BEST BUY CO INC, 10-K filed on 3/17/2023
Annual Report
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Document Information Statement - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Mar. 15, 2023
Jul. 29, 2022
Document Information [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date Jan. 28, 2023    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-28    
Document Transition Report false    
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 Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Entity Public Float     $ 13.4
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   218,045,737  
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block] Portions of the registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2023 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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Auditor Location Minneapolis, Minnesota    
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,874.0 $ 2,936.0
Receivables, net 1,141.0 1,042.0
Merchandise inventories 5,140.0 5,965.0
Other current assets 647.0 596.0
Total current assets 8,802.0 10,539.0
Property and equipment    
Land and buildings 688.0 671.0
Leasehold improvements 2,260.0 2,160.0
Fixtures and equipment 3,928.0 5,419.0
Property under finance leases 100.0 91.0
Gross property and equipment 6,976.0 8,341.0
Less accumulated depreciation 4,624.0 6,091.0
Net property and equipment 2,352.0 2,250.0
Operating lease assets 2,746.0 2,654.0
Goodwill 1,383.0 1,384.0
Other assets 520.0 677.0
Total assets 15,803.0 17,504.0
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable 5,687.0 6,803.0
Accrued compensation and related expenses 405.0 845.0
Accrued liabilities 843.0 946.0
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 638.0 648.0
Current portion of long-term debt 16.0 13.0
Total current liabilities 8,979.0 10,674.0
Long-term operating lease liabilities 2,164.0 2,061.0
Long-term liabilities 705.0 533.0
Long-term debt 1,160.0 1,216.0
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 - 218.1 million and 227.4 million shares, respectively 22.0 23.0
Additional paid-in capital 21.0  
Retained earnings 2,430.0 2,668.0
Accumulated other comprehensive income 322.0 329.0
Total equity 2,795.0 3,020.0
Total liabilities and equity 15,803.0 17,504.0
Gift Card [Member]    
Current liabilities    
Short-term contract liabilities 274.0 316.0
Deferred Revenue [Member]    
Current liabilities    
Short-term contract liabilities $ 1,116.0 $ 1,103.0
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
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 218,100,000 227,400,000
Common stock, outstanding shares 218,100,000 227,400,000
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Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Earnings [Abstract]      
Revenue $ 46,298.0 $ 51,761.0 $ 47,262.0
Cost of sales 36,386.0 40,121.0 36,689.0
Gross profit 9,912.0 11,640.0 10,573.0
Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,970.0 8,635.0 7,928.0
Restructuring charges 147.0 (34.0) 254.0
Operating income 1,795.0 3,039.0 2,391.0
Other income (expense):      
Investment income and other 28.0 10.0 38.0
Interest expense (35.0) (25.0) (52.0)
Earnings before income tax expense and equity in income of affiliates 1,788.0 3,024.0 2,377.0
Income tax expense 370.0 574.0 579.0
Equity in income of affiliates 1.0 4.0  
Net earnings $ 1,419.0 $ 2,454.0 $ 1,798.0
Basic earnings per share $ 6.31 $ 9.94 $ 6.93
Diluted earnings per share $ 6.29 $ 9.84 $ 6.84
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:      
Basic 224.8 246.8 259.6
Diluted 225.7 249.3 263.0
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net earnings $ 1,419 $ 2,454 $ 1,798
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (7) 1 (4)
Cash flow hedges     (2)
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments into earnings due to exit of business     39
Comprehensive income $ 1,412 $ 2,455 $ 1,831
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Operating activities      
Net earnings $ 1,419.0 $ 2,454.0 $ 1,798.0
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to total cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 918.0 869.0 839.0
Restructuring charges 147.0 (34.0) 254.0
Stock-based compensation 138.0 141.0 135.0
Deferred income taxes 51.0 14.0 (36.0)
Other, net 12.0 11.0 3.0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and liabilities:      
Receivables (103.0) 17.0 73.0
Merchandise inventories 809.0 (328.0) (435.0)
Other assets (21.0) (14.0) (51.0)
Accounts payable (1,099.0) (201.0) 1,676.0
Income taxes 36.0 (156.0) 173.0
Other liabilities (483.0) 479.0 498.0
Total cash provided by operating activities 1,824.0 3,252.0 4,927.0
Investing activities      
Additions to property and equipment, net of $35, $46 and $32, respectively, of non-cash capital expenditures (930.0) (737.0) (713.0)
Purchases of investments (46.0) (233.0) (620.0)
Sales of investments 7.0 66.0 546.0
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (468.0)  
Other, net 7.0   (1.0)
Total cash used in investing activities (962.0) (1,372.0) (788.0)
Financing activities      
Repurchase of common stock (1,014.0) (3,502.0) (312.0)
Issuance of common stock 16.0 29.0 28.0
Dividends paid (789.0) (688.0) (568.0)
Borrowings of debt     1,892.0
Repayments of debt (19.0) (133.0) (1,916.0)
Other, net   (3.0)  
Total cash used in financing activities (1,806.0) (4,297.0) (876.0)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (8.0) (3.0) 7.0
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (952.0) (2,420.0) 3,270.0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 3,205.0 5,625.0 2,355.0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 2,253.0 3,205.0 5,625.0
Supplemental cash flow information      
Income taxes paid 283.0 716.0 442.0
Interest paid $ 31.0 $ 22.0 $ 50.0
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]      
Non-cash capital expenditures $ 35.0 $ 46.0 $ 32.0
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Total
Balances at Feb. 01, 2020 $ 26   $ 3,158 $ 295 $ 3,479
Balances (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2020 256.5        
Net earnings     1,798   1,798
Other comprehensive income (loss):          
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax       (4) (4)
Cash flow hedges       (2) (2)
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments into earnings due to exit of business       39 39
Stock-based compensation   $ 135     135
Issuance of common stock   28     28
Issuance of common stock (in shares) 3.5        
Common stock dividends   12 (580)   (568)
Repurchase of common stock   (175) (143)   (318)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (3.1)        
Balances at Jan. 30, 2021 $ 26   4,233 328 4,587
Balances (in shares) at Jan. 30, 2021 256.9        
Net earnings     2,454   2,454
Other comprehensive income (loss):          
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax       1 1
Stock-based compensation   141     141
Issuance of common stock   29     29
Issuance of common stock (in shares) 2.7        
Common stock dividends   14 (702)   (688)
Repurchase of common stock $ (3) (184) (3,317)   (3,504)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (32.2)        
Balances at Jan. 29, 2022 $ 23   2,668 329 3,020
Balances (in shares) at Jan. 29, 2022 227.4        
Net earnings     1,419   1,419
Other comprehensive income (loss):          
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax       (7) (7)
Stock-based compensation   138     138
Issuance of common stock   16     16
Issuance of common stock (in shares) 2.5        
Common stock dividends   14 (804)   (790)
Repurchase of common stock $ (1) (147) (853)   (1,001)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) (11.8)        
Balances at Jan. 28, 2023 $ 22 $ 21 $ 2,430 $ 322 $ 2,795
Balances (in shares) at Jan. 28, 2023 218.1        
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared $ 3.52 $ 2.80 $ 2.20
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
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

We are driven by our purpose to enrich lives through technology and our vision to personalize and humanize technology solutions for every stage of life. We accomplish this by leveraging our combination of technology and a human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. We have operations in the U.S. and Canada.

We have two reportable segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment is comprised of our operations in all states, districts and territories of the U.S. and our Best Buy Health business, and includes the brand names Best Buy, Best Buy Ads, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Health, CST, Current Health, Geek Squad, Lively, Magnolia, Pacific Kitchen and Home, TechLiquidators and Yardbird and the domain names bestbuy.com, currenthealth.com, lively.com, techliquidators.com and yardbird.com. All of our former stores in Mexico were closed as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2022, and our International segment is comprised of all operations in Canada under the brand names Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile and Geek Squad and the domain name bestbuy.ca.

In fiscal 2022, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Current Health Ltd. (“Current Health”) and Two Peaks, LLC d/b/a Yardbird Furniture (“Yardbird”). 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.

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 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 included 52 weeks.

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 our Best Buy Health business) and International (which is comprised of all operations in Canada). 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.

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 SG&A.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

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

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

January 30, 2021

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,874 

$

2,936 

$

5,494 

Restricted cash included in Other current assets

379 

269 

131 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

2,253 

$

3,205 

$

5,625 

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Amounts included in restricted cash are primarily restricted to use for product protection plans provided under our Best Buy Totaltech membership offering and other self-insurance liabilities.

Receivables

Receivables consist primarily of amounts due from vendors for various vendor funding programs, banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions, online marketplace partnerships and mobile phone network operators for device sales and commissions. Receivables are stated at their carrying values, net of a reserve for expected credit losses, which is primarily based on historical collection trends. Our allowances for uncollectible receivables were $30 million and $39 million as of January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022, respectively. We had $41 million and $52 million of write-offs in fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.

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 within Cost of sales on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

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, including consideration of any rights we may have to return inventory to vendors for a refund, and establishes a new cost basis. 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 is 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 five years. A subsequent addition, modification or upgrade to internal-use software is capitalized to the extent that it enhances the software's functionality. 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 are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility is established, which generally leads to expensing substantially all costs.

Costs associated with implementing cloud computing arrangements that are service contracts are capitalized using methodology similar to internal-use software, but are included in Other Assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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

Asset Category

Useful Life

Buildings

5-35

Leasehold improvements

5-10

Fixtures and equipment

2-20

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 either the individual store level or at the local market level. Such reviews involve comparing the net carrying value of all assets to the net cash flow projections for each store or market. 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.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2021, we concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on our store operations was a triggering event to review for potential impairments of our store assets. As a result of this analysis, we recorded an immaterial asset impairment charge for a small number of stores within SG&A. No other triggering events were identified for the periods presented.

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 Accounting Standard’s Codification 842, Leases, in fiscal 2020, 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. We generally do not include options to extend or terminate a 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. We have goodwill in two reporting units – Best Buy Domestic and Best Buy Health – with carrying values of $492 million and $891 million, respectively, as of January 28, 2023.

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 and other observable metrics. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, we conclude that no goodwill impairment has occurred. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we recognize an impairment loss in an amount equal to the excess, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

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 lives of the assets. We review these assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets might not be recoverable and monitor for the existence of potential impairment indicators throughout the fiscal year. We record an impairment loss for any portion of the carrying value that is not recoverable.

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 $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 our Consolidated Statements of 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.

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 investment operations, as well as an appropriate discount rate.

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.

Insurance

We are self-insured for certain losses related to workers’ compensation, medical, general liability and auto 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 on our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows ($ in millions):

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Accrued liabilities

$

111 

$

80 

Long-term liabilities

53 

51 

Total

$

164 

$

131 

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 routinely examined by domestic and foreign tax authorities. At any one time, multiple tax years are subject to audit by the various taxing 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, sales return reserves, insurance liabilities and customer deposits.

Long-Term Liabilities

The major components of long-term liabilities are unrecognized tax benefits, deferred revenue from our private label and co-branded credit card arrangement and income tax liabilities.

