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Global Self Storage (NASDAQ: SELF) Q1 2026 revenue grows as FFO and AFFO decline

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Global Self Storage, Inc. reported mixed first quarter 2026 results, with modest growth but higher costs pressuring profitability. Total revenues rose 1.5% to $3.17 million, helped by higher occupancy and existing tenant rates. However, operating expenses increased 8.3% to $2.60 million, reducing operating income 21.0% to $0.57 million.

Net income declined to $477,019, or $0.04 per diluted share, from $0.05. Same-store NOI fell 3.9% to $1.82 million even as same-store occupancy improved to 93.1% and average tenant duration reached a record 3.6 years. FFO decreased 12.6% to $852,563 and AFFO fell 11.0% to $957,934, both at $0.08 per diluted share. The company maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per share and ended the quarter with capital resources of about $24.5 million, including $7.4 million in cash and $14.8 million available under its revolving credit facility.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • Profitability and cash flow compressed despite revenue growth: Q1 2026 operating income fell 21.0% to $571,776, net income declined to $477,019, and key REIT metrics weakened, with FFO down 12.6% and AFFO down 11.0%, both at $0.08 per diluted share.

Insights

Revenue and occupancy were solid, but higher expenses drove double-digit declines in FFO and AFFO.

Global Self Storage delivered steady top-line growth in Q1 2026, with total revenues up 1.5% to $3.17 million. Same-store occupancy improved to 93.1%, and average tenant duration reached a record 3.6 years, highlighting stable, long-term customer relationships.

However, property operations and G&A costs rose enough to compress profitability. Operating income declined 21.0% to $0.57 million, and net income fell to $477,019, or $0.04 per diluted share. Same-store NOI slipped 3.9% to $1.82 million, showing that expense pressure outweighed modest rent and occupancy gains.

Cash-flow metrics important to REIT investors weakened: FFO dropped 12.6% to $852,563 and AFFO decreased 11.0% to $957,934, both at $0.08 per diluted share. Despite this, the company maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per share and reported capital resources of about $24.5 million as of March 31, 2026, giving it flexibility to pursue its stated acquisition and expansion strategy.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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Total revenues $3.17 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 1.5% year over year
Net income $477,019 Q1 2026; $0.04 diluted EPS vs $0.05 prior year
Operating income $571,776 Q1 2026; decreased 21.0% from Q1 2025
FFO $852,563 Q1 2026; down 12.6%, $0.08 per diluted share
AFFO $957,934 Q1 2026; down 11.0%, $0.08 per diluted share
Same-store NOI $1,824,792 Q1 2026; decreased 3.9% from $1,899,024 in Q1 2025
Same-store occupancy 93.1% As of March 31, 2026; up from 92.1% a year earlier
Capital resources $24.5 million As of March 31, 2026; includes cash, securities and credit facility availability
Funds from operations financial
"Funds from operations (FFO), a non-GAAP measure, decreased to $853,000 or $0.08 per diluted share."
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.
Adjusted FFO financial
"Adjusted FFO (AFFO), a non-GAAP measure, decreased to $958,000 or $0.08 per diluted share."
Adjusted funds from operations (FFO) is a measure of how much cash a real estate investment generates from its regular business activities, excluding certain adjustments like accounting items or non-recurring expenses. It provides a clearer picture of the company's ongoing financial health, helping investors understand its true cash-generating ability. Think of it as measuring how much money a store makes from sales, after removing one-time costs or gains, to see its steady income flow.
net operating income financial
"Same-store net operating income (NOI) decreased 3.9% to $1.8 million."
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.
same-store financial
"For the first quarter of 2026, same-store revenues increased 1.5% to $3.2 million."
Same-store describes a performance measure that compares sales or activity only at locations open for a defined prior period, excluding results from newly opened or recently closed outlets. Investors use it to see underlying, organic trends—like checking whether an established shop’s customers are buying more or less—so growth isn’t overstated by expansion or distorted by openings and closures.
real estate investment trust financial
"Global Self Storage, Inc. (NASDAQ: SELF), a real estate investment trust that owns, operates, manages, acquires, and redevelops self-storage properties."
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns and manages income-producing properties—like apartment buildings, shopping centers, offices, or warehouses—and is required to pass most of its rental income to shareholders as dividends. Think of it as a shared property owner: instead of buying a whole building, investors buy a slice of a portfolio that pays regular income and can offer exposure to property values and rental markets without direct management. REITs matter to investors for predictable income, diversification, and liquidity compared with owning physical real estate.
non-GAAP measures financial
"Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and FFO per share are non-GAAP measures defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts."
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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): May 08, 2026

