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Simon Property Group, Inc. SPG

Real Estate Investment Trusts · SIC 6798 · Vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

228.50USD+2.89% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Simon Property Group is a US REIT that owns, develops and manages malls, Premium Outlets and The Mills centres, with a stake in Klépierre in Europe. Its international reach and solid 2026 results show how a premium retail portfolio can adapt to a changing economic environment. For 2026 the company raised its Real Estate FFO per share guidance to 13.20 - 13.30 USD, while second-quarter Real Estate FFO per share grew 7.9%.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) stock was 228.50 USD (+2.89% on the day), with market capitalisation 0 USD, P/E 16.1 on diluted EPS of 14.18 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 3.85%, beta 0.70, 52-week range 178.27–236.70 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 1.8 bn USD (+19.5% YoY), net income of 574.1 m USD (−10.8% YoY), diluted EPS 1.49 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
0 USD
shares as of 31 Mar 2010
P/E (TTM)
16.1
Diluted EPS TTM 14.18 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
6.21%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
3.85%
DPS 12m 8.80
Beta (2y)
0.70
Volatility (1y) 19%
52-week range
178.27236.70

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
78.3
overbought (≥ 70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
192.78 – 226.15
above the upper band · %B 1.07 · band width 15.9%
SMA 50 / 200
207.51 / 206.42
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
4.66 / 2.37
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+13.5%−2.0%+15.4 pp—
3 months+1.6%−2.2%+3.8 pp—
6 months+11.2%+4.3%+6.9 pp—
Year to date+23.4%+10.6%+12.9 pp—
1 year+25.1%+10.5%+14.7 pp+0.5%
3 years+93.8%+73.7%+20.2 pp+10.7%
5 years+34.0%+61.7%−27.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−16.5%
28 Jul 2026 → 07 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−48.4%
18 Nov 2021 → 26 Sept 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
+6.0%
S&P 500 +10.1%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
1.8 bn USD
+19.5% YoY
Net income
574.1 m USD
−10.8% YoY
Diluted EPS
1.49
−12.4% YoY
net / operating
32.1% / 46.0%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue1.5 bn1.6 bn1.5 bn1.5 bn1.6 bn1.8 bn1.8 bn1.8 bn
Operating income767.8 m835.7 m727.6 m744.2 m812.9 m890.7 m762.2 m824.1 m
Depreciation & amortisation320.4 m327.6 m328.1 m339.1 m338.6 m420.7 m458.9 m459.9 m
Interest expense226.4 m227.4 m227.0 m232.7 m242.8 m272.3 m275.7 m281.2 m
Net income546.7 m771.8 m477.9 m643.7 m702.7 m3.5 bn568.5 m574.1 m
Diluted EPS1.462.041.271.701.869.351.481.49
Operating cash flow892.9 m ≈1.1 bn827.2 m1.2 bn ≈890.3 m ≈1.2 bn833.4 m1.2 bn ≈
Capex186.4 m ≈217.9 m230.2 m244.0 m ≈205.2 m ≈254.9 m208.4 m236.9 m ≈
Share repurchases——————175.3 m160.7 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 26 percentile of its own 23-quarter history (min 13.0, median 19.9, max 32.2; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue5.6 bn5.8 bn4.6 bn5.1 bn5.3 bn5.7 bn6.0 bn6.4 bn
Revenue YoY+2.1%+1.9%−19.9%+11.1%+3.4%+6.9%+5.4%+6.7%
Net income2.8 bn2.4 bn1.3 bn2.6 bn2.5 bn2.6 bn2.7 bn5.4 bn
Net income YoY+25.7%−14.1%−47.3%+101.1%−4.5%+6.7%+4.3%+96.6%
Diluted EPSunavailable6.813.596.846.526.987.2614.17
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailable−47.3%+90.5%−4.7%+7.1%+4.0%+95.2%
net %50.0%42.1%27.7%50.2%46.3%46.2%45.8%84.3%
Free cash flow3.0 bn2.9 bn1.8 bn3.1 bn3.1 bn3.1 bn3.1 bn3.2 bn

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
823.1 m USD
Financial debt
28.4 bn USD
Net debt
27.6 bn USD
Equity
6.5 bn USD
Total assets
40.6 bn USD
Debt / equity
4.39x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
108.5%
ROA
14.7%
FCF margin
50.3%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
5.7 bn
2024
6.0 bn
2025
6.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
2.8 bn
2024
3.1 bn
2025
3.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
1.3 bn
2024
1.3 bn
2025
1.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
4.1 bn ≈
2024
4.4 bn ≈
2025
4.6 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
854.6 m
2024
905.8 m
2025
974.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
68.8 m
2024
9.3 m
2025
20.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
2.6 bn
2024
2.7 bn
2025
5.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
6.98
2024
7.26
2025
14.17

