Best Buy Co., Inc. engages in the retail of technology products in the United States, Canada, and international. Its stores provide computing and mobile phone products, such as desktops, notebooks, and peripherals; mobile phones comprising related mobile network carrier commissions; networking products; tablets covering e-readers; smartwatches; and consumer electronics consisting of digital imaging, health and fitness products, portable audio comprising headphones and portable speakers, and smart home products, as well as home theaters, which includes home theater accessories, soundbars, and televisions. The company's stores also offer appliances, such as dishwashers, laundry, ovens, refrigerators, blenders, coffee makers, vacuums, and personal care; entertainment products consisting of drones, peripherals, movies, and toys, as well as hardware and software, and virtual reality and other software products; and other products, such as baby, food and beverage, luggage, outdoor living, and sporting goods. In addition, it provides delivery, installation, memberships, repair, set-up, technical support, health-related, and warranty-related services. The company offers its products through stores and websites under the Best Buy, Best Buy Ads, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Health, Buy Mobile, CST, Current Health, Geek Squad, Lively, Magnolia, Pacific Kitchen, Home, TechLiquidators, and Yardbird brands, as well as domain names comprising bestbuy.com, currenthealth.com, lively.com, techliquidators.com, yardbird.com, and bestbuy.ca. The company was formerly known as Sound of Music, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.

Best Buy Co., Inc.

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Best Buy Inc (Symbol: BBY), where a total of 16,231 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 1.6 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 51.5% of BBY's average daily trading volume over the past month of 3.2 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $64 strike put option expiring November 07, 2025, with 10,752 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares of BBY. Below is a chart showing BBY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $64 strike highlighted in orange:
Uber Technologies Inc (Symbol: UBER) saw options trading volume of 72,230 contracts, representing approximately 7.2 million underlying shares or approximately 51.1% of UBER's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 14.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $97 strike call option expiring October 31, 2025, with 10,765 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares of UBER. Below is a chart showing UBER's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $97 strike highlighted in orange:
And Alight Inc (Symbol: ALIT) saw options trading volume of 35,710 contracts, representing approximately 3.6 million underlying shares or approximately 50.7% of ALIT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 7.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $4 strike call option expiring November 21, 2025, with 22,321 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.2 million underlying shares of ALIT. Below is a chart showing ALIT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $4 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: BBY, UBER, ALIT

Tractor Supply Company TSCO is likely to register an increase in its top and bottom lines when it reports third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 23, before market open. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $3.72 billion, indicating a 7.2% jump from the year-ago figure.
The bottom line of the leading rural lifestyle retailer in the United States is expected to have risen year over year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share has been unchanged at 48 cents in the past 30 days, indicating a 6.7% rise from the year-ago period’s figure.
Tractor Supply has a negative trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.2%, on average. In the last reported quarter, this Brentwood, TN-based company’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.3%.
Key Factors Likely to Impact TSCO’s Q3 Results
Tractor Supply entered third-quarter 2025 on a solid footing, supported by sustained momentum in both sales and customer traffic. The company’s ability to deliver record quarterly performance highlights the underlying strength of its core categories and its deep connection to rural consumers. Continued growth in its consumable, usable and edible (C.U.E.) products, along with steady demand in seasonal and needs-based assortments, positions Tractor Supply well for another strong quarter ahead.
The company’s focus on customer engagement and loyalty remains a key competitive advantage. Membership in the Neighbor’s Club program continues to expand, driving repeat purchases and reinforcing brand loyalty. Seasonal events and exclusive brand partnerships, such as Purina Days and the Field & Stream launch, are expected to further enhance traffic and sales as the company transitions into the fall and holiday seasons.
Tractor Supply is benefiting from strategic initiatives like its Final Mile delivery expansion and ongoing store optimization efforts, which improve convenience and strengthen omnichannel capabilities. The seamless integration of digital and in-store experiences continues to support consistent demand and high fulfillment efficiency. Such benefits are likely to bolster the top-line growth in the to-be-reported quarter.
Management expects favorable year-over-year comparisons, improved customer sentiment in rural markets and continued strength in core categories to drive a healthy performance in the next quarter. With disciplined cost management, a resilient supply chain and a focus on everyday value, Tractor Supply is well-positioned to sustain growth and deliver another quarter of solid results.
