Health score, competitive moat, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
Macy's, Inc., an omni-channel retail organization, operates stores, websites, and mobile applications in the United States. The company sells various merchandise, such as apparel and accessories for men, women, and kids; cosmetics; home furnishings; and other consumer goods under the Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury brands. It also operates in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and Al Zahra, Kuwait under the license agreements. The company was formerly known as Federated Department Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Macy's, Inc. in June 2007. Macy's, Inc. was founded in 1830 and is based in New York, New York.
Competitive analysis based on 81 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are positive at ~3.6% on average, but show some variability — pricing power may be sensitive to market conditions.
ROE is positive at ~10.4% on average, adequate but below the threshold typically associated with wide moats.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 81 quarters
Margins are stable or improving at ~3.7% — no sign of cost or pricing stress.
Free cash flow has been negative in 4 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.
D/E ratio is 0.5 — conservative capital structure with low financial risk.
Revenue has softened, declining in 5 quarters. Monitor for further erosion.
4 of the last 8 quarters had negative FCF — inconsistent cash generation raises sustainability concerns.
Shares decreased 3.2% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.
as of April 2026
Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares
Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends
P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield
Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage
Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality
Only 4 of the last 8 quarters had positive FCF — the business may require external capital to sustain operations.
Revenue has been flat or declining over recent quarters, which may indicate eroding demand or competitive pressure.
