Public Storage Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Public Storage reported a net income allocable to common shareholders of $2.21 per diluted share for Q4 2023, with Core FFO increasing by 1.0% to $4.20 per diluted share. The company achieved a Same Store direct net operating income margin of 79.7%. They also continued to expand their portfolio through acquisitions and development projects, enhancing their position for future growth and value creation.
Net income allocable to common shareholders was reported at $2.21 per diluted share.
Core FFO reached $4.20 per diluted share, a 1.0% increase year-over-year.
Same Store direct net operating income margin was 79.7%.
Eleven self-storage facilities were acquired for $171.9 million, adding 0.8 million net rentable square feet.
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Forward Guidance
Public Storage provided its outlook for the year ending December 31, 2024, focusing on Same Store revenue and expense growth, acquisitions, development openings, and Core FFO per share.
Positive Outlook
- Same Store revenue growth is expected to be between -1.0% and 1.0%.
- Non-Same Store net operating income is projected to be between $495 million and $515 million.
- Ancillary net operating income is anticipated to be between $183 million and $186 million.
- Acquisitions are planned for $500 million.
- Development openings are estimated at $450 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Same Store net operating income growth is projected to be between -2.4% and 0.7%.
- Expense growth is expected to be between 2.0% and 3.5%.
- General and administrative expenses are estimated to be between $84 million and $90 million.
- Interest expense is projected to be $289 million.
- Core FFO per share growth from 2023 Core FFO per share is expected to be between -1.7% and 1.8%.