Best Buy Cuts Outlook Amidst Rising Tariffs | JQJO

Best Buy reported lower-than-expected first-quarter revenue ($8.77 billion vs. $8.81 billion expected) and reduced its full-year sales and profit guidance due to increased tariffs on consumer electronics. The company now projects $41.1 billion to $41.9 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026, down from its previous forecast. Higher tariffs, impacting products sourced from China and Mexico, led to a net income decline of about 18% to $202 million. CEO Corie Barry highlighted strategic initiatives to boost profits and offset cost pressures. Best Buy's stock is down nearly 17% year-to-date.