Best Buy (BBY) Tops Q3 EPS by 15c; Comps Beat Views; Issues Mixed Q4 Outlook
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Best Buy Reports Better-Than-Expected Third Quarter Results
November 17, 2016 7:00 AM ESTDomestic Segment Comparable Sales Increased 1.8%
GAAP Diluted EPS Increased 62% to $0.60
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS Increased 51% to $0.62
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the third quarter ended October 29, 2016 (Q3 FY17), as compared to the third quarter ended October 31, 2015 (Q3 FY16). The company reported GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.60, an increase of 62% from $0.37 in Q3 FY16. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.62, an increase of 51% from $0.41 in Q3 FY16.
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