Record Annual REFFO and Strong Q4 REFFO Growth
Reported record real estate funds from operations (REFFO) of $4.8 billion for FY2025, or $12.73 per share; Q4 real estate FFO was $3.49 per share, up 4.2% versus prior year ($3.35).
Robust Leasing Activity and Rent Growth
Signed over 1,300 leases (4.4+ million sq ft) in the quarter and more than 4,600 leases (17+ million sq ft) for the year; ~30% of annual volume were new deals. Disclosed new rents of $55/sq ft and average base minimum rents increased 4.7% year-over-year (TRG properties contributed ~250 bps of that growth). Leasing pipeline up ~15% year-over-year.
Retail Sales and Traffic Momentum
Retailer sales per square foot for malls and premium outlets were $799 for the year; SPG-only portfolio sales rose ~2% year-over-year. Total sales volumes grew ~4% in Q4 and ~3% for the full year, with management noting accelerating shopper traffic growth.
Strong Property Net Operating Income
Domestic property NOI grew 4.8% year-over-year for the quarter and 4.4% for the year. Portfolio NOI (including international, at constant currency) grew 5.1% in the quarter and 4.7% for the year.
Active Acquisitions and Redevelopment Execution
Acquired ~$2.0 billion of high-quality retail properties in 2025 (including European luxury outlets, Brickell City Center interest, remaining Calvin Realty Group interest, Phillips Place). Completed >20 major redevelopment projects in 2025 and announced a development/redevelopment pipeline exceeding $4 billion.
Development Economics and Near-Term Yield
Share of net cost of developments across platforms totaled ~$1.5 billion at year-end with a blended yield of 9%; ~45% of net cost allocated to mixed-use. Management expects ~ $30 million of NOI contribution in 2026 from completed projects.
Capital Allocation & Shareholder Returns
Returned approximately $3.5 billion in cash to shareholders (dividends and buybacks) in the quarter/year; paid >$3.2 billion in common dividends and repurchased >1.2 million shares for ~$227 million during 2025, with an additional 273k shares repurchased for $50 million post-year-end. Announced Q1 dividend of $2.20 per share, up $0.10 or 4.8% YoY.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Completed ~$9 billion in financing activities during 2025 (including a $1.5 billion dual-tranche US senior notes offering with combined average term 7.8 years and weighted average coupon ~1.77%); ended year with >$9 billion of liquidity and a net debt/EBITDA of 5.0x, described as an A-rated balance sheet advantage.
Product and Market Momentum
Opened a new premium outlet in Indonesia and high-profile retail openings (e.g., Chanel at Town Center) were reported to be performing well. Early adoption of the Simon Plus loyalty program drove holiday activation and helped traffic.
2026 Guidance Provided
Issued 2026 REFFO guidance of $13.00 to $13.25 per share (midpoint $13.13), assuming at least 3% domestic property NOI growth and higher net interest expense of $0.25–$0.30 per share versus 2025.