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Saul Centers, Inc.

BFS-PD

Saul Centers, Inc. NYSE
$21.38 -0.67% (-0.15)

Market Cap $792.36 M
52w High $23.10
52w Low $19.30
Dividend Yield 7.36%
Frequency Quarterly
P/E 12.65
Volume 9.44K
Outstanding Shares 37.06M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $76.87M $-7.5M $6.5M 8.46% $0.5 $49M
Q3-2025 $72M $6.66M $10.49M 14.57% $0.43 $41.66M
Q2-2025 $70.83M $20.51M $10.72M 15.13% $0.33 $44.51M
Q1-2025 $71.86M $20.54M $9.8M 13.64% $0.29 $43.54M
Q4-2024 $67.92M $21.9M $8.09M 11.91% $0.22 $41.53M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $8.74M $2.16B $1.69B $307.82M
Q3-2025 $11.79M $2.17B $1.68B $316.63M
Q2-2025 $5.3M $2.14B $1.65B $322.38M
Q1-2025 $6.49M $2.13B $1.64B $328.37M
Q4-2024 $10.3M $2.13B $1.63B $335.75M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $14M $20.63M $-19.54M $5.39M $6.49M $20.63M
Q2-2025 $14.18M $26.6M $-30.08M $2.29M $-1.19M $26.6M
Q1-2025 $12.85M $30.37M $-24.48M $-9.7M $-3.81M $30.37M
Q4-2024 $10.36M $28.78M $-43.72M $18.05M $3.1M $28.78M
Q3-2024 $19.59M $26.49M $-54.82M $28.66M $334K $26.49M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The company consistently produces more cash from operations than net income, showing high-quality earnings. Dividends are well covered by cash flow, and there is no reliance on capital spending.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Operating cash flow is falling, and the company is borrowing more to fund itself. Working capital changes are draining cash, and the cash balance is not large compared to outflows.

Revenue by Products

Product Q2-2023Q3-2023Q2-2024Q3-2024
Mixed Use Properties
Mixed Use Properties
$20.00M $20.00M $20.00M $20.00M
Shopping Centers
Shopping Centers
$40.00M $40.00M $50.00M $50.00M

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Saul Centers, Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Core strengths include very strong property-level and operating profitability, solid and recurring operating cash flows, and a high-quality portfolio centered on necessity-based, grocery-anchored, and mixed-use assets in a robust metro area. Operational overhead is lean, occupancy appears strong, and the company has demonstrated skill in executing complex, community-focused developments that can command durable demand from both tenants and residents.

! Risks

The main risks stem from high leverage, significant interest costs, and constrained short-term liquidity, which together increase financial sensitivity to interest rates, refinancing conditions, and any temporary setbacks in property cash flows. Geographic concentration in a single region, limited visible reinvestment during the period, and structural changes in retail behavior all add to the risk profile. The lack of accumulated retained earnings and dependence on external financing are additional points to monitor.

Outlook

The outlook is balanced. Operationally, the portfolio appears capable of continuing to generate strong cash flows, especially if high occupancy and stable demand for necessity-based and mixed-use spaces are maintained. However, the ability to translate this operational strength into sustained growth and improved net profitability will depend on how effectively the company manages its leverage, refinances its obligations, and selectively invests in new or upgraded properties. The long-term story hinges on disciplined capital allocation and continued success with its mixed-use development strategy.