Public Storage Q3 Core FFO company lifts 2026 outlook as portfolio expands 

Overview

• US self-storage REIT's Q3 core FFO per share rose 0.7% yr/yr

• Company raised full-year 2026 guidance for same store NOI and core FFO per share

• Completed acquisitions of National Storage Affiliates and Public Storage Canada, adding over 1,100 stores

Outlook

• Public Storage raised 2026 Core FFO per share guidance to $16.90-$17.10 from $16.75-$17.05

• Company now expects 2026 Same Store net operating income growth of (0.8)% to 0.2%

• Company anticipates 2026 Non-Same Store NOI of $355 mln to $363 mln, up from prior $343 mln to $357 mln

Result Drivers

• PORTFOLIO EXPANSION - Co said acquisitions of National Storage Affiliates and Public Storage Canada added over 1,100 stores and advanced its PS4.0 strategy

• OPERATING TRENDS - Co cited lower customer churn, higher occupancy and strong move-in rates as contributing to improved same-store revenue growth, per Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer Ayash Basu

• NON-SAME STORE GROWTH - Co reported 90.8% revenue growth and 91.8% net operating income growth from non-same store facilities in Q3

Company press release:

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 16 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the specialized reits peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Public Storage is $330.00, about 6.5% above its October 23 closing price of $309.89

• The stock recently traded at 30 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 31 three months ago

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