Simon Property Group Stock News

Recent macroscopic uncertainties have culminated in the downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. These developments have caused interest rates to rise, making the valuations of the overall REIT sector attractive. Despite sector-wide attractive valuations, I urge caution and favor REITs like O with lower leverage and proven performance through economic cycles.

Warren Buffett has only very rarely invested in REITs and has largely steered clear of the real estate sector. I detail why. I also share why I do invest in REITs and explain my unique approach to the sector.

REITs offer diversified, inflation-hedged income and capital appreciation, making them a compelling addition to any long-term investment portfolio. Current REIT valuations are attractive, with strong growth projected in sectors like data centers, industrial, net lease, and residential properties. I recommend focusing on quality REITs trading below historical multiples, emphasizing margin of saf...

Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. “23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries.” —Barron's Weekly. Interviewed by Barron's, Steven Wieting, strategist at Citi-Wealth, noted that growing dividends are tangible benefits for sh...

The yield to call on SPG.PR.J is only 1.77%, it is trading above its par value and can be called back in 2027. Despite Simon Property Group's strong fundamentals and credit ratings, the preferred stock is overvalued relative to its potential return. I rate SPG.PR.J a strong sell, as its current valuation offers little upside and significant downside if called at par.

REITs should do fine overall in the coming years. But some specific REITs should crush the rest of the market. Peak pessimism leads to massive opportunities. I explain how you can win big when investing in individual REITs.

Dividend investors are always on the hunt for the best combination of yield and company quality. Right now, you can get above-average yields from industry-leading companies in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector.

Simon Property Group has seen material stock price volatility this year as the market frets over the possibility of tariffs sparking downstream inflation. The Class A mall REIT is set to pay out 67.3% of its 2025 FFO guidance midpoint as a dividend. The dividend yield sits at 5.15%. Low fixed-rate debt has provided SPG with an incredible backdrop for back-to-back dividend raises since the pande...