

U.S. Retail Operating Model

$

41 

$

-

$

-

Best Buy Mobile

-

47 

9 

Other

-

(1)

1 

Total

$

41 

$

46 

$

10 

U.S. Retail Operating Model

In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, we made changes primarily related to our U.S. retail operating model to increase organization effectiveness and create a more seamless customer experience across all channels. All charges incurred, including $10 million related to a voluntary early retirement offer, related to termination benefits from continuing operations within our Domestic segment.

Restructuring accrual activity related to this plan was as follows ($ in millions):

Termination Benefits

Balance at February 2, 2019

$

-

Charges

48 

Cash payments

(25)

Adjustments(1)

(7)

Balance at February 1, 2020

$

16 

(1)Adjustments are related to higher-than-expected employee retention, and therefore lower severance expense.

Best Buy Mobile

On March 1, 2018, we announced our intent to close all of our 257 remaining Best Buy Mobile stand-alone stores in the U.S. This decision was a result of changing economics in the mobile industry since we began opening these stores in 2006, along with the integration of our mobile model into our core stores and on-line channel, which are more economically compelling today. All charges incurred were from continuing operations within our Domestic segment. No restructuring accrual related to this plan remains as of February 1, 2020.

Restructuring charges related to this plan were as follows ($ in millions):

2019

2018

Cumulative Amount

Property and equipment impairments

$

-

$

1 

$

1 

Termination benefits

(2)

8 

6 

Facility closure and other costs

49 

-

49 

Total

$

47 

$

9 

$

56 

Restructuring accrual activity related to this plan was as follows ($ in millions):

Termination
Benefits

Facility
Closure and
Other Costs

Total

Balances at February 3, 2018

$

8 

$

-

$

8 

Charges

1 

49 

50 

Cash payments

(6)

(48)

(54)

Adjustments(1)

(3)

-

(3)

Balances at February 2, 2019

$

-

$

1 

$

1 

(1)Adjustments represent changes in retention assumptions.

Other 

Other restructuring charges primarily relate to our Canadian brand consolidation initiated in fiscal 2016 and Renew Blue initiated in fiscal 2013. We may continue to incur immaterial adjustments for changes in sublease assumptions or potential lease buyouts. In addition, lease payments for vacated stores will continue until leases expire or are terminated.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases 10.   Leases

In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases. See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, for information regarding our adoption and accounting policy for leases.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to our leases was as follows ($ in millions):

Balance Sheet Location

February 1, 2020

Assets

Operating leases

Operating lease assets

$

2,709 

Finance leases

Property under finance leases, net(1)

35 

Total lease assets

$

2,744 

Liabilities

Current:

Operating leases

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

$

660 

Finance leases

Current portion of long-term debt

14 

Non-current:

Operating leases

Long-term operating lease liabilities

2,138 

Finance leases

Long-term debt

24 

Total lease liabilities

$

2,836 

(1)Finance leases are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $54 million.

Components of our total lease cost were as follows ($ in millions):

Statement of Earnings Location

2020

Operating lease cost(1)

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

$

780 

Finance lease cost:

Depreciation of lease assets

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

13 

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest expense

2 

Variable lease cost

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

265 

Sublease income

SG&A

(16)

Total lease cost

$

1,044 

(1)Includes short-term leases, which are immaterial.

(2)Supply chain-related amounts are included in Cost of sales.

Other information related to our leases was as follows ($ in millions):

2020

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

810 

Operating cash flows from finance leases

2 

Financing cash flows from finance leases

15 

Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:

Operating leases

676 

Finance leases

10 

Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):

Operating leases

5.3 

Finance leases

5.0 

Weighted average discount rate:

Operating leases

3.3 

%

Finance leases

4.2 

%

Future lease payments under our non-cancellable leases as of February 1, 2020, were as follows ($ in millions):

.

Operating Leases(1)

Finance Leases(1)

Fiscal 2021

$

738 

$

15 

Fiscal 2022

678 

11 

Fiscal 2023

521 

7 

Fiscal 2024

388 

3 

Fiscal 2025

279 

2 

Thereafter

456 

5 

Total future undiscounted lease payments

3,060 

43 

Less imputed interest

262 

5 

Total reported lease liability

$

2,798 

$

38 

(1)Lease payments exclude $158 million of legally binding fixed costs for leases signed but not yet commenced.

In accordance with the prior guidance, ASC 840, Leases, our leases were previously designated as either capital, financing or operating. Previously designated capital leases are now considered finance leases under the new guidance, ASC 842, Leases, while our previously existing financing leases have been derecognized and reclassified as operating leases. The designation of operating leases remains substantially unchanged under the new guidance. The future minimum lease payments by fiscal year as determined prior to the adoption of ASC 842, Leases, under our previously designated capital, financing and operating leases (not including contingent rent) as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019, were as follows ($ in millions):

Capital Leases

Financing Leases

Operating Leases(1)

Fiscal 2020

$

14 

$

48 

$

700 

Fiscal 2021

11 

42 

648 

Fiscal 2022

7 

35 

513 

Fiscal 2023

4 

24 

371 

Fiscal 2024

2 

16 

253 

Thereafter

7 

40 

476 

Total minimum lease payments

45 

205 

$

2,961 

Less amount representing interest

(6)

(24)

Present value of minimum lease payments

39 

181 

Less current maturities

(12)

(43)

Present value of minimum lease maturities, less current maturities

$

27 

$

138 

(1)Operating lease obligations do not include payments to landlords covering real estate taxes and common area maintenance. These charges, if included, would increase total operating lease obligations by $0.8 billion at February 2, 2019.
v3.20.1
Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Income Taxes 11.   Income Taxes

Reconciliations of the federal statutory income tax rate to income tax expense were as follows ($ in millions):

2020

2019

2018

Federal income tax at the statutory rate

$

419 

$

396 

$

613 

State income taxes, net of federal benefit

62 

58 

44 

Benefit from foreign operations

(2)

-

(85)

Other

(27)

(7)

(37)

Tax Act

-

(23)

283 

Income tax expense

$

452 

$

424 

$

818 

Effective income tax rate

22.7 

%

22.4 

%

45.0 

%

Tax Reform

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”), which significantly changed U.S. tax law. Among other things, the Tax Act lowered the U.S. statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018, broadened the base to which U.S. income tax applies, imposed a one-time deemed repatriation tax on net unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries not previously subject to U.S. income tax and changed how foreign earnings are subject to U.S. income tax.

In response to the Tax Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) which provided guidance on accounting for the impact of the Tax Act. SAB 118 allowed companies to record provisional amounts to the extent they were reasonably estimable and adjust them over time as more information became available, not to extend beyond the measurement period of one year from the enactment of the Tax Act.

As a result of the Tax Act, our blended U.S. statutory federal income tax rate was 33.7% for fiscal 2018. In addition, we recorded provisional tax expense in fiscal 2018 of $283 million. The $283 million included a $209 million charge associated with the deemed repatriation tax and a $74 million charge related to the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities to reflect the new 21.0% tax rate.

In accordance with SAB 118, we completed the accounting for the income tax effects of the Tax Act and recorded the following adjustments to the provisional tax expense during fiscal 2019: (1) a $20 million reduction to the deemed repatriation tax liability, resulting in a final tax liability of $189 million, and (2) a $3 million reduction to the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities to reflect the new tax rate, resulting in a net revaluation charge of $71 million.

Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense by jurisdiction were as follows ($ in millions):

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

1,704 

$

1,574 

$

1,480 

Foreign

289 

314 

337 

Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense

$

1,993 

$

1,888 

$

1,817 

Income tax expense was comprised of the following ($ in millions):

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

261 

$

275 

$

547 

State

73 

75 

59 

Foreign

48 

64 

50 

382 

414 

656 

Deferred:

Federal

56 

4 

141 

State

8 

-

11 

Foreign

6 

6 

10 

70 

10 

162 

Income tax expense

$

452 

$

424 

$

818 

Deferred taxes are the result of differences between the bases of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities were comprised of the following ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Deferred revenue

$

57 

$

52 

Compensation and benefits

57 

74 

Stock-based compensation

34 

35 

Other accrued expenses

37 

40 

Accrued property expenses

13 

46 

Operating lease liabilities

734 

-

Loss and credit carryforwards

127 

134 

Other

46 

38 

Total deferred tax assets

1,105 

419 

Valuation allowance

(96)

(91)

Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance

1,009 

328 

Inventory

(40)

(61)

Property and equipment

(237)

(184)

Operating lease assets

(692)

-

Goodwill and intangibles

(45)

(12)

Other

(15)

(16)

Total deferred tax liabilities

(1,029)

(273)

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

$

(20)

$

55 

Deferred taxes were presented as follows ($ in millions):

Balance Sheet Location

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Other assets

$

9 

$

55 

Long-term liabilities

(29)

-

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

$

(20)

$

55 

At February 1, 2020, we had deferred tax assets for net operating loss carryforwards from international operations of $78 million, of which $73 million will expire in various years through 2037 and the remaining amounts have no expiration; acquired U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards of $15 million, of which $11 million will expire in various years between 2023 and 2037 and the remaining amounts have no expiration; U.S. federal foreign tax credit carryforwards of $6 million, which expire between 2024 and 2030; U.S. federal capital loss carryforwards of $4 million, which expire between 2023 and 2025; state credit carryforwards of $8 million, which expire between 2022 and 2039; state net operating loss carryforwards of $6 million, which expire between 2021 and 2039; international credit carryforwards of $2 million, which have no expiration; and international capital loss carryforwards of $8 million, which have no expiration.

At February 1, 2020, a valuation allowance of $96 million had been established, of which $5 million is against U.S. federal foreign tax credit carryforwards; $8 million is against international capital loss carryforwards; $78 million is against international and state net operating loss carryforwards; $1 million is against international credit carryforwards; and $4 million is against other state deferred tax assets. The $5 million increase from February 2, 2019, is primarily due to the current year loss activity from international net operating loss carryforwards, as well as the acquired state net operating loss carryforwards, partially offset by the expiration of certain international net operating loss carryforwards.

Reconciliations of changes in unrecognized tax benefits were as follows ($ in millions):

2020

2019

2018

Balances at beginning of period

$

300 

$

279 

$

374 

Gross increases related to prior period tax positions

1 

4 

19 

Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions

(5)

(12)

(126)

Gross increases related to current period tax positions

34 

36 

29 

Settlements with taxing authorities

-

(1)

(12)

Lapse of statute of limitations

(12)

(6)

(5)

Balances at end of period

$

318 

$

300 

$

279 

Unrecognized tax benefits of $300 million, $282 million and $263 million at February 1, 2020, February 2, 2019, and February 3, 2018, respectively, would favorably impact our effective income tax rate if recognized.

We recognize interest and penalties (not included in the "unrecognized tax benefits" above), as well as interest received from favorable tax settlements, as components of income tax expense. Interest expense of $11 million, interest expense of $10 million and interest income of $10 million was recognized in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively. At February 1, 2020, February 2, 2019, and February 3, 2018, we had accrued interest of $67 million, $53 million and $42 million, respectively.

We file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before fiscal 2011.

Changes in state, federal, and foreign tax laws may increase or decrease our tax contingencies. The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations and controversies is highly uncertain, and the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ from the amounts accrued. It is reasonably possible that within the next twelve months we will receive additional assessments by various tax authorities or reach resolutions of income tax examinations or controversies in one or more jurisdictions. These assessments, resolutions, or law changes could result in changes to our gross unrecognized tax benefits. The actual amount of any changes could vary significantly depending on the ultimate timing and nature of any assessments, resolutions or law changes. An estimate of the amount or range of such changes cannot be made at this time.
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Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Benefit Plans [Abstract]  
Benefit Plans 12.   Benefit Plans

We sponsor retirement savings plans for employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. Participants may choose from various investment options, including a fund comprised of our company stock. Participants can contribute up to 50% of their eligible compensation annually as defined by the plan document, subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations. We match 100% of the first 3% of participating employees' contributions and 50% of the next 2%. Employer contributions vest immediately. The total employer contributions were $73 million, $67 million and $62 million in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively.

