Public Storage reported strong Q1 2021 results, with net income allocable to common shareholders increasing to $2.21 per diluted share and core FFO growing by 9.3% to $2.82 per diluted share. Same-store direct net operating income rose by 6.5%, driven by revenue growth and cost efficiencies. The company also expanded its portfolio through acquisitions and development projects.
Net income allocable to common shareholders was reported at $2.21 per diluted share.
Core FFO allocable to common shareholders increased by 9.3% to $2.82 per diluted share.
Same store direct net operating income increased by 6.5% due to revenue growth and cost control.
Fifteen self-storage facilities were acquired for $203.1 million, adding 1.1 million net rentable square feet.
Public Storage provided its inaugural Core FFO guidance for the twelve months ending December 31, 2021, with an expected Core FFO per share between $11.35 and $11.75, based on several assumptions for same-store performance, acquisitions, development openings, and expense management.