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
326.8 m
2024
326.1 m
2025
326.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
7.45
2024
8.10
2025
8.55

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
1.2 bn
2024
1.4 bn
2025
823.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
20.1 m
2024
20.1 m
2025
20.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
34.3 bn
2024
32.4 bn
2025
40.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
26.0 bn
2024
24.3 bn
2025
28.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
30.6 bn
2024
28.8 bn
2025
33.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
3.5 bn
2024
3.4 bn
2025
6.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
3.9 bn
2024
3.8 bn
2025
4.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
793.3 m
2024
755.6 m
2025
934.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
3.1 bn ≈
2024
3.1 bn ≈
2025
3.2 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-1.4 bn
2024
1.4 bn
2025
-1.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-2.0 bn
2024
-5.0 bn
2025
-3.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
140.6 m
2024
—
2025
226.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
6.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
6.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
6.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
2.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
96.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
29.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
33.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
95.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
29.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
31.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
4.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
71.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
47.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
77.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
46.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
156.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
14.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
9.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
62.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
27.7 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
5.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Debt / equity
6.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
3.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
4.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
905.4 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
3.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion
83.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
0 USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
27.7 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
0.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
16.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
6.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
0.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
5.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBIT
8.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/Sales
4.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
3.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
insufficient data

9 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 70 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

228.50 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 0 USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
0 USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
16.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
5.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROE
156.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
77.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
3.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Coverage and freshness

22/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Mar 2010
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 10 Aug 2026
verified 1823derived 131

Score by group

  • Valuation96
  • Returns46
  • Quality100
  • Balance sheet46
  • Growth63

Estimated value range

Low
112.36
USD per share
Mid
128.88
USD per share
High
151.10
USD per share
Price: 228.50 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -43.6% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -77.3% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 112.36 – 151.10 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Net asset value (NAV)unavailable · input data missing
  • Dividend discount (DDM)112.36 – 151.10 (Mid 128.88)
  • Peers: P/Bunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 70/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality156.4%100 (vs peers)7%
EBITDA margin · Quality71.6%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth6.3%63 (on a fixed band)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet5.6x31 (vs peers)15%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet3.1x63 (on a fixed band)13%
P/B · Valuation0.0x100 (vs peers)20%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation16.1x87 (vs peers)9%
Dividend yield · Returns3.9%36 (vs peers)15%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns62.1%83 (on a fixed band)4%

Score groups

  • Balance sheet46/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Growth63/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality100/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Returns46/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation96/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

Memo

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. (SPG). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 6.4 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 6.7%; net margin 77.6%; ROE 156.4%; net debt/EBITDA 5.6x.

The estimated value range is 112.36–151.10 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 128.88 USD, the price of 228.50 USD leaves a potential of -43.6% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -77.3% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 70/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROE: 156.4%
  • EBITDA margin: 71.6%
  • P/B: 0.0x
  • P/E (TTM): 16.1x
  • Payout ratio (EPS): 62.1%

