Macerich (NYSE: MAC) trims Q1 loss, adds Annapolis Mall and boosts liquidity
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
The Macerich Company reported first‑quarter 2026 results showing a smaller loss and steady cash distributions while advancing its Path Forward Plan. Net loss attributable to the Company was $36.4 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, versus $50.1 million, or $0.20, a year earlier, mainly due to gains on asset sales.
Funds from Operations (FFO), as adjusted, was $92.4 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared with $89.8 million, or $0.34, in 2025, helped by approximately $10.1 million of gains on undepreciated asset sales. Go‑Forward Portfolio Centers NOI excluding lease termination income rose 1.2% year over year, while trailing‑twelve‑month tenant sales per square foot increased to $899 from $837.
The company was active on the balance sheet: it extended a $200 million South Plains Mall loan, upsized and extended its revolving credit facility to $900 million, repaid a $211.5 million Vintage Faire Mall loan, and raised about $85.6 million of gross proceeds by selling roughly 4.5 million common shares through its at‑the‑market program. It also agreed to acquire Annapolis Mall and an adjacent parcel for a combined $272 million and reported approximately $780 million of liquidity, with debt equal to 55.7% of total market capitalization and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA of 7.76x.
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Macerich modestly improves earnings metrics while remaining highly leveraged but liquid.
Macerich narrowed its quarterly net loss to $36.4 million and kept FFO per share, as adjusted, at $0.34. Go‑Forward Portfolio Centers NOI excluding lease termination income increased 1.2%, and tenant sales per square foot climbed to $899, signaling gradual operating improvement.
On capital structure, the REIT refinanced and extended key loans, upsized its revolver to $900 million, repaid a $211.5 million property loan, and raised about $85.6 million via its ATM equity program. It also committed $260 million plus $12 million for Annapolis Mall, funded with cash and revolver borrowings.
Leverage remains elevated: total portfolio debt including joint ventures at pro rata is $6.45 billion, about 55.7% of total market capitalization, with Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA at 7.76x as of March 31, 2026. Management highlights a sizeable SNO leasing pipeline and expects stronger NOI growth beginning in the second half of 2026 under its Path Forward Plan.
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Earnings Snapshot
Management states it expects strong NOI growth for the Go-Forward Portfolio beginning in the second half of 2026 and accelerating in 2027 and 2028 as SNO pipeline tenants open and begin paying rent.


