Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG)

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My rating framework has evolved, focusing less on binary calls and more on a layered analysis that also considers non-fundamental factors, such as investor psychology and individual circumstances. Looking back, some of my earlier commentary may have leaned too far on the cautious side, and this re-evaluation adds needed balance. There are multiple perspectives from which SPG can be approached, and I discuss these throughout the article.

Humana Walking Club  will foster community engagement at Simon centers across the country and encourage healthier lifestyles INDIANAPOLIS , Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon ®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, today announced a new initiative with health and well-being company Humana to enable health, inspire physical activity and foster connectivity. Working in collaboration with Simon Media & Experiences, the company's media division, Humana will implement a multi-faceted program at 21 Simon centers across the country to invite community members to get moving and get healthy with the Humana Walking Club.

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INDIANAPOLIS , Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, announced today that its majority-owned operating partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), has agreed to sell: $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.375% Notes due 2030, and $800.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.125% Notes due 2035.

SPG's premier retail portfolio, rising dividends and growth potential edge past O's steady monthly payouts.

Simon Property Group delivered strong Q2 results, beating estimates and raising guidance, driven by higher occupancy, sales, and resilient consumer traffic. Management increased the dividend by 4.9%, now above pre-COVID levels, and maintains an A-rated balance sheet with robust liquidity and manageable debt. Near-term upside may be limited due to tariff risks and economic uncertainty, but long-term fundamentals remain solid, especially with potential interest rate declines.

While the December 2024 interest rate cut of 25 basis points may be the last until at least September, it is an excellent bet that the federal funds rate will be lower than today's effective rate of 4.23%, which is already below the long-term average of 4.61%.

INDIANAPOLIS , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, today announced that Eli Simon, Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Director has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Eli will work directly with David Simon, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, on all aspects of Simon's businesses including property performance, new development projects, the company's strategic investments, and its brand strategy.

SPG tops on Q2 FFO, and lifts the 2025 guidance midpoint and dividend amid strong leasing and occupancy gains.

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 4, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Brian J. McDade - Executive VP & CFO David E.

In a commercial real estate environment still grappling with inflationary pressures, evolving consumer behavior and global economic uncertainty, observers would be forgiven for embracing prevailing narratives about the death of brick-and-mortar retail.

The headline numbers for Simon Property (SPG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Simon Property (SPG) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $3.05 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.04 per share. This compares to FFO of $2.9 per share a year ago.

INDIANAPOLIS , Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon ®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. "We delivered another successful quarter, driven by the quality of our portfolio and disciplined execution," said David Simon, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President.

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Simon Property (SPG), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.