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Macy's, Inc. (M) FCF Payout Ratio: 13.47%

Is Macy's, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

Macy's, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 13.47% is 58% below its 4-year average of 32.05%, near the low end of its 4-year range (4.26%–58.01%).

38.63% below its 12-month average of 21.95%.

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M FCF Payout Ratio
18.64%-26.23% 1Y
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M Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

M Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

M FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

13.47%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

21.95%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

33.97%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

32.05%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

48.01%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

38.69%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

32.96%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-38.63%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-60.35%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-57.97%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-71.94%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-65.19%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-59.14%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

13.5%

Earnings Payout Ratio

31.6%

Dividend Yield

3.03%

FCF Yield

22.32%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2026$1.06B$197.00M18.6%
2025$760.00M$192.00M25.3%
2024$312.00M$181.00M58.0%
2023$320.00M$173.00M54.1%
2022$2.12B$90.00M4.3%
2021$183.00M$117.00M63.9%
2020$451.00M$466.00M103.3%
2019$803.00M$463.00M57.7%
2018$1.18B$461.00M38.9%
2017$889.00M$459.00M51.6%
2016$871.00M$456.00M52.4%
2015$1.64B$421.00M25.7%
2014$1.69B$359.00M21.3%
2013$1.32B$324.00M24.6%
2012$1.33B$148.00M11.1%
2011$1.00B$84.00M8.4%
2010$1.29B$84.00M6.5%
2009$982.00M$221.00M22.5%
2008$1.13B$230.00M20.3%
2007$2.35B$274.00M11.6%
2006$1.29B$157.00M12.2%
2005$959.00M$93.00M9.7%
2004$1.08B$69.00M6.4%
2003$600.00M$00.0%
2002$665.00M$00.0%
2001$543.00M$00.0%
2000$493.00M$00.0%
1999$995.00M$00.0%
1998$877.00M$00.0%
1997$374.50M$00.0%

Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100

FCF payout and earnings payout:

  • FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
  • FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
  • FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
  • Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income

Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.

Macy's, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition

FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Macy's, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for Macy's, Inc. (M)?
The FCF payout ratio for M stock is 13.47%.
Is Macy's, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Macy's, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 13.47% is 58% below its 4-year average of 32.05%, near the low end of its 4-year range (4.26%–58.01%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Macy's, Inc. (M)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for M stock is 21.95%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Macy's, Inc. (M)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for M stock is 33.97%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Macy's, Inc. (M)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for M stock is 32.05%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Macy's, Inc. (M)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for M stock is 48.01%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Macy's, Inc. (M)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for M stock is 38.69%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Macy's, Inc. (M)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for M stock is 32.96%.

Macy's, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2026-01-3118.64%
2025-02-0125.26%
2024-02-0358.01%
2023-01-2854.06%
2022-01-294.26%
2021-01-3063.93%
2020-01-31103.33%
2019-01-3157.66%
2018-01-3138.94%
2017-01-3151.63%
2016-01-3152.35%
2015-01-3125.66%
2014-01-3121.29%
2013-01-3124.56%
2012-01-3111.14%
2011-01-318.39%
2010-01-316.51%
2009-01-3122.51%
2008-01-3120.30%
2007-01-3111.64%
2006-01-3112.19%
2005-01-319.70%
2004-01-316.38%

About Macy's, Inc.

Macy's, Inc. is a prominent retail enterprise that employs an omnichannel strategy, serving customers through its extensive network of physical department stores, dedicated e-commerce websites, and convenient mobile applications. The company offers a broad assortment of merchandise, including apparel and accessories for men, women, and children, cosmetics, home furnishings, and other general consumer goods. As of January 29, 2022, Macy's operated 725 department stores domestically in locations such as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. These stores are branded under several well-known names like Macy's, Macy's Backstage, Market by Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Bloomingdale's The Outlet, Bloomies, and the beauty retailer bluemercury. Internationally, Macy's also extends its reach through licensing agreements, with operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Al Zahra, Kuwait. The company maintains a presence in the beauty and spa retail sector. Originally established in 1830, the company was previously known as Federated Department Stores, Inc. It officially changed its name to Macy's, Inc. in June 2007, and its corporate headquarters are located in New York, New York.

New York City, NY
94,189 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Department Stores
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Department Stores
CEO
Antony Spring