Simon Property Group is a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, develops, and manages premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations, including malls, Premium Outlets, and The Mills. The company also holds international property interests and investments in retail operations, e-commerce ventures, and real estate investment and management firms.
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Real Estate
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Earnings call: Q2 2026 2026
Intel
Free
Aug 10, 2026Neutral
David Simon (Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President), Brian McDade (Chief Financial Officer)
Key metrics
No quarterly results have been reported yet for Q2 2026 in the provided results.[5]
Forward guidance
The Q2 2026 earnings call has been announced but has not occurred yet as of the available search results, so no guidance from the call itself is available.[5] Simon said it will release second-quarter 2026 results after market close on August 10, 2026 and host a conference call from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT.[5]
Notable Q&A
No Q&A is available yet because the call has not taken place.[5]
Surprise items
No surprise items are available yet because the quarter has not been reported.[5]
(2026-03-XX) · Q1 2026 (May 10, 2026) · Confident
Fundamentals
Signal
52-week high / low
$229.59 / $159.33
Forward P/E
32.8×
Trailing 15.3×
Dividend
$8.80 / share
Yield 4.01%
Analysts covering
19
Avg target $221.63
Beta
1.33
vs. S&P 500
Short interest
—
Float shorted
Buy
33%
Hold
62%
Sell
5%
Wall Street consensus — sourced weekly via public disclosures
Analyst coverage data sourced from public filings. Xavier analyst thesis summary available after weekly Perplexity scan completes.
Financial summary — Gemini analysis
Signal
Revenue
$6,364,505 thousand
6.72% YoY
Operating margin
49.9%
Net income
$5,364,120 thousand
Free cash flow
$3,202,205 thousand
Dividend / share
$8.55
Total debt
$28,430,175 thousand
Cash: $823,147 thousand
CapEx guidance
$543 million
Earnings quality:MEDIUM
Recurring revenue:81%
Cash conversion:0.8x
Non-recurring items: Non-cash gain of $2.9 billion related to the remeasurement of previously held 88% noncontrolling equity interest in TRG to fair value due to the TRG Acquisition., Non-cash gain of $21.6 million related to the disposition of interest in one unconsolidated property., Net pre-tax loss of $86.1 million on the disposal, exchange, or revaluation of equity interests, primarily due to restructuring activities within Catalyst and reduction in carrying value of certain equity instruments., Unrealized unfavorable change in fair value of publicly traded equity instruments and derivative instrument, net of $88.7 million.
Confidence 6.3 / 10 · 100% model agreement ·
Scheduled Jun 07, 2026
SPG is trading within 0.4% of its 52-week high at $210.31, with consensus analyst targets clustering in the $213-$214 range — implying only ~2% upside from current levels. While Q1 2026 fundamentals were genuinely strong (FFO +7.5% YoY, 96% occupancy, 7.1% dividend hike, raised full-year guidance), the positive news is now fully priced in after a multi-month run from the $155 low. The forward P/E of 31.4x is materially above the REIT sector average, and with the macro regime neutral-to-bearish and no near-term catalyst beyond the June 9 ex-dividend date, the risk/reward is balanced at best.
Strongest bull case
Exceptionally strong Q1 2026 operating metrics — 96% occupancy, retailer sales/sqft up 11.8%, FFO guidance raised to $13.10-$13.25/share, and a 7.1% dividend hike — confirm SPG's premium portfolio is compounding well above sector peers, supported by $8.7B liquidity and a freshly extended $5B credit facility.
Strongest bear case
SPG is within striking distance of its 52-week high ($211.23) with consensus price targets at $214.40 — less than 2% upside — while trading at a 31.4x forward P/E that assumes sustained high growth; tourist-market softness (European/Canadian visitor declines at outlets like Woodbury), ongoing interest expense headwinds from higher refinancing rates, and a neutral-to-bearish macro backdrop leave almost no margin of safety at current prices.
