Why Best Buy's Shares Popped (BBY)

Why Best Buy's Shares Popped

Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.

What: Shares of electronics retailer Best Buy (NYSE: BBY ) are up 10% today on speculation the company's founder would make a buyout offer.

So what: According to reports, founder Richard Schulze is working with Credit Suisse to explore a takeover, although no one will confirm the reports. He may also be trying to push a turnaround effort into high gear as his 20% stake in the company becomes worth less and less by the day.

Now what: As dire as Best Buy's stock performance has been the company's financial performance isn't as bad as you may think. The company is expected to earn $3.62 per share this year, meaning shares trade at just over six times earnings, so a buyout would be an interesting move. I wouldn't bet against the buyout, but betting for it or trying to pinpoint a price isn't a gamble I like either.

Betting on buyouts is risky business and can lead to wild swings in a stock's price, both up and down. But if you like the turnaround effort and the value shares currently trade at I don't think this is a bad bet at the current price.

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