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Extra Space Storage (NYSE: EXR) reported first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Core FFO was $2.04 per diluted share (up 2.0% YoY). Net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.14 per diluted share (down 10.9% YoY). Same-store revenue rose 1.7% and same-store NOI rose 1.2%. Ending same-store occupancy was 93.0%. Company paid a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share, acquired one operating store for $12.5M, added 84 stores to third-party management, and reported approximately $1.5B of bridge loans outstanding.

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Positive

  • Core FFO of $2.04 per diluted share (+2.0% YoY)
  • Same-store revenue growth of 1.7%
  • Maintained high ending same-store occupancy at 93.0%
  • Quarterly dividend paid of $1.62 per share
  • Third-party management platform expanded by 84 stores (60 net)

Negative

  • Net income per diluted share declined 10.9% to $1.14
  • Same-store NOI growth modest at 1.2%
  • Outstanding bridge loans ~$1.5B (adds credit exposure)

Key Figures

Net income per share: $1.14 per diluted share Core FFO per share: $2.04 per diluted share Same-store revenue growth: 1.7% +5 more
8 metrics
Net income per share $1.14 per diluted share Q1 2026; down 10.9% year-over-year
Core FFO per share $2.04 per diluted share Q1 2026; up 2.0% year-over-year
Same-store revenue growth 1.7% Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025
Same-store NOI growth 1.2% Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025
Same-store occupancy 93.0% As of March 31, 2026
Store acquisition price $12.5 million One operating store acquired in Q1 2026
Quarterly dividend $1.62 per share Paid March 31, 2026 for Q1 2026
Core FFO guidance 2026 $8.05–$8.35 per share Full-year 2026 outlook as of April 28, 2026

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: 2026-03-30 (Neutral)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
2026-03-30 Earnings call timing Neutral +2.2% Announced Q1 2026 earnings release date and conference call details.
2026-02-19 Earnings report Positive +4.6% Reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results with higher net income and FFO.
2026-02-13 Dividend declaration Positive +1.0% Declared first quarter 2026 cash dividend of $1.62 per share.
2026-01-22 Tax reporting Neutral -1.6% Provided tax allocation details for 2025 common-stock dividend distributions.
2026-01-20 Earnings call timing Neutral -0.1% Announced Q4 and year-end 2025 earnings release date and conference call.
Pattern Detected

Earnings and dividend announcements in the past six months have generally seen positive share reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, EXR has highlighted steady FFO growth and active capital allocation. The Q4 2025 report showed higher net income and FFO per share alongside modest same-store trends. Dividend communications in January and February 2026 reinforced a recurring $1.62 quarterly payout. Earnings-date announcements in January and March 2026 produced limited but mostly positive moves. Today’s Q1 2026 update, with Core FFO of $2.04 per share and modest same-store growth, fits this pattern of incremental operational progress.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement detailed Q1 2026 performance, including Core FFO of $2.04 per share, same-store re...
Analysis

This announcement detailed Q1 2026 performance, including Core FFO of $2.04 per share, same-store revenue growth of 1.7%, and occupancy at 93.0%. Management reaffirmed full-year Core FFO guidance of $8.05–$8.35 and highlighted ongoing acquisitions, bridge-lending activity, and stock repurchases. Recent history shows consistent dividend payments of $1.62 per quarter and steady operational execution. Investors may watch subsequent quarters’ same-store NOI, capital deployment pace, and interest-cost trends to gauge ongoing execution against this outlook.

