May 03

Macy's Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Macy's reported earnings for Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

Macy's delivered results above guidance with strong performance from Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, despite ongoing sales declines at Macy’s nameplate and continued store closures.

Net sales reached $4.6 billion, exceeding guidance.

Adjusted EPS of $0.16 surpassed expectations.

Net income came in at $38 million.

Reimagine 125 locations outperformed the rest of Macy’s fleet.

Total Revenue
$4.6B
Previous year: $4.85B
-5.1%
EPS
$0.16
Previous year: $0.27
-40.7%
Comparable sales (owned)
-2%
Comp sales owned+licensed
-1.2%
Gross Profit
$1.8B
Previous year: $2.19B
-17.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$932M
Previous year: $603M
+54.6%
Total Assets
$16.1B
Previous year: $16.9B
-4.6%

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Macy's Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Macy’s reaffirmed annual net sales guidance but revised downward its adjusted EPS and EBITDA outlooks, reflecting a cautious stance amid macroeconomic headwinds.

Positive Outlook

  • Annual net sales guidance unchanged at $21.0B to $21.4B
  • Comparable sales expected to decline by 0.5% to 2.0%
  • Go-forward business comp sales expected flat to -2.0%
  • Reaffirmed confidence in Bold New Chapter strategy
  • Healthy balance sheet with $2B borrowing capacity

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted EPS guidance lowered to $1.60–$2.00 from $2.05–$2.25
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance lowered to 7.4%–7.9%
  • Core Adjusted EBITDA margin also revised down to 7.0%–7.5%
  • Macroeconomic uncertainty and promotional intensity cited
  • Macy’s store closures continue to drag on top-line results

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income