Dec 31, 2019

Public Storage Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Public Storage reported results decreased due to Shurgard's IPO gains in 2018, foreign currency exchange losses, and preferred share redemption allocations, offset by self-storage net operating income increase and reduced administrative expenses.

Key Takeaways

Public Storage reported a net income of $327.3 million or $1.87 per diluted common share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. This represents a decrease compared to the $530.1 million or $3.04 per diluted common share in 2018. The decrease was primarily due to gains from Shurgard's IPO in 2018, foreign currency exchange losses, and preferred share redemption activities.

Net income allocable to common shareholders was $327.3 million, or $1.87 per diluted common share.

Same Store Facilities revenues increased by 1.1% due to higher realized annual rent per occupied square foot.

Cost of operations for the Same Store Facilities increased by 4.6% due to increased marketing expenses, property manager payroll, and property tax expense.

Acquired twelve self-storage facilities with 0.9 million net rentable square feet for $121.1 million.

Total Revenue
$677M
Previous year: $654M
+3.5%
EPS
$2.84
Previous year: $2.81
+1.1%
Avg Same Store Occupancy
93.1%
Previous year: 92.5%
+0.6%
Rent per Occupied Sq Ft
$16.4
Previous year: $16.2
+1.3%
Gross Profit
$545M
Previous year: $532M
+2.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$410M
Previous year: $361M
+13.4%
Total Assets
$11.4B
Previous year: $10.9B
+4.0%

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Forward Guidance

Company submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire 100% of the issued stapled securities of National Storage REIT for a cash purchase price of A$2.40 per share.