Key Terms

funds from operations, net operating income, operating partnership units, bridge loans, +2 more
6 terms
funds from operations financial
"Achieved funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unit holders ("FFO") of $1.97"
Funds from operations (FFO) measures the cash a real estate-focused company generates from its core property operations by adjusting net income to add back non-cash expenses like building depreciation and removing one-time gains or losses from property sales. Investors use FFO like a household’s monthly take-home pay—it's a clearer view of ongoing cash available to pay dividends, maintain properties and fund growth than raw accounting profit.
net operating income financial
"same-store net operating income ("NOI") increased by 1.2% compared to the same period"
Net operating income is the profit a business makes from its core operations after subtracting the costs directly related to running those operations, but before accounting for taxes, interest, or other expenses. It shows how efficiently a company is generating income from its main activities. Investors use this figure to assess the company's operational performance and profitability.
operating partnership units financial
"Operating Partnership units ("OP units"). These OP units can be redeemed for cash or,"
Operating partnership units are ownership stakes in a limited partnership that typically sits under a real estate investment trust or similar corporate structure; each unit represents a claim on the partnership’s cash flow and assets and is often convertible into the parent company’s common shares. For investors, these units matter because they convey economic interest and potential voting influence, can be used to compensate managers, and may dilute or change the value of common shares — think of them as second-layer shares that interact with the main stock like shares in a holding company.
bridge loans financial
"the Company originated $5.5 million in bridge loans and sold two bridge loans for $30.8"
A bridge loan is a short-term loan used to cover immediate cash needs until a company secures longer-term financing or completes a sale. Like a temporary bridge that gets you across a river while a permanent bridge is built, it keeps operations moving but often comes with higher interest or stricter terms, so investors watch them for signs of cash stress, possible extra costs, or changes in ownership and dilution risk.
commercial paper program financial
"the Company's commercial paper program had total capacity of $1.0 billion,"
A commercial paper program is a formal way a company issues very short-term IOUs to raise quick cash, typically for days to months, without using a bank loan. Investors care because it shows how the company manages short-term funding and how trustworthy it appears—like watching whether someone keeps using and repaying a credit card; frequent use or higher costs can signal cash strain, while smooth issuance suggests healthy liquidity.
SOFR financial
"Weighted average one-month SOFR | 3.65 % | | 3.65 %"
The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is a market benchmark that measures the cost of borrowing cash overnight using U.S. Treasury securities as collateral. Investors watch SOFR because it acts like a speedometer for short-term interest costs—affecting loan rates, bond yields and the pricing of interest-rate contracts—so movements change borrowing expenses, cash returns and the value of interest-sensitive investments.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

SALT LAKE CITY, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE: EXR) (the "Company"), a leading owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and a member of the S&P 500 index, announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2026:

  • Achieved net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.14 per diluted share, representing a 10.9% decrease compared to the same period in the prior year, which included a gain from real estate assets sold in 2025.
  • Achieved funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and unit holders ("FFO") of $1.97 per diluted share. FFO, excluding adjustments ("Core FFO"), was $2.04 per diluted share, representing a 2.0% increase compared to the same period in the prior year.
  • Same-store revenue increased by 1.7% and same-store net operating income ("NOI") increased by 1.2% compared to the same period in the prior year.
  • Reported ending same-store occupancy of 93.0% as of March 31, 2026, compared to 93.2% as of March 31, 2025.
  • Acquired one operating store for $12.5 million.
  • In conjunction with joint venture partners, completed the development of one store for a total cost of approximately $15.1 million, of which the Company invested $14.4 million.
  • Added 84 stores (60 stores net) to the Company's third-party management platform. As of March 31, 2026, the Company managed 1,916 stores for third parties and 408 stores in unconsolidated joint ventures, for a total of 2,324 managed stores.
  • Paid a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share.

Joe Margolis, CEO of the Company, stated: "We are off to a strong start to 2026, with Core FFO of $2.04 per share in the first quarter, up 2.0% year-over-year.  Our portfolio is experiencing broad-based improvement with positive new and existing customer rate gains and industry leading occupancy, resulting in same-store revenue growth of 1.7%.  Also, our external growth channels continue to perform well, with disciplined investments across acquisitions, bridge lending, and third-party management driving consistent returns."

