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Macerich Co.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 18 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net loss narrowed to $18.8 million: Net loss attributable to the Company was $18.8 million, or $0.07 per share-diluted, against $211.2 million, or $0.89, a year earlier. The prior-year loss mainly reflected write-downs on asset sales. Source
  • FFO per share rose to $0.48: FFO excluding certain items was $128.9 million, or $0.48 per share-diluted, against $116.7 million, or $0.47, a year earlier. Source
  • Go-Forward NOI up 1.7% in quarter: NOI for Go-Forward Portfolio Centers, excluding lease termination income, rose 1.7% in the quarter and 1.8% for 2025, compared with 2024. Source
  • Record leasing volume in 2025: Leases signed for 7.1 million square feet in 2025 on a comparable center basis, an 85% increase over 2024; the fourth quarter alone signed 1.4 million square feet, up 36%. Source
  • Re-leasing spreads at 6.7%: Base rent re-leasing spreads were 6.7% over expiring rent for the trailing twelve months, up from 5.9% at September 30; the seventeenth consecutive quarter of positive spreads. Source
  • Occupancy steady at 94.0%: Leased occupancy was 94.0%, down 0.1% from a year earlier and up 0.6% from 93.4% at September 30, 2025; Go-Forward Portfolio Centers were 94.9%. Source
  • Asset dispositions totaled $1.08 billion: Asset dispositions for the twelve months to December 31, 2025 totaled $1,078.4 million at 100% gross sale price, including Lakewood Center at $332.1 million. Source
  • Net debt to EBITDA at 7.78x: Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, as further modified, was 7.78x, on net debt of $5,909.5 million at pro rata share against adjusted EBITDA of $759.9 million. Source

“The heavy lifting of de-risking the plan is substantially complete.”

Jack Hsieh, President and Chief Executive Officer, Macerich

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
New-store leasing pipeline Source2024 through 2028approximately $107 millionRaised from approximately $99 million
Quarterly dividend Sourcepayable March 30, 2026$0.17 per shareKept
Green Acres Mall redevelopment Sourceopening 2026/2027$130 million to $150 million total cost at 100%; 12.5% to 13.5% stabilized yield
FlatIron Crossing development Sourcestabilization 2029 to 2031$70 million to $80 million estimated net equity; 7.0% to 8.0% levered stabilized yield
Scottsdale Fashion Square redevelopment Source2024 to 2027$84 million to $90 million total cost at 100%; 17% to 18% stabilized yield

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: New-store leasing pipeline gross revenue estimate raised to about $107 million from about $99 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • New: South Plains Mall $200 million loan extended four years, now maturing November 6, 2029 at a 4.22% stated rate. Source

Results and FFO for the quarter

  • Net loss narrowed to $18.8 million: Net loss attributable to the Company was $18.8 million, or $0.07 per share-diluted, against $211.2 million, or $0.89, a year earlier. The prior-year loss mainly reflected write-downs on asset sales. Source
  • FFO per share rose to $0.48: FFO excluding certain items was $128.9 million, or $0.48 per share-diluted, against $116.7 million, or $0.47, a year earlier. Source
  • Legal settlement income offset bonus costs: Legal claims settlement income was partly offset by above-target annual incentive bonus payouts, a net impact of about $8.4 million, or $0.03 per share-diluted. Source
  • Full-year 2025 net loss of $197.1 million: For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, net loss attributable to the Company was $197.1 million, or $0.78 per share-diluted, against $194.1 million, or $0.88, for 2024. Source
  • Go-Forward NOI up 1.7% in quarter: NOI for Go-Forward Portfolio Centers, excluding lease termination income, rose 1.7% in the quarter and 1.8% for 2025, compared with 2024. Source

Leasing and tenant sales

  • Record leasing volume in 2025: Leases signed for 7.1 million square feet in 2025 on a comparable center basis, an 85% increase over 2024; the fourth quarter alone signed 1.4 million square feet, up 36%. Source
  • Re-leasing spreads at 6.7%: Base rent re-leasing spreads were 6.7% over expiring rent for the trailing twelve months, up from 5.9% at September 30; the seventeenth consecutive quarter of positive spreads. Source
  • Tenant sales per square foot rose: Tenant sales for spaces under 10,000 square feet reached $881 per square foot for the twelve months to December 31, 2025, against $837 a year earlier; Go-Forward centers reached $921. Source

“demonstrate that the Path Forward Plan is no longer just a plan. It's in execution, with tangible results across every pillar.”

