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Mar 31, 2020
CubeSmart Q1 2020 Earnings Report
CubeSmart's Q1 2020 performance reflected a blend of steady growth and proactive adaptation to emerging challenges, as the company reported an increase in EPS and FFO per share amidst strategic expansions and the launch of innovative customer solutions.
Key Takeaways
CubeSmart reported a solid first quarter with increased EPS and FFO per share. The company expanded its third-party management platform and made strategic acquisitions. Same-store NOI increased by 0.8%, driven by revenue growth. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CubeSmart launched SmartRental and implemented safety measures, while also withdrawing its 2020 guidance due to uncertainty.
Reported EPS attributable to common shareholders was $0.20.
Reported FFO per share, as adjusted, was $0.41.
Same-store NOI increased 0.8% year over year, driven by 1.7% revenue growth.
Added 66 stores to the third-party management platform, bringing the total to 707 stores.
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Forward Guidance
Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company is withdrawing its previously issued 2020 guidance.
Positive Outlook
- Liquidity position remains solid.
- Strength of investment-grade balance sheet.
- Modest leverage levels.
- $680.9 million of capacity on revolving line of credit as of the end of April.
- Ability to fund remaining commitments.
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainty surrounding the duration, scope and severity of the pandemic.
- Difficult to predict the impact on future operational and financial results.
- Company’s ability to operate its stores could be impacted.
- Customers’ ability to make rental payments could be impacted.
- Success of actions taken to contain or treat COVID-19 and reactions by consumers, companies, governmental entities and capital markets are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.