The Macerich Company (MAC) is up 21% YTD but remains 16% below its 52-week high, with a 'Hold' rating justified by valuation and leverage concerns. MAC's go-forward portfolio is 90% Class A assets, with strong leasing momentum and a robust signed-not-open pipeline supporting 6.5% NOI CAGR guidance through 2028. Leverage has improved to 6.83x pro forma, but remains elevated versus peers, with significant debt maturities and refinancing risks through 2028.
The Macerich Company (MAC) Presents at BofA NY Global Real Estate Conference 2026 Transcript
Macerich (MAC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
MAC's Q2 FFO and revenues top estimates as stronger portfolio NOI, occupancy gains and tenant demand fuel growth.
Macerich NYSE: MAC reported second-quarter funds from operations, as adjusted, of $0.35 per diluted share and said its go-forward portfolio net operating income increased 3.8% from a year earlier, as the mall operator continued to execute its “Path Forward” plan centered on leasing, portfolio simplification and debt reduction.
The Macerich Company (MAC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Macerich (MAC) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Macerich (MAC) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.32 per share a year ago.
Macerich is undergoing a major transformation, focusing on high-performing Class A malls and targeting Gen Z consumers for future growth. Despite impressive portfolio streamlining and leasing momentum, MAC remains constrained by high debt levels, elevated interest rates, and a below-average dividend yield. FFO per share is forecast to grow 11.3% in 2026 and 11.9% in 2027, with acquisitions and dispositions expected to balance out in 2026.
Macerich benefits from demand for Class A mall space as redevelopments, anchor reuse and selective acquisitions aim to lift growth despite digital and tenant pressures.
Macerich's leasing pipeline to add roughly $116M in gross revenues and lift NOI through 2028, but leverage and tenant churn remain key hurdles.
MAC surges 58.4% in a year as leasing and occupancy improve, but fair valuation, high leverage and limited upside complicate the buying case.