Simon Property Group Slides 0.08% as Daily Trading Volume Ranks 368th Amid Mixed Analyst Reactions to Q2 Earnings

On August 25, 2025, Simon Property Group (SPG) closed with a 0.08% decline, trading at a daily volume of $0.25 billion, ranking 368th in market activity. The stock's performance followed mixed analyst reactions to its second-quarter earnings report.

Truist Securities revised its price target for SPG to $169 while maintaining a "Hold" rating. The firm highlighted the company's Q2 2025 results, which included a 2.8% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.5 billion and a 4.2% rise in net operating income (NOI). Real estate funds from operations (FFO) grew 4.1% to $3.05 per share, outperforming estimates. However, analysts remain cautious about full-year projections, with Truist forecasting a 3.5% decline in FY25 real estate FFO to $12.53 per share.

The market's tempered response reflects broader uncertainty. Despite a 10-cent dividend increase to $2.15 per share, Truist's "Hold" recommendation underscores the need for clarity on Simon's long-term growth trajectory. Analysts have diverged in their outlooks, with some firms retaining positive ratings while others have adjusted price targets downward.

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