Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 03, 2018

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
	November 3, 2018					October 28, 2017
	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	$	62			307.2	$	30			304.6
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.9					0.9
	$	62			308.1	$	30			305.5
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	0.20				$	0.10
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					4.1					1.0
	$	62			312.2	$	30			306.5
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	0.20				$	0.10

	39 Weeks Ended
	November 3, 2018					October 28, 2017
	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	$	368			306.6	$	219			304.5
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.9					0.8
	$	368			307.5	$	219			305.3
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	1.20				$	0.72
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					3.7					1.3
	$	368			311.2	$	219			306.6
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	1.18				$	0.71