FFO Per Share:

The following table (unaudited) outlines the Company's FFO and Core FFO for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.  The table also provides a reconciliation to GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders and earnings per diluted share for each period presented (amounts shown in thousands, except share and per share data):


For the Three Months Ended March 31,


2026


2025




(per share)1




(per share)1

Net income attributable to common stockholders

$  240,977


$    1.14


$  270,875


$       1.28

Impact of the difference in weighted average number of shares – diluted2



(0.04)




(0.06)

Adjustments:








Real estate depreciation

170,895


0.77


159,170


0.72

Amortization of intangibles

3,723


0.02


11,079


0.05

Gain on real estate assets held for sale and sold, net



(35,761)


(0.16)

Unconsolidated joint venture real estate depreciation and amortization

7,607


0.03


8,689


0.04

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint venture gain on sale of a joint
venture interest

(207)




Income allocated to Operating Partnership and other noncontrolling
interests

11,443


0.05


14,050


0.06

FFO

$  434,438


$    1.97


$  428,102


$       1.93









Adjustments:








Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on unsecured
senior notes, net

12,555


0.05


11,313


0.05

Amortization of other intangibles related to the Life Storage Merger, net of
tax benefit

3,917


0.02


4,531


0.02

CORE FFO

$  450,910


$    2.04


$  443,946


$       2.00









Weighted average number of shares – diluted3

220,933,115




221,329,035



(1)

Per share amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.



(2)

This adjustment is to account for the difference between the number of shares used to calculate earnings per share and the number of shares used to calculate FFO per share. Earnings per share is calculated using the two-class method, which uses a lower number of shares than the calculation for FFO per share and Core FFO per share, which are calculated assuming full redemption of all OP units as described in note (3).



(3)

Extra Space Storage LP (the "Operating Partnership") has outstanding preferred and common Operating Partnership units ("OP units"). These OP units can be redeemed for cash or, at the Company's election, shares of the Company's common stock. Redemption of all OP units for common stock has been assumed for purposes of calculating the weighted average number of shares — diluted, as presented above. The computation of weighted average number of shares — diluted, for FFO per share and Core FFO per share also includes the effect of share-based compensation plans.

Operating Results and Same-Store Performance:

The following table (unaudited) outlines the Company's same-store performance for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (amounts shown in thousands, except store count data)1:


For the Three Months Ended
March 31,


Percent


2026


2025


Change

Same-store property revenues2






Net rental income

$     654,365


$     642,993


1.8 %

Other income

24,244


24,556


(1.3) %

Total same-store revenues

$     678,609


$     667,549


1.7 %







Same-store operating expenses2






Payroll and benefits

$      41,685


$      41,072


1.5 %

Marketing

14,468


14,314


1.1 %

Office expense3

18,210


17,898


1.7 %

Property operating expense4

24,100


22,731


6.0 %

Repairs and maintenance

16,714


15,494


7.9 %

Property taxes

77,791


77,190


0.8 %

Insurance

8,902


7,928


12.3 %

Total same-store operating expenses

$     201,870


$     196,627


2.7 %







Same-store net operating income2

$     476,739


$     470,922


1.2 %







Same-store square foot occupancy as of quarter end

93.0 %


93.2 %









Average same-store square foot occupancy

92.7 %


93.1 %









Properties included in same-store5

1,870


1,870



(1)

 A reconciliation of net income to same-store net operating income is provided later in this release, entitled "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Total Same-Store Net Operating Income."

(2)

Same-store revenues, operating expenses and net operating income do not include tenant reinsurance revenue or expense.

(3)

Includes general office expenses, computer, bank fees, and credit card merchant fees.

(4)

Includes utilities and miscellaneous other store expenses.

(5)

On January 1, 2026, the Company updated the property count of the same-store pool from 1,804 to 1,871 stores. In the quarter ended March 31, 2026, one property was removed due to casualty loss, reducing the same-store pool to 1,870 stores.

Details related to the same-store performance of stores by metropolitan statistical area ("MSA") for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 are provided in the supplemental financial information published on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.extraspace.com/

Investment and Property Management Activity:

The following table (unaudited) outlines the Company's acquisitions and developments that are closed, completed or under agreement (dollars in thousands). 



