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Macerich's (MAC) Q3 FFO In Line, Revenues Beat Estimates
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The Macerich Company (MAC - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2016 funds from operations (“FFO”) per share of $1.04, which came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and higher than the prior-year quarter tally of $1.01. Improvement in releasing spread and same center net operating income aided the results.
Macerich posted revenues of $253.4 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate $247 million. Revenues were $326.3 million in the year-ago quarter.
Quarter in Detail
As of Sep 30, 2016, mall portfolio occupancy decreased 10 basis points (bps) year over year to 95.3%. Mall tenant annual sales decreased to $626 per square foot from the $630 at the end of third-quarter 2015. In addition, re-leasing spreads rose 16.1% on a year-over-year basis. Also, same centers net operating income grew 4.2% during the quarter.
As of Sep 30, 2016, on a pro rata basis, Macerich’s share of cash and cash equivalents were $94.6 million, compared with $149.9 million as of Jun 30, 2016.
2016 Guidance
Macerich has revised its guidance for 2016. The REIT expects FFO per share in a range of $4.05–$4.10 from the previous range of $4.05–$4.15. The 2016 Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.11 does not fall in the range. Also, the company anticipates 2016 cash same store NOI to grow 4.50–4.75%.
Our Viewpoint
We believe Macerich’s premium operating portfolio shows promise, going forward. Improving NOI growth and re-leasing spreads would pave the way for a robust top line.
Some important REITs which are slated to report next week include Taubman Centers, Inc. , Regency Centers Corporation (REG - Free Report) and Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST - Free Report) .
Note: All EPS numbers presented in this write-up represent funds from operations (“FFO”) per share. FFO, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs, is obtained after adding depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses to net income.
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Macerich's (MAC) Q3 FFO In Line, Revenues Beat Estimates
The Macerich Company (MAC - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2016 funds from operations (“FFO”) per share of $1.04, which came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and higher than the prior-year quarter tally of $1.01. Improvement in releasing spread and same center net operating income aided the results.
Macerich posted revenues of $253.4 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate $247 million. Revenues were $326.3 million in the year-ago quarter.
Quarter in Detail
As of Sep 30, 2016, mall portfolio occupancy decreased 10 basis points (bps) year over year to 95.3%. Mall tenant annual sales decreased to $626 per square foot from the $630 at the end of third-quarter 2015. In addition, re-leasing spreads rose 16.1% on a year-over-year basis. Also, same centers net operating income grew 4.2% during the quarter.
As of Sep 30, 2016, on a pro rata basis, Macerich’s share of cash and cash equivalents were $94.6 million, compared with $149.9 million as of Jun 30, 2016.
2016 Guidance
Macerich has revised its guidance for 2016. The REIT expects FFO per share in a range of $4.05–$4.10 from the previous range of $4.05–$4.15. The 2016 Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.11 does not fall in the range. Also, the company anticipates 2016 cash same store NOI to grow 4.50–4.75%.
Our Viewpoint
We believe Macerich’s premium operating portfolio shows promise, going forward. Improving NOI growth and re-leasing spreads would pave the way for a robust top line.
Currently, Macerich has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Some important REITs which are slated to report next week include Taubman Centers, Inc. , Regency Centers Corporation (REG - Free Report) and Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST - Free Report) .
Note: All EPS numbers presented in this write-up represent funds from operations (“FFO”) per share. FFO, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs, is obtained after adding depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses to net income.
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