Telsey Highlights Robust Earnings Beat for Macy's (M) Shares

Macy’s Inc. (NYSE:M) ranks among the best performing retail stocks in 2025. On November 28, Telsey Advisory Group boosted its price target on Macy’s Inc. (NYSE:M) to $22 from $17 while retaining a Market Perform rating on the company’s shares. The boost comes after Macy’s robust second-quarter earnings beat, where all three of the company’s flagship brands generated positive owned comparable sales.

Macy’s Inc. (NYSE:M)’s second-quarter net sales of $4.8 billion topped guidance, while its adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.41, also exceeding expectations. Comparable sales climbed across all banners, marking the strongest rise in 12 quarters, with Bluemercury earning its 18th straight quarter of growth. Meanwhile, the company continues to pursue its Bold New Chapter strategy, which includes eliminating 150 struggling Macy’s locations, boosting its luxury presence by 20%, and targeting $600-750 million in asset monetization over the upcoming three years.

Given performance variations among banners, Telsey sees these activities as a logical repositioning, though it points out that there is still no short-term sight for increase in sales and profitability.

Macy’s Inc. (NYSE:M) is an omnichannel retail store that manages three brands: Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury. These brands sell a variety of merchandise, including accessories, apparel, consumer goods, home furnishings, and more.

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