What the market may be missing
The June 9 ex-dividend date creates a near-term technical risk: income-oriented buyers may have front-run the $2.25 quarterly dividend, setting up a post-ex-date sell-the-news dynamic that could pressure the stock in the first 1-2 days of the next 5 trading sessions — a short-term headwind not reflected in the static analyst consensus targets.
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer · Simon Property Group Inc.
CEO since 2026-03-23
Total compensation
$5,145,504
Pay vs performance
Misaligned
Board assessment
Say-on-pay approval
48%
Shareholder vote
Board independence
11/13 (85%)
Base salary$697,885
Bonus / incentive$1,000,000
Stock awards$3,000,303
Executive appearances
Intel
Free
Investor DayMay 06, 2025
Simon Property Group Q1 2025 Earnings Call Source ↗
Mr. Eli M. Simon (CEO) · Simon Property Group
Eli Simon, in his debut as CEO, highlighted the drivers behind Simon Property Group's $1.76 billion first-quarter revenue. He praised Gen Z shoppers for their significant contribution to the company's performance. Simon emphasized adapting to younger
CEO letter to shareholders
Signal
No shareholder letter on file for SPG
Some companies file their annual report without a separate CEO letter.
When available, Xavier extracts strategic themes, tone analysis, and
forward-looking statements to help you read between the lines.
Executive compensation
Signal
Name
Title
Total compensation
Eli Simon
CEO, President and COO
$5,145,504
Brian J. McDade
Executive Vice President and CFO
$4,740,449
Steven E. Fivel
General Counsel and Secretary
$4,222,357
John Rulli
Chief Administrative Officer
$4,224,393
Source: DEF 14A proxy statement · 2026-04-01
Governance
Pro
Dual-class shares:Yes
Poison pill:No
Clawback policy:Yes
Stock ownership req.:Yes
Shareholder proposals
Elect 13 directors to our Board of Directors
FOR
Pending
Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers
FOR
Pending
Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
Matures 2024-06-30 · Filed 2022-02-24
Floating · SOFR | LIBOR | EURIBOR | TIBOR | SONIA | Prime | Fed Funds | Canadian Prime Rate | AUD Bank Bill Reference Rate | Central Bank Rate
Unsecured
Financial covenants
Sustainability Metric Election Threshold
≤ -1.00% for 2020; ≤ -2.00% for 2021; ≤ -3.00% for 2022; ≤ -6.00% for 2023; ≤ -9.00% for 2024 and thereafter
Percentage change of the Borrower’s combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions for a given Fiscal Year relative to a Sustainability Metric Baseline
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CRE
Xavier risk radar
Pro
Covenant headroom
High leverage — no covenants on file
Earnings quality
MEDIUM (cash conversion 0.8x)
Risk trend
Risk increasing — Conditions that adversely affect the general retail environment could materially
Mgmt narrative
Management tone: Cautiously optimistic
Analyst drift
Consensus Buy — targets stable
Insider sentiment
Pattern detection — 90 days needed
Signal history
Signal
Date
Direction
Conf.
Agree.
Thesis
Price
Type
Jun 07, 2026
NEUTRAL
6.3/10
100%
SPG is trading within 0.4% of its 52-week high at $210.31, with consensus analyst targets clustering...
$210.31
Sched.
May 31, 2026
NEUTRAL
5.3/10
100%
SPG is trading within 2% of its 52-week high at $204.91, with the stock already reflecting strong 20...
$204.91
Sched.
May 24, 2026
NEUTRAL
6.4/10
100%
SPG is trading near its 52-week high and only about 4.5% below analyst consensus target, which limit...
$204.41
Sched.
May 17, 2026
NEUTRAL
5.7/10
100%
SPG delivered a genuinely strong Q1 2026 beat — FFO of $3.17 vs. $2.98 consensus, 96% occupancy, 7.5...
$200.02
Sched.
May 10, 2026
NEUTRAL
6.4/10
100%
SPG is trading near its 52-week high and only about 3% below analyst consensus target, which limits ...
$202.12
Sched.
May 03, 2026
NEUTRAL
5.8/10
100%
SPG has supportive macro tailwinds for risk assets and remains a high-quality retail REIT, but the s...
$202.44
Sched.