However, cost-related headwinds remain a challenge. Tariff-related cost pressures and inflationary inputs are expected to affect margins in the back half of 2025. While disciplined expense management and productivity initiatives in its distribution network provided some offset, continued investment in strategic initiatives is likely to keep SG&A growth elevated in the near term.
Our model indicates an 8% year-over-year increase in SG&A expenses for the third quarter, with the SG&A expense rate rising 20 basis points to 24.8%. Depreciation and amortization expenses are expected to increase 13.1% year over year.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for TSCO
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Tractor Supply this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Tractor Supply has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
Valuation & Price Performance of TSCO Stock
From a valuation perspective, Tractor Supply stock trades at a premium relative to the Retail - Miscellaneous industry. The company has a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 24X, above the industry’s average of 17.97X. However, the stock trades below the historical benchmarks, with a five-year high of 27.91X.
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TSCO shares have lost 6.1% in the past three months against the industry's 2.8% growth.
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Stocks Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates
Here are a few companies that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this time around:
Best Buy Co., Inc. BBY currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.54% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The company is likely to register growth in its top and bottom lines when it reports third-quarter 2025 numbers. The consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $9.6 billion, which indicates a rise of 1.07% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Best Buy’s quarterly earnings per share of $1.30 implies a 3.2% increase from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark has remained stable in the past 30 days. BBY has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 3.7%, on average.
Burlington Stores BURL currently has an Earnings ESP of +4.84% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The company is likely to register an increase in the top and bottom lines when it reports third-quarter fiscal 2025 numbers. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarterly earnings per share is pegged at $1.59, which implies a 2.6% rise from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. The Burlington Stores’ top line is expected to have increased year over year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues is pegged at $2.72 billion, which indicates a rise of 7.5% from the prior-year quarter. BURL delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.7%, on average.
The TJX Companies, Inc. TJX currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.55% and a Zacks Rank of 2. TJX is likely to register growth in its top and bottom lines when it reports third-quarter fiscal 2025 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $14.8 billion, indicating 5.4% growth from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for TJX’s third-quarter earnings is pegged at $1.21 a share, implying a 6.2% increase from the year-earlier quarter. The consensus mark has remained stable in the past 30 days.
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Tractor Supply Gears Up for Q3 Earnings: What's in the Offing?

The following are the top rated Consumer Discretionary stocks according to Validea's Earnings Yield Investor model based on the published strategy of Joel Greenblatt. This value model looks for companies with high return on capital and earnings yields.
GARRETT MOTION INC (GTX) is a mid-cap value stock in the Auto & Truck Parts industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joel Greenblatt is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Garrett Motion Inc is a Switzerland-based automotive technology company. The Company designs, manufactures and sells turbocharger and electric boosting technologies for light and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket. The Company offers turbochargers for gasoline, diesel, natural gas and electrified (hybrid and fuel cell) powertrains. In addition, the Company provides products and services for the connected vehicle market, including software focused on automotive cybersecurity and integrated vehicle health management (IVHM). The Company has a number of research and development (R&D) centers, engineering facilities and factories around the world, as well as a global distribution network. It is a spin-off of Honeywell International Inc.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of GARRETT MOTION INC
BATH & BODY WORKS INC (BBWI) is a mid-cap value stock in the Retail (Specialty) industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joel Greenblatt is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Bath & Body Works, Inc. is a global omnichannel retailer focused on personal care and home fragrance. The Company offers a range of fragrances for the body and home, including selling collections for 3-wick candles, home fragrance diffusers, fine fragrance mists, liquid hand soaps, body lotions and body creams. It delivers customers their fragrances in multiple forms and categories. The Company sells merchandise through its retail stores in the United States and Canada, and through its Websites and other channels, under the Bath & Body Works, White Barn and other brand names. The Companys international business is conducted through franchise, license and wholesale partners. It provides in-store experiences at more than 1,890 Company-operated Bath & Body Works locations in the United States and Canada, more than 525 international franchised locations and an online storefront at bathandbodyworks.com. Additionally, it offers a buy online pick-up in-store (BOPIS) option.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of BATH & BODY WORKS INC
LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) is a mid-cap growth stock in the Schools industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joel Greenblatt is 80% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Laureate Education, Inc. operates a portfolio of degree-granting higher education institutions (Laureate International Universities network) in Mexico and Peru. The Laureate International Universities network offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees through campus-based, online and hybrid programs. The Company offers its educational services through two reportable segments: Mexico and Peru. It owns Universidad del Valle de Mexico (UVM) and Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico (UNITEC) in Mexico. It also owns the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN) and CIBERTEC institution in Peru. Its institutions in Mexico and Peru offer traditional higher education students a private education alternative, with multiple brands and price points in each market and program. The Company offers various programs, including medicine and health sciences, engineering and information technology, and business and management.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC
BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) is a large-cap growth stock in the Retail (Specialty) industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joel Greenblatt is 70% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Best Buy Co., Inc. is engaged in personalizing and humanizing technology solutions. The Company has two segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment comprises its operations in all states, districts and territories of the United States and its Best Buy Health business and includes the brand names Best Buy, Best Buy Ads, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Essentials, Best Buy Health, Geek Squad, Imagine That, Insignia, Lively, My Best Buy, My Best Buy Memberships, Pacific Kitchen and Home, TechLiquidators and Yardbird; and the domain names bestbuy.com, lively.com, techliquidators.com and yardbird.com. The International segment comprises all its operations in Canada under the brand names Best Buy, Best Buy Express, Best Buy Mobile, Geek Squad and TechLiquidators and the domain names bestbuy.ca and techliquidators.ca. The Companys product categories include computing and mobile phones, consumer electronics, appliances, entertainment, services and others.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of BEST BUY CO INC
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Validea's Top Consumer Discretionary Stocks Based On Joel Greenblatt - 10/21/2025

In recent trading, shares of Best Buy Inc (Symbol: BBY) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $77.54, changing hands for $77.82/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuation, or, re-adjust their target price to a higher level. Analyst reaction may also depend on the fundamental business developments that may be responsible for driving the stock price higher — if things are looking up for the company, perhaps it is time for that target price to be raised.
There are 15 different analyst targets within the Zacks coverage universe contributing to that average for Best Buy Inc, but the average is just that — a mathematical average. There are analysts with lower targets than the average, including one looking for a price of $61.00. And then on the other side of the spectrum one analyst has a target as high as $99.00. The standard deviation is $9.668.
But the whole reason to look at the average BBY price target in the first place is to tap into a "wisdom of crowds" effort, putting together the contributions of all the individual minds who contributed to the ultimate number, as opposed to what just one particular expert believes. And so with BBY crossing above that average target price of $77.54/share, investors in BBY have been given a good signal to spend fresh time assessing the company and deciding for themselves: is $77.54 just one stop on the way to an even higher target, or has the valuation gotten stretched to the point where it is time to think about taking some chips off the table? Below is a table showing the current thinking of the analysts that cover Best Buy Inc:
Recent BBY Analyst Ratings Breakdown
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The average rating presented in the last row of the above table above is from 1 to 5 where 1 is Strong Buy and 5 is Strong Sell. This article used data provided by Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com. Get the latest Zacks research report on BBY — FREE.
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Best Buy Reaches Analyst Target Price

(RTTNews) - Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY), Monday announced weekly doorbusters, sales events, and huge discounts for Halloween shoppers.
Starting October 31, the company will launch its first set of DoorBOOsters with additional ones dropping on select tech every Friday of the holiday season. My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members also get up to $25 in bonus rewards on select doorbuster events this holiday season.
Meanwhile, Black Friday sale will offer deeper savings on categories like computing, gaming, home theater, wearables and more from November 20.
Additionally, customers will get up to 50 percent off select tech during our Cyber Sunday and Monday Sale, beginning November 30.
Jason Bonfig, chief customer, product and fulfillment officer at Best Buy, said, "Whether you want to shop in your costume, or wait until Black Friday, we'll be here all season long with the best gifts, unbelievable deals and endless ways to discover the coolest products."
In the pre-market hours, BBY is trading at $79.89, up 0.23 percent on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Best Buy Announces Weekly Doorbusters, Black Friday Sale Events For Holiday Season

Target Corporation TGT is accelerating its technological transformation through the strategic use of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, forecasting accuracy and guest experience. In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company deployed more than 10,000 new AI licenses, marking a significant step in its plan to modernize processes and enhance efficiency.
This initiative is part of Target’s Enterprise Acceleration Office, a company-wide program focused on eliminating bottlenecks, upgrading outdated systems and improving organizational speed and agility.
