Company / Operating Cash Flow
Macy's Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$1.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.3B / $2.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+11.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#40 of 224
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Macy's's operating cash flow of $1.4B is higher than 82% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching $1.4B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +17.1%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $1.3B to $1.4B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -4.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +17.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-20.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +17.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 11.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #40 out of 224 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.4B | +11.9% |
| FY2024 | $1.3B | -2.1% |
| FY2023 | $1.3B | -19.2% |
| FY2022 | $1.6B | -40.4% |
| FY2021 | $2.7B | +317.9% |
| FY2020 | $649.0M | -59.6% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | -7.3% |
| FY2018 | $1.7B | -12.2% |
| FY2017 | $2.0B | +9.7% |
| FY2016 | $1.8B | -9.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026