Jack Hsieh, President and Chief Executive Officer, Macerich

Occupancy and rent levels

  • Occupancy steady at 94.0%: Leased occupancy was 94.0%, down 0.1% from a year earlier and up 0.6% from 93.4% at September 30, 2025; Go-Forward Portfolio Centers were 94.9%. Source
  • Consolidated base rent per square foot up: Average base rent per square foot for consolidated centers was $66.92 at December 31, 2025, up from $65.62; rent on leases executed in the period averaged $66.54, against $61.16. Source
  • Go-Forward base rent slightly lower: Average base rent per square foot for Go-Forward Portfolio Centers was $71.31 at December 31, 2025, against $71.69 a year earlier. Source

Dispositions and balance sheet activity

  • Asset dispositions totaled $1.08 billion: Asset dispositions for the twelve months to December 31, 2025 totaled $1,078.4 million at 100% gross sale price, including Lakewood Center at $332.1 million. Source
  • $42.3 million of outparcel and land sales: Outparcel and land sales in the quarter totaled $42.3 million, including the Washington Square retail strip center, sold December 19, 2025 for $25.8 million. Source
  • Liquidity about $990 million: About $990 million of liquidity at the filing date, including the full $650 million available on the $650 million revolving line of credit. Source

Capital spending and development

  • Crabtree Mall acquisition drove acquisitions: Acquisitions of property totaled $290.0 million in 2025, reflecting the June 23, 2025 purchase of Crabtree Mall at gross price excluding closing adjustments. Source
  • Consolidated capital spending $461.7 million: Consolidated capital expenditures totaled $461.7 million in 2025, up from $343.6 million; development, redevelopment, expansions and renovations were $100.2 million. Source
  • In-process pipeline cost $459M to $505M: In-process developments total $459 million to $505 million at 100% ownership and $297 million to $330 million at pro rata share, with $108 million of pro rata costs incurred to date. Source

Costs, debt and leverage

  • Net debt to EBITDA at 7.78x: Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, as further modified, was 7.78x, on net debt of $5,909.5 million at pro rata share against adjusted EBITDA of $759.9 million. Source
  • Pro rata debt $6.59 billion: Total pro rata debt was $6,590.8 million, with a 5.20% weighted average interest rate and 92.90% of debt at fixed rates. Source
  • Default interest accrued in quarter: Accrued default interest expense was $4.3 million in the fourth quarter; management said it is expected to be reversed or paid once a loan is modified or title transferred. Source
  • Operating expenses lower in quarter: Shopping center and operating expenses were $81.6 million in the fourth quarter against $87.1 million a year earlier, and $326.3 million for 2025 against $306.9 million in 2024. Source

Strategy and Path Forward Plan

  • Path Forward Plan's three objectives: Management said the Path Forward Plan's objectives for 2025 were simplifying the business, improving operational performance and reducing leverage. Source
  • Anchors committed and dispositions done: Management listed all 30 anchors committed and $1.3 billion of dispositions completed among the milestones reached in 2025. Source
  • Tangible results across every pillar: Management said the Path Forward Plan is in execution with tangible results across every pillar. Source

Shares, share price and dividend

  • Shares and units rose to 268.7 million: Total common and equivalent shares and units were 268,704,071 at December 31, 2025, up from 263,839,259 a year earlier; 276,531 shares were issued through the ATM program in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Share price closed at $18.46: Closing common stock price was $18.46 at December 31, 2025, against $19.92 a year earlier; equity market capitalization was $4,960.3 million. Source
  • Dividend held at $0.68 for year: Dividends paid were $0.17 per share in the fourth quarter and $0.68 for 2025, the same as 2024. Source

Coming up, as management said on 18 February 2026

  • Dividend payable March 30, 2026: The $0.17 per share dividend is payable March 30, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business March 16, 2026. Source
  • La Cumbre Plaza sale closing: Sale of La Cumbre Plaza for about $11 million is under contract, with closing expected in the second quarter of 2026. Source
  • Scottsdale tenant openings: Remaining Scottsdale Fashion Square tenants are expected to open mostly in 2026, with a few in early 2027. Source
  • 2026 focus on leasing and sales: Management named completing the leasing pipeline, commencing rent on time, solidifying lease expirations and completing targeted dispositions as its 2026 focus. Source
  • Acquisitions evaluated in disciplined way: Management said it will continue evaluating new acquisitions that are accretive to the plan, in a disciplined manner. Source
  • Santa Monica Place title transfer: The company anticipates transferring title to the underlying Santa Monica Place property on the loan now in default. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO per share, excluding listed items (Q4 2025) Source$0.48
Occupancy, Go-Forward Portfolio Centers Source94.9%
NOI growth, Go-Forward excl. lease termination income Source1.7% (Q4 2025); 1.8% (2025)
Leasing spread, trailing twelve months Source6.7%
Acquisitions Source$290.0 million
Dispositions, twelve months 2025 Source$1,078.4 million (100% gross sale price)
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA Source7.78x
Debt as a percentage of total market capitalization Source57.1%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: The Twenty Ninth Street loan, pro rata $76.5 million, is in default from February 6, 2026, and the joint venture is negotiating terms with the lender. Source
  • Financial: Default interest was accrued on the South Plains Mall non-recourse loan from November 6, 2025, before the loan was extended. Source
  • Financial: Santa Monica Place has moved to a receiver; the company remains owner of record while the $300 million loan give-back is pending. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said 2025 leasing volume was well ahead of plan and listed the Path Forward milestones reached. Source
  • Not stated: Management described the de-risking of the Path Forward Plan as substantially complete. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.