We offer a non-qualified, unfunded deferred compensation plan for highly-compensated employees and members of our Board of Directors. Amounts contributed and deferred under the plan are invested in options offered under the plan and elected by the participants. The liability for compensation deferred under the plan was $22 million and $23 million at February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019, respectively, and is included in Long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 4, Fair Value Measurements, for the fair value of assets held for deferred compensation.

v3.20.1
Contingencies and Commitments
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Contingencies and Commitments [Abstract]  
Contingencies and Commitments 13.   Contingencies and Commitments

We are involved in a number of legal proceedings. Where appropriate, we have made accruals with respect to these matters, which are reflected on our Consolidated Financial Statements. However, there are cases where liability is not probable or the amount cannot be reasonably estimated and, therefore, accruals have not been made. We provide disclosure of matters where we believe it is reasonably possible the impact may be material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We had outstanding letters of credit with an aggregate fair value of $81 million at February 1, 2020.

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Segment and Geographic Information
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract]  
Segment and Geographic Information 14.   Segment and Geographic Information

Segment and product category revenue information was as follows ($ in millions):

2020

2019

2018

Revenue by reportable segment

Domestic

$

40,114 

$

39,304 

$

38,662 

International

3,524 

3,575 

3,489 

Total revenue

$

43,638 

$

42,879 

$

42,151 

2020

2019

2018

Revenue by product category

Domestic

Computing and Mobile Phones

$

17,819 

$

17,439 

$

17,386 

Consumer Electronics

13,129 

12,959 

12,841 

Appliances

4,493 

4,020 

3,717 

Entertainment

2,388 

2,952 

2,905 

Services

2,126 

1,783 

1,674 

Other

159 

151 

139 

Total Domestic revenue

$

40,114 

$

39,304 

$

38,662 

International

Computing and Mobile Phones

$

1,580 

$

1,625 

$

1,612 

Consumer Electronics

1,163 

1,103 

1,102 

Appliances

317 

324 

273 

Entertainment

209 

258 

254 

Services

199 

184 

174 

Other

56 

81 

74 

Total International revenue

$

3,524 

$

3,575 

$

3,489 

Segment operating income and asset information was as follows ($ in millions):

2020

2019

2018

Operating income by reportable segment

Domestic(1)

$

1,907 

$

1,797 

$

1,752 

International

102 

103 

91 

Total operating income

2,009 

1,900 

1,843 

Other income (expense):

Gain on sale of investments

1 

12 

1 

Investment income and other

47 

49 

48 

Interest expense

(64)

(73)

(75)

Earnings before income tax expense

$

1,993 

$

1,888 

$

1,817 

Assets

Domestic

$

14,247 

$

11,908 

$

11,553 

International

1,344 

993 

1,496 

Total assets

$

15,591 

$

12,901 

$

13,049 

Capital expenditures

Domestic

$

691 

$

770 

$

606 

International

52 

49 

82 

Total capital expenditures

$

743 

$

819 

$

688 

Depreciation

Domestic

$

681 

$

687 

$

631 

International

59 

60 

52 

Total depreciation

$

740 

$

747 

$

683 

(1)The Domestic segment operating income includes certain operations that are based in foreign tax jurisdictions and primarily relate to souring products into the U.S.

Geographic Information

Geographic information was as follows ($ in millions):

2020

2019

2018

Revenue from external customers

United States

$

40,114 

$

39,304 

$

38,662 

Canada

3,125 

3,214 

3,187 

Other

399 

361 

302 

Total revenue from external customers

$

43,638 

$

42,879 

$

42,151 

Property and equipment, net

United States

$

2,150 

$

2,321 

$

2,205 

Canada

140 

161 

190 

Other

38 

28 

26 

Total property and equipment, net

$

2,328 

$

2,510 

$

2,421 

v3.20.1
Quarterly Financial Information
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]  
Quarterly Financial Information 15.   Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

Unaudited quarterly results were as follows ($ in millions, except per share amounts):

Quarter

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Fiscal Year

Fiscal 2020

Revenue

$

9,142 

$

9,536 

$

9,764 

$

15,196 

$

43,638 

Gross profit

$

2,169 

$

2,283 

$

2,361 

$

3,235 

$

10,048 

Operating income

$

334 

$

313 

$

395 

$

967 

$

2,009 

Net earnings

$

265 

$

238 

$

293 

$

745 

$

1,541 

Basic earnings per share(1)

$

0.99 

$

0.89 

$

1.11 

$

2.87 

$

5.82 

Diluted earnings per share(1)

$

0.98 

$

0.89 

$

1.10 

$

2.84 

$

5.75 

Quarter

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Fiscal Year

Fiscal 2019

Revenue

$

9,109 

$

9,379 

$

9,590 

$

14,801 

$

42,879 

Gross profit

$

2,125 

$

2,229 

$

2,324 

$

3,283 

$

9,961 

Operating income

$

265 

$

335 

$

322 

$

978 

$

1,900 

Net earnings

$

208 

$

244 

$

277 

$

735 

$

1,464 

Basic earnings per share(1)

$

0.74 

$

0.88 

$

1.01 

$

2.73 

$

5.30 

Diluted earnings per share(1)

$

0.72 

$

0.86 

$

0.99 

$

2.69 

$

5.20 

(1)The sum of our quarterly diluted earnings per share does not equal our annual diluted earnings per share due to differences in quarterly and annual weighted-average shares outstanding.
v3.20.1
Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events 16.   Subsequent Events

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic, and we expect our operations in all locations to be affected as the virus continues to proliferate. We have adjusted certain aspects of our operations to protect our employees and customers while still meeting customers’ needs for vital technology. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and it is possible that we will implement further measures. In light of the uncertainty as to the severity and duration of the pandemic, the impact on our revenues, profitability and financial position is uncertain at this time.

On March 19, 2020, we drew down the full amount of the Facility to increase our cash position and maximize flexibility in light of the uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19. See Note 6, Debt, for additional information. We also temporarily suspended all share repurchases.
v3.20.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Description of Business Description of Business

Our purpose is to enrich the lives of consumers through technology. We have two reportable segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment is comprised of the operations in all states, districts and territories of the U.S. under various brand names including Best Buy, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Express, Best Buy Health, CST, Geek Squad, GreatCall, Lively, Magnolia and Pacific Kitchen and Home and the domain names bestbuy.com and greatcall.com. The International segment is comprised of all operations in Canada and Mexico under the brand names Best Buy, Best Buy Express, Best Buy Mobile, Geek Squad and the domain names bestbuy.ca and bestbuy.com.mx.

On October 1, 2018, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of GreatCall, Inc. (“GreatCall”). On May 9, 2019, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Critical Signal Technologies, Inc. (“CST”), and on August 7, 2019, we acquired the predictive healthcare technology business of BioSensics, LLC (“BioSensics”). Refer to Note 2, Acquisitions, for additional information.

Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Best Buy Co., Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

In order to align our fiscal reporting periods and comply with statutory filing requirements, we consolidate the financial results of our Mexico operations on a one-month lag. Our policy is to accelerate recording the effect of events occurring in the lag period that significantly affect our consolidated financial statements. No significant intervening event occurred in these operations that would have materially affected our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or other factors had it been recorded during fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 or fiscal 2018.

Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations in fiscal 2018 reflects the proceeds attributed to a non-compete clause from the sale of Best Buy Europe to Carphone Warehouse plc.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP") requires us to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements, as well as the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Future results could be materially affected if actual results were to differ from these estimates and assumptions.

Fiscal Year Fiscal Year

Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest the end of January. Fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 included 52 weeks and fiscal 2018 included 53 weeks, with the additional week occurring in the fourth quarter.

Unadopted & Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Unadopted Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (i.e., Step 2 of the current goodwill impairment test) to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (i.e., measure the charge based on the current Step 1). We do not believe the new guidance, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement - Disclosure Framework (Topic 820). The updated guidance improves the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. We do not believe the updated guidance, which is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract. This guidance requires companies to apply the internal-use software guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350-40 to implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract to determine whether to capitalize certain implementation costs or expense them as incurred. We do not believe the new guidance, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which requires the recognition of operating lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. Leases are classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. Under the new standard, disclosures are required to enable users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-02 using the “Comparatives Under 840 Option” approach to transition. Under this method, financial information related to periods prior to adoption were as originally reported under the previous standard – ASC 840, Leases. The effects of adopting the new standard (ASC 842, Leases) in fiscal 2020 were recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal first quarter. We elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which, among other things, allowed us to carry forward the historical lease classification as operating or capital leases. We also elected to combine lease and non-lease components and to exclude short-term leases from our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient in determining the lease term for existing leases as of February 3, 2019.

The most significant impact of adoption was the recognition of operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities of $2.7 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively, while our accounting for existing capital leases (now referred to as finance leases) remained substantially unchanged. The cumulative impact of these changes decreased retained earnings by $22 million, which included a $3 million net-of-tax adjustment made during the second quarter of fiscal 2020 related to on-adoption impairment charges. We expect the impact of adoption to be immaterial to our consolidated statements of earnings and consolidated statements of cash flows on an ongoing basis. As part of our adoption, we also modified our control procedures and processes, none of which materially affected our internal control over financial reporting. See Note 10, Leases, for additional lease disclosures.

The cumulative effect of the changes made to our Consolidated Balance Sheets for the adoption of this standard was as follows ($ in millions):

.

February 2, 2019
As Reported

ASU 2016-02 Adjustment on February 3, 2019

February 3, 2019
As Reported

Assets

Other current assets

$

466 

$

(65)

(a)

$

401 

Net property and equipment

2,510 

(173)

(b)

2,337 

Operating lease assets

-

2,732 

(c)

2,732 

Other assets

606 

5 

(d)

611 

Liabilities

Accrued liabilities

982 

(28)

(e)

954 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

-

712 

(f)

712 

Current portion of long-term debt

56 

(43)

(b)

13 

Long-term liabilities

750 

(115)

(e)

635 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

-

2,135 

(f)

2,135 

Long-term debt

1,332 

(140)

(b)

1,192 

Equity

Retained earnings

2,985 

(22)

(g)

2,963 

(a)Represents the reclassification of prepaid rent and leasehold acquisition costs to Operating lease assets.

(b)Represents the derecognition of financing obligations and reclassification to Operating lease assets.

(c)Represents the capitalization of operating lease assets and the reclassification of prepaid rent and leasehold acquisition costs, offset by the reclassification of straight-line rent accruals, tenant improvement allowances and vacant space reserves.

(d)Represents the deferred tax impact of the on-adoption adjustments.

(e)Represents the reclassification of straight-line rent accruals, tenant improvement allowances and vacant space reserves to Operating lease assets.

(f)Represents the recognition of Operating lease liabilities.

(g)Represents the net-of-tax retained earnings impact of impairment charges and the derecognition of financing obligations.

Segment Information Segment Information

Our business is organized into two reportable segments: Domestic (which is comprised of all states, districts and territories of the U.S.) and International (which is comprised of all operations in Canada and Mexico). Our chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is our Chief Executive Officer. Our CODM has ultimate responsibility for enterprise decisions, including determining resource allocation for, and monitoring the performance of, the consolidated enterprise, the Domestic reportable segment and the International reportable segment.

Our CODM relies on internal management reporting that analyzes enterprise results to the net earnings level and reportable segment results to the operating income level. We aggregate our Best Buy Domestic and Best Buy Health operating segments into one Domestic reportable segment. We also aggregate our Canada and Mexico businesses into one International operating segment, which represents the International reportable segment.

Business Combinations Business Combinations

We account for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires the recording of acquired assets and assumed liabilities at their acquisition date fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Results of operations related to business combinations are included prospectively beginning with the date of acquisition and transaction costs related to business combinations are recorded within selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash primarily consists of cash on hand and bank deposits. Cash equivalents consist of money market funds, commercial paper, corporate bonds and time deposits with an original maturity of 3 months or less when purchased. The amounts of cash equivalents at February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019, were $1,668 million and $1,410 million, respectively, and the weighted-average interest rates were 1.8% and 2.5%, respectively.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within our Consolidated Balance Sheets is reconciled to the total shown within our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as follows ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

February 3, 2018

Cash and cash equivalents

$

2,229 

$

1,980 

$

1,101 

Restricted cash included in Other current assets

126 

204 

199 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

2,355 

$

2,184 

$

1,300 

Amounts included in restricted cash are pledged as collateral or restricted to use for workers' compensation and general liability insurance claims.

Receivables Receivables

Receivables consist primarily of amounts due from vendors for various vendor funding programs, banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions and mobile phone network operators for device sales and commissions. We establish allowances for uncollectible receivables based primarily on historical collection trends. Our allowances for uncollectible receivables were $24 million and $23 million at February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019, respectively. We did not have material write-offs during the periods presented.

Merchandise Inventories Merchandise Inventories

Merchandise inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The weighted average method is used to determine the cost of inventory which includes costs of in-bound freight to move inventory into our distribution centers. Also included in the cost of inventory are certain vendor allowances. Costs associated with storing and transporting merchandise inventories to our retail stores are expensed as incurred and included in cost of sales.

