Public Storage Stock Price, News & Analysis

Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) is scheduled to release its Q1 2023 earnings after market close on May 3, 2023, followed by a conference call on May 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (PT). The company, part of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500, operates 2,869 self-storage facilities in the U.S., totaling approximately 204 million net rentable square feet. Additionally, it holds a 35% equity interest in Shurgard Self Storage Limited, with 266 facilities across seven Western European countries, encompassing around 15 million net rentable square feet. Stakeholders can participate in the conference call via a domestic dial-in number at (800) 225-9448 or an international number at (203) 518-9708. Full details are available on PublicStorage.com.

Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2022. The company achieved a net income of $362.6 million, or $2.06 per diluted share, alongside a core FFO of $4.16 per diluted share, up 17.5% from the same period in 2021. 2022 saw a net income of $4.14 billion ($23.50 per share) and a core FFO of $15.92 per share, a 23.1% increase year-over-year. Public Storage acquired 74 facilities for $730.5 million in 2022 and plans significant development projects totaling almost $1 billion. The company announced a dividend increase from $2.00 to $3.00 per share, payable on March 30, 2023.

Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) has proposed to acquire Life Storage, Inc. (NYSE: LSI) in an all-stock transaction, offering an exchange ratio of 0.4192 shares of Public Storage for each Life Storage share. This proposal represents a 19% premium based on the 20-day trailing volume-weighted average prices (VWAP) as of February 3, 2023. The company emphasizes the benefits of enhanced growth and profitability for Life Storage shareholders, leveraging Public Storage's operational efficiencies and strong balance sheet. Public Storage's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposal, urging Life Storage’s board to engage in discussions regarding the transaction.

Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) announced a 50% increase in its common quarterly dividend, raising it from $2.00 to $3.00 per share. This change elevates the annual dividend from $8.00 to $12.00. The new dividends are set for payment on March 30, 2023, with a record date of March 15, 2023. CEO Joe Russell emphasized the company’s strong financial performance and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing digital innovations and operational advantages, aiming for continued growth and value creation.

Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) plans to announce its fourth quarter 2022 earnings results on February 21, 2023, after market close. A conference call will be held the following day at 9:00 a.m. PST to discuss these results. Investors can join the call via domestic dial-in at (800) 274-8461 or internationally at (203) 518-9708. The conference ID is PSAQ422. A replay will be accessible starting March 1, 2023. As a leading REIT, Public Storage has operations across 2,836 facilities in the U.S., with approximately 202 million net rentable square feet and a 35% interest in Shurgard Self-Storage in Europe.

Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) has announced the tax treatment of 2022 dividends, providing essential information for shareholders. For the year ending December 31, 2022, ordinary dividends were classified as follows: 29.6070% for Q1 and Q2, 39.6574% for Q3, and 0.0000% for Q4. Additionally, capital gain distributions were 70.3930% for Q1 and Q2, 60.3426% for Q3, and 100.0000% for Q4. Notably, ordinary dividends do not qualify as “qualified dividend income.” Shareholders are advised to consult tax advisors for clarity. This preliminary report is subject to adjustments based on final tax filings.