Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders:

	13 Weeks Ended
	October 31, 2015					November 1, 2014
	Net Income				Shares	Net Income				Shares
	(millions, except per share data)
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders and average number of shares outstanding	$	118			324.5	$	217			350.8
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.8					0.8
	$	118			325.3	$	217			351.6
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	.36				$	.62
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					4.4					6.1
	$	118			329.7	$	217			357.7
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	.36				$	.61

	39 Weeks Ended
	October 31, 2015					November 1, 2014
	Net Income				Shares	Net Income				Shares
	(millions, except per share data)
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders and average number of shares outstanding	$	528			333.0	$	733			358.0
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.9					0.9
	$	528			333.9	$	733			358.9
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	1.58				$	2.04
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					5.1					6.3
	$	528			339.0	$	733			365.2
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	1.56				$	2.01