Our inventory valuation also reflects markdown adjustments for the excess of the cost over the net recovery we expect to realize from the ultimate disposition of inventory and establishes a new cost basis. No adjustment is recorded for inventory that we are able to return to our vendors for full credit. Subsequent changes in facts or circumstances do not result in the reversal of previously recorded markdown adjustments or an increase in the newly established cost basis.

Our inventory valuation reflects adjustments for physical inventory losses (resulting from, for example, theft). Physical inventory is maintained through a combination of full location counts (typically once per year) and more regular cycle counts.

Property and Equipment Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. We depreciate property and equipment to its residual value using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the period from the date the assets are placed in service to the end of the lease term, which includes optional renewal periods if they are reasonably certain. Accelerated depreciation methods are generally used for income tax purposes.

When property is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from our Consolidated Balance Sheets and any resulting gain or loss is reflected on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Major renewals or replacements that substantially extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated.

Costs associated with the acquisition or development of software for internal use are capitalized and amortized over the expected useful life of the software, generally from two years to seven years. A subsequent addition, modification or upgrade to internal-use software is capitalized to the extent that it enhances the software's functionality or extends its useful life. Capitalized software is included in Fixtures and equipment on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Software maintenance and training costs are expensed in the period incurred. The costs of developing software for sale to customers is expensed as incurred until technological feasibility is established, which generally leads to expensing substantially all costs.

Estimated useful lives by major asset category are as follows (in years):

Asset Category

Useful Life

Buildings

5-35

Leasehold improvements

2-10

Fixtures and equipment

2-15

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. When evaluating long-lived assets with impairment indicators for potential impairment, we first compare the carrying value of the asset to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset, we calculate an impairment loss. The impairment loss calculation compares the carrying value of the asset to its estimated fair value, which is typically based on estimated discounted future cash flows. We recognize an impairment loss if the amount of the asset's carrying value exceeds the asset's estimated fair value.

We evaluate locations for triggering events on a quarterly basis. For store locations, our primary indicator that asset carrying values may not be recoverable is negative store operating income for the most recent 12-month period. We also monitor other factors when evaluating store locations for impairment, including significant changes in the manner of use or expected life of the assets or significant changes in our business strategies.

When reviewing long-lived assets for impairment, we group long-lived assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. For example, long-lived assets deployed at store locations are reviewed for impairment at the individual store level, which involves comparing the net carrying value of all assets to the net cash flow projections for each store. In addition, we conduct separate impairment reviews at other levels as appropriate, for example, to evaluate potential impairment of assets shared by several areas of operations, such as information technology systems.

Leases Leases

The majority of our lease obligations are real estate operating leases used in our retail and distribution operations. Our finance leases are primarily equipment-related. For any lease with an initial term in excess of 12 months, the related lease assets and liabilities are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as either operating or finance leases at the inception of an agreement where it is determined that a lease exists. We have lease agreements that contain both lease and non-lease components. For lease agreements entered into or reassessed after the adoption of ASC 842, Leases, we have elected to combine lease and non-lease components for all classes of assets. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Operating lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. These assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future payments over the lease term at the commencement date. We estimate the incremental borrowing rate for each lease based on an evaluation of our credit ratings and the prevailing market rates for collateralized debt in a similar economic environment with similar payment terms and maturity dates commensurate with the terms of the lease. Our operating leases also typically require payment of real estate taxes, common area maintenance and insurance. These components comprise the majority of our variable lease cost and are excluded from the present value of our lease obligations. In instances where they are fixed, they are included due to our election to combine lease and non-lease components. Operating lease assets also include prepaid lease payments and initial direct costs and are reduced by lease incentives. Our lease terms generally do not include options to extend or terminate the lease unless it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. Fixed payments may contain predetermined fixed rent escalations. We recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis from the commencement date to the end of the lease term.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations. We test goodwill for impairment annually in the fiscal fourth quarter or whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. We monitor the existence of potential impairment indicators throughout the fiscal year. We test for goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level. Reporting units are determined by identifying components of operating segments which constitute businesses for which discrete financial information is available and is regularly reviewed by segment management. No components were aggregated in arriving at our reporting units. We have goodwill in two reporting units – Best Buy Domestic and Best Buy Health – with carrying values of $443 million and $541 million, respectively, as of February 1, 2020.

Our detailed impairment testing involves comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. Fair value reflects the price a potential market participant would be willing to pay for the reporting unit in an arms-length transaction and typically requires analysis of discounted cash flows and other market information, such as trading multiples when applicable. If the fair value exceeds carrying value, then it is concluded that no goodwill impairment has occurred. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second step is required to measure possible goodwill impairment loss. The second step includes hypothetically

valuing the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. Then, the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill is compared to the carrying value of that goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, we recognize an impairment loss in an amount equal to the excess, not to exceed the carrying value.

Intangible Assets

Our valuation of identifiable intangible assets acquired is based on information and assumptions available to us at the time of acquisition, using income and market approaches to determine fair value, as appropriate.

We amortize our definite-lived intangible assets over the estimated useful life of the asset. We do not amortize our indefinite-lived tradename, but test for impairment annually, or when indications of potential impairment exist. We utilize the relief from royalty method to determine the fair value of our indefinite-lived tradename. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, we recognize an impairment loss in an amount equal to the excess.

Derivatives Derivatives

Net Investment Hedges

We use foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against the effect of Canadian dollar exchange rate fluctuations on a portion of our net investment in our Canadian operations. The contracts have terms of up to 12 months. For a net investment hedge, we recognize changes in the fair value of the derivative as a component of foreign currency translation within other comprehensive income to offset a portion of the change in translated value of the net investment being hedged, until the investment is sold or liquidated. We limit recognition in net earnings of amounts previously recorded in other comprehensive income to circumstances such as complete or substantially complete liquidation of the net investment in the hedged foreign operation. We report the gains and losses, if any, related to the amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness in net earnings.

Interest Rate Swaps

We utilized "receive fixed-rate, pay variable-rate" interest rate swaps to mitigate the effect of interest rate fluctuations on our $650 million principal amount of notes due March 15, 2021 (“2021 Notes”) and on our $500 million principal amount of notes due October 1, 2028 (“2028 Notes”). Our interest rate swap contracts are considered perfect hedges because the critical terms and notional amounts match those of our fixed-rate debt being hedged and are, therefore, accounted for as fair value hedges using the shortcut method. Under the shortcut method, we recognize the change in the fair value of the derivatives with an offsetting change to the carrying value of the debt. Accordingly, there is no impact on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings from the fair value of the derivatives.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

We use foreign currency forward contracts to manage the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to recognized receivable and payable balances denominated in non-functional currencies. The contracts generally have terms of up to 12 months. These derivative instruments are not designated in hedging relationships and, therefore, we record gains and losses on these contracts directly to net earnings.

Fair Value Fair Value

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. To measure fair value, we use a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs:

 

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

 

Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including:

Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets;

Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and

Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.

Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.

The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.

Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis relate primarily to our tangible fixed assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are remeasured when the derived fair value is below carrying value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For these assets, we do not periodically adjust carrying value to fair value, except in the event of impairment. When we determine that impairment has occurred, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to fair value and the difference is recorded within SG&A and Restructuring charges on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings for non-restructuring and restructuring charges, respectively.

Fair value remeasurements are based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Fixed asset fair values are primarily derived using a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model to estimate the present value of net cash flows that the asset or asset group was expected to generate. The key inputs to the DCF model generally include our forecasts of net cash generated from revenue, expenses and other significant cash outflows, such as capital expenditures, as well as an appropriate discount rate.

Insurance Insurance

We are self-insured for certain losses related to workers' compensation, medical and general liability claims; however, we obtain third-party excess insurance coverage to limit our exposure to certain claims. Some of these self-insured losses are managed through a wholly-owned insurance captive. Liabilities associated with these losses include estimates of both claims filed and losses incurred but not yet reported. We utilize valuations provided by qualified, independent third-party actuaries as well as internal insurance and risk expertise. Our self-insured liabilities included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Accrued liabilities

$

75 

$

69 

Long-term liabilities

46 

60 

Total

$

121 

$

129 

Income Taxes Income Taxes

We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. We record a valuation allowance to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized.

In determining our provision for income taxes, we use an annual effective income tax rate based on annual income, permanent differences between book and tax income and statutory income tax rates. The effective income tax rate also reflects our assessment of the ultimate outcome of tax audits. We adjust our annual effective income tax rate as additional information on outcomes or events becomes available. Discrete events, such as audit settlements or changes in tax laws, are recognized in the period in which they occur.

Our income tax returns are periodically audited by U.S. federal, state and local and foreign tax authorities. At any one time, multiple tax years are subject to audit by the various tax authorities. In evaluating the exposures associated with our various tax filing positions, we may record a liability for such exposures. A number of years may elapse before a particular matter, for which we have established a liability, is audited and fully resolved or clarified. We adjust our liability for unrecognized tax benefits and income tax provisions in the period in which an uncertain tax position is effectively settled, the statute of limitations expires for the relevant taxing authority to examine the tax position or when more information becomes available. We include our liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued penalties and interest, in Long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and in Income tax expense on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities

The major components of accrued liabilities are sales tax liabilities, advertising accruals, loyalty program liabilities, sales return reserves, customer deposits and insurance liabilities.

Long-Term Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

The major components of long-term liabilities are unrecognized tax benefits, income tax liabilities, self-insurance reserves and deferred taxes.

Foreign Currency Foreign Currency

Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at our Consolidated Balance Sheet dates. For operations reported on a one-month lag, we use the exchange rates in effect one month prior to our Consolidated Balance Sheet dates. Results of operations and cash flows are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the periods. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of assets and liabilities is included as a component of shareholders' equity in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, which are included in SG&A, have not been significant in any period presented.

Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition

We generate revenue from the sale of products and services, both as a principal and as an agent. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the transaction price consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Our revenue excludes sales and usage-based taxes collected and is reported net of sales refunds, which includes an estimate of future returns and contract cancellations based on historical refund rates, with a corresponding reduction to cost of sales. We defer the revenue associated with any unsatisfied performance obligation until the obligation is satisfied, i.e., when control of a product is transferred to the customer or a service is completed.

Product Revenue

Product revenue is recognized when the customer takes physical control, either in our stores or at their home. Any fees charged to customers for delivery are a component of the transaction price and are recognized when delivery has been completed. We use delivery information at an individual contract level to determine when to recognize revenue for delivered products and any related delivery fee revenue.

In most cases, we are the principal to product contracts as we have control of the physical products prior to transfer to the customer. Accordingly, revenue is recognized on a gross basis. For certain sales, primarily activation-based software licenses and third-party stored-value cards, we are the sales agent providing access to the content and recognize commission revenue net of amounts due to third parties who fulfill the performance obligation. For these sales, control passes upon providing access of the content to the customer.

Warranty obligations associated with the sale of our exclusive brands products are assurance-type warranties that are a guarantee of the product’s intended functionality and, therefore, do not represent a distinct performance obligation within the context of the contract.

Services - When we are the principal

We recognize revenue for services, such as installation, set-up, software troubleshooting, product repair, consultation and educational classes once the service is completed, as this is when the customer has the ability to direct the use of and obtain the benefits of the service or serviced product. Payment terms are typically at the point of sale, but may also occur upon completion of the service. Our service contracts are primarily with retail customers, merchandise vendors (for factory warranty repairs) and third-party underwriters who sell extended warranty protection plans.

For technical support membership contracts (for example, our Total Tech Support offering), we are responsible for fulfilling the support services to customers. These contracts have terms ranging from one month to three years and typically contain several performance obligations. Payment for the membership contracts is due at the start of the contract period. We have determined that our contracts do not include a significant financing component. The primary purpose of our payment terms is to provide customers with a simplified method of purchasing our services, not to provide customers with financing. For performance obligations provided over time, we recognize revenue on a usage basis, an input method of measuring progress over the related contract term. This method is derived by analysis of historical utilization patterns as this depicts when customers use the services and, accordingly, when delivery of the performance obligation occurs. There is judgment in (1) determining the level at which we apply a portfolio approach to these contracts; (2) measuring the relative standalone selling price for performance obligations within these contracts to the extent that they are only bundled and sold to customers with other performance obligations, or alternatively, using a cost-plus margin approach; and, (3) assessing the pattern of delivery across multiple portfolios of customers, including estimating current and future usage patterns. When insufficient history of usage is available, we generally recognize revenue ratably over the life of the contract.

