Should You Consider Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG)?

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Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) is a stock with outstanding fundamental characteristics. When we build an investment case, we need to look at the stock with a holistic perspective. In the case of SPG, it is a notable dividend payer with a a great track record of delivering benchmark-beating performance. Below, I've touched on some key aspects you should know on a high level. For those interested in digger a bit deeper into my commentary, take a look at the report on Simon Property Group here.

Solid track record established dividend payer

In the previous year, SPG has ramped up its bottom line by 25%, with its latest earnings level surpassing its average level over the last five years. Not only did SPG outperformed its past performance, its growth also exceeded the REITs industry expansion, which generated a 14% earnings growth. This is what investors like to see!

SPG’s reputation for being one of the best dividend payers in the market is supported by the fact that it has been steadily growing its dividend payments over the past ten years and currently is one of the top yielding companies on the markets, at 4.5%.

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For Simon Property Group, I've put together three important factors you should further research:

1. Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for SPG’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for SPG’s outlook.
2. Financial Health: Are SPG’s operations financially sustainable? Balance sheets can be hard to analyze, which is why we’ve done it for you. Check out our financial health checks here.
3. Other Attractive Alternatives : Are there other well-rounded stocks you could be holding instead of SPG? Explore our interactive list of stocks with large potential to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing!

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