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. 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 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 delivery, installation, set-up, software troubleshooting, product repair, and data services 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 and merchandise vendors (for factory warranty repairs).

For technical support membership contracts (for example, our Best Buy Totaltech membership offering), we are responsible for fulfilling the support services to customers. These contracts have terms ranging from one month to one year 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. 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 is available to estimate usage, 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 0.9%, 1.4% and 1.6% of revenue in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively.

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 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 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 $59 million, $49 million and $33 million in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022, and fiscal 2021, 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 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 private label and co-branded credit cards. Points earned enable members to receive a certificate that may be redeemed on future purchases. Certificate expirations are typically two 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 Deferred revenue 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 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 tables illustrate 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 associated with providing the service

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 our merchandise 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. We recognize allowances based on purchases and sales as a reduction of cost of sales when the associated inventory is sold. Allowances for advertising and placement are recognized as a reduction of cost of sales ratably over the corresponding performance period. 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 within SG&A when incurred.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs, which are included in SG&A, are expensed the first time the advertisement runs. Advertising costs consist primarily of digital advertisements. Advertising expenses were $864 million, $915 million and $819 million in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation

We recognize stock-based compensation expense for the fair value of our stock-based compensation awards, which is determined based on the closing market price of our stock at the date of grant for time-based and performance-based share awards, and Monte-Carlo simulation for market-based share awards. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period in which services are required, except for performance-based share awards that vest on a graded basis, in which case the expense is front-loaded or recognized on a graded-attribution basis. Forfeitures are expensed as incurred or upon termination.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is computed as net earnings plus certain other items that are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity.

v3.22.4
Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Acquisitions 2.   Acquisitions

Current Health Ltd.

In fiscal 2022, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Current Health Ltd. (“Current Health”), a care-at-home technology platform, on November 2, 2021, for net cash consideration of $389 million. The acquired assets included $351 million of goodwill that was assigned to our Best Buy Health reporting unit and was deductible for income tax purposes. The acquisition is aligned with our focus in virtual care to enable people in their homes to connect seamlessly with their health care providers and is included in our Domestic reportable segment and Services revenue category. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations and was not material to the results of operations.

Two Peaks, LLC d/b/a Yardbird Furniture

In fiscal 2022, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Two Peaks, LLC d/b/a Yardbird Furniture (“Yardbird”), a direct-to-consumer outdoor furniture company, on November 4, 2021, for net cash consideration of $79 million. The acquired assets included $47 million of goodwill that was assigned to our Best Buy Domestic reporting unit and was deductible for income tax purposes. The acquisition expands our assortment in categories like outdoor living, as more and more consumers look to make over or upgrade their outdoor living spaces. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations and was not material to the results of our operations.

v3.22.4
Restructuring
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Restructuring [Abstract]  
Restructuring 3.   Restructuring

 

Restructuring charges were as follows ($ in millions):

2023

2022

2021

Fiscal 2023 Resource Optimization Initiative

$

145 

$

-

$

-

Mexico Exit and Strategic Realignment(1)

2 

(41)

277 

Fiscal 2020 U.S. Retail Operating Model Changes

-

1 

-

Total

$

147 

$

(40)

$

277 

(1)Includes ($6) million and $23 million related to inventory markdowns recorded in Cost of sales on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings in fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively.

Fiscal 2023 Resource Optimization Initiative

In light of ongoing changes in business trends, during the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we commenced an enterprise-wide initiative to better align our spending with critical strategies and operations, as well as to optimize our cost structure. Charges incurred relate to employee termination benefits within our Domestic and International segments of $140 million and $5 million, respectively. We currently do not expect the remaining charges in fiscal 2024 related to this initiative to be material to the results of our operations.

All charges incurred related to this initiative were from continuing operations and were presented within Restructuring charges on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Restructuring accrual activity related to the fiscal 2023 resource optimization initiative described above was as follows ($ in millions):

Termination Benefits

Domestic

International

Total

Balances as of January 29, 2022

$

-

$

-

$

-

Charges

145 

5 

150 

Cash payments

(38)

-

(38)

Adjustments(1)

(5)

-

(5)

Balances as of January 28, 2023

$

102 

$

5 

$

107 

(1)Represents adjustments to previously planned organizational changes and higher-than-expected employee retention.

Mexico Exit and Strategic Realignment

In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, we made the decision to exit our operations in Mexico and began taking other actions to more broadly align our organizational structure in support of our strategy. Charges incurred in our International segment primarily related to our decision to exit our operations in Mexico. All of our former stores in Mexico were closed as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Charges incurred in our Domestic segment primarily related to actions taken to align our organizational structure in support of our strategy. We do not expect to incur material future restructuring charges related to this initiative and no material liability remains as of January 28, 2023.

All charges incurred related to the exit from Mexico and strategic realignment described above were from continuing operations and were presented as follows ($ in millions):

Statement of

2022

2021

Earnings Location

Domestic

International

Total

Domestic

International

Total

Inventory markdowns

Cost of sales

$

-

$

(6)

$

(6)

$

-

$

23 

$

23 

Asset impairments(1)

Restructuring charges

-

6 

6 

10 

57 

67 

Termination benefits

Restructuring charges

(40)

(1)

(41)

123 

20 

143 

Currency translation adjustment

Restructuring charges

-

-

-

-

39 

39 

Other(2)

Restructuring charges

-

-

-

-

5 

5 

$

(40)

$

(1)

$

(41)

$

133 

$

144 

$

277 

Cumulative Amount as of January 28, 2023

Statement of Earnings Location

Domestic

International

Total

Inventory markdowns

Cost of sales

$

-

$

17 

$

17 

Asset impairments(1)

Restructuring charges

10 

63 

73 

Termination benefits

Restructuring charges

83 

20 

103 

Currency translation adjustment

Restructuring charges

-

39 

39 

Other(2)

Restructuring charges

-

6 

6 

$

93 

$

145 

$

238 

(1)Remaining net carrying value of asset impairments approximates fair value and was immaterial as of January 28, 2023.

(2)Other charges are primarily comprised of contract termination costs.

No material restructuring accrual activity occurred in fiscal 2023 related to the exit from Mexico and strategic realignment described above. Restructuring accrual activity in fiscal 2022 related to this initiative was as follows ($ in millions):

Termination Benefits

Domestic

International

Total

Balances as of January 30, 2021

$

104 

$

20 

$

124 

Charges

4 

-

4 

Cash payments

(57)

(18)

(75)

Adjustments(1)

(44)

(1)

(45)

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates

-

(1)

(1)

Balances as of January 29, 2022

$

7 

$

-

$

7 

(1)Represents adjustments to previously planned organizational changes in our Domestic segment and higher-than-expected employee retention in both our Domestic and International segments.

v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets 4.   Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

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

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Gross Carrying Amount

Cumulative Impairment

Gross Carrying Amount

Cumulative Impairment

Domestic

$

1,450 

$

(67)

$

1,451 

$

(67)

International

608 

(608)

608 

(608)

Total

$

2,058 

$

(675)

$

2,059 

$

(675)

No impairment charges were recorded for the periods presented.

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):

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Weighted-Average

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Useful Life Remaining as of January 28, 2023 (in years)

Customer relationships

$

360 

$

236 

$

360 

$

180 

8.4 

Tradenames

108 

56 

108 

38 

5.4 

Developed technology

64 

51 

64 

39 

2.6 

Total

$

532 

$

343 

$

532 

$

257 

7.2 

Amortization expense was as follows ($ in millions):

Statement of Earnings Location

2023

2022

2021

Amortization expense

SG&A

$

86 

$

82 

$

80 

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

Fiscal Year

Amount

Fiscal 2024

$

61 

Fiscal 2025

21 

Fiscal 2026

21 

Fiscal 2027

18 

Fiscal 2028

12 

Thereafter

56 

v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements 5.   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 accounted for at fair value were as follows ($ in millions):

Fair Value

Fair Value at

Assets

Balance Sheet Location(1)

Hierarchy

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Money market funds(2)

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 1

$

280 

$

548 

Time deposits(3)

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 2

203 

278 

Money market funds(2)

Other current assets

Level 1

178 

-

Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation(4)

Other assets

Level 1

47 

54 

Interest rate swap derivative instruments(5)

Other assets

Level 2

-

50 

(1)Balance sheet location is determined by the length to maturity at date of purchase.

(2)Valued at quoted market prices in active markets at period end.

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

(4)Valued using the performance of mutual funds that trade with sufficient frequency and volume to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.

(5)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. Refer to Note 6, Derivative Instruments, for additional information.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

In fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, we recorded asset impairments related to our exit from operations in Mexico. See Note 3, Restructuring, for additional information regarding the charges incurred and the net carrying value of assets remaining.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair values of cash, restricted 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 were 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):

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Long-term debt(1)

$

1,019 

$

1,143 

$

1,205 

$

1,200 

(1)Excludes debt discounts, issuance costs and finance lease obligations.

v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments 6.   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 by using interest rate swaps to mitigate the effect of interest rate fluctuations on our 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 5, 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

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Derivatives designated as net investment hedges

$

114 

$

155 

Derivatives designated as interest rate swap contracts

500 

500 

No hedging designation (foreign exchange forward contracts)

56 

68 

Total

$

670 

$

723 

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

2023

2022

2021

Interest rate swap contracts

Interest expense

$

(57)

$

(41)

$

2 

Adjustments to carrying value of long-term debt

Interest expense

57 

41 

(2)

Total

$

-

$

-

$

-

v3.22.4
Leases
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases 7.   Leases

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

Balance Sheet Location

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Assets

Operating leases

Operating lease assets

$

2,746 

$

2,654 

Finance leases

Property under finance leases, net(1)

50 

45 

Total lease assets

$

2,796 

$

2,699 

Liabilities

Current:

Operating leases

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

$

638 

$

648 

Finance leases

Current portion of long-term debt

16 

13 

Non-current:

Operating leases

Long-term operating lease liabilities

2,164 

2,061 

Finance leases

Long-term debt

26 

27 

Total lease liabilities

$

2,844 

$

2,749 

(1)Finance leases were recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $50 million and $46 million as of January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022, respectively.

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

Statement of Earnings Location

2023

2022

2021

Operating lease cost(1)

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

$

780 

$

770 

$

777 

Finance lease cost:

Depreciation of lease assets

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

15 

13 

13 

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest expense

1 

1 

1 

Variable lease cost

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

233 

238 

249 

Sublease income

SG&A

(12)

(13)

(16)

Total lease cost

$

1,017 

$

1,009 

$

1,024 

(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):

2023

2022

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

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

781 

$

814 

Operating cash flows from finance leases

1 

1 

Financing cash flows from finance leases

18 

18 

Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:

Operating leases

809 

759 

Finance leases

18 

21 

Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):

Operating leases

5.1 

5.1 

Finance leases

5.5 

5.0 

Weighted average discount rate:

Operating leases

3.0 

%

2.5 

%

Finance leases

3.2 

%

2.4 

%

Future lease payments under our non-cancellable leases as of January 28, 2023, were as follows ($ in millions):

Operating Leases(1)

Finance Leases(1)

Fiscal 2024

$

707 

$

16 

Fiscal 2025

670 

14 

Fiscal 2026

544 

8 

Fiscal 2027

432 

3 

Fiscal 2028

297 

1 

Thereafter

383 

4 

Total future undiscounted lease payments

3,033 

46 

Less imputed interest

231 

4 

Total reported lease liability

$

2,802 

$

42 

(1)Lease payments exclude $63 million of legally binding fixed costs for leases signed but not yet commenced.

v3.22.4
Debt
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Debt [Abstract]  
Debt 8.   Debt

Short-Term Debt

U.S. Revolving Credit Facility

On May 18, 2021, we entered into a $1.25 billion five year senior unsecured revolving credit facility agreement (the “Five Year Facility Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks. The Five Year Facility Agreement permits borrowings of up to $1.25 billion and expires in May 2026. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Five Year Facility Agreement as of January 28, 2023, or January 29, 2022.

