Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share

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

	2015					2014					2013
	Net Income				Shares	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	$	1,072			327.6	$	1,526			354.3	$	1,486			377.3
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.8					0.9					1.0
	$	1,072			328.4	$	1,526			355.2	$	1,486			378.3
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	3.26				$	4.30				$	3.93
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					4.6					6.5					6.5
	$	1,072			333.0	$	1,526			361.7	$	1,486			384.8
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	3.22				$	4.22				$	3.86