Bank of America
May 14, 2026
Sustained Core Momentum Drives Strong Start To Year
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Simon Property Group reported a strong start to 2026 with a 1Q FFO beat and raised full-year guidance driven by robust leasing demand. BofA reiterates its Buy rating and $225 price objective based on core momentum and a $3bn development pipeline.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Simon Property Group beat 1Q26 FFO/sh estimates ($3.17 vs $3.10) due to strong core leasing and high demand at retail centers.
- 2.The company increased its full-year 2026 RE FFO/sh guidance range to $13.10-$13.25.
- 3.Leasing momentum remains robust with 75% of 2026 expirations already completed and discussions extending into 2029.
Table of Contents
- 1Q Real Estate FFO/sh beat BofAe on strong core results
- Strong 5.5% NOI growth ex TRG; RE FFO guide increased
- Robust leasing; discussions extending to as far as 2029
- Visibility into $3bn long term development pipeline
- $2.25 dividend per share represents a 7.1% Y/Y increase
- Updating RE FFO estimates after 1Q results; reiterate Buy
- iQprofile™ Simon Property
- Company Description
- Investment Rationale
- Estimate Changes
- Price objective basis & risk
- Analyst Certification
- Disclosures
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Authors
Samir KhanalJeffrey SpectorAndrew Reale
Securities
SPG
Themes
Retail Real Estate ResilienceConservative Corporate Guidance
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited States
