Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2019

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:

	2018					2017					2016
	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	$	1,108			306.8	$	1,566			304.5	$	627			307.6
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans					0.9					0.9					0.9
	$	1,108			307.7	$	1,566			305.4	$	627			308.5
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	3.60				$	5.13				$	2.03
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					3.7					1.4					2.3
	$	1,108			311.4	$	1,566			306.8	$	627			310.8
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	3.56				$	5.10				$	2.02