The interest rate under the Five Year Facility Agreement is variable and 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 Five Year Facility Agreement, the ABR Margin ranges from 0.00% to 0.225%, the LIBOR Margin ranges from 0.805% to 1.225%, and the facility fee ranges from 0.07% to 0.15%. Additionally, the Five Year Facility Agreement includes fallback language related to the transition from LIBOR to alternative rates. The Five Year Facility Agreement 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’ abilities 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 affiliates.

The Five Year Facility Agreement also contains covenants that require us to maintain a maximum cash flow leverage ratio. The Five Year Facility Agreement contains default provisions including, but not limited to, failure to pay interest or principal when due and failure to comply with covenants.

Long-Term Debt

 

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

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

2028 Notes

$

500 

$

500 

2030 Notes

650 

650 

Interest rate swap valuation adjustments

(7)

50 

Subtotal

1,143 

1,200 

Debt discounts and issuance costs

(9)

(11)

Finance lease obligations

42 

40 

Total long-term debt

1,176 

1,229 

Less: current portion

16 

13 

Total long-term debt, less current portion

$

1,160 

$

1,216 

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.

2030 Notes

In October 2020, we issued $650 million principal amount of notes due October 1, 2030, (the “2030 Notes”) that bear interest at a fixed rate of 1.95% per year, payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on April 1, 2021. Net proceeds from the issuance were $642 million after underwriting and issuance discounts totaling $8 million.

We may redeem some or all of the 2030 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 2030 Notes. Furthermore, if a change of control triggering event occurs, we will be required to offer to purchase the remaining unredeemed 2030 Notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the purchase date.

The 2030 Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations and rank equally with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated debt. The 2030 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 5, Fair Value Measurements, for the fair value of long-term debt.

As of January 28, 2023, we do not have any future maturities of long-term debt within the next five fiscal years.

v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity 9.   Shareholders’ Equity

Stock Compensation Plans

The Best Buy Co., Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”) approved by shareholders in June 2020 authorizes us to issue up to 18.6 million shares plus the remaining unused shares available for issuance under the Best Buy Co., Inc. Amended and Restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”). In addition, shares subject to any outstanding awards under our prior stock incentive plans that are forfeited, cancelled or reacquired by the Company are available for reissuance under the 2020 Plan. The 2014 Plan was terminated as to the grant of any additional awards, but prior awards remain outstanding and continue to vest in accordance with the original terms of such plan.

The 2020 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. We have not granted incentive stock options. Under the terms of the 2020 Plan, awards may be granted to our employees, officers, advisers, consultants and directors. Awards issued under the 2020 Plan vest as determined by the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of our Board of Directors (“Board”) at the time of grant. Dividend equivalents accrue on restricted stock and restricted stock units during the vesting period, are forfeitable prior to the vesting date and are settled in shares of our common stock at the vesting or distribution date. As of January 28, 2023, a total of 16.4 million shares were available for future grants under the 2020 Plan.

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

2023

2022

2021

Share awards:

Time-based

$

121 

$

109 

$

99 

Performance-based

-

17 

21 

Market-based

14 

12 

11 

Stock options

3 

3 

4 

Stock-based compensation expense

138 

141 

135 

Income tax benefits

27 

26 

25 

Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

$

111 

$

115 

$

110 

Time-Based Share Awards

Time-based share awards vest solely upon continued employment, generally 33% on each of the three annual anniversary dates following the grant date. Time-based share awards to directors vest one year from the date of grant. Information on our time-based share awards was as follows (shares in thousands):

Time-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding as of January 29, 2022

3,396 

$

80.30 

Granted

1,674 

$

98.05 

Vested and distributed

(1,642)

$

75.55 

Forfeited

(382)

$

92.16 

Outstanding as of January 28, 2023

3,046 

$

90.96 

The total fair value vested and distributed during fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 was $159 million, $194 million and $145 million, respectively. The actual tax benefits realized for the tax deductions related to vesting in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 was $33 million, $41 million and $33 million, respectively. As of January 28, 2023, there was $149 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

Performance-based share awards generally vest upon the achievement of company performance goals based upon compound annual growth in enterprise revenue (“CAGR”) or attainment of net earnings (“adjusted net earnings”). The number of shares of common stock that could be distributed at the end of the three-year CAGR-incentive period may range from 0% to 150% of each share granted (“target”). Shares are granted at 100% of target. Awards based on adjusted net earnings vest 33% on each of the three annual anniversary dates following the grant date if the adjusted net earnings goal has been met. Information on our performance-based share awards was as follows (shares in thousands):

Performance-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding as of January 29, 2022

673 

$

68.40 

Granted

31 

$

85.19 

Adjustment for performance achievement

30 

$

68.91 

Distributed

(424)

$

70.71 

Forfeited

(22)

$

60.48 

Outstanding as of January 28, 2023

288 

$

67.36 

The total fair value distributed during fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 was $37 million, $43 million and $28 million, respectively. The actual tax benefits realized for the tax deductions related to distributions in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 were $3 million, $3 million and $5 million, respectively. As of January 28, 2023, there was $2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested performance-based share awards that we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years.

Market-Based Share Awards

Market-based share awards 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. The number of shares of common stock that could be distributed at the end of the three-year TSR-incentive period may range from 0% to 150% of each share granted (“target”). Shares are granted at 100% of target. Information on our market-based share awards was as follows (shares in thousands):

Market-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding as of January 29, 2022

524 

$

80.78 

Granted

227 

$

112.62 

Adjustment for performance achievement

9 

$

72.87 

Distributed

(211)

$

72.87 

Forfeited

(35)

$

91.31 

Outstanding as of January 28, 2023

514 

$

96.61 

The total fair value distributed during fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 was $18 million, $27 million and $37 million, respectively. The actual tax benefits realized for the tax deductions related to distributions in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 was $2 million, $3 million and $8 million, respectively. As of January 28, 2023, there was $21 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested market-based share awards that we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

Stock Options

Our outstanding stock options have a 10-year term and generally vest 33% on each of the three annual anniversary dates following the grant date. Information on our stock options was as follows:

Stock Options
(in thousands)

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
per Share

Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Term
(in years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Outstanding as of January 29, 2022

835 

$

57.39 

Exercised

(112)

$

34.83 

Forfeited

(3)

$

51.63 

Outstanding as of January 28, 2023

720 

$

60.91 

5.6 

$

17 

Vested or expected to vest as of January 28, 2023

720 

$

60.91 

5.6 

$

17 

Exercisable as of January 28, 2023

368 

$

54.94 

4.9 

$

11 

No stock options were granted in fiscal 2023 or fiscal 2022. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during fiscal 2021 was $19.89 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 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 was $6 million, $19 million and $21 million, respectively. As of January 28, 2023, there was less than $1 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options that we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 0.2 years.

Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options were $4 million, $18 million and $20 million in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. There was $1 million, $2 million and $5 million of income tax benefits realized from stock option exercises in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, 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

2021

Risk-free interest rate(1)

0.1 

%

-

0.9 

%

Expected dividend yield

2.9 

%

Expected stock price volatility(2)

56 

%

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

6.3 

(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)Estimated based upon historical experience.

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.

As of January 28, 2023, 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

0.4 

51%

$

54.94 

0.3 

49%

$

67.13 

0.7 

100%

$

60.91 

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

2023

2022

2021

Numerator

Net earnings

$

1,419 

$

2,454 

$

1,798 

Denominator

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

224.8 

246.8 

259.6 

Dilutive effect of stock compensation plan awards

0.9 

2.5 

3.4 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

225.7 

249.3 

263.0 

Potential shares which were anti-dilutive and excluded from weighted-average share computations

0.7 

0.1 

-

Basic earnings per share

$

6.31 

$

9.94 

$

6.93 

Diluted earnings per share

$

6.29 

$

9.84 

$

6.84 

Repurchase of Common Stock

On February 28, 2022, our Board approved a $5.0 billion share repurchase program, which replaced the $5.0 billion share repurchase program authorized on February 16, 2021. The program had $4,125 million remaining available for repurchases as of January 28, 2023. 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):

2023

2022

2021

Total cost of shares repurchased

$

1,001 

$

3,504 

$

318 

Average price per share

$

84.78 

$

108.97 

$

102.63 

Number of shares repurchased and retired

11.8 

32.2 

3.1 

v3.22.4
Revenue
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Revenue [Abstract]  
Revenue 10.   Revenue

We generate substantially all of our revenue from contracts with customers from the sale of products and services. Contract balances primarily consist of receivables and liabilities related to product merchandise not yet delivered to customers, unfulfilled membership benefits and services not yet completed and unredeemed gift cards. Contract balances were as follows ($ in millions):

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Receivables(1)

$

581 

$

591 

Short-term contract liabilities included in:

Unredeemed gift cards

274 

316 

Deferred revenue

1,116 

1,103 

Accrued liabilities

66 

83 

Long-term contract liabilities included in:

Long-term liabilities

265 

6 

(1)Receivables are recorded net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $22 million and $31 million as of January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022, respectively.

During fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, $1,346 million and $924 million of revenue was recognized, respectively, that was included in the contract liabilities at the beginning of the respective periods.

