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News Recap:

• Revenue: Best Buy reported $10.34 billion in Q2 revenue, beating analyst estimates of about $9.96 billion (Reuters, Aug 28, 2025).

• Earnings: Adjusted EPS came in at $1.36, ahead of the $1.25 consensus.

• Online Sales: U.S. online comparable sales rose 5.1%, after falling –1.6% in the same quarter last year.

• Customer Behavior: AI-related gadgets were the standout category, helping offset weaker demand in appliances and home theater.

• Outlook: Despite the beat, Best Buy reaffirmed its full-year forecast, refusing to overpromise in a volatile environment.

These aren’t just numbers. Each figure tells a story about how a company applied OPEX principles—whether they realized it or not.