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Will SL Green (SLG) Leverage Manhattan Refinancing to Strengthen Its Portfolio and Income Streams?

  • SL Green Realty Corp., in partnership with PGIM, recently completed a US$1.4 billion refinancing of 11 Madison Avenue and executed two transactions at 1552-1560 Broadway in Times Square, including a discounted debt acquisition and finalized long-term ground leases.
  • These developments reflect robust institutional demand for Manhattan Class A assets and signal enhanced portfolio quality and income potential for SL Green's prime properties.
  • We'll explore how the completion of the 11 Madison Avenue refinancing could influence SL Green's investment case and future earnings outlook.

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SL Green Realty Investment Narrative Recap

To consider being a shareholder in SL Green Realty, you need a belief in the ongoing appeal and pricing power of Manhattan’s Class A office market, as well as confidence in the company’s ability to manage debt and navigate unpredictable revenue streams. The completion of the $1.4 billion refinancing at 11 Madison Avenue is a positive development for reducing immediate refinancing risk, but it does not materially change the company’s key short-term catalyst: successful asset sales and capital recycling. The biggest ongoing risk remains the persistence of high interest rates and delays in dispositions, which still threaten earnings and margin recovery in the near term.

Alongside the refinancing, SL Green’s confirmation of its monthly and preferred dividends stands out as particularly relevant. This signals continued intent to provide returns despite ongoing net losses and underlines capital management as a practical near-term focus. Dividend stability backs up investors’ belief in underlying income resilience, but questions about future payout sustainability remain in light of sluggish revenue and unprofitability.

By contrast, it’s important for investors to be aware that if asset sales continue to lag or interest rates remain elevated...

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SL Green Realty’s outlook forecasts $659.6 million in revenue and $70.6 million in earnings by 2028. This scenario reflects a 1.0% annual revenue decline and an earnings improvement of $108.8 million from current earnings of -$38.2 million.

Uncover how SL Green Realty's forecasts yield a $63.28 fair value, a 3% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

SLG Community Fair Values as at Sep 2025
SLG Community Fair Values as at Sep 2025

Fair value estimates from the Simply Wall St Community range from US$37.86 to US$76 across 4 contributors. With high interest expenses still pressuring margins, you can review how differently the community weighs SL Green’s risks and potential outcomes.

Explore 4 other fair value estimates on SL Green Realty - why the stock might be worth 38% less than the current price!

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About NYSE:SLG

SL Green Realty

SL Green Realty Corp., Manhattan's largest office landlord, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing and maximizing the value of Manhattan commercial properties.

Established dividend payer with low risk.

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