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Mar 31
Simon Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Simon reported strong operating performance and reaffirmed full-year FFO guidance, despite lower net income compared to Q1 2024.
Key Takeaways
Simon Property Group delivered solid operational results in Q1 2025, with increases in NOI and occupancy, while reaffirming its full-year Real Estate FFO guidance despite a year-over-year decline in net income due to non-recurring 2024 gains.
Real Estate FFO per share rose to $2.95, up from $2.91 last year.
Net income was $413.7 million, down from $731.7 million in Q1 2024 due to prior-year asset sale gains.
Occupancy improved to 95.9%, with increased base rent per square foot.
Simon expanded globally with new acquisitions in Italy and an outlet opening in Indonesia.
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Forward Guidance
Simon reaffirmed its Real Estate FFO guidance for full year 2025, projecting stable earnings and strong portfolio performance.
Positive Outlook
- Reaffirmed 2025 Real Estate FFO per share guidance of $12.40 to $12.65.
- Improved occupancy and rent metrics across U.S. Malls and Premium Outlets.
- Continued international expansion with new properties in Italy and Indonesia.
- Strong liquidity position with $10.1 billion available.
- Completed $2.6 billion in secured loans at a 5.73% average interest rate.
Challenges Ahead
- Net income declined significantly year-over-year due to lack of prior-year asset sale gains.
- FFO fell to $1.005 billion from $1.334 billion YoY (GAAP adjustments applied).
- Other income declined from $110.5 million to $71.8 million YoY.
- Still facing macroeconomic uncertainty impacting retail and real estate sectors.
- Exposure to unrealized mark-to-market losses, including $54.8 million on Klépierre bonds.