Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF vs Macy's Inc — how do they compare? Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF trades at $72.71, while Macy's Inc trades at $23.15 (market cap $5.99B). The key difference: Macy's Inc pays a 3.36% dividend while Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF pays none, and Macy's Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BND | M | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $75.17 | $25.96 |
52-Week Low | $72.45 | $11.90 |
Market Cap | — | $5.99B |
Sector | — | Consumer Cyclical |
Enterprise Value | — | $9.81B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.36% |
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Macy's (M) trades at $22.78, up 0.62% on the day, with a neutral technical signal. The stock shows attractive valuation metrics, including a P/E of 9.41 and P/S of 0.28, alongside improving cash flow and a recent earnings beat streak. The 'Bold New Chapter' strategy is driving operational improvements, with Berkshire Hathaway's new stake in Q1 2026 signaling institutional confidence.
The outlook is cautiously optimistic, supported by low valuation and strategic initiatives, but risks include margin pressure from retail sector headwinds and execution challenges in the turnaround plan. Analyst consensus is mixed, with a $24.83 price target suggesting modest upside potential from current levels.
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This index measures the performance of a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the US, including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities-all with maturities of more than 1 year. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the index.
Read more on BND →Founded in 1858 and based in New York City, Macy's operates 570 stores under the Macy's nameplate, 58 stores under the Bloomingdale's nameplate, and 160 freestanding Bluemercury specialty beauty stores (as of the end of fiscal-year 2021). Macy's also operates e-commerce sites and licenses two Bloomingdale's stores in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. Women's apparel, accessories, shoes, cosmetics, and fragrances comprised 59% of Macy's 2021 sales.
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