Simon Property Group raises full-year FFO guidance after quarterly results
Simon Property Group said quarterly revenue beat analyst estimates, EPS missed, and it raised full-year FFO guidance after reporting U.S. mall occupancy at 96%.
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Here’s a look at the Stock Whisper Index for the week ending August 14: Simon Property Group Inc (NYSE: SPG ): The real estate investment trust saw strong interest from investors during the week with the stock trading higher in 2026.
The company recently reported quarterly results with revenue beating analyst estimates and earnings per share coming in shy of estimates.
Simon Property Group raised its full-year FFO guidance, indicating strength ahead.
The company said it had "excellent financial and operating results" in the quarter.
Real estate FFO per share was up 7.9% year-over-year in the quarter.
The company reported U.S. mall occupancy at 96%, in line with the previous year, but with higher rent per square foot this time around.
Analysts raised their price targets on the stock with Stifel going from $194 to $209 and Landenburg Thalmann going from $250 to $275.
Ferguson Enterprises (NYSE: FERG ): The plumbing and HVAC company saw strong interest from readers during the week.
The company recently reported second-quarter financial results with earnings per share and revenue both topping analyst estimates.
Non-residential growth was a strength in the quarterly results, a segment being powered by large capital projects related to data center construction.
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The company said project backlogs and open orders continue to build, supporting expectations for stronger revenue growth in the second half.
Ferguson raised its full-year net sales outlook after the quarterly results.
Several analysts raised the price targets on the stock after the results.
Despite the strong results, shares were down over the last five days, which could offer investors with an entry point as the stock has been volatile during the year and remains up 8.9% year-to-date in 2026.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (NASDAQ: KDP ): The beverage giant saw strong interest from readers during the week, which could be for several reasons.
The company is coming off of recent financial results and also saw some analyst reactions.
Among the biggest reaction was HSBC upgrading the stock from Hold to Buy with a $40 price target.
The 7UP brand from the company’s portfolio also unveiled its biggest brand evolution in more than 15 years with several new products.
US Foods Holding Corp (NYSE: USFD ): The domestic foodservice distributor has been hot in recent weeks, with the stock hitting new 52-week highs after second-quarter results earlier this month.
Earnings per share and revenue both topped analyst estimates in the quarter, with overall revenue up 4.5% year-over-year.
Guidance for the full year was reaffirmed after the quarter, which could show confidence in the restaurant sector going forward.
Piper Sandler raised the price target from $88 to $108, UBS raised the price target from $117 to $127 and Citi raised the price target from $110 to $124.
Shares hit all-time highs recently, but pulled back this week, which could make the stock more attractive to investors.
Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTC ): The semiconductor stock saw strong interest from investors during the week.
The company announced it is selling its cellular module business to Compal Electronics for $62 million.
Semtech also saw a recent reiteration of a Buy rating and $200 price target from Needham.
Interest may be picking up in the stock ahead of earnings.
Semtech will report second-quarter financial results on Aug.
25.
Analysts expect earnings per share of 57 cents and revenue of $328.6 million.
The company has posted eight straight double beats of passing analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share in the same quarter.
Another strong report and double beat could continue to put the stock in the spotlight.