Services - When we are the agent

On behalf of third-party underwriters, we sell various hardware protection plans to customers that provide extended warranty coverage on their device purchases. Such plans have terms ranging from one month to five years. Payment is due at the point of sale. Third-party underwriters assume the risk associated with the coverage and are primarily responsible for fulfillment. We record the net commissions (the amount charged to the customer less the premiums remitted to the underwriter) as revenue at a point in time when the corresponding product revenue is recognized. In addition, in some cases we are eligible to receive profit-sharing payments, a form of variable consideration, which are dependent upon the financial performance of the underwriter’s protection plan portfolio. We do not share in any losses of the portfolio. We record any profit share as revenue once the uncertainty associated with the portfolio period, which is calendar-year based, is no longer constrained using the expected value method. This typically occurs during our fiscal fourth quarter, with payment of the profit share occurring in the subsequent fiscal year. Service and commission revenues earned from the sale of extended warranties represented approximately 2% of revenue in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018.

We earn commissions from mobile network carriers to sell service contracts on their platforms. Revenue is recognized when control passes at a point in time upon sale of the contract and activation of the customer on the provider’s platform. The time between when we activate the service with the customer and when we receive payment from the content provider is generally within 30 to 60 days, which is after control has passed. Activation commissions are subject to repayment to the carrier primarily in the event of customer cancellation for specified time periods after the sale. Commission revenue from mobile network carriers is reported net of the expected cancellations, which we estimate based on historical cancellation rates.

Credit Card Revenue

We offer promotional financing and credit cards issued by third-party banks that manage and directly extend credit to our customers. Approximately 25% of revenue in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 was transacted using one of our branded cards. We provide a license to our brand and marketing services, and we facilitate credit applications in our stores and online. The banks are the sole owners of the accounts receivable generated under the program and, accordingly, we do not hold any customer receivables related to these programs and act as an agent in the financing transactions with customers. We are eligible to receive a profit share from certain of our banking partners based on the annual performance of their corresponding portfolio, and we receive quarterly payments based on forecasts of full-year performance. This is a form of variable consideration. We record such profit share as revenue over time using the most likely amount method, which reflects the amount earned each quarter when it is determined that the likelihood of a significant revenue reversal is not probable, which is typically quarterly. Profit-share payments occur quarterly, shortly after the end of each program quarter.

Best Buy Gift Cards

We sell Best Buy gift cards to our customers in our retail stores, online and through select third parties. Our gift cards do not expire. We recognize revenue from gift cards when the card is redeemed by the customer. We also recognize revenue for the portion of gift card values that is not expected to be redeemed ("breakage"). We estimate breakage based on historical patterns and other factors, such as laws and regulations applicable to each jurisdiction. We recognize breakage revenue using a method that is consistent with customer redemption patterns. Typically, over 90% of gift card redemptions (and therefore recognition of over 90% of gift card breakage revenue) occur within one year of issuance. There is judgment in assessing (1) the level at which we group gift cards for analysis of breakage rates, (2) redemption patterns, and (3) the ultimate value of gift cards which we do not expect to be redeemed. Gift card breakage income was $35 million, $34 million and $40 million in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively.

Sales Incentives

We frequently offer sales incentives that entitle our customers to receive a gift card at the time of purchase or an instant savings coupon that can be redeemed towards a future purchase. For sales incentives issued to customers that are only earned in conjunction with the purchase of products or services, the sales incentives represent an option that is a material right and, accordingly, is a performance obligation in the contract. The revenue allocated to these sales incentives is deferred as a contract liability and is based on the cards or coupons that are projected to be redeemed. We recognize revenue for this performance obligation when it is redeemed by the customer or when it is not expected to be redeemed. There is judgment in determining (1) the level at which we group incentives based on similar redemption patterns, (2) future redemption patterns, and (3) the ultimate number of incentives that we do not expect to be redeemed.

We also issue coupons that are not earned in conjunction with a purchase of a product or service, typically as part of targeted marketing activities. This is not a performance obligation, but is recognized as a reduction of the transaction price when redeemed by the customer.

Customer Loyalty Programs

We have customer loyalty programs which allow members to earn points for each purchase completed with us or when using our co-branded credit cards. Points earned enable members to receive a certificate that may be redeemed on future purchases. Depending on the customer's membership level within our loyalty program, certificate expirations typically range from 2 to 6 months from the date of issuance. Our loyalty programs represent customer options that provide a material right and, accordingly, are performance obligations for each applicable contract. The relative standalone selling price of points earned by our loyalty program members is deferred and included in Accrued liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the percentage of points that are projected to be redeemed. We recognize revenue for this performance obligation over time when a certificate is estimated to be redeemed by the customer. There is inherent judgment in estimating the value of our customer loyalty programs as they are susceptible to factors outside of our influence, particularly customer redemption activity. However, we have significant experience in estimating the amount and timing of redemptions of certificates, based primarily on historical data.

Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The following table illustrates the primary costs classified in each major expense category.

Cost of Sales

Cost of products sold, including:

Freight expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from our vendors to our distribution centers

Vendor allowances that are not a reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs

Cash discounts on payments to merchandise vendors

Physical inventory losses

Markdowns

Customer shipping and handling expenses

Costs associated with operating our distribution network, including payroll and benefit costs, occupancy costs and depreciation

Freight expenses associated with moving merchandise inventories from our distribution centers to our retail stores

Cost of services provided, including:

Payroll and benefit costs for services employees

Cost of replacement parts and related freight expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Payroll and benefit costs for retail and corporate employees

Occupancy and maintenance costs of retail, services and corporate facilities

Depreciation and amortization related to retail, services and corporate assets

Advertising costs

Vendor allowances that are a reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs

Tender costs, including bank charges and costs associated with credit and debit card interchange fees

Charitable contributions

Outside and outsourced service fees

Long-lived asset impairment charges

Other administrative costs, such as supplies, travel and lodging

Vendor Allowances Vendor Allowances

We receive funds from certain vendors through a variety of programs and arrangements, primarily in the form of purchases-based or sales-based volumes and for product advertising and placement in our stores. We recognize these funds as a reduction of cost of sales when the associated inventory is sold. If the funds are not specifically related to purchase or sales volumes, the funds are recognized ratably over the performance period as the product promotion is completed. Funds that are determined to be a reimbursement of specific, incremental and identifiable costs incurred to sell a vendor's products are recorded as an offset to the related expense when incurred.

Advertising Costs Advertising Costs

Advertising costs, which are included in SG&A, are expensed over the period in which the advertisement is customer-facing. Advertising costs consist primarily of digital and television advertisements, as well as agency fees and production costs. Advertising expenses were $840 million, $777 million and $776 million in fiscal 2020, fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation

We apply the fair value recognition provisions of accounting guidance as they relate to our stock-based compensation, which requires us to recognize expense for the fair value of our stock-based compensation awards. Compensation expense is recognized over the period in which services are required. It is recognized on a straight-line basis, except where there are performance awards that vest on a graded basis, in which case the expense for these awards is front-loaded or recognized on a graded-attribution basis.

Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is computed as net earnings plus certain other items that are recorded directly to shareholders' equity. In addition to net earnings, the significant component of comprehensive income (loss) includes foreign currency translation adjustments.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cumulative Effect of Changes from Adoption of Standard

.

February 2, 2019
As Reported

ASU 2016-02 Adjustment on February 3, 2019

February 3, 2019
As Reported

Assets

Other current assets

$

466 

$

(65)

(a)

$

401 

Net property and equipment

2,510 

(173)

(b)

2,337 

Operating lease assets

-

2,732 

(c)

2,732 

Other assets

606 

5 

(d)

611 

Liabilities

Accrued liabilities

982 

(28)

(e)

954 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

-

712 

(f)

712 

Current portion of long-term debt

56 

(43)

(b)

13 

Long-term liabilities

750 

(115)

(e)

635 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

-

2,135 

(f)

2,135 

Long-term debt

1,332 

(140)

(b)

1,192 

Equity

Retained earnings

2,985 

(22)

(g)

2,963 

(a)Represents the reclassification of prepaid rent and leasehold acquisition costs to Operating lease assets.

(b)Represents the derecognition of financing obligations and reclassification to Operating lease assets.

(c)Represents the capitalization of operating lease assets and the reclassification of prepaid rent and leasehold acquisition costs, offset by the reclassification of straight-line rent accruals, tenant improvement allowances and vacant space reserves.

(d)Represents the deferred tax impact of the on-adoption adjustments.

(e)Represents the reclassification of straight-line rent accruals, tenant improvement allowances and vacant space reserves to Operating lease assets.

(f)Represents the recognition of Operating lease liabilities.

(g)Represents the net-of-tax retained earnings impact of impairment charges and the derecognition of financing obligations.

Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

February 3, 2018

Cash and cash equivalents

$

2,229 

$

1,980 

$

1,101 

Restricted cash included in Other current assets

126 

204 

199 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

2,355 

$

2,184 

$

1,300 

Property, Plant and Equipment

Asset Category

Useful Life

Buildings

5-35

Leasehold improvements

2-10

Fixtures and equipment

2-15

Schedule of Self Insurance Liability

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Accrued liabilities

$

75 

$

69 

Long-term liabilities

46 

60 

Total

$

121 

$

129 

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Acquisition (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Purchase Price Allocation

Fair Value at Acquisition Date

Measurement Period Adjustments

Adjusted
Fair Value

Current assets

$

34 

$

(2)

$

32 

Goodwill

496 

(6)

490 

Intangible assets(1)

371 

2 

373 

Other assets

27 

(2)

25 

Total assets acquired

928 

(8)

920 

Accrued liabilities

56 

(1)

55 

Long-term liabilities

72 

(2)

70 

Total liabilities assumed

128 

(3)

125 

Total purchase price(2)

800 

(5)

795 

Less cash acquired

8 

8 

Total purchase price, net of cash acquired

$

792 

$

(5)

$

787 

(1)The adjusted fair value of Intangible assets included consumer customer relationships of $235 million (amortized over 5 years), tradename of $63 million (amortized over 8 years), developed technology of $52 million (amortized over 5 years) and commercial customer relationships of $23 million (amortized over 10 years).

(2)Measurement period adjustments included the finalization of the working capital adjustment.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Gross Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Cumulative Goodwill Impairment

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Gross Carrying Amount

Cumulative Impairment

Gross Carrying Amount

Cumulative Impairment

Domestic

$

1,051 

$

(67)

$

982 

$

(67)

International

608 

(608)

608 

(608)

Total

$

1,659 

$

(675)

$

1,590 

$

(675)

Definite-Lived Intangible Assets

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Weighted-Average

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Useful Life Remaining as of February 1, 2020 (in years)

Customer relationships

$

339 

$

70 

$

258 

$

16 

7.1 

Tradename

63 

10 

63 

3 

6.7 

Developed technology

56 

15 

52 

4 

3.6 

Total

$

458 

$

95 

$

373 

$

23 

6.6 

Amortization Expense

Statement of Earnings Location

2020

2019

2018

Amortization expense

SG&A

$

72 

$

23 

$

-

Amortization Expense Expected to be Recognized

Fiscal Year

Amount

2021

$

74 

2022

74 

2023

74 

2024

54 

2025

16 

Thereafter

71 

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

Fair Value at

Balance Sheet Location(1)

Fair Value Hierarchy

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Assets

Money market funds(2)

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 1

$

524 

$

98 

Commercial paper(2)

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 2

75 

-

Time deposits(3)

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 2

185 

300 

Money market funds(2)

Other current assets

Level 1

16 

82 

Time deposits(3)

Other current assets

Level 2

101 

101 

Foreign currency derivative instruments(4)

Other current assets

Level 2

1 

-

Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation(5)

Other assets

Level 1

48 

44 

Interest rate swap derivative instruments(4)

Other assets

Level 2

89 

26 

Liabilities

Interest rate swap derivative instruments(4)

Long-term liabilities

Level 2

-

1 

(1)Balance sheet location is determined by the length to maturity from the current period-end date.

(2)Valued at quoted market prices.

(3)Valued at face value plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value.

(4)Valued using readily observable market inputs. These instruments are custom, over-the-counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded on an active market.

(5)Valued using select mutual fund performance that trade with sufficient frequency and volume to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Long-term debt(1)

$

1,322 

$

1,239 

$

1,178 

$

1,175 

(1)Excludes debt discounts and issuance costs. Also excludes finance lease obligations as of February 1, 2020, and financing and capital lease obligations as of February 2, 2019.
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Derivative Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]  
Notional Amount of Derivative Instruments

Notional Amount

Contract Type

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Derivatives designated as net investment hedges

$

129 

$

15 

Derivatives designated as interest rate swap contracts

1,150 

1,150 

No hedging designation (foreign exchange forward contracts)

31 

9 

Total

$

1,310 

$

1,174 

Effects of Interest Rate Derivatives and Adjustments to LTD on Earnings

.

