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Simon Property (SPG) Q1 FFO Miss Estimate, Revenues Beat
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Have you been eager to see how Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG - Free Report) performed in Q1 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this Indianapolis, IN-based, retail real estate investment trust’s (REIT) earnings release this morning:
Simon Property came out with funds from operations (FFO) per share of $2.74, up from the year-ago quarter figure of $2.63. However, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter was $2.76.
How Was the Earnings Surprise Trend?
Before Q1 earnings miss, the company delivered positive surprises on all the four trailing quarters. In the preceding quarter, the company posted positive surprise of 15.94%. Overall, the company recorded positive average surprise of 5.15% in the trailing four quarters, prior to this earning.
Simon Property posted revenues of $1.35 billion, up from the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 billion. The year-ago quarter revenue figure was of $1.34 billion.
Key Developments to Note
Simon Property reaffirmed FFO per share guidance for 2017 and expects it to be in the range $11.45–$11.55. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share. This marks a 9.4% year over year increase. However, sequentially, the dividend remained same. The new dividend will be paid on May 31 to stockholders of record on May 17.
What Zacks Rank Says
Simon Property currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, since the latest earnings performance is yet to be reflected in the estimate revisions, the rank is subject to change. Now, it all depends on what sense the just-released report makes to the analysts. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Check back later for our full write up on this Simon Property earnings report later!
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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Simon Property (SPG) Q1 FFO Miss Estimate, Revenues Beat
Have you been eager to see how Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG - Free Report) performed in Q1 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this Indianapolis, IN-based, retail real estate investment trust’s (REIT) earnings release this morning:
Simon Property came out with funds from operations (FFO) per share of $2.74, up from the year-ago quarter figure of $2.63. However, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter was $2.76.
How Was the Earnings Surprise Trend?
Before Q1 earnings miss, the company delivered positive surprises on all the four trailing quarters. In the preceding quarter, the company posted positive surprise of 15.94%. Overall, the company recorded positive average surprise of 5.15% in the trailing four quarters, prior to this earning.
Simon Property Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
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Revenue Beat
Simon Property posted revenues of $1.35 billion, up from the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 billion. The year-ago quarter revenue figure was of $1.34 billion.
Key Developments to Note
Simon Property reaffirmed FFO per share guidance for 2017 and expects it to be in the range $11.45–$11.55. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share. This marks a 9.4% year over year increase. However, sequentially, the dividend remained same. The new dividend will be paid on May 31 to stockholders of record on May 17.
What Zacks Rank Says
Simon Property currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, since the latest earnings performance is yet to be reflected in the estimate revisions, the rank is subject to change. Now, it all depends on what sense the just-released report makes to the analysts. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Check back later for our full write up on this Simon Property earnings report later!
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.
The Best & Worst of Zacks
Today you are invited to download the full, up-to-the-minute list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" free of charge. From 1988 through 2015 this list has averaged a stellar gain of +25% per year. Plus, you may download 220 Zacks Rank #5 "Strong Sells." Even though this list holds many stocks that seem to be solid, it has historically performed 6X worse than the market. See these critical buys and sells free >>