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Macy's (M) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
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Macy's (M - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $19.51, demonstrating a +1.88% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.83%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 1.07%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.21%.
The stock of department store operator has risen by 6.51% in the past month, leading the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 0.16% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.19%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Macy's in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on December 3, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be -$0.14, reflecting a 450% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $4.59 billion, down 3.25% from the year-ago period.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2 per share and a revenue of $21.37 billion, representing changes of -24.24% and -4.13%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Macy's should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 2.05% upward. Right now, Macy's possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Digging into valuation, Macy's currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.6. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 18.77 for its industry.
The Retail - Regional Department Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 29, placing it within the top 12% of over 250 industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.
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Macy's (M) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
Macy's (M - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $19.51, demonstrating a +1.88% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.83%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 1.07%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.21%.
The stock of department store operator has risen by 6.51% in the past month, leading the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 0.16% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.19%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Macy's in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on December 3, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be -$0.14, reflecting a 450% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $4.59 billion, down 3.25% from the year-ago period.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2 per share and a revenue of $21.37 billion, representing changes of -24.24% and -4.13%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Macy's should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 2.05% upward. Right now, Macy's possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Digging into valuation, Macy's currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.6. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 18.77 for its industry.
The Retail - Regional Department Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 29, placing it within the top 12% of over 250 industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.