 

 

GLOBAL SELF STORAGE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Maryland

001-12681

13-3926714

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

3814 Route 44

 

Millbrook, New York

 

12545

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 785-0900

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing 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 each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 

SELF

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 8, 2026, Global Self Storage, Inc. (the “Company”) reported its financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the Company’s earnings press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information included in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

The Company believes that certain statements in the information attached as Exhibit 99.1 may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of the time the statements are made. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are being furnished herewith to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Global Self Storage, Inc. Earnings Press Release, dated May 8, 2026, reporting the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 


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.

 

 

 

GLOBAL SELF STORAGE, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 8, 2026

By:

/s/ Mark C. Winmill

 

 

 

Name: Mark C. Winmill
Title: Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of
             the Board of Directors

 


EXHIBIT 99.1

 

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Global Self Storage Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Sector-Leading Occupancy and Record-Level Tenant Duration of Stay Driven by Continued Operational Excellence

 

Millbrook, NY – May 8, 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2026. All comparisons are to the same year-ago period unless otherwise noted.

 

Q1 2026 Highlights

Total revenues increased 1.5% to $3.2 million.
Net income decreased to $477,000 or $0.04 per diluted share.
Same-store revenues increased 1.5% to $3.2 million.
Same-store cost of operations increased 10% to $1.3 million.
Same-store net operating income (NOI) decreased 3.9% to $1.8 million (see definition of this and other non-GAAP measures and their reconciliation to GAAP, below).
Same-store occupancy as of March 31, 2026 increased 100 basis points to 93.1% from 92.1% as of March 31, 2025, representing the highest same-store occupancy and occupancy growth in the sector.
Same-store average tenant duration of stay as of March 31, 2026 was a record-level of approximately 3.6 years, and increased compared to approximately 3.5 years as of March 31, 2025.
Funds from operations (FFO), a non-GAAP measure, decreased to $853,000 or $0.08 per diluted share.
Adjusted FFO (AFFO), a non-GAAP measure, decreased to $958,000 or $0.08 per diluted share.
Maintained and covered quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per common share.
Capital resources as of March 31, 2026 totaled approximately $24.5 million, comprised of $7.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash; $2.3 million in marketable securities; and $14.8 million available under the company’s revolving credit facility.

Dividend

On March 2, 2026, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per share, consistent with the quarterly dividend for the year-ago period and previous quarter. The quarterly distribution represents an annualized dividend rate of $0.29 per share.

 

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 Q1, we delivered one of the strongest same-store revenue growth rates in the sector with the highest same-store occupancy of 93.1% and the highest occupancy growth, and record-level tenant duration of stay of 3.6 years at quarter-end,” said CEO and president of Global Self Storage, Mark C. Winmill. “We believe our results were driven in part by our customer service efforts—providing a clean, safe and hassle-free rental process—which continued to attract high quality, long-term tenants. Our customer service efforts also supported performance by strengthening local brand loyalty and generating strong referral and word-of-mouth demand for our storage units and services.

 

“Also contributing to our results were our digital marketing initiatives, which focus in part on our outstanding customer reviews. Our customer reviews have continued to demonstrate a high level of tenant satisfaction. In fact, we maintained a record-level average rating exceeding 4.9 out of 5 stars by the end of the quarter, an increase from 4.8 stars at the end of Q1 2025.

 

“During the quarter, our competitor move-in rate metrics analysis—which uses internet data scraping and other methods—helped keep our move-in rates competitive, while our proprietary revenue rate management program helped increase existing tenant rates and optimize store occupancy.

 

“While we delivered top-line growth and higher occupancy, our store operating expenses increased during the quarter, primarily due to increased employment costs and real estate property taxes. Employment costs rose mainly due to the timing of routine hiring and departures, but looking ahead we expect these costs to return to lower historic levels of growth. Self storage property tax assessments have been increasing industry-wide. However, we are taking steps to appeal reassessments to our properties as they arise, but there is no guarantee that these increased assessments will be reduced.

 

“In January, we converted certain student housing space into approximately 2,400 leasable square feet of all-climate-controlled units at our Lima, OH property. Following the conversion, the property totals 763 units and 94,931 leasable square feet. Total area occupancy was approximately 90.6% upon completion of the conversion and then utilizing our professional management techniques we increased the occupancy by 50 basis points to 91.1% at quarter-end.

