NYSE$M
Macy's Inc · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Macy’s, Inc. reported strong first quarter 2026 results with 3.0% comparable sales growth and raised full-year outlook.
Macy’s, Inc. delivered net sales of $4.682 billion, up 1.8%, with comparable sales increasing 3.0% across all nameplates. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.23 and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.13, both above guidance, while net income reached $63 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for net sales, comparable sales, and adjusted EPS.
- Comparable sales rose 3.0%, the strongest Q1 in four years, led by Bloomingdale’s at 10.2% and Bluemercury at 6.4%.
- GAAP diluted EPS of $0.23 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.13 exceeded guidance.
- Net sales increased 1.8% to $4.682 billion with other revenue up 8.2% to $210 million.
- Full-year 2026 guidance was raised, with net sales now expected at $21.5–21.75 billion and adjusted EPS at $2.00–2.20.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Macy's · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.89B
Revenue by segment
Macy's · $210M total across 2 segments · Q1 2026
- Credit card revenues, net$172M+11.7%81.9%
- Macy's Media Network revenue, net$38M-5.0%18.1%
Forward guidance
Company raised full-year 2026 guidance for net sales, comparable sales, and adjusted diluted EPS, assuming larger tariff impact in first half.
Tailwinds
- Net sales guidance raised to $21.5–21.75 billion
- Comparable sales guidance raised to 0.5%–1.2%
- Adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $2.00–2.20
Headwinds
- Macroeconomic and geopolitical factors could influence discretionary spend
- Larger tariff impact expected in first half of year
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports
+1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+3.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.1%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
40 / 68 earnings
Positive
+23.9%
Q2 2021
Best reaction
-19.5%
Q1 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +4.5% | +6.6% | +15.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.1% | -2.6% | +0.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | +20.8% | +26.7% | +35.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.2% | +1.0% | +0.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.7% | +3.0% | -14.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.5% | +0.0% | -5.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -14.5% | -11.2% | -13.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +5.3% | +5.7% | -4.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.6% | -6.7% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +14.5% | +18.6% | +56.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -14.5% | -18.0% | -26.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | +13.5% | +17.0% | +18.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +10.9% | +3.4% | -14.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +12.8% | +19.8% | +3.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.3% | -0.7% | -15.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +22.0% | +23.1% | +9.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -10.0% | +2.6% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +12.5% | +9.0% | -20.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +23.9% | +29.9% | +21.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.0% | -5.0% | -5.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.1% | -0.5% | +7.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.7% | +20.8% | +16.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +8.6% | +9.1% | -14.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.2% | -3.9% | -11.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -12.0% | -14.4% | -61.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.7% | +2.3% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | -16.5% | -16.7% | -11.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.4% | -1.0% | -1.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.9% | +0.5% | -0.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -9.8% | -7.6% | -14.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | -14.4% | -8.6% | -13.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +13.1% | +15.6% | +27.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +7.1% | +10.8% | +8.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +13.7% | +12.1% | +46.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -10.5% | -11.9% | -7.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -19.5% | -22.2% | -22.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.2% | +2.7% | -12.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +7.8% | +7.8% | +10.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +17.1% | +19.7% | +4.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | -15.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -13.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +5.3% | — | — |
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