Macy’s (M) 1Q17 Results: Management Reiterates FY17 Guidance, Despite Difficult Environment

Executive Summary

• Macy’s reported 1Q17 adjusted EPS of $0.24 compared with the consensus estimate of $0.36.
• Total revenues declined by 7.5% for the period, to $5.34 billion, which reflects the store closures announced in 2016. Comps were down 5.2%, and down 4.6% on an owned-plus-licensed basis.
• Management reiterated its prior full-year guidance. The company is projecting EPS of $3.37–$62 versus consensus of $3.34. The company expects revenues to be down 3.2%–4.3% and comps to be down 2.2%–3.3% (and down 2.0%–3.0% on an owned-plus-licensed basis).