Apr 13, 2026
BULLISH
7.0/10
75%
SPG is trading near its 52-week high of $205.12 with meaningful fundamental tailwinds: record 2025 R...
$200.57
Sched.
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SPGSimon Property Group Inc.
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FY2026 annual report (10-K filed 2026-02-25)
INCOME STATEMENT
?Revenue
$6,364,505 thousand6.72% YoY
Total revenue from rents, property management fees, and real estate operations. Up 6.72% from last year. Management has guided capital spending of $543 million.
?Operating income
$3,175,396 thousand
What remains after subtracting all operating costs — salaries, materials, rent, R&D — from revenue. This is the profit from actually running the business, before interest and taxes. Operating margin is 49.9%, meaning 50 cents of every dollar of revenue becomes operating profit.
?Net income
$5,364,120 thousand
The bottom line — what the company actually earned after all expenses, interest, and taxes. This is the number that gets divided by shares outstanding to calculate earnings per share (EPS), which directly affects the stock price. Net margin is 27.3%. Note: results include non-recurring items (non-cash gain of $2.9 billion related to the remeasurement of previously held 88% noncontrolling equity interest in trg to fair value due to the trg acquisition., non-cash gain of $21.6 million related to the disposition of interest in one unconsolidated property.) that may not repeat.
?Free cash flow
$3,202,205 thousand
Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure. This is the money available for dividends, share buybacks, debt repayment, or acquisitions. Free cash flow is what many professional investors consider the truest measure of financial health.
?EPS (diluted)
$1.48
Earnings per share — net income divided by total shares outstanding (including stock options and convertible bonds that could become shares). This is the single number most investors watch because it directly connects company profits to your ownership stake.
?Dividend per share
$8.55
Cash paid to shareholders each year for every share they own. REITs are required by law to distribute 90% of taxable income as dividends, making yields typically higher than other sectors.
BALANCE SHEET
?Total assets
$39.6B
Everything the company owns — cash, factories, equipment, patents, inventory, investments. Includes owned properties, land, development projects, and lease agreements.
?Cash & equivalents
$823,147 thousand
Money available right now — bank accounts, money market funds, short-term government bonds. This is the company's financial cushion. More cash means more flexibility to invest, acquire, or survive a downturn without borrowing.
?Total debt
$28,430,175 thousand
All money the company owes — bonds, bank loans, credit facilities. Compare this to cash to understand the net debt position. The company holds $823,147 thousand in cash against this debt.
?Shares outstanding
326,366,632
Total number of shares that exist — owned by all investors, insiders, and institutions combined. When the company reports EPS, this is the denominator. Share buybacks reduce this number, which increases EPS even without earnings growth.
?Debt-to-equity ratio
5.8%
How much debt the company uses for every dollar of shareholder equity. Under 100% means more equity than debt (conservative). Over 200% means heavy leverage. Banks and utilities naturally run higher ratios.
CASH FLOW
?Operating cash flow
$833M
Actual cash generated from running the business — not accounting profits, real money coming in the door. This is more trustworthy than net income because it's harder to manipulate. A company can report profits but still run out of cash.
?Interest expense
$276M
The cost of borrowing money — interest payments on bonds, loans, and credit facilities. Higher interest expense means more of the company's earnings go to lenders instead of shareholders.
?Interest coverage
4.4x
EBITDA divided by interest expense — how many times over the company can pay its interest bill from earnings. At 4.4x, coverage is adequate but watch closely. Lenders typically want to see at least 3-4x.
?Depreciation & amortization
$459M
A non-cash expense that spreads the cost of commercial buildings, tenant improvements, and property infrastructure over their useful life. This reduces reported income but no cash actually leaves the company — that's why it gets added back to calculate EBITDA and operating cash flow.
EARNINGS QUALITY
?Accrual quality
MEDIUM
Measures how well reported earnings match actual cash generation. HIGH means earnings are backed by real cash. LOW means the company may be using accounting techniques to inflate reported numbers. Professional investors check this before trusting EPS.
