Macy's (M)

Macy's (NYSE: M) reported Q1 results above expectations, but lowered full-year earnings guidance due to tariffs and consumer spending. Exciting earnings season.

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Department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 4.1% year on year to $4.79 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

After a sharp Tuesday rally fueled by optimism over improved U.S.-EU trade ties, Wall Street stalled midweek as rising Treasury yields reasserted pressure ahead of Nvidia Corp.

Macy’s now expects its adjusted EPS for 2025 to be between $1.60 to $2.00, down from its previous estimate of $2.05 to $2.25.

Macy's lowers 2025 profit forecast amid tariffs and intense promotions, with Q1 sales and earnings narrowly topping Wall Street expectations.

Department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 4.1% year on year to $4.79 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $21.2 billion at the midpoint came in 0.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

U.S. stock futures were trading below the flatline on Wednesday after rallying on Tuesday. Futures of benchmarks declined in premarket.

Department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) will be reporting results tomorrow before market open. Here’s what you need to know.

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As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the department store industry, including Macy's (NYSE:M) and its peers.