Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 29, 2016

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 29, 2016					October 31, 2015
	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	$	17			307.5	$	118			324.5
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.9					0.8
	$	17			308.4	$	118			325.3
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	.05				$	.36
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					2.2					4.4
	$	17			310.6	$	118			329.7
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	.05				$	.36

	39 Weeks Ended
	October 29, 2016					October 31, 2015
	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	$	144			308.6	$	528			333.0
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.9					0.9
	$	144			309.5	$	528			333.9
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	.46				$	1.58
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					2.3					5.1
	$	144			311.8	$	528			339.0
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	.46				$	1.56