Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The real estate investment trust reported $3.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.69 by $1.68, Zacks reports. The firm had revenue of $1.81 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.63 billion. Simon Property Group had a return on equity of 89.32% and a net margin of 66.56%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $3.22 earnings per share. Simon Property Group updated its FY 2026 guidance to 13.300-13.400 EPS.
Here are the key takeaways from Simon Property Group’s conference call:
- Third-quarter real estate FFO increased 4.7% per share year over year, while domestic property NOI rose 6.6%. Simon raised 2026 real estate FFO guidance by $0.10 to $13.30–$13.40 per share, implying about 5% growth at the midpoint.
- Leasing remained strong: Simon signed nearly 1,200 leases in the quarter, with year-to-date new-deal rents up 17% and tenant allowances per square foot down 10%. Malls and Premium Outlets occupancy reached 96.5%, tying the company’s highest combined level since 2016.
- Retailer sales and traffic showed broad-based momentum: comparable sales grew 4.9% in the quarter, total sales volume increased 6.8%, and October traffic was in line with third-quarter growth. Management said the leasing pipeline was up 30% year over year.
- Simon reported $1.2 billion of development projects underway at a blended yield of 9% and said the University Village acquisition is expected to be modestly accretive next year and NAV-accretive at closing. Management also highlighted continued redevelopment opportunities and plans to break ground on its Sagefield project.
- Management expects higher interest expense to remain a meaningful headwind, estimating roughly $0.30 per share of pressure next year. It noted that interest-rate conditions remain volatile, though the company cited about $9 billion in liquidity and net debt to EBITDA below 5x.
Simon Property Group Price Performance
NYSE:SPG traded up $1.92 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $228.47. The stock had a trading volume of 183,956 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,591,778. The stock has a market capitalization of $73.92 billion, a PE ratio of 16.11, a PEG ratio of 3.52 and a beta of 1.27. Simon Property Group has a 52 week low of $177.88 and a 52 week high of $238.50. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $207.69 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $206.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.19, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a current ratio of 1.05.
Simon Property Group Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 10th will be paid a $2.30 dividend. This represents a $9.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 10th. This is a positive change from Simon Property Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.25. Simon Property Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 63.47%.
Insider Transactions at Simon Property Group
In related news, Director Daniel C. Smith acquired 350 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 30th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $202.78 per share, for a total transaction of $70,973.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 34,830 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,062,827.40. This trade represents a 1.02% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Marta R. Stewart acquired 199 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 30th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $202.78 per share, with a total value of $40,353.22. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 18,199 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,690,393.22. The trade was a 1.11% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have purchased 1,668 shares of company stock worth $338,237 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 8.73% of the company’s stock.
Simon Property Group News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Simon Property Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Guidance raised: Simon lifted its 2026 real-estate FFO-per-share outlook to $13.30–$13.40, above the prior outlook and slightly ahead of the cited $13.24 analyst consensus. Simon Property boosts full-year guidance after robust Q3 adjusted earnings beat
- Positive Sentiment: Strong operations and revenue: Third-quarter revenue rose 13.3% year over year to $1.81 billion, while domestic net operating income grew 6.6%. Mall and outlet occupancy reached 96.5%, signaling solid leasing demand. Q3 2026 earnings call highlights
- Positive Sentiment: Higher dividend: The quarterly payout rose 2.2% to $2.30 per share ($9.20 annualized), offering a yield of about 4.1% based on the cited report. Simon Property Reports Third-Quarter Growth, Increases Quarterly Dividend
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation commentary: One article argues SPG looks undervalued after a substantial three-year gain; that is an analyst view, not a company announcement or guarantee of further appreciation. Simon Property Group stock looks undervalued
- Negative Sentiment: Costs and FFO remain watch points: Management’s call highlighted higher interest costs and mark-to-market pressures on FFO. Reports also differ on whether quarterly FFO beat estimates, so investors may focus on the company’s raised full-year outlook and operating trends. Simon Property Group Q3 FFO falls, revenue rises; 2026 FFO guidance raised
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
SPG has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Scotiabank dropped their price target on Simon Property Group from $222.00 to $221.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, September 17th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on shares of Simon Property Group from $230.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Evercore boosted their target price on shares of Simon Property Group from $213.00 to $216.00 in a report on Wednesday, October 28th. Truist Financial began coverage on shares of Simon Property Group in a research report on Friday, October 2nd. They set a “hold” rating and a $215.00 target price for the company. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their target price on shares of Simon Property Group from $242.00 to $228.00 in a research note on Wednesday, October 7th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $228.67.
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About Simon Property Group
Simon Property Group, Inc is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust that owns, develops, and operates premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations. Its portfolio includes regional malls, premium outlet centers, and other retail properties designed to serve both local shoppers and visitors.
The company’s properties feature a broad mix of retailers, restaurants, entertainment venues, and experiential offerings. Simon also provides property management, leasing, development, redevelopment, and marketing services associated with its real estate portfolio.
Simon Property Group was formed in 1993 through the combination of the retail real estate interests of the Simon and DeBartolo families.
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