Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2017

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:

	2016					2015					2014
	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	$	619			307.6	$	1,072			327.6	$	1,526			354.3
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.9					0.8					0.9
	$	619			308.5	$	1,072			328.4	$	1,526			355.2
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	2.01				$	3.26				$	4.30
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					2.3					4.6					6.5
	$	619			310.8	$	1,072			333.0	$	1,526			361.7
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	1.99				$	3.22				$	4.22