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Mar 31, 2021

Simon Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Simon's business substantially improved after addressing the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, as evidenced by improved profitability and cash flow growth, increasing shopper traffic and retailer sales, and leasing momentum. The company increased its full-year 2021 guidance.

Key Takeaways

Simon Property Group reported a net income of $445.9 million and FFO of $934.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The company's business has substantially improved, and they are increasing full-year 2021 guidance.

Net income attributable to common stockholders was $445.9 million, or $1.36 per diluted share.

Funds From Operations (FFO) was $934.0 million, or $2.48 per diluted share.

Domestic and international properties net operating income (NOI), combined, declined 8.4% compared to the prior year period.

U.S. Malls and Premium Outlets occupancy was 90.8% at March 31, 2021.

Total Revenue
$1.24B
Previous year: $1.35B
-8.4%
EPS
$2.48
Previous year: $2.78
-10.8%
US Malls/Outlets Occupancy
90.8%
Previous year: 94%
-3.4%
Gross Profit
$1.02B
Previous year: $1.11B
-8.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$936M
Previous year: $3.72B
-74.9%
Total Assets
$34.4B
Previous year: $34.1B
+0.9%

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Forward Guidance

The Company currently estimates net income to be within a range of $4.47 to $4.57 per diluted share and FFO will be within a range of $9.70 to $9.80 per diluted share for the year ending December 31, 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Estimated net income to be within a range of $4.47 to $4.57 per diluted share
  • FFO will be within a range of $9.70 to $9.80 per diluted share for the year ending December 31, 2021
  • The FFO per diluted share range is an increase from the $9.50 to $9.75 per diluted share range provided on February 8, 2021
  • Increase of $0.13 per diluted share at the mid-point