The following table includes estimated revenue from our contract liability balances expected to be recognized in future periods if performance of the contract is expected to have a duration of more than one year ($ in millions):

Fiscal Year

Amount

Fiscal 2024

$

25 

Fiscal 2025

30 

Fiscal 2026

25 

Fiscal 2027

24 

Fiscal 2028

24 

Thereafter

137 

See Note 14, Segment and Geographic Information, for information on our revenue by reportable segment and product category.

v3.22.4
Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
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):

2023

2022

2021

Federal income tax at the statutory rate

$

376 

$

635 

$

499 

State income taxes, net of federal benefit

63 

88 

72 

Change in unrecognized tax benefits

(45)

(88)

20 

Expense (benefit) from foreign operations

(4)

(8)

20 

Other

(20)

(53)

(32)

Income tax expense

$

370 

$

574 

$

579 

Effective income tax rate

20.7 

%

19.0 

%

24.3 

%

Earnings before income tax expense and equity in income of affiliates by jurisdiction were as follows ($ in millions):

2023

2022

2021

United States

$

1,533 

$

2,677 

$

2,203 

Foreign

255 

347 

174 

Earnings before income tax expense and equity in income of affiliates

$

1,788 

$

3,024 

$

2,377 

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

2023

2022

2021

Current:

Federal

$

213 

$

367 

$

447 

State

64 

132 

117 

Foreign

42 

61 

51 

319 

560 

615 

Deferred:

Federal

33 

22 

(25)

State

19 

(9)

(16)

Foreign

(1)

1 

5 

51 

14 

(36)

Income tax expense

$

370 

$

574 

$

579 

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):

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Deferred revenue

$

67 

$

76 

Compensation and benefits

41 

156 

Stock-based compensation

29 

31 

Other accrued expenses

47 

46 

Operating lease liabilities

729 

707 

Loss and credit carryforwards

161 

143 

Other

43 

45 

Total deferred tax assets

1,117 

1,204 

Valuation allowance

(150)

(128)

Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance

967 

1,076 

Inventory

(37)

(24)

Property and equipment

(169)

(270)

Operating lease assets

(698)

(676)

Goodwill and intangibles

(71)

(64)

Other

(39)

(39)

Total deferred tax liabilities

(1,014)

(1,073)

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

$

(47)

$

3 

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

Balance Sheet Location

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Other assets

$

4 

$

25 

Long-term liabilities

(51)

(22)

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

$

(47)

$

3 

As of January 28, 2023, we had deferred tax assets for net operating loss carryforwards from international operations of $117 million, of which $92 million will expire in various years through 2040 and the remaining amounts have no expiration; acquired U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards of $7 million, of which $3 million will expire in various years between 2025 and 2029 and the remaining amounts have no expiration; U.S. federal foreign tax credit carryforwards of $16 million, which will expire between 2024 and 2033; state credit carryforwards of $3 million, which will expire between 2024 and 2028; state net operating loss carryforwards of $9 million, which will expire between 2024 and 2043; international credit carryforwards of $1 million, which have no expiration; and international capital loss carryforwards of $8 million, which have no expiration.

As of January 28, 2023, a valuation allowance of $150 million had been established, of which $16 million is against U.S. federal, foreign tax credit carryforwards, $11 million is against international and state capital loss carryforwards, $122 million is against international and state net operating loss carryforwards, and $1 million is against international and state credit carryforwards. The increase in fiscal 2023 was primarily due to current year loss activity from international and state net operating loss carryforwards, the set-up of additional valuation allowances against U.S. federal foreign tax credit and state capital loss carryforwards, and the exchange rate impact on the valuation allowance against certain international net operating loss carryforwards. These increases were partially offset by the expiration of certain international net operating loss carryforwards and the release of valuation allowances relating to federal net operating and capital loss carryforwards.

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

2023

2022

2021

Balances at beginning of period

$

235 

$

327 

$

318 

Gross increases related to prior period tax positions

28 

3 

17 

Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions(1)

(75)

(103)

(25)

Gross increases related to current period tax positions

21 

28 

29 

Settlements with taxing authorities

-

(7)

(1)

Lapse of statute of limitations

(46)

(13)

(11)

Balances at end of period

$

163 

$

235 

$

327 

(1)Represents multi-jurisdiction, multi-year resolutions of certain discrete tax matters.

Unrecognized tax benefits of $141 million, $214 million and $307 million as of January 28, 2023, January 29, 2022, and January 30, 2021, 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 income of $6 million, interest income of $20 million and interest expense of $4 million was recognized in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. As of January 28, 2023, January 29, 2022, and January 30, 2021, we had accrued interest of $42 million, $46 million and $74 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 taxing 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 taxing 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.

On August 16, 2022, the U.S. enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which, among other things, implements a 15% minimum tax on book income of certain large corporations, a 1% excise tax on net stock repurchases and several tax incentives to promote clean energy. Based on our current analysis of the provisions, we do not believe this legislation will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

v3.22.4
Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
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. Total employer contributions were $77 million, $77 million and $44 million in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively.

We offer a non-qualified, unfunded deferred compensation plan for highly-compensated employees and members of our Board. 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 $20 million and $24 million as of January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022, respectively, and is included in Long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 5, Fair Value Measurements, for the fair value of assets held for deferred compensation.

v3.22.4
Contingencies and Commitments
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
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 $72 million as of January 28, 2023.

v3.22.4
Segment and Geographic Information
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract]  
Segment and Geographic Information 14.   Segment and Geographic Information

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

2023

2022

2021

Revenue by reportable segment

Domestic

$

42,794 

$

47,830 

$

43,293 

International

3,504 

3,931 

3,969 

Total revenue

$

46,298 

$

51,761 

$

47,262 

2023

2022

2021

Revenue by product category

Domestic:

Computing and Mobile Phones

$

18,191 

$

20,693 

$

19,799 

Consumer Electronics

13,040 

15,009 

13,022 

Appliances

6,381 

6,784 

5,489 

Entertainment

2,786 

2,963 

2,769 

Services

2,149 

2,190 

2,082 

Other

247 

191 

132 

Total Domestic revenue

$

42,794 

$

47,830 

$

43,293 

International:

Computing and Mobile Phones

$

1,575 

$

1,785 

$

1,854 

Consumer Electronics

1,054 

1,194 

1,189 

Appliances

355 

383 

384 

Entertainment

267 

312 

310 

Services

183 

190 

170 

Other

70 

67 

62 

Total International revenue

$

3,504 

$

3,931 

$

3,969 

Operating income by reportable segment and the reconciliation to consolidated earnings before income tax expense and equity in income of affiliates, as well as asset information by reportable segment, were as follows ($ in millions):

2023

2022

2021

Operating income by reportable segment

Domestic(1)

$

1,634 

$

2,795 

$

2,348 

International

161 

244 

43 

Total operating income

1,795 

3,039 

2,391 

Other income (expense):

Investment income and other

28 

10 

38 

Interest expense

(35)

(25)

(52)

Earnings before income tax expense and equity in income of affiliates

$

1,788 

$

3,024 

$

2,377 

Assets

Domestic

$

14,549 

$

16,016 

$

17,625 

International

1,254 

1,488 

1,442 

Total assets

$

15,803 

$

17,504 

$

19,067 

Capital expenditures

Domestic

$

891 

$

691 

$

680 

International

39 

46 

33 

Total capital expenditures

$

930 

$

737 

$

713 

Depreciation

Domestic

$

787 

$

738 

$

704 

International

45 

49 

55 

Total depreciation

$

832 

$

787 

$

759 

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

Geographic information was as follows ($ in millions):

2023

2022

2021

Revenue from external customers

U.S.

$

42,794 

$

47,830 

$

43,293 

Canada

3,504 

3,911 

3,600 

Other

-

20 

369 

Total revenue from external customers

$

46,298 

$

51,761 

$

47,262 

Property and equipment, net

U.S.

$

2,243 

$

2,128 

$

2,135 

Canada

107 

120 

122 

Other

2 

2 

3 

Total property and equipment, net

$

2,352 

$

2,250 

$

2,260 

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Description of Business Description of Business

We are driven by our purpose to enrich lives through technology and our vision to personalize and humanize technology solutions for every stage of life. We accomplish this by leveraging our combination of technology and a human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. We have operations in the U.S. and Canada.

We have two reportable segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment is comprised of our operations in all states, districts and territories of the U.S. and our Best Buy Health business, and includes the brand names Best Buy, Best Buy Ads, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Health, CST, Current Health, Geek Squad, Lively, Magnolia, Pacific Kitchen and Home, TechLiquidators and Yardbird and the domain names bestbuy.com, currenthealth.com, lively.com, techliquidators.com and yardbird.com. All of our former stores in Mexico were closed as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2022, and our International segment is comprised of all operations in Canada under the brand names Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile and Geek Squad and the domain name bestbuy.ca.

In fiscal 2022, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Current Health Ltd. (“Current Health”) and Two Peaks, LLC d/b/a Yardbird Furniture (“Yardbird”). 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.

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 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 included 52 weeks.

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 our Best Buy Health business) and International (which is comprised of all operations in Canada). 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.

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 SG&A.

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

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

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

January 30, 2021

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,874 

$

2,936 

$

5,494 

Restricted cash included in Other current assets

379 

269 

131 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

2,253 

$

3,205 

$

5,625 

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Amounts included in restricted cash are primarily restricted to use for product protection plans provided under our Best Buy Totaltech membership offering and other self-insurance liabilities.
Receivables Receivables

Receivables consist primarily of amounts due from vendors for various vendor funding programs, banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions, online marketplace partnerships and mobile phone network operators for device sales and commissions. Receivables are stated at their carrying values, net of a reserve for expected credit losses, which is primarily based on historical collection trends. Our allowances for uncollectible receivables were $30 million and $39 million as of January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022, respectively. We had $41 million and $52 million of write-offs in fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.

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 within Cost of sales on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

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, including consideration of any rights we may have to return inventory to vendors for a refund, and establishes a new cost basis. 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 is 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 five years. A subsequent addition, modification or upgrade to internal-use software is capitalized to the extent that it enhances the software's functionality. 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 are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility is established, which generally leads to expensing substantially all costs.

Costs associated with implementing cloud computing arrangements that are service contracts are capitalized using methodology similar to internal-use software, but are included in Other Assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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

Asset Category

Useful Life

Buildings

5-35

Leasehold improvements

5-10

Fixtures and equipment

2-20

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 either the individual store level or at the local market level. Such reviews involve comparing the net carrying value of all assets to the net cash flow projections for each store or market. 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.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2021, we concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on our store operations was a triggering event to review for potential impairments of our store assets. As a result of this analysis, we recorded an immaterial asset impairment charge for a small number of stores within SG&A. No other triggering events were identified for the periods presented.

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 Accounting Standard’s Codification 842, Leases, in fiscal 2020, 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. We generally do not include options to extend or terminate a 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. We have goodwill in two reporting units – Best Buy Domestic and Best Buy Health – with carrying values of $492 million and $891 million, respectively, as of January 28, 2023.

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 and other observable metrics. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, we conclude that no goodwill impairment has occurred. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we recognize an impairment loss in an amount equal to the excess, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

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 lives of the assets. We review these assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets might not be recoverable and monitor for the existence of potential impairment indicators throughout the fiscal year. We record an impairment loss for any portion of the carrying value that is not recoverable.

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 $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 our Consolidated Statements of 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.

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 investment operations, as well as an appropriate discount rate.

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.

Insurance Insurance

We are self-insured for certain losses related to workers’ compensation, medical, general liability and auto 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 on our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows ($ in millions):

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Accrued liabilities

$

111 

$

80 

Long-term liabilities

53 

51 

Total

$

164 

$

131 

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 routinely examined by domestic and foreign tax authorities. At any one time, multiple tax years are subject to audit by the various taxing 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, sales return reserves, insurance liabilities and customer deposits.

Long-Term Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

The major components of long-term liabilities are unrecognized tax benefits, deferred revenue from our private label and co-branded credit card arrangement and income tax liabilities.