Gain (Loss) Recognized

Contract Type

Statement of Earnings Location

2020

2019

Interest rate swap contracts

Interest expense

$

64 

$

31 

Adjustments to carrying value of long-term debt

Interest expense

(64)

(31)

Total with hedging designation

$

$

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Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Debt [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Debt

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

2021 Notes

$

650 

$

650 

2028 Notes

500 

500 

Interest rate swap valuation adjustments

89 

25 

Subtotal

1,239 

1,175 

Debt discounts and issuance costs

(6)

(7)

Financing lease obligations (1)

-

181 

Capital lease obligations (1)

-

39 

Finance lease obligations (1)

38 

-

Total long-term debt

1,271 

1,388 

Less current portion

14 

56 

Total long-term debt, less current portion

$

1,257 

$

1,332 

(1)See Note 10, Leases, for additional information regarding our lease obligations.

Future Maturities of Long-Term Debt

Fiscal Year

Amount

2021

$

-

2022

664 

2023

-

2024

-

2025

-

Thereafter

575 

Total long-term debt

$

1,239 

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]  
Stock-based compensation expense

2020

2019

2018

Stock options

$

7 

$

3 

$

6 

Share awards:

Market-based

13 

15 

19 

Performance-based

28 

20 

13 

Time-based

95 

85 

91 

Total

$

143 

$

123 

$

129 

Stock option activity

Stock Options

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price per Share

Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Term (in years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Outstanding at February 2, 2019

2,358 

$

33.47 

Granted

719 

$

69.17 

Exercised

(1,461)

$

27.92 

Outstanding at February 1, 2020

1,616 

$

54.38 

6.9 

$

49 

Vested or expected to vest at February 1, 2020

1,616 

$

54.38 

6.9 

$

49 

Exercisable at February 1, 2020

712 

$

38.29 

4.3 

$

33 

Black Scholes valuation model assumptions

Valuation Assumptions

2020

2019

2018

Risk-free interest rate(1)

1.9 

%

-

2.5 

%

1.9

%

-

2.8 

%

0.9 

%

-

2.6 

%

Expected dividend yield

2.9 

%

2.7 

%

3.0 

%

Expected stock price volatility(2)

36 

%

39 

%

38 

%

Expected life of stock options (in years)(3)

7.4 

6.5 

6.0 

(1)Based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rate whose term is consistent with the expected life of our stock options

(2)In projecting expected stock price volatility, we consider both the historical volatility of our stock price as well as implied volatilities from exchange-traded options on our stock.

(3)We estimate the expected life of stock options based upon historical experience.

Summary of the status of nonvested market-based share awards

Market-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding at February 2, 2019

1,187 

$

40.07 

Granted

584 

$

72.90 

Vested

(1,025)

$

29.90 

Forfeited/canceled

(54)

$

58.96 

Outstanding at February 1, 2020

692 

$

59.84 

Summary of the status of nonvested time-based share awards

Time-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding at February 2, 2019

4,098 

$

47.13 

Granted

1,880 

$

68.80 

Vested

(1,868)

$

45.01 

Forfeited/canceled

(258)

$

62.23 

Outstanding at February 1, 2020

3,852 

$

57.81 

Summary of the status of nonvested performance-based share awards

Performance-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding at February 2, 2019

819 

$

52.78 

Granted

516 

$

68.90 

Vested

(274)

$

42.08 

Forfeited/canceled

(108)

$

59.80 

Outstanding at February 1, 2020

953 

$

63.82 

Summary of stock options outstanding

Exercisable

Unexercisable

Total

Shares

%

Weighted-
Average Price
per Share

Shares

%

Weighted-
Average Price
per Share

Shares

%

Weighted-
Average Price
per Share

In-the-money

0.7 

100 

%

$

38.29 

0.9 

100 

%

$

67.04 

1.6 

100 

%

$

54.38 

Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share

2020

2019

2018

Numerator

Net earnings from continuing operations

$

1,541 

$

1,464 

$

999 

Denominator

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

264.9 

276.4 

300.4 

Effect of potentially dilutive securities:

Stock options and other

3.2 

5.0 

6.7 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

268.1 

281.4 

307.1 

Anti-dilutive securities excluded from Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

0.8 

0.2 

-

Net earnings per share from continuing operations

Basic

$

5.82 

$

5.30 

$

3.33 

Diluted

$

5.75 

$

5.20 

$

3.26 

Schedule of share repurchases

2020

2019

2018

Total cost of shares repurchased

$

1,009 

$

1,493 

$

2,009 

Average price per share

$

72.34 

$

70.28 

$

57.16 

Number of shares repurchased and retired

14.0 

21.2 

35.1 

v3.20.1
Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Revenue [Abstract]  
Contract Balances and Changes in Contract Balances

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Receivables(1)

$

567 

$

565 

Short-term contract liabilities included in:

Unredeemed gift cards

281 

290 

Deferred revenue

501 

446 

Accrued liabilities

139 

146 

Long-term contract liabilities included in:

Long-term liabilities

9 

11 

(1)Receivables are recorded net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $14 million and $13 million as of February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019, respectively.

v3.20.1
Restructuring (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Composition of Restructuring Charges

2020

2019

2018

U.S. Retail Operating Model

$

41 

$

-

$

-

Best Buy Mobile

-

47 

9 

Other

-

(1)

1 

Total

$

41 

$

46 

$

10 

U.S. Operating Model [Member]  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Restructuring Accrual Activity

Termination Benefits

Balance at February 2, 2019

$

-

Charges

48 

Cash payments

(25)

Adjustments(1)

(7)

Balance at February 1, 2020

$

16 

(1)Adjustments are related to higher-than-expected employee retention, and therefore lower severance expense.

Best Buy Mobile [Member]  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Composition of Restructuring Charges

2019

2018

Cumulative Amount

Property and equipment impairments

$

-

$

1 

$

1 

Termination benefits

(2)

8 

6 

Facility closure and other costs

49 

-

49 

Total

$

47 

$

9 

$

56 

Restructuring Accrual Activity

Termination
Benefits

Facility
Closure and
Other Costs

Total

Balances at February 3, 2018

$

8 

$

-

$

8 

Charges

1 

49 

50 

Cash payments

(6)

(48)

(54)

Adjustments(1)

(3)

-

(3)

Balances at February 2, 2019

$

-

$

1 

$

1 

(1)Adjustments represent changes in retention assumptions.

v3.20.1
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Leases [Abstract]  
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information

Balance Sheet Location

February 1, 2020

Assets

Operating leases

Operating lease assets

$

2,709 

Finance leases

Property under finance leases, net(1)

35 

Total lease assets

$

2,744 

Liabilities

Current:

Operating leases

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

$

660 

Finance leases

Current portion of long-term debt

14 

Non-current:

Operating leases

Long-term operating lease liabilities

2,138 

Finance leases

Long-term debt

24 

Total lease liabilities

$

2,836 

(1)Finance leases are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $54 million.

Components of Lease Cost

Statement of Earnings Location

2020

Operating lease cost(1)

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

$

780 

Finance lease cost:

Depreciation of lease assets

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

13 

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest expense

2 

Variable lease cost

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

265 

Sublease income

SG&A

(16)

Total lease cost

$

1,044 

(1)Includes short-term leases, which are immaterial.

(2)Supply chain-related amounts are included in Cost of sales.

Other Information

2020

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

810 

Operating cash flows from finance leases

2 

Financing cash flows from finance leases

15 

Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:

Operating leases

676 

Finance leases

10 

Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):

Operating leases

5.3 

Finance leases

5.0 

Weighted average discount rate:

Operating leases

3.3 

%

Finance leases

4.2 

%

Future Lease Payments

.

Operating Leases(1)

Finance Leases(1)

Fiscal 2021

$

738 

$

15 

Fiscal 2022

678 

11 

Fiscal 2023

521 

7 

Fiscal 2024

388 

3 

Fiscal 2025

279 

2 

Thereafter

456 

5 

Total future undiscounted lease payments

3,060 

43 

Less imputed interest

262 

5 

Total reported lease liability

$

2,798 

$

38 

(1)Lease payments exclude $158 million of legally binding fixed costs for leases signed but not yet commenced.

Future Lease Payments Under ASC 840

Capital Leases

Financing Leases

Operating Leases(1)

Fiscal 2020

$

14 

$

48 

$

700 

Fiscal 2021

11 

42 

648 

Fiscal 2022

7 

35 

513 

Fiscal 2023

4 

24 

371 

Fiscal 2024

2 

16 

253 

Thereafter

7 

40 

476 

Total minimum lease payments

45 

205 

$

2,961 

Less amount representing interest

(6)

(24)

Present value of minimum lease payments

39 

181 

Less current maturities

(12)

(43)

Present value of minimum lease maturities, less current maturities

$

27 

$

138 

(1)Operating lease obligations do not include payments to landlords covering real estate taxes and common area maintenance. These charges, if included, would increase total operating lease obligations by $0.8 billion at February 2, 2019.
v3.20.1
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to income tax expense

2020

2019

2018

Federal income tax at the statutory rate

$

419 

$

396 

$

613 

State income taxes, net of federal benefit

62 

58 

44 

Benefit from foreign operations

(2)

-

(85)

Other

(27)

(7)

(37)

Tax Act

-

(23)

283 

Income tax expense

$

452 

$

424 

$

818 

Effective income tax rate

22.7 

%

22.4 

%

45.0 

%

Earning before income tax expense and equity in income (loss) of affiliates

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

1,704 

$

1,574 

$

1,480 

Foreign

289 

314 

337 

Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense

$

1,993 

$

1,888 

$

1,817 

Components of income tax expense

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

261 

$

275 

$

547 

State

73 

75 

59 

Foreign

48 

64 

50 

382 

414 

656 

Deferred:

Federal

56 

4 

141 

State

8 

-

11 

Foreign

6 

6 

10 

70 

10 

162 

Income tax expense

$

452 

$

424 

$

818 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities Deferred taxes are the result of differences between the bases of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities were comprised of the following ($ in millions):

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Deferred revenue

$

57 

$

52 

Compensation and benefits

57 

74 

Stock-based compensation

34 

35 

Other accrued expenses

37 

40 

Accrued property expenses

13 

46 

Operating lease liabilities

734 

-

Loss and credit carryforwards

127 

134 

Other

46 

38 

Total deferred tax assets

1,105 

419 

Valuation allowance

(96)

(91)

Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance

1,009 

328 

Inventory

(40)

(61)

Property and equipment

(237)

(184)

Operating lease assets

(692)

-

Goodwill and intangibles

(45)

(12)

Other

(15)

(16)

Total deferred tax liabilities

(1,029)

(273)

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

$

(20)

$

55 

Deferred taxes were presented as follows ($ in millions):

Balance Sheet Location

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Other assets

$

9 

$

55 

Long-term liabilities

(29)

-

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

$

(20)

$

55 

Reconciliation of changes in unrecognized tax benefits

2020

2019

2018

Balances at beginning of period

$

300 

$

279 

$

374 

Gross increases related to prior period tax positions

1 

4 

19 

Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions

(5)

(12)

(126)

Gross increases related to current period tax positions

34 

36 

29 

Settlements with taxing authorities

-

(1)

(12)

Lapse of statute of limitations

(12)

(6)

(5)

Balances at end of period

$

318 

$

300 

$

279 

v3.20.1
Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract]  
Revenue by Reportable Segment and Product Category

2020

2019

2018

Revenue by reportable segment

Domestic

$

40,114 

$

39,304 

$

38,662 

International

3,524 

3,575 

3,489 

Total revenue

$

43,638 

$

42,879 

$

42,151 

2020

2019

2018

Revenue by product category

Domestic

Computing and Mobile Phones

$

17,819 

$

17,439 

$

17,386 

Consumer Electronics

13,129 

12,959 

12,841 

Appliances

4,493 

4,020 

3,717 

Entertainment

2,388 

2,952 

2,905 

Services

2,126 

1,783 

1,674 

Other

159 

151 

139 

Total Domestic revenue

$

40,114 

$

39,304 

$

38,662 

International

Computing and Mobile Phones

$

1,580 

$

1,625 

$

1,612 

Consumer Electronics

1,163 

1,103 

1,102 

Appliances

317 

324 

273 

Entertainment

209 

258 

254 

Services

199 

184 

174 

Other

56 

81 

74 

Total International revenue

$

3,524 

$

3,575 

$

3,489 

Segment Information

2020

2019

2018

Operating income by reportable segment

Domestic(1)

$

1,907 

$

1,797 

$

1,752 

International

102 

103 

91 

Total operating income

2,009 

1,900 

1,843 

Other income (expense):

Gain on sale of investments

1 

12 

1 

Investment income and other

47 

49 

48 

Interest expense

(64)

(73)

(75)

Earnings before income tax expense

$

1,993 

$

1,888 

$

1,817 

Assets

Domestic

$

14,247 

$

11,908 

$

11,553 

International

1,344 

993 

1,496 

Total assets

$

15,591 

$

12,901 

$

13,049 

Capital expenditures

Domestic

$

691 

$

770 

$

606 

International

52 

49 

82 

Total capital expenditures

$

743 

$

819 

$

688 

Depreciation

Domestic

$

681 

$

687 

$

631 

International

59 

60 

52 

Total depreciation

$

740 

$

747 

$

683 

(1)The Domestic segment operating income includes certain operations that are based in foreign tax jurisdictions and primarily relate to souring products into the U.S.

