Simon Property Group’s Trading Volume Spikes 58% to Rank 495th as Earnings Anticipation Drives Momentum

On July 31, 2025, Simon Property Group (SPG) reported a trading volume of $290 million, a 58.37% increase from the previous day, ranking 495th in market activity. The shares closed down 1.01% at $166.99, trading below its 52-week high of $190.13 but above its 52-week low of $136.34.

Investor attention remains focused on the company’s upcoming Q2 2025 earnings release on August 4, with analysts forecasting $3.04 per share and $1.4 billion in revenue. This follows a strong Q1 performance, where SPG surpassed estimates with $2.95 per share and $1.47 billion in revenue, reflecting a 2.1% year-over-year revenue growth. Institutional ownership has grown, as Brighton Jones LLC recently acquired 1,713 shares, adding to the 93.01% institutional stake in the stock.

Corporate governance activity highlights include insider purchases by directors Gary M. Rodkin and Glyn Aeppel, who increased their holdings by 1.31% and 1.24%, respectively. The company also declared a $2.10 quarterly dividend, representing a 5.03% yield, though the payout ratio of 133.76% raises sustainability concerns. Analysts remain divided, with Stifel Nicolaus upgrading its price target to $180 and Barclays assigning $170 as a benchmark, while JPMorgan and Piper Sandler adjusted targets downward.

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