Extra Space Storage Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE: EXR) has received a Baa2 issuer credit rating with a stable outlook from Moody's Investors Service. This marks a key milestone in the company’s financial strategy, enhancing its capacity for future growth, according to CFO Scott Stubbs. The company previously held a BBB rating from S&P Global Ratings. Moody's cited Extra Space's significant scale, profitability, experienced management, and diversified portfolio as credit strengths. The rating is subject to change and does not imply a recommendation for investors.

Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE: EXR) will announce its financial results for Q4 and the year ending December 31, 2020, on February 22, 2021, post-market. A conference call hosted by CEO Joe Margolis and CFO Scott Stubbs is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on February 23, 2021. The meeting will review operational performance and recent events, with a Q&A segment for registered financial analysts. The earnings report and supplementary data will be available on the company's website immediately after the earnings release.

Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:EXR) announced tax allocations for its 2020 dividend distributions. The total distribution per share is $3.60, with an ordinary dividend of $3.501724. Key dates include an ex-dividend date of March 13, 2020, a record date of March 16, 2020, and a payable date of March 31, 2020. The release indicates that these allocations will appear on Form 1099-DIV and suggests shareholders consult tax advisors for individual tax implications. The company emphasizes that no material changes in the classification are expected following tax filings.

NexPoint has launched NexPoint Storage Partners, a dedicated real estate investment platform focusing on the self-storage sector, following its acquisition of Jernigan Capital. The new platform's investments total approximately $1.1 billion across 69 self-storage facilities, with a significant emphasis on Generation V facilities in major U.S. markets. Former Jernigan CEO John Good leads this endeavor, supported by a strong partnership with Extra Space Storage, which made a $300 million equity investment, and J.P. Morgan, providing $512 million in financing.

Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE: EXR) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share for the fourth quarter of 2020. This dividend is payable on December 31, 2020 to stockholders who are on record by the close of business on December 15, 2020. The company, based in Salt Lake City, operates 1,906 self-storage properties across the U.S., amounting to approximately 1.4 million units and 147.5 million square feet of rentable storage space. Extra Space Storage is the second-largest self-storage operator in the U.S.

NexPoint Advisors announced the completion of its acquisition of Jernigan Capital, Inc. (JCAP) in a cash deal valued at approximately $900 million. JCAP will rebrand as NexPoint Storage Partners, receiving $17.30 per share for common stock and $25.00 per Series B preferred stock. The acquisition is supported by $300 million from Extra Space Storage and $512 million in financing from JPMorgan Chase Bank. NexPoint aims to expand its self-storage platform and leverage JCAP's existing assets and management, led by John Good.

Extra Space Storage (NYSE: EXR) announced a $300 million investment in preferred stock of Jernigan Capital, Inc. (JCAP) as part of JCAP’s acquisition by NexPoint Advisors. This investment includes a $200 million tranche yielding 10% per annum and a $100 million tranche at 12%, offering a blended yield of 10.7%. Following the investment, Extra Space will manage 37 JCAP stores, enhancing its asset portfolio. CEO Joe Margolis emphasized the investment’s potential for attractive returns and future growth opportunities in the storage sector.

Extra Space Storage (NYSE: EXR) reported Q3 2020 results with net income of $0.88 per diluted share, a 6.0% increase year-over-year. Funds from operations (FFO) were $1.30 per diluted share, up 5.6%. However, same-store revenue and net operating income (NOI) decreased by 1.5% and 2.7%, respectively. Occupancy improved to 95.9%, up from 93.8% in 2019. The company acquired eight stores for $87.4 million and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share. Due to COVID-19 uncertainties, annual guidance has not been reinstated. The CEO noted strong demand and reduced vacates as positive trends.