 

“We believe we are well positioned to execute our strategic business plan with a strong balance sheet of approximately $24.5 million in capital resources. This plan includes growth through acquisitions, joint ventures, and expansion in select markets that exhibit limited supply growth and less professional competition.

 

“As we look ahead, we believe our targeted marketing strategies and strong commitment to best-in-class customer service will continue to attract high-quality, long-term tenants. We also remain committed to maximizing revenue, driving NOI growth, and delivering increased value to our stockholders over the long term.”


 

Q1 2026 Financial Summary

Total revenues increased 1.5% to $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2026. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in occupancy and existing tenant rates under its proprietary revenue rate management program.

 

Total operating expenses increased 8.3% to $2.6 million compared to $2.4 million in the same year-ago period. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of store operating expenses and an increase in general and administrative expenses.

 

Operating income decreased 21.0% to $572,000, compared to $724,000 in the same period last year. The decrease was the result of the operating effects noted above.

 

Net income totaled $477,000 or $0.04 per diluted share from $555,000 or $0.05 per diluted share in the same year-ago period.

 

Capital resources as of March 31, 2026, totaled approximately $24.5 million, comprised of $7.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $2.3 million in marketable securities, with $14.8 million available under the company’s revolving credit facility.

 

Q1 2026 Same-Store Results

As of March 31, 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 first quarter of 2026, same-store revenues increased 1.5% to $3.2 million compared to the same period last year.

 

Same-store cost of operations increased 10% to $1.3 million compared to $1.2 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to increased expenses for employment costs and real estate property taxes.

 

Same-store NOI decreased 3.9% to $1.8 million compared to $1.9 million in the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in store operating expenses.

 

Same-store occupancy as of March 31, 2026, increased 100 basis points to 93.1% from 92.1% as of March 31, 2025, representing the highest same-store occupancy and occupancy growth in the sector.

 

Same-store average tenant duration of stay as of March 31, 2026, was a record-level of approximately 3.6 years, compared to approximately 3.5 years as of March 31, 2025.

 

Q1 2026 Operating Results

Net income in the first quarter of 2026 was $477,000 or $0.04 per diluted share compared to $555,000 or $0.05 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Property operations expenses increased to $1.3 million from $1.2 million in the same period last year.

 


General and administrative expenses increased to $859,000 from $787,000 in the same year-ago period. The increase in general and administrative expenses during this period are primarily attributable to an increase to employment costs, and one-time professional fees related to the amendment and restatement of the company’s equity incentive plan.

 

Interest expense decreased to $204,000 from $224,000 in the same year-ago period.

 

FFO decreased 12.6% to $853,000 or $0.08 per diluted share compared to FFO of $975,000 or $0.09 per diluted share in the same period last year.

 

AFFO decreased 11.0% to $958,000 or $0.08 per diluted share compared to AFFO of $1.1 million or $0.10 per diluted share in the same period last year.

 

Q1 2026 FFO and AFFO (Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net income

 

$

477,019

 

 

$

555,152

 

Eliminate items excluded from FFO:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable equity securities

 

 

(36,871

)

 

 

13,345

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

412,415

 

 

 

406,846

 

FFO attributable to common stockholders

 

 

852,563

 

 

 

975,343

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation expense related to stock-based awards

 

 

105,371

 

 

 

100,736

 

AFFO attributable to common stockholders

 

$

957,934

 

 

$

1,076,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders - basic

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.05

 

Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders - diluted

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.05

 

FFO per share - diluted

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

0.09

 

AFFO per share - diluted

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

0.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

 

 

11,212,499

 

 

 

11,140,788

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

11,269,994

 

 

 

11,204,854

 

 


Additional Information

Additional information about the company’s first 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, LinkedIn 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 March 31, 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.

