Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 28, 2017

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 28, 2017					October 29, 2016
	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	$	36			304.6	$	17			307.5
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.9					0.9
	$	36			305.5	$	17			308.4
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	.12				$	.05
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					1.0					2.2
	$	36			306.5	$	17			310.6
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	.12				$	.05

	39 Weeks Ended
	October 28, 2017					October 29, 2016
	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	$	222			304.5	$	144			308.6
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.8					0.9
	$	222			305.3	$	144			309.5
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	.73				$	.46
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					1.3					2.3
	$	222			306.6	$	144			311.8
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	.73				$	.46