How much debt does Bed Bath & Beyond have?

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. reported $1.74B in Debt for its fiscal quarter ending in December of 2022.

What is debt & how does it work?

Debt is something one party owes another, typically money. Companies and individuals often take on debt to make large purchases they could not afford without it. Debt can be secured or unsecured, with a fixed end date or revolving. Consumers can borrow money through loans or lines of credit, including credit cards.

Who owes a debt?

Anyone having borrowed money or goods from another owes a debt and is under obligation to return the goods or repay the money, usually with interest. For governments, the need to borrow in order to finance a deficit budget has led to the development of various forms of national debt. See also bankruptcy; debtor and creditor; usury.

What is bad debt?

Bad debt is debt that cannot be collected. It is a part of operating a business if that company allows customers to use credit for purchases. Bad debt is accounted for by crediting a contra asset account and debiting a bad expense account, which reduces the accounts receivable.