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U.S. Retail REITs Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 08, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies27
  • 7D3.9%
  • 3M8.9%
  • 1Y7.6%
  • YTD8.5%

In the last week, the Retail REITs industry is up 3.9%, with Simon Property Group up 4.3%. In the same time, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust was down 47%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 7.6%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to decline by 1.0% per year.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Retail REITs Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 08 Feb 2026US$238.4bUS$27.0bUS$8.5b27x28x8.8x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026US$219.7bUS$26.7bUS$6.0b27.1x36.6x8.2x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025US$218.6bUS$26.7bUS$6.0b26.6x36.4x8.2x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025US$214.5bUS$26.4bUS$6.0b26x35.8x8.1x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025US$223.6bUS$26.2bUS$5.9b26.1x37.7x8.5x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025US$219.8bUS$26.2bUS$5.9b26.8x37x8.4x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025US$213.1bUS$26.0bUS$5.8b31.9x37x8.2x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025US$207.8bUS$25.9bUS$5.8b29.1x36.1x8x
Tue, 20 May 2025US$211.5bUS$25.9bUS$5.8b28.8x36.8x8.2x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025US$201.0bUS$25.5bUS$5.7b31x35.4x7.9x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025US$205.2bUS$25.6bUS$5.6b31.9x36.4x8x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025US$218.6bUS$25.5bUS$6.3b33.9x34.8x8.6x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025US$213.5bUS$25.4bUS$6.4b32.7x33.6x8.4x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024US$227.2bUS$25.4bUS$6.4b34.7x35.8x8.9x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024US$218.6bUS$25.1bUS$6.2b33.1x35.3x8.7x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024US$220.7bUS$24.7bUS$5.9b34.3x37.2x8.9x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024US$219.1bUS$24.7bUS$5.9b34.2x36.9x8.9x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024US$200.1bUS$24.2bUS$5.7b35.6x35.4x8.3x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024US$188.7bUS$24.2bUS$5.6b33.7x33.5x7.8x
Wed, 22 May 2024US$190.2bUS$24.2bUS$5.6b34x33.7x7.9x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024US$181.4bUS$23.6bUS$5.9b29.9x30.6x7.7x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024US$186.6bUS$23.0bUS$5.9b31.3x31.7x8.1x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024US$179.6bUS$22.6bUS$5.6b31.4x32.1x7.9x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024US$194.1bUS$24.0bUS$5.5b31.3x35.6x8.1x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023US$183.0bUS$24.0bUS$5.5b30.7x33.5x7.6x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023US$170.3bUS$23.8bUS$5.4b28.4x31.3x7.1x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023US$158.8bUS$23.7bUS$5.7b24.9x28.1x6.7x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023US$171.6bUS$23.7bUS$5.7b27.3x30.3x7.3x
Sun, 30 Jul 2023US$180.9bUS$23.3bUS$5.7b28.4x31.9x7.8x
Tue, 27 Jun 2023US$169.0bUS$23.2bUS$5.5b24.2x30.6x7.3x
Thu, 25 May 2023US$161.1bUS$23.2bUS$5.5b23.6x29.1x6.9x
Sat, 22 Apr 2023US$169.3bUS$22.8bUS$5.5b22.4x30.8x7.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

30.5x


Total Market Cap: US$167.9bTotal Earnings: US$5.5bTotal Revenue: US$22.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Retail REITs Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Retail REITs industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 28.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 34.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 8.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Retail REITs industry have grown 16% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.8% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Real Estate industry?

US Market-0.071%
Real Estate2.14%
Retail REITs3.92%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SPG Simon Property GroupUS$199.604.3%
+US$2.7b		10.9%PB12.6x
O Realty IncomeUS$63.233.4%
+US$1.9b		16.8%PB1.5x
KIM Kimco RealtyUS$21.833.6%
+US$507.9m		-2.5%PB1.4x
BRX Brixmor Property GroupUS$28.325.7%
+US$468.3m		6.1%PB2.9x
REG Regency CentersUS$75.223.2%
+US$428.7m		1.6%PB2.1x

Latest News

REG
US$75.22
Regency Centers
7D
3.2%
1Y
1.6%
FRT
US$105.76
Federal Realty Investment Trust
7D
4.5%
1Y
-4.7%
SPG
US$199.60
Simon Property Group
7D
4.3%
1Y
10.9%

SPG: Future Returns Will Reflect Redevelopment And Balanced 2026 REIT Sector Views

Analysts have nudged their price target for Simon Property Group higher to $200.05 from $197.15, citing updated assumptions around modestly stronger revenue growth, a slightly higher discount rate, stable profit margins, and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple, informed by a series of recent target increases across major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Simon Property Group has become more active, with several firms adjusting price targets and, in some cases, ratings as they refresh models for 2026 and incorporate the latest sector views on U.S. REITs. Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are lifting price targets into a range that now stretches above the current blended target, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue and profitability that they see as supportive of Simon's valuation.
ADC
US$74.74
Agree Realty
7D
3.5%
1Y
2.5%
KIM
US$21.83
Kimco Realty
7D
3.6%
1Y
-2.5%

KIM: Fair Value View Balances Retail Peak Fundamentals With 2026 Shopping Center Upside

Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on Kimco Realty by a few dollars into the low to mid $20s, reflecting sector wide adjustments for U.S. REITs and a more cautious stance on retail focused names, even as some still highlight potential upside for shopping center operators. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kimco Realty clusters around modestly lower price targets, but the tone is mixed, with some seeing room for execution upside and others stressing that the sector is already pricing in a lot of good news.
BRX
US$28.32
Brixmor Property Group
7D
5.7%
1Y
6.1%
KRG
US$24.87
Kite Realty Group Trust
7D
5.9%
1Y
5.7%

KRG: Sector Turnaround And Portfolio Recycling Will Support A 2026 Rebound

Narrative Update: Kite Realty Group Trust The analyst price target for Kite Realty Group Trust has edged up by $1 to $25, as analysts balance expectations for a broader REIT turnaround and improving sector conditions with concerns about the company's modest projected funds from operations growth and exposure to bankrupt tenants. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kite Realty Group Trust reflects a mixed stance, with some analysts focusing on potential upside tied to sector conditions and others stressing company specific earnings constraints.
O
US$63.23
Realty Income
7D
3.4%
1Y
16.8%

O: Dividend Income, Logistics Expansion And Balanced Outlook Will Shape Return Potential

Narrative Update: Realty Income The analyst price target for Realty Income has been adjusted slightly higher to align with a blended US$60 level, as analysts factor in recent target revisions from US$59 to US$60 and US$64 to US$60, along with modest updates to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary around Realty Income clusters around a US$60 price target, with modest adjustments reflecting updated views on earnings quality, risk, and growth assumptions.
WHLR
US$2.54
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust
7D
-46.6%
1Y
-99.9%