Geographic Information

2020

2019

2018

Revenue from external customers

United States

$

40,114 

$

39,304 

$

38,662 

Canada

3,125 

3,214 

3,187 

Other

399 

361 

302 

Total revenue from external customers

$

43,638 

$

42,879 

$

42,151 

Property and equipment, net

United States

$

2,150 

$

2,321 

$

2,205 

Canada

140 

161 

190 

Other

38 

28 

26 

Total property and equipment, net

$

2,328 

$

2,510 

$

2,421 

v3.20.1
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]  
Quarterly Financial Information

Quarter

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Fiscal Year

Fiscal 2020

Revenue

$

9,142 

$

9,536 

$

9,764 

$

15,196 

$

43,638 

Gross profit

$

2,169 

$

2,283 

$

2,361 

$

3,235 

$

10,048 

Operating income

$

334 

$

313 

$

395 

$

967 

$

2,009 

Net earnings

$

265 

$

238 

$

293 

$

745 

$

1,541 

Basic earnings per share(1)

$

0.99 

$

0.89 

$

1.11 

$

2.87 

$

5.82 

Diluted earnings per share(1)

$

0.98 

$

0.89 

$

1.10 

$

2.84 

$

5.75 

Quarter

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Fiscal Year

Fiscal 2019

Revenue

$

9,109 

$

9,379 

$

9,590 

$

14,801 

$

42,879 

Gross profit

$

2,125 

$

2,229 

$

2,324 

$

3,283 

$

9,961 

Operating income

$

265 

$

335 

$

322 

$

978 

$

1,900 

Net earnings

$

208 

$

244 

$

277 

$

735 

$

1,464 

Basic earnings per share(1)

$

0.74 

$

0.88 

$

1.01 

$

2.73 

$

5.30 

Diluted earnings per share(1)

