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Macy's (M) closed at $23.60, down 1.67% in the latest session. The company is projected to report a significant EPS decline of 311.11% year-over-year, though quarterly revenue is expected to remain relatively flat.

Trading at a Forward P/E of 10.27 versus the industry average of 14.49, Macy's appears undervalued. The stock holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), with minimal consensus estimate revisions over the past month.

Macy's (M) closed at $22.99, up 1.41%, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss. The stock has gained 2.67% over the past month.

However, the company faces headwinds with expected EPS of -$0.19 (down 311.11% YoY) and revenue projected at $4.69 billion (down 0.54% YoY). Despite these challenges, Macy's holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 9.7, trading at a discount to its industry average of 13.9.

Macy's (M) is highlighted as a strong dividend play for income investors, offering a 3.38% dividend yield that exceeds both its industry average (2.66%) and the S&P 500 (1.41%). The company has increased its annualized dividend to $0.77, up 5.5% year-over-year, with a sustainable 33% payout ratio. With earnings expected to grow 0.86% in 2026 and a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), Macy's presents a compelling opportunity for dividend-focused investors despite the retail sector's cyclical nature.