Macy's, Inc. (M) reports earnings

The report was filed on March 21, 2025

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Macy's, Inc. (M-3.45%) has submitted its annual report on Form 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025.

The filing includes financial statements for the year, showing net sales of $22.3 billion, a decrease from $23.1 billion in the previous year. The decline in sales is attributed to ongoing macroeconomic conditions and the absence of a 53rd week, which contributed $252 million to sales in 2023.

Cost of sales remained consistent at 61.6% of net sales. The company's gross margin was $8.6 billion, maintaining a 38.4% margin rate.

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Operating income for the year was $909 million, up from $301 million in the previous year. This increase was due to lower impairment, restructuring, and other costs.

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Net income for the year was $582 million, compared to $45 million in the previous year. The diluted earnings per share were $2.07.

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Cash provided by operating activities was $1.3 billion, while cash used in investing and financing activities was $592 million and $413 million, respectively.

The company ended the year with $1.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents, up from $1.0 billion in the previous year.

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Macy's, Inc. continues to focus on its 'A Bold New Chapter' strategy, which includes rationalizing store locations, accelerating luxury growth, and simplifying operations.

The report details various financial agreements, including a $3 billion revolving credit facility and the completion of a tender offer for certain senior notes and debentures.

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Macy's, Inc. does not anticipate significant changes in its dividend policy and has $1.4 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization.

The company has remediated a previously reported material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting related to manual journal entries and accrued liabilities.

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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the Macy's, Inc. annual 10-K report dated March 21, 2025. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.