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. 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 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 delivery, installation, set-up, software troubleshooting, product repair, and data services 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 and merchandise vendors (for factory warranty repairs).

For technical support membership contracts (for example, our Best Buy Totaltech membership offering), we are responsible for fulfilling the support services to customers. These contracts have terms ranging from one month to one year 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. 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 is available to estimate usage, 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 0.9%, 1.4% and 1.6% of revenue in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively.

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 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 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 $59 million, $49 million and $33 million in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022, and fiscal 2021, 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 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 private label and co-branded credit cards. Points earned enable members to receive a certificate that may be redeemed on future purchases. Certificate expirations are typically two 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 Deferred revenue 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 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 tables illustrate 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 associated with providing the service

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 our merchandise 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. We recognize allowances based on purchases and sales as a reduction of cost of sales when the associated inventory is sold. Allowances for advertising and placement are recognized as a reduction of cost of sales ratably over the corresponding performance period. 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 within SG&A when incurred.

Advertising Costs Advertising Costs

Advertising costs, which are included in SG&A, are expensed the first time the advertisement runs. Advertising costs consist primarily of digital advertisements. Advertising expenses were $864 million, $915 million and $819 million in fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation

We recognize stock-based compensation expense for the fair value of our stock-based compensation awards, which is determined based on the closing market price of our stock at the date of grant for time-based and performance-based share awards, and Monte-Carlo simulation for market-based share awards. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period in which services are required, except for performance-based share awards that vest on a graded basis, in which case the expense is front-loaded or recognized on a graded-attribution basis. Forfeitures are expensed as incurred or upon termination.
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.
v3.22.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

January 30, 2021

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,874 

$

2,936 

$

5,494 

Restricted cash included in Other current assets

379 

269 

131 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

2,253 

$

3,205 

$

5,625 

Property, Plant and Equipment

Asset Category

Useful Life

Buildings

5-35

Leasehold improvements

5-10

Fixtures and equipment

2-20

Schedule of Self Insurance Liability

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Accrued liabilities

$

111 

$

80 

Long-term liabilities

53 

51 

Total

$

164 

$

131 

v3.22.4
Restructuring (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Composition of Restructuring Charges

2023

2022

2021

Fiscal 2023 Resource Optimization Initiative

$

145 

$

-

$

-

Mexico Exit and Strategic Realignment(1)

2 

(41)

277 

Fiscal 2020 U.S. Retail Operating Model Changes

-

1 

-

Total

$

147 

$

(40)

$

277 

(1)Includes ($6) million and $23 million related to inventory markdowns recorded in Cost of sales on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings in fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively.

Resource Optimization Initiative [Member]  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Restructuring Accrual Activity

Termination Benefits

Domestic

International

Total

Balances as of January 29, 2022

$

-

$

-

$

-

Charges

145 

5 

150 

Cash payments

(38)

-

(38)

Adjustments(1)

(5)

-

(5)

Balances as of January 28, 2023

$

102 

$

5 

$

107 

(1)Represents adjustments to previously planned organizational changes and higher-than-expected employee retention.

Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member]  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Composition of Restructuring Charges

Statement of

2022

2021

Earnings Location

Domestic

International

Total

Domestic

International

Total

Inventory markdowns

Cost of sales

$

-

$

(6)

$

(6)

$

-

$

23 

$

23 

Asset impairments(1)

Restructuring charges

-

6 

6 

10 

57 

67 

Termination benefits

Restructuring charges

(40)

(1)

(41)

123 

20 

143 

Currency translation adjustment

Restructuring charges

-

-

-

-

39 

39 

Other(2)

Restructuring charges

-

-

-

-

5 

5 

$

(40)

$

(1)

$

(41)

$

133 

$

144 

$

277 

Cumulative Amount as of January 28, 2023

Statement of Earnings Location

Domestic

International

Total

Inventory markdowns

Cost of sales

$

-

$

17 

$

17 

Asset impairments(1)

Restructuring charges

10 

63 

73 

Termination benefits

Restructuring charges

83 

20 

103 

Currency translation adjustment

Restructuring charges

-

39 

39 

Other(2)

Restructuring charges

-

6 

6 

$

93 

$

145 

$

238 

(1)Remaining net carrying value of asset impairments approximates fair value and was immaterial as of January 28, 2023.

(2)Other charges are primarily comprised of contract termination costs.

Restructuring Accrual Activity

Termination Benefits

Domestic

International

Total

Balances as of January 30, 2021

$

104 

$

20 

$

124 

Charges

4 

-

4 

Cash payments

(57)

(18)

(75)

Adjustments(1)

(44)

(1)

(45)

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates

-

(1)

(1)

Balances as of January 29, 2022

$

7 

$

-

$

7 

(1)Represents adjustments to previously planned organizational changes in our Domestic segment and higher-than-expected employee retention in both our Domestic and International segments.

v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Gross Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Cumulative Goodwill Impairment

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Gross Carrying Amount

Cumulative Impairment

Gross Carrying Amount

Cumulative Impairment

Domestic

$

1,450 

$

(67)

$

1,451 

$

(67)

International

608 

(608)

608 

(608)

Total

$

2,058 

$

(675)

$

2,059 

$

(675)

Definite-Lived Intangible Assets

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Weighted-Average

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Gross Carrying Amount

Accumulated Amortization

Useful Life Remaining as of January 28, 2023 (in years)

Customer relationships

$

360 

$

236 

$

360 

$

180 

8.4 

Tradenames

108 

56 

108 

38 

5.4 

Developed technology

64 

51 

64 

39 

2.6 

Total

$

532 

$

343 

$

532 

$

257 

7.2 

Amortization Expense

Statement of Earnings Location

2023

2022

2021

Amortization expense

SG&A

$

86 

$

82 

$

80 

Amortization Expense Expected to be Recognized

Fiscal Year

Amount

Fiscal 2024

$

61 

Fiscal 2025

21 

Fiscal 2026

21 

Fiscal 2027

18 

Fiscal 2028

12 

Thereafter

56 

v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

Fair Value

Fair Value at

Assets

Balance Sheet Location(1)

Hierarchy

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Money market funds(2)

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 1

$

280 

$

548 

Time deposits(3)

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 2

203 

278 

Money market funds(2)

Other current assets

Level 1

178 

-

Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation(4)

Other assets

Level 1

47 

54 

Interest rate swap derivative instruments(5)

Other assets

Level 2

-

50 

(1)Balance sheet location is determined by the length to maturity at date of purchase.

(2)Valued at quoted market prices in active markets at period end.

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

(4)Valued using the performance of mutual funds that trade with sufficient frequency and volume to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.

(5)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. Refer to Note 6, Derivative Instruments, for additional information.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Long-term debt(1)

$

1,019 

$

1,143 

$

1,205 

$

1,200 

(1)Excludes debt discounts, issuance costs and finance lease obligations
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]  
Notional Amount of Derivative Instruments

Notional Amount

Contract Type

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Derivatives designated as net investment hedges

$

114 

$

155 

Derivatives designated as interest rate swap contracts

500 

500 

No hedging designation (foreign exchange forward contracts)

56 

68 

Total

$

670 

$

723 

Gross Fair Values of Outstanding Derivative Instruments

Gain (Loss) Recognized

Contract Type

Statement of Earnings Location

2023

2022

2021

Interest rate swap contracts

Interest expense

$

(57)

$

(41)

$

2 

Adjustments to carrying value of long-term debt

Interest expense

57 

41 

(2)

Total

$

-

$

-

$

-

v3.22.4
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information

Balance Sheet Location

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Assets

Operating leases

Operating lease assets

$

2,746 

$

2,654 

Finance leases

Property under finance leases, net(1)

50 

45 

Total lease assets

$

2,796 

$

2,699 

Liabilities

Current:

Operating leases

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

$

638 

$

648 

Finance leases

Current portion of long-term debt

16 

13 

Non-current:

Operating leases

Long-term operating lease liabilities

2,164 

2,061 

Finance leases

Long-term debt

26 

27 

Total lease liabilities

$

2,844 

$

2,749 

(1)Finance leases were recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $50 million and $46 million as of January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022, respectively.

Components of Lease Cost

Statement of Earnings Location

2023

2022

2021

Operating lease cost(1)

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

$

780 

$

770 

$

777 

Finance lease cost:

Depreciation of lease assets

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

15 

13 

13 

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest expense

1 

1 

1 

Variable lease cost

Cost of sales and SG&A(2)

233 

238 

249 

Sublease income

SG&A

(12)

(13)

(16)

Total lease cost

$

1,017 

$

1,009 

$

1,024 

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

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

Other Information

2023

2022

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

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

781 

$

814 

Operating cash flows from finance leases

1 

1 

Financing cash flows from finance leases

18 

18 

Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:

Operating leases

809 

759 

Finance leases

18 

21 

Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):

Operating leases

5.1 

5.1 

Finance leases

5.5 

5.0 

Weighted average discount rate:

Operating leases

3.0 

%

2.5 

%

Finance leases

3.2 

%

2.4 

%

Future Lease Payments

Operating Leases(1)

Finance Leases(1)

Fiscal 2024

$

707 

$

16 

Fiscal 2025

670 

14 

Fiscal 2026

544 

8 

Fiscal 2027

432 

3 

Fiscal 2028

297 

1 

Thereafter

383 

4 

Total future undiscounted lease payments

3,033 

46 

Less imputed interest

231 

4 

Total reported lease liability

$

2,802 

$

42 

(1)Lease payments exclude $63 million of legally binding fixed costs for leases signed but not yet commenced.

v3.22.4
Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Debt [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Debt

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

2028 Notes

$

500 

$

500 

2030 Notes

650 

650 

Interest rate swap valuation adjustments

(7)

50 

Subtotal

1,143 

1,200 

Debt discounts and issuance costs

(9)

(11)

Finance lease obligations

42 

40 

Total long-term debt

1,176 

1,229 

Less: current portion

16 

13 

Total long-term debt, less current portion

$

1,160 

$

1,216 

v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Expense

2023

2022

2021

Share awards:

Time-based

$

121 

$

109 

$

99 

Performance-based

-

17 

21 

Market-based

14 

12 

11 

Stock options

3 

3 

4 

Stock-based compensation expense

138 

141 

135 

Income tax benefits

27 

26 

25 

Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

$

111 

$

115 

$

110 

Time-Based Share Awards

Time-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding as of January 29, 2022

3,396 

$

80.30 

Granted

1,674 

$

98.05 

Vested and distributed

(1,642)

$

75.55 

Forfeited

(382)

$

92.16 

Outstanding as of January 28, 2023

3,046 

$

90.96 

Performance-Based Share Awards

Performance-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding as of January 29, 2022

673 

$

68.40 

Granted

31 

$

85.19 

Adjustment for performance achievement

30 

$

68.91 

Distributed

(424)

$

70.71 

Forfeited

(22)

$

60.48 

Outstanding as of January 28, 2023

288 

$

67.36 

Market-Based Share Awards

Market-Based Share Awards

Shares

Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share

Outstanding as of January 29, 2022

524 

$

80.78 

Granted

227 

$

112.62 

Adjustment for performance achievement

9 

$

72.87 

Distributed

(211)

$

72.87 

Forfeited

(35)

$

91.31 

Outstanding as of January 28, 2023

514 

$

96.61 

Stock Option Activity

Stock Options
(in thousands)

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
per Share

Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Term
(in years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Outstanding as of January 29, 2022

835 

$

57.39 

Exercised

(112)

$

34.83 

Forfeited

(3)

$

51.63 

Outstanding as of January 28, 2023

720 

$

60.91 

5.6 

$

17 

Vested or expected to vest as of January 28, 2023

720 

$

60.91 

5.6 

$

17 

Exercisable as of January 28, 2023

368 

$

54.94 

4.9 

$

11 

Black Scholes Valuation Model Assumptions

Valuation Assumptions

2021

Risk-free interest rate(1)

0.1 

%

-

0.9 

%

Expected dividend yield

2.9 

%

Expected stock price volatility(2)

56 

%

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

6.3 

(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)Estimated based upon historical experience.

