Company / Free Cash Flow
Macy's Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$1.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$674.0M / $2.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+39.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#34 of 213
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Macy's's free cash flow of $1.1B is higher than 84% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $311M in FY2020 to $2.4B in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +27.7%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $674M to $1.1B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +13.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +27.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+33.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +27.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 39.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #34 out of 213 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.1B | +39.1% |
| FY2024 | $760.0M | +12.8% |
| FY2023 | $674.0M | -7.3% |
| FY2022 | $727.0M | -69.2% |
| FY2021 | $2.4B | +658.2% |
| FY2020 | $311.0M | -55.9% |
| FY2019 | $706.0M | -34.5% |
| FY2018 | $1.1B | -27.6% |
| FY2017 | $1.5B | +23.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.2B | -0.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026