Companies /Consumer Cyclical

Macy`s Inc

NYSE: M Department Stores
$22.51
▼ $0.31 (−1.36%) today
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Q1 2026 Earnings

Reported May 28, 2025, 7:01am ET · SEC source
$0.16
Beat +6.60%
EPS · est. $0.15
$4.8B
Beat +8.26%
Revenue · est. $4.4B
−8.0%
Trailing market
M vs S&P since report
10 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
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M −7.5%NASDAQ +1.5%
−0.33%
Day of report
−0.50%
Next session
−4.58%
One week
−2.83%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +5.12%.

Did M Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results

Macy's delivered a better-than-expected first quarter for fiscal 2026, posting adjusted diluted EPS of $0.16 against a consensus estimate of $0.15, a beat of 6.60%, while revenue of $4.79 billion cleared expectations by 8.26%, though it still fell 4.1% from the year-ago period as store closures from the company's ongoing fleet rationalization weighed on top-line comparisons. The most material bright spot came from the bifurcated performance across nameplates, with Bloomingdale's comparable sales rising 3.8% and Bluemercury extending its positive comp streak to 17 consecutive quarters, even as the core Macy's nameplate slipped 2.1% on an owned-plus-licensed-plus-marketplace basis. CEO Tony Spring's "Bold New Chapter" strategy showed early traction at the 125 Reimagine locations, which meaningfully outperformed the broader fleet. Despite the topline beat, Macy's trimmed its full-year profitability outlook, cutting adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $1.60-$2.00 from $2.05-$2.25 and reducing adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to 7.4%-7.9%, citing tariff pressures, moderating discretionary spending, and a more promotional competitive environment, while leaving its net sales guidance of $21.00 billion to $21.40 billion intact.

Key Takeaways
  • Bloomingdale's delivered 3.8% comparable sales growth on owned-plus-licensed-plus-marketplace basis
  • Bluemercury achieved 17th consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth at 1.5%
  • Reimagine 125 locations outperformed the broader Macy's fleet
  • Credit card net revenues surged 31.6% to $154 million
  • Other revenue grew 26% driven by credit card revenues and Macy's Media Network
  • Gross margin held flat at 39.2% with improved merchandise margin offsetting higher delivery expense
  • Store closures reduced net sales by approximately $170 million versus prior year quarter

“We continued to execute against our Bold New Chapter strategy during the quarter, scaling key initiatives that improved our customer experience and contributed to stronger than expected performance across all three of our nameplates.”

Macy's CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Macy's reaffirmed its annual net sales guidance of $21.0 billion to $21.4 billion but lowered profitability expectations due to tariffs, moderating consumer discretionary spending, and a heightened competitive promotional landscape. Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of total revenue was lowered to 7.4%–7.9% (from 8.4%–8.6%), Core Adjusted EBITDA to 7.0%–7.5% (from 8.0%–8.2%), and adjusted diluted EPS guidance was reduced to $1.60–$2.00 (from $2.05–$2.25). Comparable owned-plus-licensed-plus-marketplace sales change guidance was unchanged at down ~2.0% to down ~0.5% versus 2024. The company expressed confidence that its strong financial position, diverse brand and category offerings, and range from off-price to luxury provide flexibility to adapt.

M YoY Financials

Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025 · SEC filings Q1 2025 Q1 2026
$0$2.0B$4.0B$5.0B$4.8BRevenue$2.1B$1.8BGross Profit$125.0M$94.0MOperating Income$62.0M$38.0MNet Income
$0$2.0B$4.0BRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

M Revenue by Segment

Credit Card Revenues$154.0M+31.6%
Macy's Media Network$40.0M+8.1%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.