Macy`s Profit Margin

Macy`s's profit margin stands at 4.48% as of July 2026. That compares with 2.18% in the prior-year period — up 105.6% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Macy`s reported 4.48% in profit margin versus 2.18% a year earlier — a 105.6% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Macy`s sits higher the Consumer Discretionary benchmark (4.34%) with a profit margin of 4.48%. That is roughly 3.4% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 4.48% for Macy`s means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Macy`s's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places M next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.