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Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) reports early 2026 same-store performance

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Public Storage provides an early 2026 operating update from its investor presentation, focusing on same-store self-storage facilities for the period ended February 25, 2026. These 2,755 facilities total 192.1 million net rentable square feet and have been stabilized since January 1, 2024.

For customers moving in, average annual contract rent per square foot declined to $11.93 from $12.52, with square footage down to 18,561 thousand from 19,687 thousand and contract rents gained down to $36,905 thousand from $41,080 thousand. For move-outs, average annual contract rent per square foot eased to $19.55 from $20.01, while square footage fell to 16,427 thousand from 17,364 thousand and contract rents lost declined to $53,525 thousand from $57,909 thousand. At February 25, 2026, square foot occupancy improved to 91.7% from 90.6%, and annual contract rent per occupied square foot was essentially flat at $22.13 versus $22.16.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
____________________
FORM 8-K
____________________
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2026
____________________
Public Storage
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
____________________
Maryland001-3351993-2834996
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2811 Internet Boulevard, Frisco, Texas
75304
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(818) 244-8080
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
____________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of ClassTrading SymbolName of exchange on which registered
Common Shares, $0.10 par valuePSANew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 5.150% Cum Pref Share, Series F, $0.01 par valuePSAPrFNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 5.050% Cum Pref Share, Series G, $0.01 par valuePSAPrGNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 5.600% Cum Pref Share, Series H, $0.01 par valuePSAPrHNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 4.875% Cum Pref Share, Series I, $0.01 par valuePSAPrINew York Stock Exchange



Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 4.700% Cum Pref Share, Series J, $0.01 par valuePSAPrJNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 4.750% Cum Pref Share, Series K, $0.01 par valuePSAPrKNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 4.625% Cum Pref Share, Series L, $0.01 par valuePSAPrLNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 4.125% Cum Pref Share, Series M, $0.01 par valuePSAPrMNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 3.875% Cum Pref Share, Series N, $0.01 par valuePSAPrNNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 3.900% Cum Pref Share, Series O, $0.01 par valuePSAPrONew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 4.000% Cum Pref Share, Series P, $0.01 par value
PSAPrP
New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 3.950% Cum Pref Share, Series Q, $0.01 par value
PSAPrQ
New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 4.000% Cum Pref Share, Series R, $0.01 par value
PSAPrR
New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000 of a 4.100% Cum Pref Share, Series S, $0.01 par value
PSAPrS
New York Stock Exchange
Guarantee of 0.875% Senior Notes due 2032 issued by Public Storage Operating Company
PSA/32
New York Stock Exchange
Guarantee of 0.500% Senior Notes due 2030 issued by Public Storage Operating Company
PSA/30
New York Stock Exchange
Guarantee of 3.500% Senior Notes due 2034 issued by Public Storage Operating CompanyPSA/34New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐





Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 1, 2026, Public Storage (the “Company”) posted on the Investor Relations section of its website a presentation (the “Investor Presentation”) it intends to use at an upcoming investor conference.
Item 8.01Other Events.
The Investor Presentation includes the following operating update for the period ended February 25, 2026.
Same Store Facilities Operating Update (a)
Period Ended February 25,
20262025Change (b)
(Amounts in thousands, except for per square foot amounts)
Customers moving in during the period:
Average annual contract rent per square foot (c)$11.93 $12.52 (4.7)%
Square footage18,561 19,687 (5.7)%
Contract rents gained from move-ins$36,905 $41,080 (10.2)%
Promotional discounts given$9,195 $10,947 (16.0)%
Customers moving out during the period:
Average annual contract rent per square foot (c)$19.55 $20.01 (2.3)%
Square footage16,427 17,364 (5.4)%
Contract rents lost from move-outs$53,525 $57,909 (7.6)%
At February 25,
Square foot occupancy91.7%90.6%1.1%
Annual contract rent per occupied square foot (c)$22.13 $22.16 (0.1)%
Please see “Analysis of Same Store Revenue” under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for further information with respect to the various factors that affect the Company’s revenues.
(a)The Same Store Facilities consist of 2,755 facilities (192.1 million net rentable square feet) that have been owned and operated on a stabilized basis since January 1, 2024.
(b)Represents the absolute nominal change with respect to square foot occupancy, and the percentage change with respect to all other items.
(c)Annual contract rent represents the agreed upon monthly rate that is paid by the Company’s customers in place at the time of measurement. Contract rates are initially set in the lease agreement upon move-in and the Company adjusts them from time to time with notice. Contract rent excludes other fees that are charged on a per-item basis, such as late charges and administrative fees, does not reflect the impact of promotional discounts, and does not reflect the impact of rents that are written off as uncollectible.




Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this Form 8-K, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, which may be identified by the use of the words “outlook,” “guidance,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “should,” “estimates,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual events to be materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors and risks that may impact future results and performance include, but are not limited to, those described in Part 1, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on February 12, 2026 and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC.



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PUBLIC STORAGE
By:
/s/ Joseph D. Fisher             
Date: March 2, 2026
Joseph D. Fisher
President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

FAQ

What operating update did Public Storage (PSA) provide in March 2026?

Public Storage shared a same-store operating update for the period ended February 25, 2026. It reported move-in and move-out rents, square footage, contract rents gained and lost, and occupancy levels from 2,755 stabilized facilities totaling 192.1 million net rentable square feet.

How did Public Storage (PSA) same-store occupancy change as of February 25, 2026?

Square foot occupancy for same-store facilities rose to 91.7% at February 25, 2026, compared with 90.6% a year earlier. This 1.1 percentage point increase shows slightly higher utilization of Public Storage’s stabilized self-storage portfolio over the period covered.

How did move-in rents and square footage at Public Storage (PSA) compare with 2025?

For customers moving in, average annual contract rent per square foot was $11.93 versus $12.52 in 2025, while move-in square footage declined to 18,561 thousand from 19,687 thousand. Contract rents gained from move-ins were $36,905 thousand versus $41,080 thousand previously.

What happened to contract rents lost from move-outs in Public Storage’s update?

Contract rents lost from customer move-outs were $53,525 thousand for the period ended February 25, 2026, down from $57,909 thousand in 2025. Move-out square footage also decreased to 16,427 thousand from 17,364 thousand, alongside slightly lower average contract rent per square foot.

How does Public Storage (PSA) define Same Store Facilities in this update?

Same Store Facilities are 2,755 properties totaling 192.1 million net rentable square feet that have been owned and operated by Public Storage on a stabilized basis since January 1, 2024. These properties form the basis for the reported same-store operating metrics and trends.

What rent metrics did Public Storage (PSA) report for occupied space at February 25, 2026?

At February 25, 2026, annual contract rent per occupied square foot for same-store facilities was $22.13, compared with $22.16 a year earlier. This indicates essentially stable pricing on occupied space, alongside the reported increase in square foot occupancy to 91.7%.

What forward-looking statement cautions did Public Storage (PSA) reference?

Public Storage noted that its statements, other than historical facts, are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties. It referred investors to Risk Factors in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and to other SEC filings for detailed risk discussions.

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