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

0.4 

51%

$

54.94 

0.3 

49%

$

67.13 

0.7 

100%

$

60.91 

Earnings Per Share

2023

2022

2021

Numerator

Net earnings

$

1,419 

$

2,454 

$

1,798 

Denominator

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

224.8 

246.8 

259.6 

Dilutive effect of stock compensation plan awards

0.9 

2.5 

3.4 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

225.7 

249.3 

263.0 

Potential shares which were anti-dilutive and excluded from weighted-average share computations

0.7 

0.1 

-

Basic earnings per share

$

6.31 

$

9.94 

$

6.93 

Diluted earnings per share

$

6.29 

$

9.84 

$

6.84 

Share Repurchases

2023

2022

2021

Total cost of shares repurchased

$

1,001 

$

3,504 

$

318 

Average price per share

$

84.78 

$

108.97 

$

102.63 

Number of shares repurchased and retired

11.8 

32.2 

3.1 

v3.22.4
Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Revenue [Abstract]  
Contract Balances and Changes in Contract Balances

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Receivables(1)

$

581 

$

591 

Short-term contract liabilities included in:

Unredeemed gift cards

274 

316 

Deferred revenue

1,116 

1,103 

Accrued liabilities

66 

83 

Long-term contract liabilities included in:

Long-term liabilities

265 

6 

(1)Receivables are recorded net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $22 million and $31 million as of January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022, respectively.

Expected Timing for Satisfying Remaining Performance Obligation

Fiscal Year

Amount

Fiscal 2024

$

25 

Fiscal 2025

30 

Fiscal 2026

25 

Fiscal 2027

24 

Fiscal 2028

24 

Thereafter

137 

v3.22.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Income Tax Expense

2023

2022

2021

Federal income tax at the statutory rate

$

376 

$

635 

$

499 

State income taxes, net of federal benefit

63 

88 

72 

Change in unrecognized tax benefits

(45)

(88)

20 

Expense (benefit) from foreign operations

(4)

(8)

20 

Other

(20)

(53)

(32)

Income tax expense

$

370 

$

574 

$

579 

Effective income tax rate

20.7 

%

19.0 

%

24.3 

%

Earning Before Income Tax Expense and Equity in Income of Affiliates

2023

2022

2021

United States

$

1,533 

$

2,677 

$

2,203 

Foreign

255 

347 

174 

Earnings before income tax expense and equity in income of affiliates

$

1,788 

$

3,024 

$

2,377 

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

2023

2022

2021

Current:

Federal

$

213 

$

367 

$

447 

State

64 

132 

117 

Foreign

42 

61 

51 

319 

560 

615 

Deferred:

Federal

33 

22 

(25)

State

19 

(9)

(16)

Foreign

(1)

1 

5 

51 

14 

(36)

Income tax expense

$

370 

$

574 

$

579 

Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities Deferred tax assets and liabilities were comprised of the following ($ in millions):

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Deferred revenue

$

67 

$

76 

Compensation and benefits

41 

156 

Stock-based compensation

29 

31 

Other accrued expenses

47 

46 

Operating lease liabilities

729 

707 

Loss and credit carryforwards

161 

143 

Other

43 

45 

Total deferred tax assets

1,117 

1,204 

Valuation allowance

(150)

(128)

Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance

967 

1,076 

Inventory

(37)

(24)

Property and equipment

(169)

(270)

Operating lease assets

(698)

(676)

Goodwill and intangibles

(71)

(64)

Other

(39)

(39)

Total deferred tax liabilities

(1,014)

(1,073)

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

$

(47)

$

3 

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

Balance Sheet Location

January 28, 2023

January 29, 2022

Other assets

$

4 

$

25 

Long-term liabilities

(51)

(22)

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

$

(47)

$

3 

Reconciliation of Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits

2023

2022

2021

Balances at beginning of period

$

235 

$

327 

$

318 

Gross increases related to prior period tax positions

28 

3 

17 

Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions(1)

(75)

(103)

(25)

Gross increases related to current period tax positions

21 

28 

29 

Settlements with taxing authorities

-

(7)

(1)

Lapse of statute of limitations

(46)

(13)

(11)

Balances at end of period

$

163 

$

235 

$

327 

(1)Represents multi-jurisdiction, multi-year resolutions of certain discrete tax matters.

v3.22.4
Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract]  
Revenue by Reportable Segment and Product Category

2023

2022

2021

Revenue by reportable segment

Domestic

$

42,794 

$

47,830 

$

43,293 

International

3,504 

3,931 

3,969 

Total revenue

$

46,298 

$

51,761 

$

47,262 

2023

2022

2021

Revenue by product category

Domestic:

Computing and Mobile Phones

$

18,191 

$

20,693 

$

19,799 

Consumer Electronics

13,040 

15,009 

13,022 

Appliances

6,381 

6,784 

5,489 

Entertainment

2,786 

2,963 

2,769 

Services

2,149 

2,190 

2,082 

Other

247 

191 

132 

Total Domestic revenue

$

42,794 

$

47,830 

$

43,293 

International:

Computing and Mobile Phones

$

1,575 

$

1,785 

$

1,854 

Consumer Electronics

1,054 

1,194 

1,189 

Appliances

355 

383 

384 

Entertainment

267 

312 

310 

Services

183 

190 

170 

Other

70 

67 

62 

Total International revenue

$

3,504 

$

3,931 

$

3,969 

Segment Information

2023

2022

2021

Operating income by reportable segment

Domestic(1)

$

1,634 

$

2,795 

$

2,348 

International

161 

244 

43 

Total operating income

1,795 

3,039 

2,391 

Other income (expense):

Investment income and other

28 

10 

38 

Interest expense

(35)

(25)

(52)

Earnings before income tax expense and equity in income of affiliates

$

1,788 

$

3,024 

$

2,377 

Assets

Domestic

$

14,549 

$

16,016 

$

17,625 

International

1,254 

1,488 

1,442 

Total assets

$

15,803 

$

17,504 

$

19,067 

Capital expenditures

Domestic

$

891 

$

691 

$

680 

International

39 

46 

33 

Total capital expenditures

$

930 

$

737 

$

713 

Depreciation

Domestic

$

787 

$

738 

$

704 

International

45 

49 

55 

Total depreciation

$

832 

$

787 

$

759 

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

Geographic Information

2023

2022

2021

Revenue from external customers

U.S.

$

42,794 

$

47,830 

$

43,293 

Canada

3,504 

3,911 

3,600 

Other

-

20 

369 

Total revenue from external customers

$

46,298 

$

51,761 

$

47,262 

Property and equipment, net

U.S.

