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Storage 1Q25 Earnings Wrap Summary

Core Content and Key Insights

1Q25 Performance Overview

• Storage REITs generally reported SS Rev growth in line with or slightly better than expectations.
• The peak leasing season is approaching, and the industry is shifting strategies from aggressive move-in rate cuts to maintaining rates while preserving occupancy.
• CUBE outperformed the market with a +6.0% stock return, while NSA underperformed, with concerns over potential FY25 guidance cuts still lingering.

Stock Performance

• 1Q25 Stock Performance (vs. Storage REIT average):

  • PSA: +2.0%
  • EXR: +3.7%
  • CUBE: +6.0%
  • NSA: -0.5%
  • IVR: +1.5%

• Outperformer: CUBE

• Underperformer: NSA

Strategy Shift

• REITs are moving away from aggressive move-in rate cuts and instead maintaining rates to preserve occupancy.
• This shift is a reversal from the 2023-2024 strategy where discounts were heavily used.
• EXR and NSA led in improving move-in rates in 1Q25, but this came at the expense of move-in volume.
• CUBE followed the strategy shift in April, with move-in rates improving but occupancy declining more than expected.

California SB-709 Rent Cap

• The bill was amended to focus on disclosure rather than strict rent caps.
• It requires operators to disclose promotional rents and their duration.
• Despite being less aggressive, the bill introduces regulatory risk and was seen as a positive development for the industry after initial fears of rent regulation.

Key Stock Ratings and Price Targets

ECRIs and Rent Roll Down

• ECRIs (Effective Customer Rent Increases):

  • NSA: ~12%
  • CUBE: ~14.5%
  • EXR: ~18.2%
  • PSA: ~24.8%

• Rent Roll Down (decline in rent):

  • PSA: -34.3%
  • EXR: -30.1%
  • LSI: -25.5%
  • CUBE: -36.1%
  • NSA: -29.8%
  • SMA: -29.8%

• Storage Market Performance:

  • PSA: +9.5% (vs prior 4 weeks)
  • EXR: +3.9%
  • LSI: +7.7%
  • CUBE: -0.9%
  • NSA: +3.8%

FFO and Financial Metrics

• FFO (Funds From Operations):

  • PSA: $1,689,591 (normalized)
  • Normalized FFO Per Share: $12.63 (2024) to $16.71 (2025)
  • FFO % Growth: 2.5% for 2025

• FAD (Funds Available for Distribution):

  • PSA: $1,564,811 (2024) to $2,722,290 (2025)
  • FAD Payout Ratio: 89.0% (2024) to 75.5% (2025)
  • FAD % Growth: 0.0% for 2025

• EBITDA:

  • PSA: $1,896,439 (2024) to $3,421,630 (2025)
  • EBITDA Margin: 71.1% (2024) to 72.3% (2025)

Additional Notes

• LA County Rent Moratorium: Ends on July 31, with potential extension in late June.
• ECRI Calculation Update: Based on new disclosures from CUBE and NSA, showing improved ECRIs but still lower than EXR and PSA.
• FFO Estimates:
  • PSA: $16.71 (2025), $17.21 (2026), $18.19 (2027)
  • NSA: $2.32 (2025), $2.44 (2026), $2.60 (2027)
  • EXR: $8.18 (2025), $8.41 (2026), $8.76 (2027)
  • CUBE: $2.56 (2025), $2.58 (2026), $2.71 (2027)

Main Points

• CUBE showed strong performance in 1Q25, outperforming the average Storage REIT and the IYR index.
• NSA underperformed due to concerns over potential guidance cuts.
• REITs are adjusting their revenue management strategies, focusing on maintaining move-in rates and occupancy rather than aggressive discounts.
• California SB-709 was significantly diluted, focusing on disclosure rather than rent control, but still poses regulatory risks.
• ECRIs and Rent Roll Down are key indicators of the REITs' performance and strategy.
• FFO and FAD remain important for assessing financial health and distribution sustainability.

Key Information

• The shift in strategy is likely to continue as the industry moves toward more stable revenue growth.
• PSA and EXR are leading in ECRIs, while CUBE and NSA are lagging slightly.
• SS Revenue Growth for 1Q25 was slightly negative for most REITs, but expected to improve in the coming quarters.
• The market is closely watching for any potential changes in rent regulation, particularly in LA County.
• FAD Payout Ratio is expected to decline in 2025, reflecting the REITs' focus on preserving capital.