What contradicts it

  • The price is above the estimated value range

Versus the vertical median

Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
16.1x
vertical median 29.7x
below median (−45.7%)
EV/EBITDA
5.6x
vertical median 16.5x
below median (−66.2%)
P/S
0.0x
vertical median 6.8x
below median (−100.0%)
P/B
0.0x
vertical median 1.6x
below median (−100.0%)
ROE
156.4%
vertical median 6.3%
above median (+2,397.7%)
Net margin
77.6%
vertical median 22.3%
above median (+247.7%)
EBIT margin
47.4%
vertical median 32.5%
above median (+45.6%)
Revenue YoY
6.7%
vertical median 5.1%
above median (+32.8%)
Net debt/EBITDA
5.6x
vertical median 5.2x
above median (+8.0%)
Dividend yield
3.9%
vertical median 4.5%
below median (−14.1%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WELLWelltower Inc.176.9 bn103.24.0%12.7%+35.6%+16% / +171%
PLDPrologis, Inc.120.3 bn32.57.1%42.5%+7.2%+0% / +12%
EQIXEquinix Inc100.4 bn60.911.5%16.4%+5.4%+35% / +24%
AMTAmerican Tower Corporation86.9 bn26.390.6%30.7%+5.1%+3% / −10%
DLRDigital Realty Trust, Inc.63.3 bn47.16.2%21.7%+10.0%+13% / +30%
PSAPublic Storage62.3 bn33.916.0%37.8%+2.7%+21% / +29%
ORealty Income Corporation54.7 bn39.63.6%22.9%+9.1%−0% / +7%
VTRVentas, Inc.46.0 bn163.71.9%4.0%+18.5%+8% / +90%
CCICrown Castle Inc.36.8 bn44.0—20.7%−4.4%−5% / −26%
IRMIron Mountain Inc34.7 bn82.6—5.7%+12.2%+35% / +82%
EXRExtra Space Storage Inc.32.6 bn31.87.9%29.9%+3.7%+17% / +20%
VICIVICI Properties Inc.26.9 bn11.28.3%56.5%+4.1%−15% / −18%
VMRKVivmark Residential23.3 bn27.28.1%—+4.8%+0% / +9%
SBACSba Communications Corporation19.6 bn19.9—34.5%+5.1%−5% / −25%
HSTHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.17.7 bn17.215.8%16.5%+7.6%+46% / +48%
ESSEssex Property Trust, Inc.17.0 bn40.78.0%22.7%+6.4%+0% / +24%
KIMKimco Realty Corporation16.8 bn27.65.8%27.8%+5.1%+21% / +29%
CUBECubesmart10.4 bn32.311.8%28.7%+5.3%+23% / +15%
BRXBrixmor Property Group Inc.9.3 bn22.014.2%30.0%+6.7%+16% / +40%
ADCAgree Realty Corporation9.1 bn35.83.8%29.8%+16.4%−7% / +18%
LINELineage, Inc.8.8 bn—-2.0%-3.1%+0.3%+8% / unavailable
EPRTEssential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.6.2 bn22.96.3%41.0%+24.8%−11% / +18%
RYNRayonier Inc.6.1 bn6.712.8%68.6%−51.0%−9% / −34%
EPREpr Properties4.7 bn16.812.7%38.8%+2.9%+16% / +36%
APLEApple Hospitality REIT, Inc.4.4 bn25.65.5%12.2%−1.3%+58% / +13%

1- and 3-year price returns: for SPG from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Simon Property Group is a US REIT that owns, develops and manages malls, Premium Outlets and The Mills centres, with a stake in Klépierre in Europe. Its international reach and solid 2026 results show how a premium retail portfolio can adapt to a changing economic environment. For 2026 the company raised its Real Estate FFO per share guidance to 13.20 - 13.30 USD, while second-quarter Real Estate FFO per share grew 7.9%.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • A large portfolio of premium malls and outlets with high occupancy and rising rents, supported by a broad property base 12.
    • Access to financing through large revolving credit facilities and investment grade ratings, which provides flexibility 13.
    • Complementary platforms such as the Klépierre stake and retail and e-commerce investments that diversify income 1.

    Weaknesses

    • Significant debt with covenants that limit flexibility and exposure to variable interest costs 1.
    • Dependence on large anchor and national tenants, whose financial difficulty could affect rental income 1.
    • Some platform investments, such as Catalyst, have recorded losses and restructuring charges that can weigh on profit 2.

    Opportunities

    • Rising tenant sales and traffic could support variable rent growth and occupancy 23.
    • Integrating recent acquisitions and pursuing expansion and redevelopment projects could add returns 12.
    • Share repurchases and selective investment in high quality assets could create shareholder value if market conditions allow 1.

    Threats

    • A slowdown in consumer spending or retailer sales could reduce variable rents and tenants' ability to pay 1.
    • Growing online competition and shifting consumer preferences could reduce demand for physical retail space 1.
    • Geopolitical tensions, tariffs and volatile interest rates could weigh on the economy and access to financing 1.

    Risks

    • General retail conditionshigh

      Revenue depends on retail tenants, so a weaker economic environment could directly affect results and asset values 1.

    • Anchor tenant bankruptcies and closureshigh

      Closures of anchor stores could leave vacancies that are hard to re-let and reduce traffic in malls 1.

    • Debt and cost of financingmedium

      A high debt level and rising rates could raise costs and limit refinancing on attractive terms 1.

    • REIT qualificationmedium

      Loss of REIT status or changes in tax law could carry significant tax consequences for the company and its shareholders 1.

    • Cybersecurity and technologylow

      Cyber-attacks or disruption of computer systems could affect operations and confidential information 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If growth in tenant sales and traffic continues, rental income and per-share results could exceed current expectations, and 2026 guidance has already been raised 23.
    • A portfolio of premium properties and flexible access to financing could allow the company to pursue new acquisition or development opportunities 1.
    • Diversification through complementary platforms and the Klépierre stake could add income and reduce reliance on a single segment 12.

