Macy's (M) Reports 3% Q1 Comparable Sales Growth, Raises Guidance

Macy's (M) announced a 3% overall increase in comparable sales for Q1, attributed to the upgrade of 200 reimagined stores. Bloomingdale's saw a notable 10.2% growth in comparable sales. The company now forecasts net sales for 2026 between $21.5 billion and $21.75 billion, exceeding the previous estimate of $21.59 billion. Adjusted earnings per share guidance has been raised to a range of $2 to $2.20, reflecting better-than-expected sales and consumer behavior trends amid macroeconomic uncertainty.