Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders:

	2020								2019						2018
	Net Loss						Shares		Net Income				Shares		Net Income				Shares
									(millions, except per share data)
Net income (loss) attributable to Macy's, Inc.    Shareholders and average number of    shares outstanding	$	(3,944	)					310.2	$	564				308.8	$	1,108				306.8
Shares to be issued under deferred    compensation and other plans		—						1		—				0.9		—				0.9
	$	(3,944	)					311.1	$	564				309.7	$	1,108				307.7
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable    to Macy's,Inc. shareholders				$	(12.68	)					$	1.82					$	3.60
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock units		—						—		—				1.7		—				3.7
	$	(3,944	)					311.1	$	564				311.4	$	1,108				311.4
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable    to Macy's, Inc. shareholders				$	(12.68	)					$	1.81					$	3.56