Macerich Q2 FFO Misses Estimates, Occupancy Declines Y/Y

Core Insights - The Macerich Company (MAC) reported Q2 2025 FFO per share of 32 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents and down from 44 cents in the prior-year quarter [1][10] - Quarterly revenues reached $249.8 million, reflecting a 15.9% increase year-over-year and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.35% [2][10] Financial Performance - Portfolio tenant sales per square foot for spaces under 10,000 square feet increased to $849 from $835 year-over-year [3] - In Q2, MAC signed leases for 1.7 million square feet, representing a 137% increase in leased square footage year-over-year [3] - Go-Forward Portfolio Centers' NOI, excluding lease termination income, rose 2.4% year-over-year to $181.2 million [4] - Base rent re-leasing spreads were 10.5% higher than expiring base rent, marking the 15th consecutive quarter of positive spreads [4] Occupancy and Expenses - Portfolio occupancy was 92% as of June 30, 2025, down from 93.3% a year earlier, primarily due to Forever 21 closures [5] - Shopping center and operating expenses increased 13.3% year-over-year to $79.8 million, while management companies' operating expenses grew 12.4% to $21.9 million [5] - Interest expenses surged 80.9% year-over-year to $71.9 million [6] Portfolio Activity - In April 2025, MAC sold SouthPark for $11 million and acquired Crabtree Mall for $290 million in June 2025 [7] - A joint venture closed the sale of Atlas Park for $72 million in July 2025 [7] Balance Sheet - As of August 11, 2025, MAC had approximately $915 million in liquidity, including $650 million available on its revolving line of credit [8]