$

0.72 

$

0.86 

$

0.99 

$

2.69 

$

5.20 

(1)The sum of our quarterly diluted earnings per share does not equal our annual diluted earnings per share due to differences in quarterly and annual weighted-average shares outstanding.
v3.20.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 03, 2019
USD ($)
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
segment
Feb. 02, 2019
USD ($)
Feb. 03, 2018
USD ($)
Oct. 01, 2018
USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Number of Operating Segments | segment   2      
Operating leases   $ 2,709,000,000      
Operating lease liability   2,798,000,000      
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value   $ 1,668,000,000 $ 1,410,000,000    
Weighted Average Interest Rate on Cash Equivalents   1.80% 2.50%    
Allowances for uncollectible receivables   $ 24,000,000 $ 23,000,000    
Goodwill   $ 984,000,000 $ 915,000,000   $ 490,000,000
Percentage of Commissions on Sale of Extended Warranties to Revenue   2.00% 2.00% 2.00%  
Gift card redemption within 1 year, percentage   90.00%      
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance as of February 4, 2018   $ 890,000,000 $ 871,000,000    
Period of Expiration for Customer Loyalty Certificates, Low End of Range   2 months      
Period of Expiration for Customer Loyalty Certificates, High End of Range   6 months      
Advertising expense   $ 840,000,000 $ 777,000,000 $ 776,000,000  
Branded cards   25.00% 25.00% 25.00%  
2021 Notes [Member]          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Debt   $ 650,000,000      
2028 Notes [Member]          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Debt   500,000,000      
Best Buy Health [Member]          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Goodwill   541,000,000      
Best Buy Domestic [Member]          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Goodwill   443,000,000      
Best Buy Gift Cards [Member]          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance as of February 4, 2018   $ 35,000,000 $ 34,000,000 $ 40,000,000  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Operating leases $ 2,700,000,000   $ 2,732,000,000    
Operating lease liability 2,800,000,000        
retained earnings (22,000,000)        
retained earnings, net of tax $ 3,000,000        
Minimum [Member]          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Term of contract   1 month      
Customer loyalty program, certificate expiration period   1 month      
Minimum [Member] | Software [Member]          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Estimated useful lives   2 years      
Maximum [Member]          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Term of contract   3 years      
Customer loyalty program, certificate expiration period   5 years      
Maximum [Member] | Software [Member]          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Estimated useful lives   7 years      
v3.20.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Cumulative Effect of Changes from Adoption of Standard) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Aug. 03, 2019
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Assets        
Other current assets $ 305   $ 466  
Net property and equipment 2,328   2,510 $ 2,421
Operating lease assets 2,709      
Other assets 713   606  
Liabilities        
Accrued liabilities 906   982  
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 660      
Current portion of long-term debt 14   56  
Long-term liabilities 657   750  
Long-term operating lease liabilities 2,138      
Long-term debt 1,257   1,332  
Equity        
Retained earnings $ 3,158   2,985  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]        
Assets        
Other current assets     401  
Net property and equipment     2,337  
Operating lease assets   $ 2,700 2,732  
Other assets     611  
Liabilities        
Accrued liabilities     954  
Current portion of operating lease liabilities     712  
Current portion of long-term debt     13  
Long-term liabilities     635  
Long-term operating lease liabilities     2,135  
Long-term debt     1,192  
Equity        
Retained earnings     2,963  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Previously Reported [Member]        
Assets        
Other current assets     466  
Net property and equipment     2,510  
Other assets     606  
Liabilities        
Accrued liabilities     982  
Current portion of long-term debt     56  
Long-term liabilities     750  
Long-term debt     1,332  
Equity        
Retained earnings     2,985  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Adjustment [Member]        
Assets        
Other current assets [1]     (65)  
Net property and equipment [2]     (173)  
Operating lease assets [3]     2,732  
Other assets [4]     5  
Liabilities        
Accrued liabilities [5]     (28)  
Current portion of operating lease liabilities [6]     712  
Current portion of long-term debt [2]     (43)  
Long-term liabilities [5]     (115)  
Long-term operating lease liabilities [6]     2,135  
Long-term debt [2]     (140)  
Equity        
Retained earnings [7]     $ (22)  
[1] Represents the reclassification of prepaid rent and leasehold acquisition costs to Operating lease assets.
[2] Represents the derecognition of financing obligations and reclassification to Operating lease assets.
[3] Represents the capitalization of operating lease assets and the reclassification of prepaid rent and leasehold acquisition costs, offset by the reclassification of straight-line rent accruals, tenant improvement allowances and vacant space reserves.
[4] Represents the deferred tax impact of the on-adoption adjustments.
[5] Represents the reclassification of straight-line rent accruals, tenant improvement allowances and vacant space reserves to Operating lease assets.
[6] Represents the recognition of Operating lease liabilities.
[7] Represents the net-of-tax retained earnings impact of impairment charges and the derecognition of financing obligations.
v3.20.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Jan. 28, 2017
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,229 $ 1,980    
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 2,355 2,184 $ 1,300 $ 2,433
Other Current Assets [Member]        
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents 2,229 1,980 1,101  
Restricted cash included in Other current assets 126 204 199  
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 2,355 $ 2,184 $ 1,300  
v3.20.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Buildings | Minimum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 5 years
Buildings | Maximum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 35 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 2 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 10 years
Fixtures and equipment | Minimum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 2 years
Fixtures and equipment | Maximum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 15 years
v3.20.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Self Insurance Liability) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Accrued liabilities $ 75 $ 69
Long-term liabilities 46 60
Total $ 121 $ 129
v3.20.1
Acquisition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Aug. 07, 2019
May 09, 2019
Oct. 01, 2018
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired     $ 787 $ 145 $ 787
Intangible assets [1]     373    
Goodwill     490 $ 984 $ 915
Transaction costs     13    
Critical Signal Technologies, Inc. [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired   $ 125      
Goodwill   52      
Transaction costs   3      
BioSensics, LLC [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired $ 20        
Intangible assets $ 4        
Amortization period 3 years        
Goodwill $ 19        
Customer Relationships [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Intangible assets     235    
Customer Relationships [Member] | Critical Signal Technologies, Inc. [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Intangible assets   $ 83      
Amortization period   15 years      
Tradename [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Intangible assets     63    
Developed Technology [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Intangible assets     52    
Commercial customer relationships          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Intangible assets     $ 23    
[1] The adjusted fair value of Intangible assets included consumer customer relationships of $235 million (amortized over 5 years), tradename of $63 million (amortized over 8 years), developed technology of $52 million (amortized over 5 years) and commercial customer relationships of $23 million (amortized over 10 years).
v3.20.1
Acquisition (Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2018
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]      
Current assets $ 32    
Goodwill 490 $ 984 $ 915
Intangible assets [1] 373    
Other assets 25    
Total assets acquired 920    
Accrued liabilities 55    
Long-term liabilities 70    
Total liabilities assumed 125    
Total purchase price [2] 795    
Less cash acquired 8    
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired 787 $ 145 $ 787
Intangible assets [1] 373    
Fair Value, Acquisition Date [Member]      
Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]      
Current assets 34    
Goodwill 496    
Intangible assets [1] 371    
Other assets 27    
Total assets acquired 928    
Accrued liabilities 56    
Long-term liabilities 72    
Total liabilities assumed 128    
Total purchase price [2] 800    
Less cash acquired 8    
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired 792    
Intangible assets [1] 371    
Adjustments [Member]      
Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]      
Current assets (2)    
Goodwill (6)    
Intangible assets [1] 2    
Other assets (2)    
Total assets acquired (8)    
Accrued liabilities (1)    
Long-term liabilities (2)    
Total liabilities assumed (3)    
Total purchase price [2] (5)    
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired (5)    
Intangible assets [1] 2    
Customer Relationships [Member]      
Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]      
Intangible assets 235    
Intangible assets $ 235    
Intangible asset useful life 5 years    
Tradename [Member]      
Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]      
Intangible assets $ 63    
Intangible assets $ 63    
Intangible asset useful life 8 years    
Developed Technology [Member]      
Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]      
Intangible assets $ 52    
Intangible assets $ 52    
Intangible asset useful life 5 years    
Commercial customer relationships      
Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]      
Intangible assets $ 23    
Intangible assets $ 23    
Intangible asset useful life 10 years    
[1] The adjusted fair value of Intangible assets included consumer customer relationships of $235 million (amortized over 5 years), tradename of $63 million (amortized over 8 years), developed technology of $52 million (amortized over 5 years) and commercial customer relationships of $23 million (amortized over 10 years).
[2] Measurement period adjustments included the finalization of the working capital adjustment.
v3.20.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]    
Indefinite-lived intangible $ 18 $ 18
Amortization expense $ 72 $ 23
v3.20.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Gross Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Cumulative Goodwill Impairment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,659 $ 1,590
Cumulative Impairment (675) (675)
Domestic [Member]    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,051 982
Cumulative Impairment (67) (67)
International [Member]    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 608 608
Cumulative Impairment $ (608) $ (608)
v3.20.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Definite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 458 $ 373
Accumulated Amortization $ 95 23
Weighted-Average Useful Life Remaining 6 years 7 months 6 days  
Customer Relationships [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 339 258
Accumulated Amortization $ 70 16
Weighted-Average Useful Life Remaining 7 years 1 month 6 days  
Tradename [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 63 63
Accumulated Amortization $ 10 3
Weighted-Average Useful Life Remaining 6 years 8 months 12 days  
Developed Technology [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 56 52
Accumulated Amortization $ 15 $ 4
Weighted-Average Useful Life Remaining 3 years 7 months 6 days  
v3.20.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]    
Amortization expense $ 72 $ 23
v3.20.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Amortization Expense Expected to be Recognized) (Details)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Fiscal 2021 $ 74
Fiscal 2022 74
Fiscal 2023 74
Fiscal 2024 54
Fiscal 2025 16
Thereafter $ 71
v3.20.1
Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis) (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Level 1 [Member] | Money market funds    
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents [1] $ 524 $ 98
Other current assets [1] 16 82
Level 1 [Member] | Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation    
ASSETS    
Other assets [2] 48 44
Level 2 [Member] | Time deposits    
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents [3] 185 300
Other current assets [3] 101 101
Level 2 [Member] | Commercial paper    
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents [1] 75  
Level 2 [Member] | Foreign currency derivative instruments    
ASSETS    
Other current assets [4] 1  
Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments [Member]    
ASSETS    
Other assets [4] $ 89 26
Liabilities    
Long-term liabilities [4]   $ 1
[1] Valued at quoted market prices.
[2] Valued using select mutual fund performance that trade with sufficient frequency and volume to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.
[3] Valued at face value plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value.
[4] Valued using readily observable market inputs. These instruments are custom, over-the-counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded on an active market.
v3.20.1
Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Carrying value $ 1,239 $ 1,175
Level 2 [Member] | Debt [Member]    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Fair Value [1] 1,322 1,178
Carrying value [1] $ 1,239 $ 1,175
[1] Excludes debt discounts and issuance costs. Also excludes finance lease obligations as of February 1, 2020, and financing and capital lease obligations as of February 2, 2019
v3.20.1
Derivative Instruments (Notional Amount of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 1,310 $ 1,174
Derivatives Designated As Net Investment Hedges [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 129 15
Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 1,150 1,150
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 31 $ 9
v3.20.1
Derivative Instruments (Effects of Interest Rate Derivatives and Adjustments to LTD on Earnings) (Details) - Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] - Interest Expense [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments [Member]    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) Recognized $ 64 $ 31
Carrying Value Of Long Term Debt [Member]    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) Recognized $ (64) $ (31)
v3.20.1
Debt (Narrative) (Short-Term Debt) (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility [Member] - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 19, 2020
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity   $ 1,250,000,000  
Debt instrument, term   5 years  
Outstanding borrowings   $ 0 $ 0
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Variable interest rate   0.50%  
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Variable interest rate   1.00%  
Minimum [Member]      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Facility fee   0.08%  
Minimum [Member] | Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Variable interest rate   0.00%  
Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Variable interest rate   0.80%  
Maximum [Member]      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Facility fee   0.20%  
Maximum [Member] | Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Variable interest rate   0.30%  
Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Variable interest rate   1.30%  
Subsequent Event [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), 7 Day [Member]      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Variable interest rate 1.015%    
v3.20.1
Debt (Narrative) (Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2011
Feb. 01, 2020
Notes due 2021      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt Instrument, Face Amount     $ 650,000,000
Interest rate     5.50%
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross   $ 4,000,000  
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 644,000,000  
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage     100.00%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Control Triggering Percentage     101.00%
Notes due 2028      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt Instrument, Face Amount     $ 500,000,000
Interest rate     4.45%
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross $ 5,000,000    
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs $ 495,000,000    
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage     100.00%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Control Triggering Percentage     101.00%
v3.20.1
Debt (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total $ 1,239 $ 1,175
Debt discounts and issuance costs (6) (7)
Financing lease obligations [1]   181
Capital lease obligations [1]   39
Finance lease obligations [1] 38  
Total long-term debt 1,271 1,388
Less current portion 14 56
Total long-term debt, less current portion 1,257 1,332
Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate swap valuation adjustments 89 25
Notes due 2021    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 650 650
Interest rate 5.50%  
Notes due 2028    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 500 $ 500
Interest rate 4.45%  
[1] See Note 10, Leases, for additional information regarding our lease obligations.
v3.20.1
Debt (Future Maturities of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Debt [Abstract]    
2022 $ 664  
Thereafter 575  
Total $ 1,239 $ 1,175
v3.20.1
Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
2 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 18, 2020
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Feb. 23, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized   22.5      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant   9.4      
Total cost of shares repurchased   $ 1,009 $ 1,493 $ 2,009  
Number of shares repurchased and retired   14.0 21.2 35.1  
Employee Stock Option [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Term   10 years      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period   3 years      
Weighted-average grant-date fair value   $ 19.81 $ 20.34 $ 12.52  
Aggregate intrinsic value   $ 59 $ 33 $ 57  
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised   40 30 156  
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options   14 $ 7 $ 19  
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized   $ 10      
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition   2 years 10 months 24 days      
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Annual Vesting Percentage   33.00%      
Time-Based Share Awards [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized   $ 116      
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition   1 year 9 months 18 days      
Time-Based Share Awards [Member] | Director [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period   1 year      
Common Stock          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount         $ 3,000
Subsequent Event [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Total cost of shares repurchased $ 56        
Number of shares repurchased and retired 0.6        
v3.20.1
Shareholders' Equity (Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation $ 143 $ 123 $ 129
Employee Stock Option [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation 7 3 6
Market-Based Share Awards [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation 13 15 19
Performance-Based Share Awards [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation 28 20 13
Time-Based Share Awards [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation $ 95 $ 85 $ 91
v3.20.1
Shareholders' Equity (Stock Option Activity) (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member]
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Stock Options  
Outstanding | shares 2,358
Granted | shares 719
Exercised | shares (1,461)
Outstanding | shares 1,616
Vested or expected to vest | shares 1,616
Exercisable | shares 712
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share  
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 33.47
Granted | $ / shares 69.17
Exercised | $ / shares 27.92
Outstanding | $ / shares 54.38
Vested or expected to vest | $ / shares 54.38
Exercisable | $ / shares $ 38.29
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]  
Outstanding 6 years 10 months 24 days
Exercisable 4 years 3 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]  
Outstanding | $ $ 49
Exercisable | $ $ 33
v3.20.1
Shareholders' Equity (Black Scholes Valuation Model Assumptions) (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member]
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expected dividend yield 2.90% 2.70% 3.00%
Expected stock price volatility [1] 36.00% 39.00% 38.00%
Expected life of stock options (in years) [2] 7 years 4 months 24 days 6 years 6 months 6 years
Minimum [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Risk-free interest rate [3] 1.90% 1.90% 0.90%
Maximum [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Risk-free interest rate [3] 2.50% 2.80% 2.60%
[1] In projecting expected stock price volatility, we consider both the historical volatility of our stock price as well as implied volatilities from exchange-traded options on our stock.
[2] We estimate the expected life of stock options based upon historical experience.
[3] Based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rate whose term is consistent with the expected life of our stock options
v3.20.1
Shareholders' Equity (Market-Based Share Awards) (Details) - Market-Based Share Awards [Member]
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Outstanding | shares 1,187
Granted | shares 584
Vested | shares (1,025)
Forfeited/canceled | shares (54)
Outstanding | shares 692
Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share  
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 40.07
Granted | $ / shares 72.90
Vested | $ / shares 29.90
Forfeited/canceled | $ / shares 58.96
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 59.84
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $ $ 15
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 1 year 9 months 18 days
v3.20.1
Shareholders' Equity (Time-Based Share Awards) (Details) - Time-Based Share Awards [Member]
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Outstanding | shares 4,098
Granted | shares 1,880
Vested | shares (1,868)
Forfeited/canceled | shares (258)
Outstanding | shares 3,852
Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share  
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 47.13
Granted | $ / shares 68.80
Vested | $ / shares 45.01
Forfeited/canceled | $ / shares 62.23
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 57.81
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $ $ 116
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 1 year 9 months 18 days
v3.20.1
Shareholders' Equity (Performance-Based Share Awards) (Details) - Performance-Based Share Awards [Member]
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Outstanding | shares 819
Granted | shares 516
Vested | shares 274
Forfeited/canceled | shares 108
Outstanding | shares 953
Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share  
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 52.78
Granted | $ / shares 68.90
Vested | $ / shares 42.08
Forfeited/canceled | $ / shares 59.80
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 63.82
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $ $ 30
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 1 year 9 months 18 days
v3.20.1
Shareholders' Equity (Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Numerator [Abstract]      
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc., diluted $ 1,541 $ 1,464 $ 999
Denominator [Abstract]      
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 264,900,000 276,400,000 300,400,000
Effect of Potentially Dilutive Securities [Abstract]      
Dilutive effect of stock compensation plan awards 3,200,000 5,000,000.0 6,700,000
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution 268,100,000 281,400,000 307,100,000
Potential shares which were anti-dilutive and excluded from weighted-average share computations 800,000 200,000  
Earnings per share attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc.      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 5.82 $ 5.30 $ 3.33
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 5.75 $ 5.20 $ 3.26
In the Money Stock Options [Member]      
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number 0.7    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Percentage 100.00%    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 38.29    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Unexercisable, Number 0.9    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Unexercisable, Percentage 100.00%    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Unexercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 67.04    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number 1.6    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Percentage 100.00%    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 54.38    
v3.20.1
Shareholders' Equity (Repurchase of Common Stock) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Total cost of shares repurchased $ 1,009 $ 1,493 $ 2,009
Average price per share $ 72.34 $ 70.28 $ 57.16
Number of shares repurchased and retired 14.0 21.2 35.1
v3.20.1
Revenue (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Line Items]    
Revenue recognized $ 890 $ 871
Minimum [Member]    
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Line Items]    
Term of contract 1 month  
Customer loyalty program, certificate expiration period 1 month  
Maximum [Member]    
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Line Items]    
Term of contract 3 years  
Customer loyalty program, certificate expiration period 5 years  
v3.20.1
Revenue (Contract Balances and Changes in Contract Balances) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Revenue [Abstract]    
Receivables [1] $ 567 $ 565
Short-term contract liabilities included in:    
Unredeemed gift cards 281 290
Deferred revenue 501 446
Accrued liabilities 139 146
Long-term contract liabilities included in:    
Long-term liabilities 9 11
Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts $ 14 $ 13
[1]

February 1, 2020

February 2, 2019

Receivables(1)

$

567 

$

565 

Short-term contract liabilities included in:

Unredeemed gift cards

281 

290 

Deferred revenue

501 

446 

Accrued liabilities

139 

146 

Long-term contract liabilities included in:

