Macy`s Profit Margin

Macy`s (M) currently reports a profit margin of 2.94% as of April 2026. That compares with 2.45% in the prior-year period — up 19.9% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.43%. Use the charts on this page to explore Macy`s's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Macy`s's profit margin increased from 2.45% to 2.94% — a 19.9% year-over-year increase (period ending April 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Macy`s's profit margin of 2.94% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.43%. That is roughly 68.9% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Macy`s's current 2.94% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 9.43%) and against M's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 2.94%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 9.43%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Macy`s, and consider following M for alerts when major investors trade the stock.