    What would break the thesis

    • If consumer spending slows or retailers reduce space, rents and occupancy could fall and property values could be affected 1.
    • Higher debt costs and depreciation from acquisitions could limit profit growth, especially if interest rates stay high 12.
    • Online competition and losses in some retail investments could pressure results if restructuring does not deliver improvement 12.

    What to watch

    • Real Estate FFO per share against the raised 2026 guidance of 13.20 - 13.30 USDQ3 2026
    • Occupancy and base minimum rents in US malls and Premium OutletsQ3 2026
    • Trend in the average cost of debt and in secured property loans2027
    • Results of Catalyst and other platform investments, and any further restructuringnext 10-K

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    Simon Property Group, Inc. is an Indiana corporation operating as a self-administered, self-managed REIT that owns, develops and manages premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, mainly malls, Premium Outlets and The Mills. As of 31 December 2025 it owned or held an interest in 212 income-producing properties in the US across 38 states and Puerto Rico, plus 42 international properties mainly in Asia, Europe and Canada 1. It operates through Simon Property Group, L.P., which owns all real estate directly or indirectly, and earns lease income from fixed rents and variable rents tied to tenants' reported sales 1. Since 31 October 2025 it fully owns The Taubman Realty Group after acquiring the remaining 12% interest 1.

    Other activities include its stake in Klépierre SA, which stood at 20.7% at 30 June 2026 2, investments in Catalyst Brands, the e-commerce venture Rue Gilt Groupe (shop.simon.com) and Jamestown, a global real estate investment and management company 1. Management company revenues consist mainly of management fees tied to the revenues of managed properties 1.

    Segments

    US malls and Premium Outlets

    The main US segment had ending occupancy of 96.4% at 31 December 2025 and average base minimum rent of 60.97 USD per square foot 1. At 30 June 2026 occupancy was 96.0% and base minimum rent 62.42 USD per square foot, with reported retailer sales per square foot up 13.9% over the trailing twelve months 23.

    Klépierre stake and international properties

    Simon holds a stake in Klépierre, a Paris-based company with shopping centres in 13 European countries, which fell from 22.2% to 20.7% during the first half of 2026 12. International properties are concentrated in Asia, Europe and Canada 1.

    Market context

    The retail real estate market is competitive, with malls, outlet centres, community and lifestyle centres, and online retailers offering distribution alternatives 1. Tenant reported sales growth of 13.9% over twelve months to 30 June 2026 suggests solid demand for the company's space, while rents and occupancy remain sensitive to macroeconomic conditions 23.

    Interest rates, inflation and trade policy shape financing costs and consumer spending, which can in turn affect rents and property values 1. Investment grade ratings and access to capital markets are central to funding growth 1.

    Trends

    • Rent and tenant sales growthtailwind

      Base minimum rents and reported tenant sales rose in 2026, which could support variable rent income if the trend continues 23.

    • Acquisitions and integration of TRGmixed

      Recent acquisitions added lease income but also higher depreciation and interest, which could moderate earnings per share growth 2.

    • Cost of debtheadwind

      The effective borrowing rate rose at the end of 2025, and borrowing costs could stay elevated if benchmark rates remain high, pressuring margins 1.

    • E-commerce and shifting consumer habitsheadwind

      Growth in online retail and changing shopping habits could reduce demand for physical space if retailers scale back stores 1.

    Competitive position

    The company competes with other malls, outlet centres and community centres in the US and abroad, as well as internet retail sites and catalogues, including its own tenants 1. Its cited advantages are tenant quality and variety, operating expertise and long-standing relationships with tenants, lenders and suppliers 1.

    In the race for prime sites and development land the company relies on properties that retailers find highly desirable and on marketing alliances with brands 1. Competition for tenants could limit the level of rents it is able to obtain 1.

    • Other US and international malls and shopping centres

      Direct competitors for tenants and development sites, described generically in the company's risk discussion 1.

    • Outlet and community shopping centre operators

      Operators competing for the same tenants, as described in the competition section 1.

    • Internet retailers and e-commerce platforms

      Digital alternatives that give retailers distribution options beyond physical stores 1.

    • Klépierre SA

      Paris-based European retail property company in which Simon holds a stake and which may also compete in European markets 1.

    News & filings

    In the press

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Simon Property Group, Inc. · 25 Feb 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Simon Property Group, Inc. · 10 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Simon Property Group, Inc. · 10 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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