 

Company Contact:

Global Self Storage, Inc.

info@globalselfstorage.us

 

Investor Relations Contact:

Ron Both

Encore Investor Relations

Email Contact

 


 


GLOBAL SELF STORAGE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate assets, net

 

$

52,257,449

 

 

$

52,617,566

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

7,406,429

 

 

 

7,364,963

 

Restricted cash

 

 

16,798

 

 

 

106,444

 

Investments in securities

 

 

2,288,437

 

 

 

2,251,566

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

109,780

 

 

 

117,902

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

831,996

 

 

 

802,382

 

Line of credit issuance costs, net

 

 

97,985

 

 

 

117,582

 

Interest rate cap

 

 

760

 

 

 

120

 

Goodwill

 

 

694,121

 

 

 

694,121

 

Total assets

 

$

63,703,755

 

 

$

64,072,646

 

Liabilities and equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note payable, net

 

$

15,638,994

 

 

$

15,785,874

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

1,769,891

 

 

 

1,750,382

 

Total liabilities

 

 

17,408,885

 

 

 

17,536,256

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value: 450,000,000 shares authorized; 11,422,232 shares and 11,364,278 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

 

 

114,222

 

 

 

113,643

 

Additional paid in capital

 

 

50,014,395

 

 

 

49,909,603

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,833,747

)

 

 

(3,486,856

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

46,294,870

 

 

 

46,536,390

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

63,703,755

 

 

$

64,072,646

 

 

 

 


GLOBAL SELF STORAGE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

3,050,304

 

 

$

3,000,052

 

Other property related income

 

 

104,831

 

 

 

107,870

 

Management fees and other income

 

 

18,619

 

 

 

18,382

 

Total revenues

 

 

3,173,754

 

 

 

3,126,304

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property operations

 

 

1,330,343

 

 

 

1,208,898

 

General and administrative

 

 

859,220

 

 

 

786,893

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

412,415

 

 

 

406,846

 

Total expenses

 

 

2,601,978

 

 

 

2,402,637

 

Operating income

 

 

571,776

 

 

 

723,667

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend and interest income

 

 

72,250

 

 

 

68,599

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable equity securities

 

 

36,871

 

 

 

(13,345

)

Interest expense

 

 

(203,878

)

 

 

(223,769

)

Total other expense, net

 

 

(94,757

)

 

 

(168,515

)

Net income and comprehensive income

 

$

477,019

 

 

$

555,152

 

Earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.05

 

Diluted

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.05

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

11,212,499

 

 

 

11,140,788

 

Diluted

 

 

11,269,994

 

 

 

11,204,854

 

 


 


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):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net income

 

$

477,019

 

 

$

555,152

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees and other income

 

 

(18,619

)

 

 

(18,382

)

General and administrative

 

 

859,220

 

 

 

786,893

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

412,415

 

 

 

406,846

 

Dividend and interest

 

 

(72,250

)

 

 

(68,599

)

Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable equity securities

 

 

(36,871

)

 

 

13,345

 

Interest expense

 

 

203,878

 

 

 

223,769

 

Total same-store net operating income

 

$

1,824,792

 

 

$

1,899,024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Same-store revenues

 

$

3,155,135

 

 

$

3,107,922

 

Same-store cost of operations

 

 

1,330,343

 

 

 

1,208,898

 

Total same-store net operating income

 

$

1,824,792

 

 

$

1,899,024

 

 


FAQ

How did Global Self Storage (SELF) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Global Self Storage reported modest revenue growth but weaker earnings in Q1 2026. Total revenues increased 1.5% to $3.17 million, while net income declined to $477,019, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared with $0.05 in the prior-year quarter.

What happened to Global Self Storage’s FFO and AFFO in Q1 2026?

FFO and AFFO both declined year over year in Q1 2026. FFO fell 12.6% to $852,563, or $0.08 per diluted share, while AFFO decreased 11.0% to $957,934, also $0.08 per diluted share, reflecting higher operating and administrative costs.

How strong was Global Self Storage’s occupancy and tenant duration in Q1 2026?

Global Self Storage reported sector-leading utilization metrics. Same-store occupancy as of March 31, 2026 rose to 93.1%, up 100 basis points from 92.1%, and same-store average tenant duration of stay reached a record 3.6 years, up from about 3.5 years.

Did Global Self Storage (SELF) maintain its dividend in Q1 2026?

Yes. On March 2, 2026, Global Self Storage declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per share. This payout was consistent with both the year-ago period and the previous quarter and represents an annualized dividend rate of approximately $0.29 per share.

What are Global Self Storage’s capital resources as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Global Self Storage reported capital resources of about $24.5 million. This consisted of $7.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, $2.3 million in marketable securities, and $14.8 million available under its revolving credit facility.

How did same-store NOI and expenses trend for Global Self Storage in Q1 2026?

Same-store NOI declined even as revenues grew modestly. Same-store revenues increased 1.5% to $3.16 million, but same-store cost of operations rose 10% to $1.33 million, resulting in a 3.9% decrease in same-store NOI to $1.82 million.

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