The Macerich Company (MAC)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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MAC Price Targets Summary| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-274M | $-194M | $-197M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-1.28 | $-0.78 | $-0.77 |
| YoY Growth | — | — | — |
| Net Margin | -31.0% | -21.1% | -19.4% |
USD · MAC · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2025A | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.4B |
| Net Income | $-197M | $-176M | $-194M | $-260M | $-280M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.77 | $-0.66 | $-0.71 | $-0.92 | $-0.97 |
| Free Cash Flow | $322M | $-321M | $-347M | $-382M | $-410M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MAC stock.
The Macerich Company's projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $-0.66. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 48/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for The Macerich Company: Bear case $N/A, Base case $N/A, and Bull case $N/A. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
The Macerich Company's projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is 5.3%, reaching approximately $1.1B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 48/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Stable margins provide a consistent baseline. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
The Macerich Company's forward operating margin is estimated at 16.8% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "stable". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($N/A) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is below Wall Street consensus with a 337.5% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 23% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.