Closed/Completed through
March 31, 2026


Closed /Completed or
Scheduled to Close/Complete
in 2026


Total 2026

Wholly-Owned Investment1


Stores


Price


Stores


Price


Stores


Price

Operating Stores2


1


$       12,500


3


$         9,650


4


$       22,150

Buyout of JV Partners' Interest in
     Operating Stores




1


4,080


1


4,080

EXR Investment in Wholly-
Owned Stores


1


12,500


4


13,730


5


26,230














Joint Venture Investment1













EXR Investment in JV Acquisition of
     Operating Stores







EXR Investment in JV Development
     and C of O


1


14,378


3


42,370


4


56,748

EXR Investment in Joint
Ventures


1


14,378


3


42,370


4


56,748

Total EXR Investment


2


$       26,878


7


$       56,100


9


$        82,978

(1)

The locations of certificate of occupancy ("C of O") and development stores and joint venture ownership interest details are included in the supplemental financial information published on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.extraspace.com/.

The projected developments and acquisitions under agreement described above are subject to customary closing conditions and no assurance can be provided that these developments and acquisitions will be completed on the terms described, or at all.

Property Sales:

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company sold one property which was previously held for sale and currently has four  properties remaining as held for sale.  

Bridge Loans:

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company originated $5.5 million in bridge loans and sold two bridge loans for $30.8 million.  Outstanding balances of the Company's bridge loans were approximately $1.5 billion at the end of the quarter. The Company has an additional $102.0 million in bridge loans that have closed subsequent to quarter end or are under agreement to close in 2026.  Additional details related to the Company's loan activity and balances held are included in the supplemental financial information published on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.extraspace.com/

Property Management:

As of March 31, 2026, the Company managed 1,916 stores for third-party owners and 408 stores owned in unconsolidated joint ventures, for a total of 2,324 stores under management.  The Company is the largest self-storage management company in the United States.

Balance Sheet:

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company repurchased 11,109 shares of common stock for $1.4 million at an average price of $129.80 per share using its stock repurchase program, and as of March 31, 2026, the Company had authorization to purchase up to $349.1 million under the program. 

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company did not issue any shares on its ATM program, and as of March 31, 2026, the Company had $800.0 million available for issuance.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company's commercial paper program had total capacity of $1.0 billion, with $850.0 million in outstanding issuances.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company's percentage of fixed-rate debt to total debt was 82.5%. Net of the impact of variable rate receivables, the effective fixed-rate debt to total debt was 92.9%.  The weighted average interest rates of the Company's fixed and variable-rate debt were 4.2% and 4.6%, respectively. The combined weighted average interest rate was 4.3% with a weighted average maturity of approximately 4.3 years.  Full details related to the Company's debt schedule are included in the supplemental financial information published on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.extraspace.com/

Dividends:

On March 31, 2026, the Company paid a first quarter common stock dividend of $1.62 per share to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026.

Outlook:

The following table outlines the Company's Core FFO estimates and assumptions for the year ending December 31, 2026.


Ranges for 2026

Annual Assumptions


Ranges for 2026    

Annual Assumptions


Notes


(April 28, 2026)


(February 19, 2026)




Low


High


Low


High



Core FFO

$8.05


$8.35


$8.05


$8.35



Dilution per share from C of O
and value add acquisitions

$0.18


$0.18


$0.18


$0.18



Same-store revenue growth

(0.50) %


1.50 %


(0.50) %


1.50 %


Same-store pool of 1,870 stores

Same-store expense growth

2.00 %


3.50 %


2.00 %


3.50 %


Same-store pool of 1,870 stores

Same-store NOI growth

(2.25) %


1.25 %


(2.25) %


1.25 %


Same-store pool of 1,870 stores











Weighted average one-month
SOFR

3.65 %


3.65 %


3.46 %


3.46 %













Net tenant reinsurance income

$289,000,000


$292,000,000


$289,000,000


$292,000,000



Management fees and other
income

$140,000,000


$141,500,000


$138,000,000


$139,500,000



Interest income

$149,500,000


$151,000,000


$149,500,000


$151,000,000


Includes interest from bridge
loans and dividends from
NexPoint preferred investment