AI is already improving operational performance by automating manual tasks such as demand forecasting and inventory planning. These innovations allow teams to generate more precise forecasts, maintain stronger in-stock levels and reduce time spent on repetitive work. As a result, Target achieved its best on-shelf availability in years, reinforcing the ability to meet customer expectations both in stores and online.
Technology investment remains a core pillar of Target’s growth strategy. Alongside AI, the company continues to upgrade its store infrastructure, digital capabilities and supply-chain systems, supported by approximately $4 billion in annual capital expenditures. Together, these efforts support the company’s “stores as fulfillment hubs” model, blending physical and digital channels into a seamless omnichannel experience.
AI also supports profitability by strengthening high-margin digital initiatives such as Roundel, Target Plus and membership programs, all of which delivered double-digit growth in the fiscal second quarter. The integration of data-driven insights enables better merchandising and pricing decisions that enhance guest satisfaction and drive higher returns.
Through these technology advancements, Target is positioning itself for sustained growth, improved efficiency and long-term competitiveness in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.
WMT and BBY Focus on Digital Growth as TGT Embraces AI
Walmart Inc. WMT is rapidly advancing its digital operations through robust e-commerce growth, AI-driven innovations and faster fulfillment. In the second quarter of 2026, global e-commerce sales increased 25% year over year, with Walmart U.S. posting a 26% rise and nearly one-third of store deliveries arriving within three hours. AI tools, such as Sparky, boost personalization, while revenues from marketplace, advertising and memberships continue to expand Walmart’s digital ecosystem.
Best Buy Co., Inc. BBY is strengthening its digital ecosystem with the launch of a new online marketplace. The platform is tripling Best Buy’s product assortment in categories like mobile accessories and gaming. The platform uses AI-powered search to enhance product discovery and personalization. Combined with seamless store integration, seller support and growing advertising capabilities, Best Buy is positioning itself as a leading digital-first retailer.
Target’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Target stock has lost 36.7% year to date against the industry’s growth of 2.1%.
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Its forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 10.84 reflects a lower valuation than the industry’s average of 29.48. TGT carries a Value Score of A.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TGT’s fiscal 2025 earnings implies a year-over-year decline of 16.3%, while the same for fiscal 2026 indicates growth of 9.1%. Earnings estimates for fiscal 2025 and 2026 have been southbound by 3 cents per share each in the past 30 days.
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Target currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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The following are the top rated Consumer Discretionary stocks according to Validea's Earnings Yield Investor model based on the published strategy of Joel Greenblatt. This value model looks for companies with high return on capital and earnings yields.
H & R BLOCK INC (HRB) is a mid-cap value stock in the Personal Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joel Greenblatt is 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: H&R Block, Inc. is engaged in providing tax preparation services, financial products, and small business solutions. The Company provides assisted and do-it-yourself (DIY) tax preparation solutions through multiple channels (including in-person, online and mobile applications, virtual, and desktop software) and distributes H&R Block-branded services and products. It also offers small business solutions through its Company-owned and franchise offices (including in-person, online and virtual) and online through Wave. The Company provides additional services, including Refund Transfers (RT), Peace of Mind Extended Service Plan (POM), H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard (Emerald Card), Spruce, H&R Block Emerald Advance (EA) term loans, Tax Identity Shield (TIS), Refund Advances (RA), and small business financial solutions. For its Canadian clients, the Company also offers POM, H&R Block's Instant Refund, H&R Block Pay With Refund, and small business financial solutions.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of H & R BLOCK INC
FRONTDOOR INC (FTDR) is a mid-cap growth stock in the Business Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joel Greenblatt is 80% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Frontdoor, Inc. is a provider of home warranties and new home structural warranties in the United States. Its customizable home warranties help customers protect and maintain their homes, typically their assets, from costly and unplanned breakdowns of essential home systems and appliances. It operates primarily under the American Home Shield and 2-10 HBW brands. Its annual service plan agreement covers the repair or replacement of components of up to 29 home systems and appliances, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, water heaters, refrigerators, dishwashers and ranges/ovens/cooktops, as well as optional coverage for electronics, pools, spas and pumps. Its operations also include its Streem, a technology platform that uses augmented reality, computer vision and machine learning to provide services. It has approximately 2.1 million active home warranties across all brands in the United States, including its American Home Shield, HSA, OneGuard, Landmark and 2-10 HBW brands.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of FRONTDOOR INC
BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) is a large-cap growth stock in the Retail (Specialty) industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joel Greenblatt is 70% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Best Buy Co., Inc. is engaged in personalizing and humanizing technology solutions. The Company has two segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment comprises its operations in all states, districts and territories of the United States and its Best Buy Health business and includes the brand names Best Buy, Best Buy Ads, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Essentials, Best Buy Health, Geek Squad, Imagine That, Insignia, Lively, My Best Buy, My Best Buy Memberships, Pacific Kitchen and Home, TechLiquidators and Yardbird; and the domain names bestbuy.com, lively.com, techliquidators.com and yardbird.com. The International segment comprises all its operations in Canada under the brand names Best Buy, Best Buy Express, Best Buy Mobile, Geek Squad and TechLiquidators and the domain names bestbuy.ca and techliquidators.ca. The Companys product categories include computing and mobile phones, consumer electronics, appliances, entertainment, services and others.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of BEST BUY CO INC
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC (EAT) is a mid-cap value stock in the Restaurants industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joel Greenblatt is 60% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Brinker International, Inc. is a casual dining restaurant company. The Company owns, develops, operates and franchises the Chilis Grill & Bar (Chilis) and Maggianos Little Italy (Maggianos) restaurant brands. The Company operates through two segments: Chilis and Maggianos. The Chilis segment includes its Company-owned Chilis restaurants, which are principally located in the United States, within the full-service casual dining segment of the industry. The Chilis segment also includes its Canadian Company-owned restaurants and royalties from its franchised locations in the United States, 27 other countries and two United States territories. The Maggianos segment includes its Company-owned Maggiano's restaurants in the United States as well as royalties from its domestic franchise business. It owns, operates or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants in the United States and 27 other countries and two United States territories.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC
LIGHT & WONDER INC (LNW) is a mid-cap growth stock in the Personal & Household Prods. industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Joel Greenblatt is 60% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Light & Wonder, Inc. is a cross-platform global games company with a focus on content and digital markets. The Company's segments include Gaming, SciPlay and iGaming. Gaming segment designs, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of gaming content, products and services. It provides its gaming portfolio of products and services to commercial casinos, Native American casinos, wide-area gaming operators, such as licensed betting offices (LBOs), arcade and bingo operators in the United Kingdom and continental Europe, and government agencies and their affiliated operators. It also provides electronic pull-tabs for charitable gaming in the United States. SciPlay segment is a developer and publisher of digital games on online platforms and operates primarily in the social gaming market. iGaming segment provides a suite of digital gaming content, distribution platforms, player account management systems, as well as various other iGaming content and services.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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Target Corporation TGT is accelerating its digital momentum, reporting a 4.3% year-over-year increase in comparable digital sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The company’s same-day delivery services, driven by the expanding Target Circle 360 program, surged more than 25%, highlighting consumers’ growing appetite for convenience and faster delivery options.
At the center of this success is Target’s “stores as fulfillment hubs” model, which uses its vast store network to fulfill the majority of online orders. This efficient approach lowers shipping costs, speeds up deliveries and supports a digital business which is now generating more than $20 billion in annual revenues. By blending physical and online operations, Target continues to demonstrate the strategic strength of its omnichannel infrastructure.
The retailer is also benefiting from the expansion of higher-margin digital initiatives such as Roundel, Target Plus and Target’s membership offerings, all of which achieved double-digit growth during the fiscal second quarter. These programs are turning digital channels into a meaningful contributor to profitability rather than merely driving sales volume.
To further boost efficiency, Target rolled out more than 10,000 AI licenses in the fiscal second quarter to enhance forecasting, automate manual processes and improve inventory replenishment. These innovations led to the company’s best on-shelf availability in years and more reliable digital fulfillment performance.
Product innovation has played its part as well. The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 generated a strong consumer response, positioning Target among the top retailers in sales and market share. Entering the holiday season, Target’s omnichannel strategy is poised to deliver both scale and sustained profitability.