$

2,243 

$

2,128 

$

2,135 

Canada

107 

120 

122 

Other

2 

2 

3 

Total property and equipment, net

$

2,352 

$

2,250 

$

2,260 

v3.22.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
USD ($)
segment
Jan. 29, 2022
USD ($)
Jan. 30, 2021
USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Number of Operating Segments | segment 2    
Allowances for uncollectible receivables $ 30,000,000 $ 39,000,000  
Write-offs 41,000,000 52,000,000  
Goodwill $ 1,383,000,000 $ 1,384,000,000  
Percentage of Commissions on Sale of Extended Warranties to Revenue 0.90% 1.40% 1.60%
Gift card redemption within 1 year, percentage 90.00%    
Revenue recognized $ 1,346,000,000 $ 924,000,000  
Period of Expiration for Customer Loyalty Certificates, Low End of Range 2 months    
Advertising expense $ 864,000,000 $ 915,000,000 $ 819,000,000
Branded cards 25.00% 25.00% 25.00%
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 891,000,000    
Best Buy Domestic [Member]      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Goodwill 492,000,000    
Best Buy Gift Cards [Member]      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Revenue recognized $ 59,000,000 $ 49,000,000 $ 33,000,000
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 1 year    
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 5 years    
v3.22.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Feb. 01, 2020
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,874 $ 2,936 $ 5,494  
Restricted cash included in Other current assets 379 269 131  
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 2,253 $ 3,205 $ 5,625 $ 2,355
v3.22.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
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 5 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 20 years
v3.22.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Self Insurance Liability) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Accrued liabilities $ 111 $ 80
Long-term liabilities 53 51
Total $ 164 $ 131
v3.22.4
Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 04, 2021
Nov. 02, 2021
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 28, 2023
Nov. 02, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired     $ 468    
Goodwill     $ 1,384 $ 1,383  
Current Health Ltd. [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired   $ 389      
Goodwill         $ 351
Two Peaks, LLC d/b/a Yardbird Furniture [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired $ 79        
Goodwill $ 47        
v3.22.4
Restructuring (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges $ 147 $ (34) $ 254
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Reserve   7 124
Termination Benefits [Member] | Resource Optimization Initiative [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Reserve 107    
Domestic [Member] | Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Reserve   $ 7 104
Domestic [Member] | Resource Optimization Initiative [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges 140    
Domestic [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member] | Resource Optimization Initiative [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Reserve 102    
International [Member] | Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Reserve     $ 20
International [Member] | Resource Optimization Initiative [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges 5    
International [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member] | Resource Optimization Initiative [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Reserve $ 5    
v3.22.4
Restructuring (Composition of Restructuring Charges) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Jan. 28, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jan. 29, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jan. 30, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges $ 147   $ (40)   $ 277  
Resource Optimization Initiative [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges 145          
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges $ 2   (41)   $ 277  
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   $ 238   $ (41)   $ 277
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Inventory markdown   6   23    
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Domestic [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   93   (40)   133
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | International [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   145   (1)   144
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Inventory Markdowns [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Inventory markdown   17   (6)   23
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Inventory Markdowns [Member] | International [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Inventory markdown   17   (6)   23
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Asset Impairments [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   73   6   67
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Asset Impairments [Member] | Domestic [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   10       10
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Asset Impairments [Member] | International [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   63   6   57
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   103   (41)   143
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member] | Domestic [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   83   (40)   123
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member] | International [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   20   $ (1)   20
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Currency Translation Adjustment [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   39       39
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Currency Translation Adjustment [Member] | International [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   39       39
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Other [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   6       5
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member] | Other [Member] | International [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges   $ 6       $ 5
U.S. Operating Model [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges     $ 1      
v3.22.4
Restructuring (Restructuring Accrual Activity) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Balances $ 7 $ 124
Charges   4
Cash payments   (75)
Adjustments   (45)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates   (1)
Balances   7
Resource Optimization Initiative [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Charges 150  
Cash payments (38)  
Adjustments (5)  
Balances 107  
Domestic [Member] | Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Balances 7 104
Charges   4
Cash payments   (57)
Adjustments   (44)
Balances   7
Domestic [Member] | Resource Optimization Initiative [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Charges 145  
Cash payments (38)  
Adjustments (5)  
Balances 102  
International [Member] | Mexico Exit And Strategic Realignment [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Balances   20
Cash payments   (18)
Adjustments   (1)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates   $ (1)
International [Member] | Resource Optimization Initiative [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Charges 5  
Balances $ 5  
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Goodwill and intangible assets impairment charges $ 0
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Gross Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Cumulative Goodwill Impairment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 2,058 $ 2,059
Cumulative Impairment (675) (675)
Domestic [Member]    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,450 1,451
Cumulative Impairment (67) (67)
International [Member]    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 608 608
Cumulative Impairment $ (608) $ (608)
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Definite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 532 $ 532
Accumulated Amortization $ 343 257
Weighted-Average Useful Life Remaining 7 years 2 months 12 days  
Customer Relationships [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 360 360
Accumulated Amortization $ 236 180
Weighted-Average Useful Life Remaining 8 years 4 months 24 days  
Tradename [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 108 108
Accumulated Amortization $ 56 38
Weighted-Average Useful Life Remaining 5 years 4 months 24 days  
Developed Technology [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 64 64
Accumulated Amortization $ 51 $ 39
Weighted-Average Useful Life Remaining 2 years 7 months 6 days  
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]      
Amortization expense $ 86 $ 82 $ 80
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Amortization Expense Expected to be Recognized) (Details)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Fiscal 2024 $ 61
Fiscal 2025 21
Fiscal 2026 21
Fiscal 2027 18
Fiscal 2028 12
Thereafter $ 56
v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis) (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Level 1 [Member] | Money market funds [Member]    
Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 280 $ 548
Other current assets 178  
Level 1 [Member] | Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation [Member]    
Assets    
Other assets 47 54
Level 2 [Member] | Time deposits [Member]    
Assets    
Short-term investments $ 203 278
Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments [Member]    
Assets    
Other assets   $ 50
v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Carrying value $ 1,143.0 $ 1,200.0
Level 2 [Member] | Debt [Member] | Long-term debt [Member]    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Fair Value 1,019.0 1,205.0
Carrying value $ 1,143.0 $ 1,200.0
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details)
Jan. 28, 2023
USD ($)
Notes due 2028 [Member]  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 500,000,000
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments (Notional Amount of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 670 $ 723
Derivatives Designated As Net Investment Hedges [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 114 155
Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments [Member] | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Amount 500 500
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 56 $ 68
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments (Gross Fair Values of Outstanding Derivative Instruments) (Details) - Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Interest Expense Interest Expense Interest Expense
Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments [Member]      
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized $ (57) $ (41) $ 2
Carrying Value Of Long Term Debt [Member]      
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized $ 57 $ 41 $ (2)
v3.22.4
Leases (Supplemental Balance Sheet Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Assets    
Operating leases $ 2,746.0 $ 2,654.0
Finance leases 50.0 45.0
Total lease assets 2,796.0 2,699.0
Current:    
Operating leases 638.0 648.0
Finance leases $ 16.0 $ 13.0
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Non-current:    
Operating leases $ 2,164.0 $ 2,061.0
Finance leases $ 26.0 $ 27.0
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Total lease liabilities $ 2,844.0 $ 2,749.0
Accumulated depreciation 4,624.0 6,091.0
Finance Leases [Member]    
Non-current:    
Accumulated depreciation $ 50.0 $ 46.0
v3.22.4
Leases (Components of Lease Cost) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 780.0 $ 770.0 $ 777.0
Depreciation of lease assets 15.0 13.0 13.0
Interest on lease liabilities 1.0 1.0 1.0
Variable lease cost 233.0 238.0 249.0
Sublease income (12.0) (13.0) (16.0)
Total lease cost $ 1,017.0 $ 1,009.0 $ 1,024.0
v3.22.4
Leases (Other Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 781.0 $ 814.0
Operating cash flows from finance leases 1.0 1.0
Financing cash flows from finance leases 18.0 18.0
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:    
Operating leases 809.0 759.0
Finance leases $ 18.0 $ 21.0
Weighted average remaining lease term:    
Operating leases 5 years 1 month 6 days 5 years 1 month 6 days
Finance leases 5 years 6 months 5 years
Weighted average discount rate:    
Operating leases 3.00% 2.50%
Finance leases 3.20% 2.40%
v3.22.4
Leases (Future Lease Payments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Operating Leases    
2024 $ 707.0  
2025 670.0  
2026 544.0  
2027 432.0  
2028 297.0  
Thereafter 383.0  
Total future undiscounted lease payments 3,033.0  
Less imputed interest 231.0  
Total reported lease liability 2,802.0  
Financing Leases    
2024 16.0  
2025 14.0  
2026 8.0  
2027 3.0  
2028 1.0  
Thereafter 4.0  
Total future undiscounted lease payments 46.0  
Less imputed interest 4.0  
Total reported lease liability 42.0 $ 40.0
Leases signed but not yet commenced $ 63.0  
v3.22.4
Debt (Short-Term Debt) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Five-Year Facility Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
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
Five-Year Facility Agreement [Member] | Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Variable interest rate 0.50%  
Five-Year Facility Agreement [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Variable interest rate 1.00%  
Five-Year Facility Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Facility fee 0.07%  
Five-Year Facility Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Variable interest rate 0.805%  
Five-Year Facility Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Alternative Base Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Variable interest rate 0.00%  
Five-Year Facility Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Facility fee 0.15%  
Five-Year Facility Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Variable interest rate 1.225%  
Five-Year Facility Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Alternative Base Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Variable interest rate 0.225%  
Notes Due 2030 [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Interest rate 1.95%  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 650,000,000  
v3.22.4
Debt (Long-Term Debt) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Jan. 28, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
2024   $ 0
2025   0
2026   0
2027   0
2028   0
Notes due 2028 [Member]    
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%
Notes Due 2030 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Face Amount   $ 650,000,000
Interest rate   1.95%
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount   $ 8,000,000
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 642,000,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage   100.00%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Control Triggering Percentage   101.00%
v3.22.4
Debt (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total $ 1,143.0 $ 1,200.0
Debt discounts and issuance costs (9.0) (11.0)
Finance lease obligations 42.0 40.0
Total long-term debt 1,176.0 1,229.0
Less current portion 16.0 13.0
Total long-term debt, less current portion 1,160.0 1,216.0
Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate swap valuation adjustments (7.0) 50.0
Notes due 2028 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 500.0 500.0
Interest rate 4.45%  
Notes Due 2030 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 650.0 $ 650.0
Interest rate 1.95%  
v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Feb. 28, 2022
Feb. 16, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized 18,600,000        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant 16,400,000        
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount       $ 5,000,000,000.0 $ 5,000,000,000.0
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount $ 4,125,000,000        
Total cost of shares repurchased $ 1,001,000,000 $ 3,504,000,000 $ 318,000,000    
Number of shares repurchased and retired 11,800,000 32,200,000 3,100,000    
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, Percentage 33.00%        
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage 33.00%        
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage 33.00%        
Employee Stock Option [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period 10 years        
Weighted-average grant-date fair value     $ 19.89    
Aggregate intrinsic value $ 6,000,000 $ 19,000,000 $ 21,000,000    
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised 4,000,000 18,000,000 20,000,000    
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options $ 1,000,000 2,000,000 5,000,000    
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 2 months 12 days        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross 0        
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, Percentage 33.00%        
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage 33.00%        
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage 33.00%        
Time-Based Share Awards [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        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value $ 159,000,000 194,000,000 145,000,000    
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options 33,000,000 41,000,000 33,000,000    
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized $ 149,000,000        
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] | 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, Percentage 33.00%        
Time-Based Share Awards [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage 33.00%        
Time-Based Share Awards [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage 33.00%        
Performance-Based Share Awards [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value $ 37,000,000 43,000,000 28,000,000    
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options 3,000,000 3,000,000 5,000,000    
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized $ 2,000,000        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 1 year 2 months 12 days        
