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Macy's, Inc.

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Consumer Cyclical · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.33%

Annual Dividend

$0.77

Payout Ratio

31%

5-Yr Growth

-13.6%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

M Dividend Safety Score

63/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak3 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2022
Earnings payout coverage31% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage27% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.06
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is M a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Macy's, Inc. (M) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.33% ($0.77/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (31%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2022
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.33%
Payout Ratio
31%
Annual Dividend
$0.77
5-Yr Avg Growth
-13.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 15, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.50
Market Cap
$6.1B
P/E Ratio
9.5
5-Yr Total Return
19%
52-Week Range
$10.54 – $24.41
Dividend Safety
C · 63/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2022)
M ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.77 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$19.25
Annual$77.00
Monthly avg$6.42