Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 03, 2018

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:

	2017					2016					2015
	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	$	1,547			304.5	$	619			307.6	$	1,072			327.6
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.9					0.9					0.8
	$	1,547			305.4	$	619			308.5	$	1,072			328.4
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	5.07				$	2.01				$	3.26
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					1.4					2.3					4.6
	$	1,547			306.8	$	619			310.8	$	1,072			333.0
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	5.04				$	1.99				$	3.22