Share Based Compensation, Performance Target 100.00%        
Market-Based Share Awards [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value $ 18,000,000 27,000,000 37,000,000    
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options 2,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 8,000,000    
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized $ 21,000,000        
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 1 year 8 months 12 days        
Share Based Compensation, Performance Target 100.00%        
Minimum [Member] | Performance-Based Share Awards [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share Based Compensation, Performance Target 0.00%        
Minimum [Member] | Market-Based Share Awards [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share Based Compensation, Performance Target 0.00%        
Maximum [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized $ 1,000,000        
Maximum [Member] | Performance-Based Share Awards [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share Based Compensation, Performance Target 150.00%        
Maximum [Member] | Market-Based Share Awards [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share Based Compensation, Performance Target 150.00%        
v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense $ 138.0 $ 141.0 $ 135.0
Share Based Compensation, Tax 27.0 26.0 25.0
Share Based Compensation, Net 111.0 115.0 110.0
Employee Stock Option [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense 3.0 3.0 4.0
Market-Based Share Awards [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense 14.0 12.0 11.0
Performance-Based Share Awards [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense   17.0 21.0
Time-Based Share Awards [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense $ 121.0 $ 109.0 $ 99.0
v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Time-Based Share Awards) (Details) - Time-Based Share Awards [Member]
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Outstanding | shares 3,396
Granted | shares 1,674
Vested | shares (1,642)
Forfeited/canceled | shares (382)
Outstanding | shares 3,046
Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share  
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 80.30
Granted | $ / shares 98.05
Vested | $ / shares 75.55
Forfeited/canceled | $ / shares 92.16
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 90.96
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $ $ 149
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 1 year 9 months 18 days
v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Performance-Based Share Awards) (Details) - Performance-Based Share Awards [Member]
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Outstanding | shares 673
Granted | shares 31
Adjustment for performance achievement | shares 30
Distributed | shares (424)
Forfeited | shares (22)
Outstanding | shares 288
Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share  
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 68.40
Granted | $ / shares 85.19
Adjustment for performance achievement | $ / shares 68.91
Distributed | $ / shares 70.71
Forfeited/canceled | $ / shares 60.48
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 67.36
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $ $ 2
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 1 year 2 months 12 days
v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Market-Based Share Awards) (Details) - Market-Based Share Awards [Member]
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Outstanding | shares 524
Granted | shares 227
Adjustment for performance achievement | shares 9
Distributed | shares (211)
Forfeited | shares (35)
Outstanding | shares 514
Weighted-Average Fair Value per Share  
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 80.78
Granted | $ / shares 112.62
Adjustment for performance achievement | $ / shares 72.87
Distributed | $ / shares 72.87
Forfeited/canceled | $ / shares 91.31
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 96.61
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $ $ 21
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 1 year 8 months 12 days
v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Stock Option Activity) (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Stock Options  
Outstanding 700,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share  
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 60.91
Employee Stock Option [Member]  
Stock Options  
Outstanding 835,000
Granted 0
Exercised (112,000)
Forfeited/canceled (3,000)
Outstanding 720,000
Vested or expected to vest 720,000
Exercisable 368,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share  
Outstanding | $ / shares $ 57.39
Exercised | $ / shares 34.83
Forfeited/canceled | $ / shares 51.63
Outstanding | $ / shares 60.91
Vested or expected to vest | $ / shares 60.91
Exercisable | $ / shares $ 54.94
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]  
Outstanding 5 years 7 months 6 days
Exercisable 4 years 10 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]  
Outstanding | $ $ 17
Exercisable | $ $ 11
v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Black Scholes Valuation Model Assumptions) (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member]
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Expected dividend yield 2.90%
Expected stock price volatility 56.00%
Expected life of stock options (in years) 6 years 3 months 18 days
Minimum [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Risk-free interest rate 0.10%
Maximum [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Risk-free interest rate 0.90%
v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Stock Options Outstanding) (Details)
shares in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Earnings per Share [Abstract]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number | shares 0.4
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Percentage 51.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 54.94
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Unexercisable, Number | shares 0.3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Unexercisable, Percentage 49.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Unexercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 67.13
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number | shares 0.7
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 | $ / shares $ 60.91
v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Numerator [Abstract]      
Net earnings $ 1,419.0 $ 2,454.0 $ 1,798.0
Denominator [Abstract]      
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 224.8 246.8 259.6
Effect of Potentially Dilutive Securities [Abstract]      
Dilutive effect of stock compensation plan awards (in shares) 0.9 2.5 3.4
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution (in shares) 225.7 249.3 263.0
Potential shares which were anti-dilutive and excluded from weighted-average share computations (in shares) 0.7 0.1  
Earnings per share attributable to Best Buy Co., Inc.      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 6.31 $ 9.94 $ 6.93
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 6.29 $ 9.84 $ 6.84
v3.22.4
Shareholders' Equity (Share Repurchases) (Details) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Total cost of shares repurchased $ 1,001 $ 3,504 $ 318
Average price per share $ 84.78 $ 108.97 $ 102.63
Number of shares repurchased 11.8 32.2 3.1
v3.22.4
Revenue (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Revenue [Abstract]    
Revenue recognized $ 1,346 $ 924
v3.22.4
Revenue (Contract Balances and Changes in Contract Balances) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Line Items]    
Receivables, net $ 581.0 $ 591.0
Long-term contract liabilities included in:    
Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts 22.0 31.0
Unredeemed Gift Cards [Member]    
Short-term contract liabilities included in:    
Short-term contract liabilities 274.0 316.0
Deferred Revenue [Member]    
Short-term contract liabilities included in:    
Short-term contract liabilities 1,116.0 1,103.0
Accrued Liability [Member]    
Short-term contract liabilities included in:    
Short-term contract liabilities 66.0 83.0
Long-Term Liabilities [Member]    
Long-term contract liabilities included in:    
Long-term liabilities $ 265.0 $ 6.0
v3.22.4
Revenue (Expected Timing for Satisfying Remaining Performance Obligation) (Details)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-27  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Estimated revenue from our contract liability balances $ 25.0
Performance obligations from contract liability balances, duration 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-25  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Estimated revenue from our contract liability balances $ 30.0
Performance obligations from contract liability balances, duration 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-31  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Estimated revenue from our contract liability balances $ 25.0
Performance obligations from contract liability balances, duration 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-30  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Estimated revenue from our contract liability balances $ 24.0
Performance obligations from contract liability balances, duration 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-29  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Estimated revenue from our contract liability balances $ 24.0
Performance obligations from contract liability balances, duration 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2029-01-27  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Estimated revenue from our contract liability balances $ 137.0
Performance obligations from contract liability balances, duration 1 year
v3.22.4
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Aug. 16, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Total net operating loss carryforwards $ 117.0      
Net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration 92.0      
Valuation allowance 150.0 $ 128.0    
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized 141.0 214.0 $ 307.0  
Interest expense recognized as component of income tax expense 6.0 20.0 4.0  
Accrued interest in income tax expense 42.0 46.0 74.0  
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits   $ 7.0 $ 1.0  
International [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Total net operating loss carryforwards 1.0      
Tax credit carryforwards 8.0      
Tax credit carryforwards, valuation allowance 1.0      
Net operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance 11.0      
Federal [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Total net operating loss carryforwards 7.0      
Net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration 3.0      
Tax credit carryforwards, valuation allowance 16.0      
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Percent of minimum tax on book income       15.00%
Percent of excise tax on net stock repurchases       1.00%
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforwards [Member] | Federal [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforwards 16.0      
State [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Total net operating loss carryforwards 9.0      
Tax credit carryforwards, valuation allowance 122.0      
State [Member] | Foreign Tax Credit Carryforwards [Member]        
Effective Income Tax Rate [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforwards $ 3.0      
v3.22.4
Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]      
Federal income tax at the statutory rate $ 376.0 $ 635.0 $ 499.0
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 63.0 88.0 72.0
Change in unrecognized tax benefits (45.0) (88.0) 20.0
Expense (benefit) from foreign operations (4.0) (8.0) 20.0
Other (20.0) (53.0) (32.0)
Income tax expense $ 370.0 $ 574.0 $ 579.0
Effective income tax rate 20.70% 19.00% 24.30%
v3.22.4
Income Taxes (Earning Before Income Tax Expense and Equity in Income of Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Income Taxes [Abstract]      
United States $ 1,533.0 $ 2,677.0 $ 2,203.0
Foreign 255.0 347.0 174.0
Earnings before income tax expense and equity in income of affiliates $ 1,788.0 $ 3,024.0 $ 2,377.0
v3.22.4
Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Current:      
Federal $ 213.0 $ 367.0 $ 447.0
State 64.0 132.0 117.0
Foreign 42.0 61.0 51.0
Current income tax expense 319.0 560.0 615.0
Deferred:      
Federal 33.0 22.0 (25.0)
State 19.0 (9.0) (16.0)
Foreign (1.0) 1.0 5.0
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total 51.0 14.0 (36.0)
Income tax expense $ 370.0 $ 574.0 $ 579.0
v3.22.4
Income Taxes (Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities    
Deferred revenue $ 67.0 $ 76.0
Compensation and benefits 41.0 156.0
Stock-based compensation 29.0 31.0
Other accrued expenses 47.0 46.0
Operating lease liabilities 729.0 707.0
Loss and credit carryforwards 161.0 143.0
Other 43.0 45.0
Total deferred tax assets 1,117.0 1,204.0
Valuation allowance (150.0) (128.0)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance 967.0 1,076.0
Inventory (37.0) (24.0)
Property and equipment (169.0) (270.0)
Operating lease assets (698.0) (676.0)
Goodwill and intangibles (71.0) (64.0)
Other (39.0) (39.0)
Total deferred tax liabilities (1,014.0) (1,073.0)
Net deferred tax assets   3.0
Net deferred tax liabilities (47.0)  
Other assets    
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities    
Net deferred tax assets 4.0 25.0
Long-Term Liabilities [Member]    
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities    
Net deferred tax liabilities $ (51.0) $ (22.0)
v3.22.4
Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Reconciliation of changes in unrecognized tax benefits      
Balance at beginning of period $ 235.0 $ 327.0 $ 318.0
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions 28.0 3.0 17.0
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions (75.0) (103.0) (25.0)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions 21.0 28.0 29.0
Settlements with taxing authorities   (7.0) (1.0)
Lapse of statute of limitations (46.0) (13.0) (11.0)
Balance at end of period $ 163.0 $ 235.0 $ 327.0
v3.22.4
Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
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 $ 77 $ 77 $ 44
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent $ 20 $ 24  
v3.22.4
Contingencies and Commitments (Details)
$ in Millions
Jan. 28, 2023
USD ($)
Contingencies and Commitments [Abstract]  
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount $ 72
v3.22.4
Segment and Geographic Information (Revenue by Reportable Segment and Product Category) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 46,298.0 $ 51,761.0 $ 47,262.0
Domestic Segment [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 42,794.0 47,830.0 43,293.0
Domestic Segment [Member] | Computing and Mobile Phones [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 18,191.0 20,693.0 19,799.0
Domestic Segment [Member] | Consumer Electronics [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 13,040.0 15,009.0 13,022.0
Domestic Segment [Member] | Appliances [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 6,381.0 6,784.0 5,489.0
Domestic Segment [Member] | Entertainment [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,786.0 2,963.0 2,769.0
Domestic Segment [Member] | Services [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,149.0 2,190.0 2,082.0
Domestic Segment [Member] | Other [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 247.0 191.0 132.0
International Segment [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,504.0 3,931.0 3,969.0
International Segment [Member] | Computing and Mobile Phones [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,575.0 1,785.0 1,854.0
International Segment [Member] | Consumer Electronics [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,054.0 1,194.0 1,189.0
International Segment [Member] | Appliances [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 355.0 383.0 384.0
International Segment [Member] | Entertainment [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 267.0 312.0 310.0
International Segment [Member] | Services [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues 183.0 190.0 170.0
International Segment [Member] | Other [Member]      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 70.0 $ 67.0 $ 62.0
v3.22.4
Segment and Geographic Information (Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Business segment information      
Operating income $ 1,795.0 $ 3,039.0 $ 2,391.0
Other income (expense):      
Investment income and other 28.0 10.0 38.0
Interest expense (35.0) (25.0) (52.0)
Earnings before income tax expense 1,788.0 3,024.0 2,377.0
Total assets 15,803.0 17,504.0 19,067.0
Total capital expenditures 930.0 737.0 713.0
Total depreciation 832.0 787.0 759.0
Domestic Segment [Member]      
Business segment information      
Operating income 1,634.0 2,795.0 2,348.0
Other income (expense):      
Total assets 14,549.0 16,016.0 17,625.0
Total capital expenditures 891.0 691.0 680.0
Total depreciation 787.0 738.0 704.0
International Segment [Member]      
Business segment information      
Operating income 161.0 244.0 43.0
Other income (expense):      
Total assets 1,254.0 1,488.0 1,442.0
Total capital expenditures 39.0 46.0 33.0
Total depreciation $ 45.0 $ 49.0 $ 55.0
v3.22.4
Segment and Geographic Information (Geographic Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2023
Jan. 29, 2022
Jan. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 46,298.0 $ 51,761.0 $ 47,262.0
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]      
Property and equipment, net 2,352.0 2,250.0 2,260.0
United States      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 42,794.0 47,830.0 43,293.0
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]      
Property and equipment, net 2,243.0 2,128.0 2,135.0
Canada      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,504.0 3,911.0 3,600.0
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]      
Property and equipment, net 107.0 120.0 122.0
Other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues   20.0 369.0
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]      
Property and equipment, net $ 2.0 $ 2.0 $ 3.0