Sector: Real Estate|Industry: REIT - Retail|Market Cap: $64.40B|Employees: 3K
Simon Property Group, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, develops, and manages premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations, primarily consisting of malls, Premium Outlets, and The Mills. The company's core business model revolves around leasing retail space to tenants, and its primary revenue streams are derived from fixed minimum lease consideration and variable lease consideration based on tenants' sales. Simon is a market leader with a significant geographic presence in the United States and internationally.
Lease income increased by $64.8 million, with fixed lease income up $55.7 million due to higher occupancy and minimum lease consideration. Variable lease income also increased by $9.1 million, indicating improved tenant sales performance.
Diluted earnings per share decreased from $2.25 to $1.27, primarily due to the gain on sale of Authentic Brands Group (ABG) in the prior year and a loss in 2025 related to post-merger activities within Catalyst. This is a significant decrease in profitability.
Portfolio Net Operating Income (NOI) increased 3.6% year-over-year, indicating improved operational efficiency across the portfolio. Average base minimum rent for U.S. Malls and Premium Outlets also increased, reflecting strong leasing activity.