WMT and BBY Strengthen Digital Strategies as TGT Embraces AI
Walmart Inc. WMT is rapidly advancing its digital operations through robust e-commerce growth, AI-driven innovations and faster fulfillment. In the second quarter of 2026, global e-commerce sales increased 25% year over year, with Walmart U.S. posting a 26% rise and nearly one-third of store deliveries arriving within three hours. AI tools, such as Sparky, boost personalization, while revenues from marketplace, advertising and memberships continue to expand Walmart’s digital ecosystem.
Best Buy Co., Inc. BBY is strengthening its digital ecosystem with the launch of a new online marketplace, tripling the product assortment in categories like mobile accessories and gaming. The platform uses AI-powered search to enhance product discovery and personalization. Combined with seamless store integration, seller support and growing advertising capabilities, Best Buy is positioning itself as a leading digital-first retailer.
Target’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Target stock has lost 34.1% year to date against the industry’s growth of 1.9%.
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Its forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 11.25 reflects a lower valuation than the industry’s average of 29.49. TGT carries a Value Score of A.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TGT’s fiscal 2025 earnings implies a year-over-year decline of 15.8%, while the same for fiscal 2026 indicates growth of 8.9%. Earnings estimates for fiscal 2025 and 2026 have been southbound by 3 cents and 2 cents per share in the past seven days.
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Target currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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In trading on Friday, shares of Best Buy Inc (Symbol: BBY) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $75.00, changing hands as high as $76.11 per share. Best Buy Inc shares are currently trading up about 2.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of BBY shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, BBY's low point in its 52 week range is $54.99 per share, with $103.48 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $75.97. The BBY DMA information above was sourced from TechnicalAnalysisChannel.com
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Uber Technologies UBER has announced a new nationwide partnership with ALDI, America’s fastest-growing grocer. Following the deal, ALDI’s much sought-after selection of fresh and affordable products will be available on Uber Eats, the online food ordering and delivery platform of Uber. With more than 2,500 ALDI stores now joining the platform, customers can have groceries delivered directly to their doorstep — either on demand or through scheduled orders — with just a tap.
From Sept. 25, Uber Eats users can browse and purchase a curated range of ALDI-exclusive items. Shoppers can choose from organic produce, meats, gluten-free snacks, artisanal cheeses, seasonal treats, and even beer and wine at select stores. Popular lifestyle items such as prebiotic sodas will also be available. In addition, Uber Eats customers who use SNAP-EBT can now apply their benefits to ALDI purchases through the app. This makes ALDI the first retailer on Uber Eats to accept SNAP payments nationwide from day one.
To mark the launch, Uber Eats is offering a limited-time promotional offer whereby shoppers can receive 40% off on ALDI orders of $30 or more (up to $25) using a special code. Food enthusiasts in New York, Miami and Chicago will also be able to experience Uber Eats x ALDI pop-up events throughout October. These events will feature product samples and early access to select ALDI items before they appear in stores, offering a unique first-taste opportunity.
The collaboration highlights Uber’s continued expansion into grocery delivery, broadening its reach well beyond meals. With ALDI now on the platform, Uber Eats strengthens its position in the grocery category, offering households across the country an unmatched combination of selection, affordability and speed.
Recently, Uber inked a deal with retailer Best Buy BBY for on-demand delivery. The deal brings consumer electronics from more than 800 stores to the Uber Eats platform. The partnership allows Uber Eats and Best Buy to make the latest technology more accessible than ever, thereby reflecting the deal’s customer-friendly nature. The association with Best Buy to facilitate electronics delivery strengthens Uber’s delivery segment and is aimed at diversifying its delivery ecosystem.
In August, Uber inked a deal with Dollar Tree DLTR to enhance its retail delivery capabilities by adding nearly 9,000 stores to the Uber Eats platform. The partnership with Dollar Tree ensures that customers can easily access affordable items of everyday use, ranging from party supplies to cosmetics and home essentials for on-demand delivery. The deal with Dollar Tree is in line with its efforts to expand service offerings, particularly in suburban and rural America.
UBER’s Share Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates
Shares of UBER have gained in double digits so far this year despite the tariff-related uncertainty. Courtesy of the upbeat performance, UBER’s shares have handily outperformed the Zacks Internet-Services industry on a year-to-date basis.
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From a valuation standpoint, UBER trades at a 12-month forward price-to-sales of 3.56X. UBER is inexpensive compared with its industry.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter, the fourth quarter, full-year 2025 and full-year 2026 have remained stable over the past seven days.
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UBER's Zacks Rank
UBER currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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