Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2020

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:

	2019					2018					2017
	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	$	564			308.8	$	1,108			306.8	$	1,566			304.5
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans	—				0.9	—				0.9	—				0.9
	$	564			309.7	$	1,108			307.7	$	1,566			305.4
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	1.82				$	3.60				$	5.13
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock units	—				1.7	—				3.7	—				1.4
	$	564			311.4	$	1,108			311.4	$	1,566			306.8
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders			$	1.81				$	3.56				$	5.10