General and administrative
expenses

$190,500,000


$192,500,000


$190,500,000


$192,500,000


Includes non-cash
compensation

Equity in earnings of real
estate ventures

$63,500,000


$64,500,000


$63,500,000


$64,500,000


Includes dividends from
SmartStop preferred
investments

Interest expense

$592,000,000


$597,000,000


$590,000,000


$595,000,000


Excludes non-cash interest
expense shown below

Non-cash interest expense
related to amortization of
discount on unsecured senior
notes, net

$42,000,000


$43,000,000


$42,000,000


$43,000,000


Amortization of debt mark-to-
market; excluded from Core
FFO

Income Tax Expense

$47,000,000


$48,000,000


$47,000,000


$48,000,000


Taxes associated with the
Company's taxable REIT
subsidiary

Acquisitions

$200,000,000


$200,000,000


$200,000,000


$200,000,000


Includes wholly-owned
acquisitions and the Company's
investment in joint ventures

Bridge loans outstanding

$1,475,000,000


$1,475,000,000


$1,475,000,000


$1,475,000,000


Represents the Company's
average retained loan balances
for the year

Weighted average share count

221,100,000


221,100,000


221,100,000


221,100,000


Assumes redemption of all OP
units for common stock

(1)

A reconciliation of net income outlook to same-store net operating income outlook is provided later in this release entitled "Reconciliation of Estimated GAAP Net Income to Estimated Same-Store Net Operating Income."  The reconciliation includes details related to same-store revenue and same-store expense outlooks.  A reconciliation of net income per share outlook to funds from operations per share outlook is provided later in this release entitled "Reconciliation of the Range of Estimated GAAP Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share to Estimated Fully Diluted FFO Per Share."

FFO estimates for the year are fully diluted for an estimated average number of shares and OP units outstanding during the year. The Company's estimates are forward-looking and based on management's view of current and future market conditions. The Company's actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

Supplemental Financial Information:

Supplemental unaudited financial information regarding the Company's performance can be found on the Company's website at www.extraspace.com. Under the "Company Info" navigation menu on the home page, click on "Investor Relations," then under the "Financials" navigation menu click on "Quarterly Results." This supplemental information provides additional detail on items that include store occupancy and financial performance by portfolio and market, debt maturity schedules and performance of lease-up assets.

Conference Call:

The Company will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to discuss its financial results. Telephone participants may avoid any delays in joining the conference call by pre-registering for the call using the following link to receive a special dial-in number and PIN: https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/970879752?pwd=s88EVPAR 

A live webcast of the call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.extraspace.com. To listen to the live webcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

A replay of the call will be available for 30 days on the investor relations section of the Company's website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 29, 2026. 

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain information set forth in this release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning the benefits of store acquisitions, developments, market conditions, our outlook and estimates for the year and other statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, the competitive landscape, the impact of broader economic trends on the storage industry, our plans or intentions relating to acquisitions and developments, and other information that is not historical information. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "believes," "estimates," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "anticipates," "outlook," or "intends," or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. We may also make additional forward-looking statements from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, by us or on our behalf, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in or contemplated by this release. Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the risks referenced in the "Risk Factors" section included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Such factors include, but are not limited to:

  • adverse changes in general economic conditions, the real estate industry and the markets in which we operate;
  • potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination;
  • our ability to recover losses under our insurance policies;
  • the impact of the regulatory environment as well as national, state and local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, those governing real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), tenant reinsurance and other aspects of our business, which could adversely affect our results;
  • the effect of competition from new and existing stores or other storage alternatives, including increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, which could cause rents and occupancy rates to decline;
  • failure to close pending acquisitions and developments on expected terms, or at all;
  • risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, including increased development costs due to additional regulatory requirements related to climate change and other factors;
  • reductions in asset valuations and related impairment charges;
  • our reliance on information technologies, which are vulnerable to, among other things, attack from computer viruses and malware, hacking, cyberattacks and other unauthorized access or misuse, any of which could adversely affect our business and results;
  • impacts from any outbreak of highly infectious or contagious diseases, including reduced demand for self-storage space and ancillary products and services such as tenant reinsurance, and potential decreases in occupancy and rental rates and staffing levels, which could adversely affect our results;
  • economic uncertainty due to the impact of natural disasters, war or terrorism, which could adversely affect our business plan;
  • our lack of sole decision-making authority with respect to our joint venture investments;
  • disruptions in credit and financial markets and resulting difficulties in raising capital or obtaining credit at reasonable rates or at all, which could impede our ability to grow;
  • availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings;
  • changes in global financial markets, increases in interest rates and the impact of enacted and proposed U.S. tariffs on global economic conditions;
  • the effect of recent or future changes to U.S. tax laws; and
  • the failure to maintain our REIT status for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them, but there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved. All forward-looking statements apply only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Definition of FFO:

FFO provides relevant and meaningful information about the Company's operating performance that is necessary, along with net income and cash flows, for an understanding of the Company's operating results. The Company believes FFO is a meaningful disclosure as a supplement to net income. Net income assumes that the values of real estate assets diminish predictably over time as reflected through depreciation and amortization expenses. The values of real estate assets fluctuate due to market conditions and the Company believes FFO more accurately reflects the value of the Company's real estate assets. FFO is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. ("NAREIT") as net income computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), excluding gains or losses on sales of operating stores and impairment write downs of depreciable real estate assets, plus depreciation and amortization related to real estate and after adjustments to record unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures on the same basis. The Company believes that to further understand the Company's performance, FFO should be considered along with the reported net income and cash flows in accordance with GAAP, as presented in the Company's consolidated financial statements. FFO should not be considered a replacement of net income computed in accordance with GAAP.

For informational purposes, the Company also presents Core FFO.  Core FFO excludes revenues and expenses not core to our operations and transaction costs.  It also includes certain costs associated with the Life Storage Merger including non-cash interest related to the amortization of discount on unsecured senior notes and amortization of other intangibles, net of tax benefit.  Although the Company's calculation of Core FFO differs from NAREIT's definition of FFO and may not be comparable to that of other REITs and real estate companies, the Company believes it provides a meaningful supplemental measure of operating performance. The Company believes that by excluding revenues and expenses not core to our operations and non-cash interest charges, stockholders and potential investors are presented with an indicator of our operating performance that more closely achieves the objectives of the real estate industry in presenting FFO. Core FFO by the Company should not be considered a replacement of the NAREIT definition of FFO. The computation of FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs or real estate companies that do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the current NAREIT definition differently. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indication of the Company's performance, as an alternative to net cash flow from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an indicator of the Company's ability to make cash distributions.

Definition of Same-Store:

The Company's same-store pool for the periods presented consists of 1,870 stores that are wholly-owned and operated and that were stabilized by the first day of the earliest calendar year presented.  The Company considers a store to be stabilized once it has been open for three years or has sustained average square foot occupancy of 80.0% or more for one calendar year. The Company believes that by providing same-store results from a stabilized pool of stores, with accompanying operating metrics including, but not limited to occupancy, rental revenue (growth), operating expenses (growth), net operating income (growth), etc., stockholders and potential investors are able to evaluate operating performance without the effects of non-stabilized occupancy levels, rent levels, expense levels, acquisitions or completed developments.  Same-store results should not be used as a basis for future same-store performance or for the performance of the Company's stores as a whole.

About Extra Space Storage Inc.:

Extra Space Storage Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a self-administered and self-managed REIT and a member of the S&P 500. As of March 31, 2026, the Company owned and/or operated 4,344 self-storage stores in 42 states and Washington, D.C. The Company's stores comprise approximately 3.0 million units and approximately 335.6 million square feet of rentable space operating under the Extra Space brand. The Company offers customers a wide selection of conveniently located and secure storage units across the country, including boat storage, RV storage and business storage. It is the largest operator of self-storage properties in the United States.

 

Extra Space Storage Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)



March 31, 2026


December 31, 2025


(Unaudited)



Assets: 




Real estate assets, net

$        24,926,765


$       25,004,350

Real estate assets - operating lease right-of-use assets

737,606


732,176

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

1,069,602


1,066,783

Investments in debt securities and notes receivable

1,758,534


1,806,526

Cash and cash equivalents

138,986


138,920

Other assets, net

467,877


515,291

Total assets 

$        29,099,370


$       29,264,046

Liabilities, Noncontrolling Interests and Equity:




Secured notes payable, net

$         1,076,443


$        1,079,565

Unsecured term loans, net

1,495,012


1,494,659

Unsecured senior notes, net

9,446,570


9,432,427

Revolving lines of credit and commercial paper

1,152,500


1,224,000

Operating lease liabilities

769,688


761,106

Cash distributions in unconsolidated real estate ventures

74,288


73,701

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

374,814


357,583

Other liabilities

497,553


516,969

Total liabilities 

14,886,868


14,940,010

Commitments and contingencies




Noncontrolling Interests and Equity:




Extra Space Storage Inc. stockholders' equity:




Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
or outstanding


Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 211,197,111
and 211,155,322 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and
December 31, 2025, respectively

2,112


2,112

Additional paid-in capital

14,882,445


14,880,646

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

314


(420)

Accumulated deficit

(1,552,391)


(1,449,172)

Total Extra Space Storage Inc. stockholders' equity

13,332,480


13,433,166

Noncontrolling interest represented by Preferred Operating Partnership units

47,827


53,827

Noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership, net and other noncontrolling
interests

832,195


837,043

Total noncontrolling interests and equity

14,212,502


14,324,036

Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and equity

$        29,099,370


$       29,264,046

 

Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025

(In thousands, except share and per share data) - Unaudited



For the Three Months Ended
March 31,


2026


2025

Revenues:




Property rental

$      733,213


$    704,380

Tenant reinsurance

89,119


84,712

Management fees and other income

33,695


30,905

Total revenues

856,027


819,997

Expenses:




Property operations

238,303


223,582

Tenant reinsurance

17,867


17,116

General and administrative

46,509


45,974

Depreciation and amortization

185,795


180,356

Total expenses

488,474


467,028

Gain on real estate assets held for sale and sold, net


35,761

Income from operations

367,553


388,730

Interest expense

(147,299)


(142,399)

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on unsecured senior
notes, net

(12,555)


(11,313)

Interest income

39,543


38,967

Income before equity in earnings and dividend income from unconsolidated real
estate entities and income tax expense

247,242


273,985

Equity in earnings and dividend income from unconsolidated real estate entities

15,760


19,931

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures - gain on sale of a joint
venture interest

207


Income tax expense

(10,789)


(8,991)

Net income

252,420


284,925

Net income allocated to Preferred Operating Partnership noncontrolling interests

(673)


(724)

Net income allocated to Operating Partnership and other noncontrolling interests

(10,770)


(13,326)

Net income attributable to common stockholders

$      240,977


$    270,875

Earnings per common share




Basic

$          1.14


$       1.28

Diluted

$          1.14


$       1.28

Weighted average number of shares




Basic

210,896,947


211,850,618

Diluted

220,322,872


212,052,742

Cash dividends paid per common share

$          1.62


$       1.62

 

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Total Same-Store Net Operating Income — for the Three Months Ended

March 31, 2026 and 2025 (In thousands) - Unaudited  



For the Three Months Ended
March 31,


2026


2025

Net Income

$      252,420


$      284,925

Adjusted to exclude:




Gain on real estate assets held for sale and sold, net


(35,761)

Equity in earnings and dividend income from unconsolidated real
estate entities

(15,760)


(19,931)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures - gain on sale
of a joint venture interest

(207)


Interest expense

147,299


142,399

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on
unsecured senior notes, net

12,555


11,313

Depreciation and amortization

185,795


180,356

Income tax expense

10,789


8,991

General and administrative

46,509


45,974

Management fees, other income and interest income

(73,238)


(69,872)

Net tenant insurance

(71,252)


(67,596)

Non same-store rental revenue

(54,604)


(36,831)

Non same-store operating expense

36,433


26,955

Total same-store net operating income

$      476,739


$      470,922





Same-store rental revenues

678,609


667,549

Same-store operating expenses

201,870


196,627

Same-store net operating income

$      476,739


$      470,922

 

Reconciliation of the Range of Estimated GAAP Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share to Estimated Fully Diluted FFO Per
Share — for the Year Ending December 31, 2026
- Unaudited




For the Year Ending

December 31, 2026



Low End


High End

Net income attributable to common stockholders per diluted share


$                4.30


$                4.60

Income allocated to noncontrolling interest - Preferred Operating
Partnership and Operating Partnership


0.22


0.22

Net income attributable to common stockholders for diluted computations


4.52


4.82






Adjustments:





Real estate depreciation


3.12


3.12

Amortization of intangibles


0.05


0.05

Unconsolidated joint venture real estate depreciation and amortization


0.13


0.13

Funds from operations attributable to common stockholders


7.82


8.12






Adjustments:





Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on unsecured
senior notes, net


0.19


0.19

Amortization of other intangibles related to the Life Storage Merger, net of
tax benefit


0.04


0.04

Core funds from operations attributable to common stockholders


$                8.05


$                8.35

 

Reconciliation of Estimated GAAP Net Income to Estimated Same-Store Net Operating Income — for the Year Ending
December 31, 2026
(In thousands) - Unaudited



For the Year Ending December 31, 2026


 Low


 High





Net Income

$                975,500


$              1,059,000

Adjusted to exclude:




Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures

(63,500)


(64,500)

Interest expense

597,000


592,000

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on
unsecured senior notes, net

43,000


42,000

Depreciation and amortization

738,500


738,500

Income tax expense

48,000


47,000

General and administrative

192,500


190,500

Management fees and other income

(140,000)


(141,500)

Interest income

(149,500)


(151,000)

Net tenant reinsurance income

(289,000)


(292,000)

Non same-store rental revenues

(221,000)


(222,000)

Non same-store operating expenses

145,000


144,500

Total same-store net operating income1

$              1,876,500


$              1,942,500





Same-store rental revenues1

2,691,000


2,745,000

Same-store operating expenses1

814,500


802,500

Total same-store net operating income1

$              1,876,500


$              1,942,500

(1)

Estimated same-store rental revenues, operating expenses and net operating income are for the Company's 2026 same-store pool of 1,870 stores. On January 1, 2026, the Company updated the property count of the same-store pool from 1,804 to 1,871 stores. In the quarter ended March 31, 2026, one property was removed due to casualty loss, reducing the same-store pool to 1,870 stores.

 

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FAQ

What did EXR report for Core FFO per share in Q1 2026 (EXR)?

Core FFO was $2.04 per diluted share in Q1 2026. According to the company, Core FFO rose 2.0% year-over-year versus the prior-year period.

How did Extra Space Storage's same-store revenue and NOI change in Q1 2026 (EXR)?

Same-store revenue increased 1.7% and same-store NOI increased 1.2% in Q1 2026. According to the company, the same-store pool comprised 1,870 properties for the quarter.

What dividend did EXR pay for the first quarter of 2026 and when was it paid?

EXR paid a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share for Q1 2026. According to the company, the dividend was paid on March 31, 2026 to holders of record as of March 16, 2026.

What was Extra Space Storage's occupancy and managed-store count at March 31, 2026 (EXR)?

Ending same-store occupancy was 93.0% as of March 31, 2026. According to the company, it managed a total of 2,324 stores (1,916 third-party and 408 JV-owned) at quarter end.

How large were EXR's bridge loans and recent bridge loan activity in Q1 2026?

Outstanding bridge loans totaled approximately $1.5 billion at quarter end. According to the company, it originated $5.5 million in bridge loans and sold two bridge loans for $30.8 million during Q1 2026.

What is EXR's 2026 Core FFO guidance range and key assumptions?

The company estimates 2026 Core FFO between $8.05 and $8.35 per share. According to the company, assumptions include same-store revenue growth between -0.50% and 1.50% and bridge loans averaging $1.475 billion.