Long-term liabilities

9 

11 

(1)Receivables are recorded net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $14 million and $13 million as of February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019, respectively.
v3.20.1
Restructuring (Narrative) (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 03, 2019
USD ($)
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
Feb. 02, 2019
USD ($)
Feb. 03, 2018
USD ($)
Mar. 01, 2018
store
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges   $ 41,000,000 $ 46,000,000 $ 10,000,000  
U.S. Operating Model [Member]          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges   41,000,000      
Best Buy Mobile [Member]          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges     47,000,000 9,000,000  
Number of stores to be closed | store         257
Restructuring Reserve   0 1,000,000 8,000,000  
Facility Closure And Other Costs [Member] | Best Buy Mobile [Member]          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges     49,000,000    
Restructuring Reserve     1,000,000    
Voluntary Early Retirement [Member] | U.S. Operating Model [Member]          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges $ 10,000,000        
Termination Benefits [Member] | U.S. Operating Model [Member]          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring Reserve   $ 16,000,000    
Termination Benefits [Member] | Best Buy Mobile [Member]          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges     $ (2,000,000) 8,000,000  
Restructuring Reserve       $ 8,000,000  
v3.20.1
Restructuring (Restructuring Accrual Activity) (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Best Buy Mobile [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Balances $ 1,000,000 $ 8,000,000
Charges   50,000,000
Cash payments   (54,000,000)
Adjustments [1]   (3,000,000)
Balances 0 1,000,000
Best Buy Mobile [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Balances   8,000,000
Charges   1,000,000
Cash payments   (6,000,000)
Adjustments [1]   (3,000,000)
Best Buy Mobile [Member] | Facility Closure And Other Costs [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Balances 1,000,000  
Charges   49,000,000
Cash payments   (48,000,000)
Balances   1,000,000
U.S. Operating Model [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Balances  
Charges 48,000,000  
Cash payments (25,000,000)  
Adjustments [2] (7,000,000)  
Balances $ 16,000,000
[1] Adjustments represent changes in retention assumptions.
[2] Adjustments are related to higher-than-expected employee retention, and therefore lower severance expense.
v3.20.1
Restructuring (Composition of Restructuring Charges) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges $ 41 $ 46 $ 10
U.S. Operating Model [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges $ 41    
Best Buy Mobile [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges   47 9
Cumulative Amount   56  
Best Buy Mobile [Member] | Property and equipment impairments      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges     1
Cumulative Amount   1  
Best Buy Mobile [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges   (2) 8
Cumulative Amount   6  
Best Buy Mobile [Member] | Facility Closure And Other Costs [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges   49  
Cumulative Amount   49  
Other [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges   $ (1) $ 1
v3.20.1
Leases (Supplemental Balance Sheet Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Assets    
Operating leases $ 2,709  
Finance leases [1] 35  
Total lease assets 2,744  
Current:    
Operating leases 660  
Finance leases 14  
Non-current:    
Operating leases 2,138  
Finance leases 24  
Total lease liabilities 2,836  
Accumulated depreciation 6,900 $ 6,690
Finance Leases [Member]    
Non-current:    
Accumulated depreciation $ 54  
[1] Finance leases are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $54 million.
v3.20.1
Leases (Components of Lease Cost) (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
Operating lease cost $ 780 [1],[2]
Depreciation of lease assets 13 [2]
Interest on lease liabilities 2
Variable lease cost 265 [2]
Sublease income (16)
Total lease cost $ 1,044
[1] Includes short-term leases, which are immaterial.
[2] Supply chain-related amounts are included in Cost of sales.
v3.20.1
Leases (Other Information) (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:  
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 810
Operating cash flows from finance leases 2
Financing cash flows from finance leases 15
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:  
Operating leases 676
Finance leases $ 10
Weighted average remaining lease term:  
Operating leases 5 years 3 months 18 days
Finance leases 5 years
Weighted average discount rate:  
Operating leases 3.30%
Finance leases 4.20%
v3.20.1
Leases (Future Lease Payments) (Details)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
Fiscal 2021 $ 738
Fiscal 2022 678
Fiscal 2023 521
Fiscal 2024 388
Fiscal 2025 279
Thereafter 456
Total future undiscounted lease payments 3,060
Less imputed interest 262
Total reported lease liability 2,798
Financing Leases  
Fiscal 2021 15
Fiscal 2022 11
Fiscal 2023 7
Fiscal 2024 3
Fiscal 2025 2
Thereafter 5
Total future undiscounted lease payments 43
Less imputed interest 5
Total reported lease liability 38 [1]
Leases signed but not yet commenced $ 158
[1] See Note 10, Leases, for additional information regarding our lease obligations.
v3.20.1
Leases (Future Lease Payments Under ASC 840) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 01, 2020
Capital Leases    
Fiscal 2020   $ 14
Fiscal 2021   11
Fiscal 2022   7
Fiscal 2023   4
Fiscal 2024   2
Thereafter   7
Total minimum lease payments   45
Less imputed interest   (6)
Present value of minimum lease payments   39
Less current maturities   (12)
Present value of minimum lease maturities, less current maturities   27
Financing Leases    
Fiscal 2020   48
Fiscal 2021   42
Fiscal 2022   35
Fiscal 2023   24
Fiscal 2024   16
Thereafter   40
Total minimum lease payments   205
Less imputed interest   (24)
Present value of minimum lease payments   181
Less current maturities   (43)
Present value of minimum lease maturities, less current maturities   138
Operating Lease    
Fiscal 2020 [1]   700
Fiscal 2021 [1]   648
Fiscal 2022 [1]   513
Fiscal 2023 [1]   371
Fiscal 2024 [1]   253
Thereafter [1]   476
Total minimum lease payments [1]   $ 2,961
Operating lease obligations excluded $ 800  
[1] Operating lease obligations do not include payments to landlords covering real estate taxes and common area maintenance. These charges, if included, would increase total operating lease obligations by $0.8 billion at February 2, 2019
v3.20.1
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Jan. 28, 2017
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Statutory tax rate 21.00%   21.00% 35.00%
Blended rate     33.70%  
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Reduction   $ 189    
Tax Act   (23) $ 283  
Reduction in deemed repatriation tax liability     283  
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)   20 209  
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Incomplete Accounting, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Reduction   3 74  
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Income Tax Expense (Benefit)   71    
Valuation allowance $ 96 91    
Change in the valuation allowance, related to the international net operating loss carryforwards and other international deferred tax assets 5      
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized 300 282 263  
Interest expense recognized as component of income tax expense 11 10 10  
Accrued interest in income tax expense 67 $ 53 $ 42  
International [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforwards, valuation allowance 1      
Net operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance 8      
International [Member] | 2037 [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Total net operating loss carryforwards 78      
Net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration 73      
Federal [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforwards, valuation allowance 5      
Federal [Member] | 2023 - 2037 [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Total net operating loss carryforwards 15      
Net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration 11      
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforwards [Member] | International [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Total net operating loss carryforwards 2      
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforwards [Member] | Federal [Member] | 2024 - 2030 [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration 6      
Capital Loss Carryforwards [Member] | International [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Total net operating loss carryforwards 8      
U.S. [Member] | Capital Loss Carryforwards [Member] | 2023 - 2025 [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration 4      
State [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforwards, valuation allowance 4      
State [Member] | 2021 - 2039 [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration 6      
State [Member] | International [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Net operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance 78      
State [Member] | Capital Loss Carryforwards [Member] | 2022 - 2039 [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration $ 8      
v3.20.1
Income Taxes (Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]      
Federal income tax at the statutory rate $ 419 $ 396 $ 613
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 62 58 44
Benefit from foreign operations (2)   (85)
Other (27) (7) (37)
Tax Act   (23) 283
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total $ 452 $ 424 $ 818
Effective income tax rate 22.70% 22.40% 45.00%
v3.20.1
Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense and equity in (loss) income of affiliates      
United States $ 1,704 $ 1,574 $ 1,480
Foreign 289 314 337
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense 1,993 1,888 1,817
Current:      
Federal 261 275 547
State 73 75 59
Foreign 48 64 50
Current income tax expense 382 414 656
Deferred:      
Federal 56 4 141
State 8   11
Foreign 6 6 10
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total 70 10 162
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total $ 452 $ 424 $ 818
v3.20.1
Income Taxes (Components of Deferreds) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities    
Deferred revenue $ 57 $ 52
Compensation and benefits 57 74
Stock-based compensation 34 35
Other accrued expenses 37 40
Accrued property expenses 13 46
Operating lease liabilities 734  
Loss and credit carryforwards 127 134
Other 46 38
Total deferred tax assets 1,105 419
Valuation allowance (96) (91)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance 1,009 328
Inventory (40) (61)
Property and equipment (237) (184)
Operating lease assets (692)  
Goodwill and intangibles (45) (12)
Other (15) (16)
Total deferred tax liabilities (1,029) (273)
Net deferred tax assets   55
Net deferred tax liabilities (20)  
Other current assets and Other assets    
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities    
Net deferred tax assets 9 $ 55
Long-Term Liabilities [Member]    
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities    
Net deferred tax liabilities $ (29)  
v3.20.1
Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Reconciliation of changes in unrecognized tax benefits      
Balance at beginning of period $ 300 $ 279 $ 374
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions 1 4 19
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions (5) (12) (126)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions 34 36 29
Settlements with taxing authorities   (1) (12)
Lapse of statute of limitations (12) (6) (5)
Balance at end of period $ 318 $ 300 $ 279
v3.20.1
Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Benefit Plans [Abstract]      
Maximum percentage of a participant's eligible compensation that a participant may contribute annually to the plan (as a percent) 50.00%    
Percentage of matching contribution made by company of first 3% of participating employees' contributions (as a percent) 100.00%    
Percentage of participating employees' contribution, matched 100% (as a percent) 3.00%    
Percentage of matching contribution made by company, of next 2% of participating employees' contributions (as a percent) 50.00%    
Percentage of participating employees' contribution, matched 50% (as a percent) 2.00%    
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Contributions by Employer $ 73 $ 67 $ 62
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent $ 22 $ 23  
v3.20.1
Contingencies and Commitments (Details)
$ in Millions
Feb. 01, 2020
USD ($)
Contingencies and Commitments [Abstract]  
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount $ 81
v3.20.1
Segment and Geographic Information (Revenue by Reportable Segment and Product Category) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 43,638 $ 42,879 $ 42,151
Domestic Segment [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 40,114 39,304 38,662
Domestic Segment [Member] | Computing and Mobile Phones [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 17,819 17,439 17,386
Domestic Segment [Member] | Consumer Electronics [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 13,129 12,959 12,841
Domestic Segment [Member] | Appliances [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 4,493 4,020 3,717
Domestic Segment [Member] | Entertainment [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,388 2,952 2,905
Domestic Segment [Member] | Services [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,126 1,783 1,674
Domestic Segment [Member] | Other [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 159 151 139
International Segment [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,524 3,575 3,489
International Segment [Member] | Computing and Mobile Phones [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,580 1,625 1,612
International Segment [Member] | Consumer Electronics [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,163 1,103 1,102
International Segment [Member] | Appliances [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 317 324 273
International Segment [Member] | Entertainment [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 209 258 254
International Segment [Member] | Services [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 199 184 174
International Segment [Member] | Other [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 56 $ 81 $ 74
v3.20.1
Segment and Geographic Information (Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Nov. 02, 2019
Aug. 03, 2019
May 04, 2019
Feb. 02, 2019
Nov. 03, 2018
Aug. 04, 2018
May 05, 2018
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Business segment information                      
Operating income $ 967 $ 395 $ 313 $ 334 $ 978 $ 322 $ 335 $ 265 $ 2,009 $ 1,900 $ 1,843
Other income (expense):                      
Gain on sale of investments                 1 12 1
Investment income and other                 47 49 48
Interest expense                 (64) (73) (75)
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense                 1,993 1,888 1,817
Total assets 15,591       12,901       15,591 12,901 13,049
Total capital expenditures                 743 819 688
Total depreciation                 740 747 683
Domestic Segment [Member]                      
Business segment information                      
Operating income [1]                 1,907 1,797 1,752
Other income (expense):                      
Total assets 14,247       11,908       14,247 11,908 11,553
Total capital expenditures                 691 770 606
Total depreciation                 681 687 631
International Segment [Member]                      
Business segment information                      
Operating income                 102 103 91
Other income (expense):                      
Total assets $ 1,344       $ 993       1,344 993 1,496
Total capital expenditures                 52 49 82
Total depreciation                 $ 59 $ 60 $ 52
[1] The Domestic segment operating income includes certain operations that are based in foreign tax jurisdictions and primarily relate to souring products into the U.S.
v3.20.1
Segment and Geographic Information (Geographic Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 43,638 $ 42,879 $ 42,151
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]      
Property and equipment, net 2,328 2,510 2,421
United States      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 40,114 39,304 38,662
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]      
Property and equipment, net 2,150 2,321 2,205
Canada      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,125 3,214 3,187
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]      
Property and equipment, net 140 161 190
Other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 399 361 302
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]      
Property and equipment, net $ 38 $ 28 $ 26
v3.20.1
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2020
Nov. 02, 2019
Aug. 03, 2019
May 04, 2019
Feb. 02, 2019
Nov. 03, 2018
Aug. 04, 2018
May 05, 2018
Feb. 01, 2020
Feb. 02, 2019
Feb. 03, 2018
Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]                      
Revenue $ 15,196 $ 9,764 $ 9,536 $ 9,142 $ 14,801 $ 9,590 $ 9,379 $ 9,109 $ 43,638 $ 42,879 $ 42,151
Gross profit 3,235 2,361 2,283 2,169 3,283 2,324 2,229 2,125 10,048 9,961 9,876
Operating income 967 395 313 334 978 322 335 265 2,009 1,900 1,843
Net earnings $ 745 $ 293 $ 238 $ 265 $ 735 $ 277 $ 244 $ 208 $ 1,541 $ 1,464 $ 1,000
Basic earnings per share $ 2.87 [1] $ 1.11 [1] $ 0.89 [1] $ 0.99 [1] $ 2.73 [1] $ 1.01 [1] $ 0.88 [1] $ 0.74 [1] $ 5.82 [1] $ 5.30 [1] $ 3.33
Diluted earnings per share $ 2.84 [1] $ 1.10 [1] $ 0.89 [1] $ 0.98 [1] $ 2.69 [1] $ 0.99 [1] $ 0.86 [1] $ 0.72 [1] $ 5.75 [1] $ 5.20 [1] $ 3.26
[1] The sum of our quarterly diluted earnings per share does not equal our annual diluted earnings per share due to differences in quarterly and annual weighted-average shares outstanding