Stay Ahead of the Game With Macerich (MAC) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics

The upcoming report from Macerich (MAC) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share, indicating a decline of 16.1% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $235.44 million, representing a decrease of 1.4% year over year.The current level reflects no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Macerich metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Leasing Revenue- Minimum rents' of $138.07 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +1.6%.According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Management Companies revenues' should come in at $7.74 million. The estimate points to a change of -2.6% from the year-ago quarter.Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Leasing Revenue- Tenant recoveries' should arrive at $57.83 million. The estimate suggests a change of +7.4% year over year.Analysts expect 'Leasing Revenue- Percentage rents' to come in at $14.80 million. The estimate indicates a change of -25.9% from the prior-year quarter.The average prediction of analysts places 'Depreciation and amortization' at $75.45 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $69.77 million in the same quarter last year.View all Key Company Metrics for Macerich here>>>Shares of Macerich have experienced a change of -3.4% in the past month compared to the -0.5% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), MAC is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2025Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2025. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful. From inception in 2012 through November, 2024, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,112.6%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +475.6%. Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2025. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential. See New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Macerich Company (The) (MAC): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks