Global Self Storage Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
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Global Self Storage (NASDAQ:SELF) reported Q2 2026 total revenues up 0.6% to $3.2 million, with net income rising 24.9% to $830,000, or $0.07 per diluted share. Same-store revenues grew 0.6%, while same-store NOI declined 3.8% to $1.9 million as operating costs increased 8.1% to $1.3 million.
Same-store occupancy remained high at 94.7% and record average tenant duration of stay increased to about 3.6 years. For the first half of 2026, revenues rose 1.1% to $6.4 million, net income reached $1.3 million, but FFO and AFFO declined. The company maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per share and reported $24.9 million in capital resources.
Positive
- Q2 2026 revenue +0.6% to $3.2 million
- Q2 2026 net income +24.9% to $830,000, $0.07 per diluted share
- Same-store occupancy stable at 94.7% with tenant duration about 3.6 years
- First-half 2026 revenue +1.1% to $6.4 million
- Quarterly dividend maintained at $0.0725 per share and described as covered
- Capital resources of approximately $24.9 million, including $7.5 million cash and $14.8 million revolver availability
Negative
- Q2 2026 total operating expenses +6.6% to $2.5 million
- Q2 same-store cost of operations +8.1% to $1.3 million, pressuring NOI
- Q2 same-store NOI -3.8% to $1.9 million
- Q2 operating income -16.3% to $694,000
- Q2 FFO -10.7% to $978,000; AFFO -8.9% to $1.1 million
- First-half 2026 FFO and AFFO declined 11.6% and 9.9%, respectively, despite modest revenue growth
News Explained
During the quarter, Global Self Storage completed its transition from a live-agent call center to an AI-based virtual agent and began replacing rental kiosks with a QR-code access page, changing how customers interact with its storage operations.
Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08 | Q1 earnings report | Neutral | +0.8% | Revenue growth and occupancy gains accompanied higher costs and weaker FFO. |
| Mar 25 | FY earnings report | Positive | -0.8% | Record revenue, NOI, FFO, and AFFO were followed by a negative reaction. |
| Nov 07 | Q3 earnings report | Negative | +0.0% | Revenue and occupancy records contrasted with lower net income, FFO, and AFFO. |
| Aug 08 | Q2 earnings report | Positive | -2.1% | Revenue, NOI, FFO, occupancy, and tenant duration improved year over year. |
| May 09 | Q1 earnings report | Positive | +2.5% | Revenue, net income, NOI, FFO, AFFO, and occupancy all improved year over year. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Tag-specific earnings reactions were mixed, including negative reactions to releases that reported positive revenue or operating metrics.
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Strong Occupancy and Maintained Record-Level Tenant Duration of Stay Driven by Continued Operational Excellence
MILLBROOK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2026 / Global Self Storage, Inc. (NASDAQ:SELF), a real estate investment trust that owns, operates, manages, acquires, and redevelops self-storage properties, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. All comparisons are to the same year-ago period unless otherwise noted.
Q2 2026 Highlights
Total revenues increased
0.6% to$3.2 million .Net income increased
24.9% to$830,000 or$0.07 per diluted share.Same-store revenues increased
0.6% to$3.2 million .Same-store cost of operations increased
8.1% to$1.3 million .Same-store net operating income (NOI)decreased
3.8% to$1.9 million (see definition of this and other non-GAAP measures and their reconciliation to GAAP, below).Same-store occupancy as of June 30, 2026 was
94.7% , consistent with June 30, 2025.Same-store average tenant duration of stay as of June 30, 2026 maintained a record-level of approximately 3.6 years, and increased compared to approximately 3.4 years as of June 30, 2025.
Funds from operations (FFO), a non-GAAP measure, decreased to
$978,000 or$0.09 per diluted share.Adjusted FFO (AFFO), a non-GAAP measure, decreased to
$1.1 million or$0.09 per diluted share.Maintained and covered quarterly dividend of
$0.0725 per common share.Capital resources as of June 30, 2026 totaled approximately
$24.9 million , comprised of$7.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash;$2.6 million in marketable securities; and$14.8 million available under the company's revolving credit facility.
First Half 2026 Highlights
Total revenues increased
1.1% to$6.4 million .Net income increased to
$1.3 million or$0.11 per diluted share from$1.2 million or$0.11 per diluted share.Same-store revenues increased
1.1% to$6.4 million .Same-store cost of operations increased
9.1% to$2.6 million .Same-store NOI decreased
3.8% to$3.7 million .FFO decreased to
$1.8 million or$0.16 per diluted share.AFFO decreased to
$2.0 million or$0.18 per diluted share.Maintained and covered dividend of
$0.145 per common share.
Dividend
On June 1, 2026, the company declared a quarterly dividend of
Company Objective
The objective of Global Self Storage is to increase value over time for the benefit of its stockholders. Toward this end, the company will continue to execute its strategic business plan, which includes funding acquisitions, either directly or through joint ventures, and expansion projects at its existing properties. The company's board of directors regularly reviews the strategic business plan, with emphasis on capital formation, debt versus equity ratios, dividend policy, use of capital and debt, FFO and AFFO performance, and optimal cash levels.
The management of Global Self Storage believes that the company's continued operational performance and capital resources position it well to continue executing its strategic business plan.
Management Commentary
"In Q2, we delivered positive same-store revenue growth, strong same-store average occupancy of
"During the quarter, we enhanced customer service with AI-enabled technology, completing the transition from a live agent call center to an AI-based virtual agent call center and beginning to replace kiosks with a QR code-based quick access page for unit rentals. We believe these technology enhancements will provide more flexibility for our operations, while maintaining the same level of customer service.
"Our customer service efforts also strengthened local brand loyalty and drove strong referral and word-of-mouth demand for our storage units and services. Our digital marketing initiatives also supported strong occupancy by highlighting our outstanding customer reviews, including a record-level average rating above 4.9 out of 5 stars at quarter-end.
"During the quarter, our competitor move-in rate analysis helped keep rates competitive, while our proprietary revenue rate management program increased existing tenant rates and optimized store occupancy.
"Following our Q1 2026 conversion of certain student housing space into approximately 2,400 leasable square feet of all-climate-controlled units at our Lima, Ohio property, our second-largest property, total area occupancy was approximately
"While we delivered top-line growth and maintained strong average same-store occupancy, store operating expenses increased primarily due to higher employment costs and real estate property taxes, as assessments continue to increase industry-wide. We expect employment cost growth to return to lower historic levels, and we continue to appeal property tax reassessments where appropriate, though reductions are not guaranteed.
"With approximately
"Looking ahead, we believe our targeted marketing, technology-enabled customer service and proprietary revenue rate management program will continue to attract high-quality, long-term tenants while supporting revenue growth, NOI performance and long-term value for stockholders."
Q2 2026 Financial Summary
Total revenues increased
Total operating expenses increased
Operating income decreased
Net income totaled
Capital resources as of June 30, 2026, totaled approximately
Q2 2026 Same-Store Results
As of June 30, 2026, the company owned 12 same-store properties and managed a single third party owned property. There were no non-same-store properties.
For the second quarter of 2026, same-store revenues increased
Same-store cost of operations increased
Same-store NOI decreased
Same-store occupancy was
Same-store average tenant duration of stay as of June 30, 2026 maintained a record-level of approximately 3.6 years, and represents an increase compared to approximately 3.4 years as of June 30, 2025.
Q2 2026 Operating Results
Net income in the second quarter of 2026 was
Property operations expenses increased to
General and administrative expenses increased to
Interest expense decreased to
FFO decreased
AFFO decreased
First Half 2026 Financial Summary
Total revenues increased
Total operating expenses increased
Operating income decreased
Net income totaled
First Half 2026 Same-Store Results
For the first half of 2026, same-store revenues increased
Same-store cost of operations increased
Same-store NOI decreased
First Half 2026 Operating Results
Net income in the first half 2026 was
Property operations expenses increased to
General and administrative expenses increased to
Interest expense decreased to
FFO decreased
AFFO decreased
Q2 and First Half 2026 FFO and AFFO (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 829,615 | $ | 664,216 | $ | 1,306,634 | $ | 1,219,368 | ||||||||
Eliminate items excluded from FFO: | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable equity securities | (266,394 | ) | 23,447 | (303,264 | ) | 36,792 | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 415,265 | 407,717 | 827,680 | 814,563 | ||||||||||||
FFO attributable to common stockholders | 978,486 | 1,095,380 | 1,831,050 | 2,070,723 | ||||||||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Compensation expense related to stock-based awards | 84,816 | 72,218 | 190,187 | 172,954 | ||||||||||||
AFFO attributable to common stockholders | $ | 1,063,302 | $ | 1,167,598 | $ | 2,021,237 | $ | 2,243,677 | ||||||||
Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders - basic | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | ||||||||
Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders - diluted | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | ||||||||
FFO per share - diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.18 | ||||||||
AFFO per share - diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.20 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 11,233,431 | 11,161,473 | 11,223,023 | 11,151,123 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 11,290,121 | 11,250,678 | 11,278,783 | 11,212,867 | ||||||||||||
Additional Information
Additional information about the company's second quarter of 2026 results, including financial statements and related notes, is available on Form 10-Q as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and on the company's investor relations website.
About Global Self Storage
Global Self Storage is a self-administered and self-managed REIT that owns, operates, manages, acquires, and redevelops self-storage properties. The company's self-storage properties are designed to offer affordable, easily accessible and secure storage space for residential and commercial customers. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, the company owns and/or manages 13 self-storage properties in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.
For more information, go to ir.globalselfstorage.us or visit the company's customer site at www.globalselfstorage.us. You can also follow Global Self Storage on X and Facebook.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Funds from Operations ("FFO") and FFO per share are non-GAAP measures defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") and are considered helpful measures of REIT performance by REITs and many REIT analysts. NAREIT defines FFO as a REIT's net income, excluding gains or losses from sales of property, and adding back real estate depreciation and amortization. The Company also excludes changes in unrealized gains or losses on marketable equity securities. FFO and FFO per share are not a substitute for net income or earnings per share. FFO is not a substitute for GAAP net cash flow in evaluating our liquidity or ability to pay dividends, because it excludes financing activities presented on our statements of cash flows. In addition, other REITs may compute these measures differently, so comparisons among REITs may not be helpful. However, the Company believes that to further understand the performance of its stores, FFO should be considered along with the net income and cash flows reported in accordance with GAAP and as presented in the Company's financial statements.
Adjusted FFO ("AFFO") and AFFO per share are non-GAAP measures that represent FFO and FFO per share excluding the effects of stock-based compensation, business development, capital raising, and acquisition related costs and non-recurring items, which we believe are not indicative of the Company's operating results. AFFO and AFFO per share are not a substitute for net income or earnings per share. AFFO is not a substitute for GAAP net cash flow in evaluating our liquidity or ability to pay dividends, because it excludes financing activities presented on our statements of cash flows. We present AFFO because we believe it is a helpful measure in understanding our results of operations insofar as we believe that the items noted above that are included in FFO, but excluded from AFFO, are not indicative of our ongoing operating results. We also believe that the analyst community considers our AFFO (or similar measures using different terminology) when evaluating us. Because other REITs or real estate companies may not compute AFFO in the same manner as we do, and may use different terminology, our computation of AFFO may not be comparable to AFFO reported by other REITs or real estate companies. However, the Company believes that to further understand the performance of its stores, AFFO should be considered along with the net income and cash flows reported in accordance with GAAP and as presented in the Company's financial statements.
We believe net operating income or "NOI" is a meaningful measure of operating performance because we utilize NOI in making decisions with respect to, among other things, capital allocations, determining current store values, evaluating store performance, and in comparing period-to-period and market-to-market store operating results. In addition, we believe the investment community utilizes NOI in determining operating performance and real estate values and does not consider depreciation expense because it is based upon historical cost. NOI is defined as net store earnings before general and administrative expenses, interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
NOI is not a substitute for net income, net operating cash flow, or other related GAAP financial measures, in evaluating our operating results.
Same-Store Self Storage Operations Definition
We consider our same-store portfolio to consist of only those stores owned and operated on a stabilized basis at the beginning and at the end of the applicable periods presented. We consider a store to be stabilized once it has achieved an occupancy rate that we believe, based on our assessment of market-specific data, is representative of similar self storage assets in the applicable market for a full year measured as of the most recent January 1 and has not been significantly damaged by natural disaster or undergone significant renovation or expansion. We believe that same-store results are useful to investors in evaluating our performance because they provide information relating to changes in store-level operating performance without taking into account the effects of acquisitions, dispositions, or new ground-up developments. As of June 30, 2026, we owned twelve same-store properties and zero non same-store properties. The Company believes that by providing same-store results from a stabilized pool of stores, with accompanying operating metrics including, but not limited to, variances in occupancy, rental revenue, operating expenses, and NOI, 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.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Certain information presented in this press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions and other information that is not historical information. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "believes," "plans," "intends," "expects," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," or "anticipates" or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause the Company's actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. 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. All forward-looking statements, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends and estimates of future earnings, 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. Except as required by law, 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. The amount, nature, and/or frequency of dividends paid by the company may be changed at any time without notice.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Real estate assets, net | $ | 51,947,372 | $ | 52,617,566 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 7,513,637 | 7,364,963 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 36,043 | 106,444 | ||||||
Investments in securities | 2,554,830 | 2,251,566 | ||||||
Accounts receivable | 126,582 | 117,902 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 745,656 | 802,382 | ||||||
Line of credit issuance costs, net | 78,388 | 117,582 | ||||||
Interest rate cap | 621 | 120 | ||||||
Goodwill | 694,121 | 694,121 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 63,697,250 | $ | 64,072,646 | ||||
Liabilities and equity | ||||||||
Note payable, net | $ | 15,490,397 | $ | 15,785,874 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,825,605 | 1,750,382 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 17,316,002 | 17,536,256 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock, | - | - | ||||||
Common stock, | 114,214 | 113,643 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital | 50,099,219 | 49,909,603 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (3,832,185 | ) | (3,486,856 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 46,381,248 | 46,536,390 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 63,697,250 | $ | 64,072,646 | ||||
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Rental income | $ | 3,088,340 | $ | 3,062,588 | $ | 6,138,644 | $ | 6,062,640 | ||||||||
Other property related income | 107,563 | 113,008 | 212,394 | 220,878 | ||||||||||||
Management fees and other income | 18,539 | 18,782 | 37,158 | 37,164 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | 3,214,442 | 3,194,378 | 6,388,196 | 6,320,682 | ||||||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Property operations | 1,274,710 | 1,179,041 | 2,605,053 | 2,387,940 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 830,679 | 778,695 | 1,689,898 | 1,565,587 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 415,265 | 407,717 | 827,680 | 814,563 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2,520,654 | 2,365,453 | 5,122,631 | 4,768,090 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 693,788 | 828,925 | 1,265,565 | 1,552,592 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
Dividend and interest income | 72,471 | 73,130 | 144,721 | 141,729 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable equity securities | 266,394 | (23,447 | ) | 303,264 | (36,792 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest expense | (203,038 | ) | (214,392 | ) | (406,916 | ) | (438,161 | ) | ||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | 135,827 | (164,709 | ) | 41,069 | (333,224 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income and comprehensive income | $ | 829,615 | $ | 664,216 | $ | 1,306,634 | $ | 1,219,368 | ||||||||
Earnings per share | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 11,233,431 | 11,161,473 | 11,223,023 | 11,151,123 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 11,290,121 | 11,250,678 | 11,278,783 | 11,212,867 | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Same-Store Net Operating Income
The following table presents a reconciliation of same-store net operating income to net income as presented on our consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated (unaudited):
For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 829,615 | $ | 664,216 | $ | 1,306,634 | $ | 1,219,368 | ||||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Management fees and other income | (18,539 | ) | (18,782 | ) | (37,158 | ) | (37,164 | ) | ||||||||
General and administrative | 830,679 | 778,695 | 1,689,898 | 1,565,587 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 415,265 | 407,717 | 827,680 | 814,563 | ||||||||||||
Dividend and interest | (72,471 | ) | (73,130 | ) | (144,721 | ) | (141,729 | ) | ||||||||
Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable equity securities | (266,394 | ) | 23,447 | (303,264 | ) | 36,792 | ||||||||||
Interest expense | 203,038 | 214,392 | 406,916 | 438,161 | ||||||||||||
Total same-store net operating income | $ | 1,921,193 | $ | 1,996,555 | $ | 3,745,985 | $ | 3,895,578 | ||||||||
For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Same-store revenues | $ | 3,195,903 | $ | 3,175,596 | $ | 6,351,038 | $ | 6,283,518 | ||||||||
Same-store cost of operations | 1,274,710 | 1,179,041 | 2,605,053 | 2,387,940 | ||||||||||||
Total same-store net operating income | $ | 1,921,193 | $ | 1,996,555 | $ | 3,745,985 | $ | 3,895,578 | ||||||||
SOURCE: Global Self Storage
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