JB Hi-Fi - About the company
JB Hi-Fi is a public company based in Melbourne (Australia), founded in 1974. It operates as a Consumer electronics retail chain. The company has 5 active competitors, including 4 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Anixter, Panasonic Appliances India and Hughes.
Company Details
JB HI-FI is a consumer electronics retail chain which sells products across various categories including Computers & tablets, TV & Home Entertainment, Games & Consoles, Digital goods, Cameras, Mobile phones, Fitness trackers & accessories, Headphones & DJ equipment, Musical instruments, GPS & Car audio accessories and home & kitchen appliances. They sell through a chain of stores of Australia and their own online store. As of Aug'16 they have about 184 stores. JB HI-FI through their JB HI-FI Solutions, a 100% owned subsidiary of the JB HI-FI Group provides solutions for businesses including providing computing equipment, servers and storage etc. They also provide a broad range of services including managed services, projects and integration, ICT planning and Audits, Cloud computing etc. Banksia Capital, a private equity firm was involved in the Management Buy-in of the company in July 2000.
- Website
- www.jbhifi.com.au/
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1974
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Stage
Public
Investors
Ranked
1st among 5 active competitors
Employee Count
5 as on Aug 31, 2026
Exit Details
Public
JB Hi-Fi's IPO details
JB Hi-Fi got listed on Oct 23, 2003.
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JB Hi-Fi's funding and investors
JB Hi-Fi is a funded company. JB Hi-Fi has 2 institutional investors.
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JB Hi-Fi's founders and board of directors
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JB Hi-Fi has 5 employees as of Aug 26. Here is JB Hi-Fi's employee count trend over the years:
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JB Hi-Fi's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of JB Hi-Fi include Anixter, Panasonic Appliances India and Hughes. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of JB Hi-Fi, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Consumer electronics retail chain | - | 48/100 | ||
2nd | Anixter 1957, Anaheim (United States), Acquired | B2B Distributor of Electronic/ electrical Products | - | 46/100 | |
3rd | Panasonic Appliances India 1988, Chennai (India), Public | Manufacturer of home appliances and consumer electronics | - | - | 26/100 |
4th | Hughes United Kingdom, Unfunded | Retailer of large and small appliances, televisions, audio, and accessories | - | - | 24/100 |
5th | My Mac Australia 2000, Melbourne (Australia), Acquired | Retail chain of apple products and repair services | - | - | 24/100 |
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JB Hi-Fi's Investments and acquisitions
JB Hi-Fi has acquired 2 companies including EandS and The Good Guys. JB Hi-Fi has not made any investments as of now.Reports related to JB Hi-Fi
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News related to JB Hi-Fi
Media has covered JB Hi-Fi for a total of 19 events in the last 1 year, 11 of them have been about company updates and 2 about partnerships.
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JB Hi-Fi to Deploy Vusion Digital Shelf-Edge Technology Across Australian and New Zealand StoresRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Sep 29, 2026•Com.au, Vusion HD, JB Hi-Fi
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JB Hi-Fi's e&s Expands to NSW & Gold Coast with Commercial Focus, Recruiting from CompetitorChannelNews•Sep 16, 2026•JB Hi-Fi
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JB Hi-Fi Board Shakeup: Uechtritz Retires, Former CEO Smart ReturnsChannelNews•Aug 17, 2026•JB Hi-Fi
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JB Hi-Fi Urged to Expand Small Business Focus as UK Model Shows 20% GrowthChannelNews•Aug 05, 2026•JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys
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Analysts Bullish On JB Hi Fi & Harvey Norman As CE Sales Defy Consumer Spending SlowdownChannelNews•Jun 09, 2026•JB Hi-Fi
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Broadsign Partners With JB Hi-Fi to Accelerate Retail Media NetworkMedia Update•Apr 24, 2026•BroadSign, JB Hi-Fi
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JB Hi Fi Ffalcon Set for Major TV Upgrade in 2026 with Mini LED and Onkyo AudioChannelNews•Mar 09, 2026•JB Hi-Fi
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