Sep 30, 2021

NSA Q3 2021 Earnings Report

NSA's Q3 2021 results were reported, showing significant growth in net income, core FFO, and same-store NOI.

Key Takeaways

National Storage Affiliates Trust reported a strong third quarter in 2021, marked by a 90.2% increase in net income, substantial growth in core FFO per share, and a significant rise in same-store NOI. The company also completed several strategic acquisitions and capital market activities.

Net income increased by 90.2% to $40.7 million compared to Q3 2020.

Core FFO per share increased by 29.5% to $0.57 compared to Q3 2020.

Same store NOI increased by 24.3% driven by an 18.4% increase in same store total revenues.

Acquired 76 wholly-owned self storage properties for $599.3 million.

Total Revenue
$151M
Previous year: $109M
+37.8%
EPS
$0.57
Previous year: $0.44
+29.5%
Occupancy at Period End
96.2%
Previous year: 91.9%
+4.7%
Gross Profit
$111M
Previous year: $77.9M
+42.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$69.2M
Previous year: $16.8M
+312.7%
Total Assets
$4.52B
Previous year: $3.28B
+37.8%

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Forward Guidance

NSA updated its FFO guidance estimates and related assumptions for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Core FFO per share is expected to be between $2.19 and $2.22.
  • Same store total revenue growth is projected to be between 14.0% and 15.0%.
  • Same store NOI growth is expected to be between 18.0% and 20.0%.
  • Management fees and other revenue are estimated to be between $24.0 million and $25.0 million.
  • Core FFO from unconsolidated real estate ventures is projected to be between $20.0 million and $21.0 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Same store property operating expenses growth is expected to be between 3.0% and 4.0%.
  • General and administrative expenses (excluding equity-based compensation) are projected to be between $45.0 million and $46.0 million.
  • Equity-based compensation is estimated to be between $5.5 million and $6.0 million.
  • Subordinated performance unit distributions are projected to be between $46.0 million and $48.0 million.
  • Acquisitions of self storage properties are expected to be between $1,500.0 million and $2,000.0 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income