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Dec 31, 2020
CubeSmart Q4 2020 Earnings Report
CubeSmart's Q4 2020 earnings were reported, showcasing a strong conclusion to the year with robust operating fundamentals driving growth. The company reported EPS of $0.22 and FFO per share, as adjusted, of $0.47. Same-store NOI increased by 5.1% year over year.
Key Takeaways
CubeSmart reported a strong Q4 2020, with EPS of $0.22 and FFO per share, as adjusted, of $0.47. Same-store NOI increased 5.1% year over year, driven by revenue growth and expense management. The company closed on property acquisitions and dispositions, issued senior notes, and increased the quarterly dividend.
Reported EPS attributable to the Company’s common shareholders of $0.22.
Reported FFO per share, as adjusted, of $0.47.
Increased same-store NOI 5.1% year over year, driven by 3.4% revenue growth and a 0.8% decrease in property operating expenses.
Same-store occupancy during the quarter averaged 93.8% and ended the quarter at 93.4%.
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Forward Guidance
The Company estimates that its fully diluted earnings per share for the year will be between $0.71 and $0.77, and that its fully diluted FFO per share, as adjusted, for 2021 will be between $1.77 and $1.83. For 2021, the same-store pool will consist of 511 properties totaling 35.7 million square feet.
Positive Outlook
- Same-store revenue growth between 3.75% to 5.00%.
- Acquisition of wholly-owned operating properties between $100.0M to $200.0M.
- New development openings between $88.9M to $88.9M.
- Property management fee income between $27.5M to $29.5M.
- General and administrative expenses between $45.0M to $46.0M.
Challenges Ahead
- Continued macroeconomic uncertainty due to the pandemic.
- Same-store expense growth between 4.00% to 5.50%.
- Dilution from properties in lease-up between $(0.05) to $(0.06).
- Interest and loan amortization expense between $80.0M to $82.0M.
- Impact of any potential future speculative investment activity is excluded from guidance.