CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC Revenue Disclosure
NOTE 3. REVENUES
Revenues
The following table presents the Company's revenues disaggregated by revenue source:
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Year Ended December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Rental revenues |
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$ |
558,985 |
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$ |
493,876 |
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$ |
513,957 |
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Revenues from contracts with customers: |
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Operating expense reimbursements (see table below) |
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7,736 |
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7,964 |
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7,395 |
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Management, development and leasing fees (1) |
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5,114 |
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7,609 |
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7,917 |
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Marketing revenues (see table below) |
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3,393 |
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3,000 |
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3,567 |
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16,243 |
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18,573 |
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18,879 |
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Other revenues |
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3,145 |
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3,112 |
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2,450 |
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Total revenues (2) |
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$ |
578,373 |
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$ |
515,561 |
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$ |
535,286 |
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Year Ended December 31, |
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Operating expense reimbursements detail: |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Malls |
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$ |
6,743 |
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$ |
6,585 |
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$ |
5,889 |
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Lifestyle Centers |
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681 |
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684 |
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700 |
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Open-Air Centers |
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333 |
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427 |
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463 |
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All Other |
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(21 |
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268 |
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343 |
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$ |
7,736 |
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$ |
7,964 |
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$ |
7,395 |
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Year Ended December 31, |
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Marketing revenues detail: |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Malls |
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$ |
3,124 |
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$ |
2,679 |
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$ |
3,294 |
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Lifestyle Centers |
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261 |
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305 |
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262 |
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Outlet Centers |
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8 |
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16 |
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11 |
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$ |
3,393 |
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$ |
3,000 |
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$ |
3,567 |
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See Note 11 for information on the Company's segments.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Operating expense reimbursements
Under operating and other agreements with third parties, which own anchor or outparcel buildings at the Company's properties and pay no rent, the Company receives reimbursements for certain operating expenses such as ring road and parking area maintenance, landscaping and other fees. These arrangements are primarily either set at a fixed rate with rate increases typically every five years or are on a variable (pro rata) basis, typically as a percentage of costs allocated based on square footage or sales. The majority of these contracts have an initial term and one or more extension options, which cumulatively approximate 50 or more years as historically the initial term and any extension options are typically reasonably certain of being executed by the third party. The standalone selling price of each performance obligation is determined based on the terms of the contract, which typically assigns a price to each performance obligation that directly relates to the value the customer receives for the services being provided. Revenue is recognized as services are transferred to the customer. Variable consideration is based on historical experience and is generally recognized over time using the cost-to-cost method of measurement because it most accurately depicts the Company's performance in satisfying the performance obligation. The cumulative catch-up method is used to recognize any adjustments in variable consideration estimates. Under this method, any adjustment is recognized in the period it is identified.
Management, development and leasing fees
The Company earns revenue from contracts with third parties and unconsolidated affiliates for property management, leasing, development and other services. These contracts are accounted for on a month-to-month basis if the agreement does not contain substantive penalties for termination. The majority of the Company's contracts with customers are accounted for on a month-to-month basis. The standalone selling price of each performance obligation is determined based on the terms of the contract, which typically assigns a price to each performance obligation that directly relates to the value the customer receives for the services being provided. These contracts generally are for the following:
Development and leasing fees received from an unconsolidated affiliate are recognized as revenue only to the extent of the third-party partner’s ownership interest. The Company's share of such fees are recorded as a reduction to the Company’s investment in the unconsolidated affiliate.
Marketing revenues
The Company earns marketing revenues from advertising and sponsorship agreements. These fees may be for tangible items in which the Company provides advertising services and creates signs and other promotional materials for the tenant or may be arrangements in which the customer sponsors a play area or event and receives specified brand
recognition and other benefits over a set period of time. Revenue related to advertising services is recognized as goods and services are provided to the customer. Sponsorship revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the time period specified in the contract.
Performance obligations
A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to a customer. If the contract does not specify the revenue by performance obligation, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. Such prices are generally determined using prices charged to customers or using the Company’s expected cost plus margin. Revenue is recognized as the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied over time, as services are provided, or at a point in time, such as leasing a space to earn a commission. Open performance obligations are those in which the Company has not fully or has partially provided the applicable goods or services to the customer as specified in the contract. If consideration is received in advance of the Company’s performance, including amounts which are refundable, recognition of revenue is deferred until the performance obligation is satisfied or amounts are no longer refundable.
Outstanding Performance Obligations
The Company has outstanding performance obligations related to certain noncancellable contracts with customers for which it will receive fixed operating expense reimbursements for providing certain maintenance and other services as described above. As of December 31, 2025, the Company expects to recognize these amounts as revenue over the following periods:
Performance obligation |
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Less than 5 |
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5-20 |
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Over 20 |
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Total |
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Fixed operating expense reimbursements |
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$ |
21,666 |
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$ |
47,987 |
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$ |
44,170 |
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$ |
113,823 |
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The Company evaluates its performance obligations each period and makes adjustments to reflect any known additions or cancellations. Performance obligations related to variable consideration, which is based on sales, are constrained.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 29, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Apr 8, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Mar 9, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.