?Recurring revenue
81%
81% of revenue comes from repeat sources — ongoing contracts, subscriptions, or regular customer purchasing patterns rather than one-time sales. Higher recurring revenue means more predictable future earnings.
?Cash conversion
0.8x
Operating cash flow divided by net income. Above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than it reports in profits — a sign of high-quality earnings. At 0.8x, the company is generating less cash than reported profits — investigate why.
?Non-recurring items
4 identified
One-time items that affect the bottom line but won't repeat: non-cash gain of $2.9 billion related to the remeasurement of previously held 88% noncontrolling equity interest in trg to fair value due to the trg acquisition., non-cash gain of $21.6 million related to the disposition of interest in one unconsolidated property., net pre-tax loss of $86.1 million on the disposal, exchange, or revaluation of equity interests, primarily due to restructuring activities within catalyst and reduction in carrying value of certain equity instruments., unrealized unfavorable change in fair value of publicly traded equity instruments and derivative instrument, net of $88.7 million.. When evaluating the company's true earning power, investors strip these out to see what the business earns on a normal basis.
?Management tone
Cautious Optimistic
How management sounds in their SEC filings — are they confident, cautious, or defensive? This is analyzed from the actual language used in the 10-K annual report. A shift in tone from prior years can signal changing conditions before the numbers reflect it.
?Top risk factor
Increasing
Conditions that adversely affect the general retail environment could materially and adversely affect the company. Risk trend: increasing. This is the single biggest threat to the company's future earnings as identified in their SEC filing.
Click any row to expand the plain-English explanation. Source: SEC EDGAR XBRL filings.
Capital intelligence
Signal
Weighted Average Cost of Capital · Return on Invested Capital · Economic Value Added
ROIC
7.79%
WACC
8.84%
🔴 VALUE DESTROYER — EVA Spread: -1.05%
?WACC
8.84%
Weighted Average Cost of Capital — the minimum return Simon Property Group Inc. must earn on its investments to satisfy both debt holders and shareholders. Computed from a 74.85% equity / 25.15% debt capital structure. If the company earns less than 8.84% on its invested capital, it is destroying shareholder value.
?Cost of equity
11.55%
The return shareholders demand for holding SPG stock instead of a risk-free Treasury bond. Computed using the Capital Asset Pricing Model: Risk-Free Rate (4.25%) + Beta (1.33) × Equity Risk Premium (5.50%). A beta of 1.33 means SPG is more volatile than the overall market.
?Cost of debt (after-tax)
0.77%
What Simon Property Group Inc. effectively pays on its borrowed money after the tax deduction on interest. Interest is tax-deductible, so the true cost is lower than the stated rate. Effective tax rate used: 21.00%.
?Capital structure
E: 74.85% / D: 25.15%
How Simon Property Group Inc. finances its operations — the split between equity (stock market value: $84.1B) and debt (total borrowings: $28.2B). More debt means more leverage — higher potential returns but higher risk.
?ROIC
7.79%
Return on Invested Capital — how efficiently Simon Property Group Inc. turns its total invested capital into after-tax operating profit. NOPAT ($2.5B) ÷ Invested Capital ($32.6B). This is below WACC, meaning the company is not earning enough to cover its cost of capital.
?EVA
-$342M
Economic Value Added — the dollar amount of value Simon Property Group Inc. created (or destroyed) above its cost of capital. NOPAT ($2.5B) minus the capital charge (Invested Capital × WACC = $2.9B). Negative EVA means the company would create more value by returning capital to shareholders.
?NOPAT
$2.5B
Net Operating Profit After Tax — operating income adjusted for taxes, ignoring how the company is financed. Operating Income ($3.2B) × (1 - Tax Rate 21.00%). This isolates the company's core business profitability from its financing decisions.
Xavier consensus signals are intelligence outputs, not investment advice. All signals are generated by a multi-model AI system and reflect public information at time of generation. Past signal accuracy does not guarantee future performance. Wall Street analyst consensus sourced from public disclosures, summarized weekly. Financial data sourced from SEC EDGAR and yfinance. Insider transactions sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Updated Jun 07, 2026.