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Global Self Storage Q3 net income falls to $417K

The company maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.0725 per share, matching the year-ago period and previous quarter.

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Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $3.2 million, up 0.6% year over year, while operating expenses fell 1.2% to $2.47 million. Operating income rose 6.7% to $777,000, but net income declined to $417,000 from $496,259; diluted earnings per share were $0.04 in both periods. Funds from operations (FFO) rose 5.8% to $1.1 million and adjusted FFO (AFFO) rose 4.7% to $1.15 million.

For the first nine months, revenue increased 0.9% to $9.6 million, while operating income declined 10.4% to $2.0 million; FFO fell 5.9% to $2.9 million and AFFO fell 5.1% to $3.2 million. Third-quarter same-store net operating income (NOI) declined 0.6% to $1.96 million, and occupancy was 92.9% versus 93.2% a year earlier. At September 30, 2026, capital resources totaled approximately $24.3 million, including $14.5 million available under the revolving credit facility. Management currently expects marketing expenses to decrease for the remainder of 2026 and existing-tenant rent increases to be similar to the prior year.

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  • Moderate pointThird-quarter net income fell to $417,000 from $496,259.
  • Moderate pointNine-month operating income fell 10.4% to $2.0 million.
  • Moderate pointNine-month FFO declined 5.9% to $2.9 million.

Filing Explained

The attached release reports that Global Self Storage declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per share on September 1, 2026, matching the prior quarter and year-earlier quarter; the declaration sets a per-share distribution for common holders.

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
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Total revenue $3.2 million Third quarter 2026; up 0.6% year over year
Operating income $777,000 Third quarter 2026; up 6.7% year over year
Net income $417,000 Third quarter 2026, compared with $496,259 in third quarter 2025
FFO $1.1 million Third quarter 2026; up 5.8% year over year
AFFO $1.15 million Third quarter 2026; up 4.7% year over year
Operating income $2.0 million First nine months of 2026; down 10.4% year over year
Capital resources Approximately $24.3 million As of September 30, 2026
Same-store occupancy 92.9% As of September 30, 2026, compared with 93.2% as of September 30, 2025
Funds from operations financial
"Funds from operations (“FFO”) and FFO per share are non-GAAP measures"
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”) and AFFO per share are non-GAAP measures"
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
"Net operating income or “NOI” is a meaningful measure"
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 portfolio financial
"same-store portfolio to consist of only those stores owned and operated on a stabilized basis"
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Total revenue $3.2 million Up 0.6% year over year
Operating income $777,000 Up 6.7% year over year
Net income $417,000 Compared with $496,259 in third quarter 2025
FFO $1.1 million Up 5.8% year over year
Operating income $2.0 million Down 10.4% year over year for the first nine months
FFO $2.9 million Down 5.9% year over year for the first nine months
AFFO $3.2 million Down 5.1% year over year for the first nine months
Guidance

Management currently expects marketing expenses to decrease for the remainder of 2026 and existing-tenant rent increases to be similar to the prior year.

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What dividend did SELF declare?

Global Self Storage declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per share on September 1, 2026. The amount was consistent with the quarterly dividend for the year-ago period and previous quarter; the company stated an annualized dividend rate of $0.29 per share.

What was SELF's average tenant stay in the third quarter of 2026?

Average tenant duration of stay at same-store properties reached approximately 3.7 years as of September 30, 2026, compared with approximately 3.5 years as of September 30, 2025.

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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): November 6,2026
 

 
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
Maryland
001-12681
13-3926714
(State or other jurisdiction 
of incorporation)
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Number)
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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)
 

 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
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Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On November 6, 2026, Global Self Storage, Inc. (the “Company”) reported its financial results for the period ended September 30, 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.
 
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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.
 
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Global Self Storage, Inc. Earnings Press Release, dated November 6, 2026, reporting the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026.
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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:
November 6, 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 Third Quarter 2026 Results

 

Strong Occupancy, Record-Level Average Tenant Duration of Stay and Strong FFO and AFFO Growth Driven by Continued Operational Excellence

 

 

Millbrook, NY – November 6, 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2026. All comparisons are to the same year-ago period unless otherwise noted.

 

Q3 2026 Highlights

 

 

•

Total revenues increased 0.6% to $3.2 million.

 

 

•

Net income decreased 16.0% to $417,000 or $0.04 per diluted share.

 

 

•

Same-store revenues increased 0.6% to $3.2 million.

 

 

•

Same-store cost of operations increased 2.5% to $1.3 million.

 

 

•

Same-store net operating income (NOI) decreased 0.6% to $2.0 million (see definition of this and other non-GAAP measures and their reconciliation to GAAP, below).

 

 

•

Same-store occupancy as of September 30, 2026 was 92.9%, compared to 93.2% as of September 30, 2025.

 

 

•

Same-store average tenant duration of stay as of September 30, 2026 was a record level of approximately 3.7 years, and increased compared to approximately 3.5 years as of September 30, 2025.

 


 

 

•

Funds from operations (FFO), a non-GAAP measure, increased 5.8% to $1.1 million or $0.09 per diluted share.

 

 

•

Adjusted FFO (AFFO), a non-GAAP measure, increased 4.7% to $1.1 million or $0.10 per diluted share.

 

 

•

Maintained and covered quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per common share.

 

 

•

Capital resources as of September 30, 2026 totaled approximately $24.3 million, comprised of $7.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash; $2.3 million in marketable securities; and $14.5 million available under the company’s revolving credit facility.

 

First Nine Months 2026 Highlights

 

 

•

Total revenues increased 0.9% to $9.6 million.

 

 

•

Net income increased 0.4% to $1.7 million or $0.15 per diluted share from $1.7 million or $0.15 per diluted share.

 

 

•

Same-store revenues increased 0.9% to $9.6 million.

 

 

•

Same-store cost of operations increased 6.8% to $3.9 million.

 

 

•

Same-store NOI decreased 2.8% to $5.7 million.

 

 

•

FFO decreased 5.9% to $2.9 million or $0.26 per diluted share.

 

 

•

AFFO decreased 5.1% to $3.2 million or $0.28 per diluted share.

 

 

•

Maintained and covered dividends totaling $0.2175 per common share.

 

Dividend

 

On September 1, 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 Q3, we delivered positive same-store revenue growth, a record-level average tenant duration of stay of approximately 3.7 years at quarter-end, and strong growth in FFO and AFFO,” said CEO and president of Global Self Storage, Mark C. Winmill. “During the quarter, our competitor move-in rate metrics analysis kept our rates competitive, while our proprietary revenue rate management program increased existing tenant rates and optimized store occupancy.

 

“Our digital marketing initiatives also supported maintaining strong occupancy by highlighting our outstanding customer reviews, including a record-level average rating above 4.9 out of 5 stars at quarter-end.

 

“Our customer service efforts—providing a clean, safe and convenient rental process—continued to attract high-quality, long-term tenants. These efforts also strengthened local brand loyalty and drove strong referral and word-of-mouth demand for our storage units and services. 

 

“This quarter, we neared completion of the replacement of our kiosks with a QR code-based quick access page for unit rentals. This followed our transition from a live agent call center to an AI-based virtual agent call center in the second quarter. With these changes in place, we currently expect marketing expenses to decrease for the remainder of 2026.

 

“At our Lima, Ohio property, our second-largest property, we converted certain student housing space into approximately 2,400 leasable square feet of all-climate-controlled units in Q1 2026. Total area occupancy following the conversion was approximately 90.6%. The property reached approximately 94.1% occupancy as of September 30, 2026.

 

 

 


 

“While our focus on cost control helped reduce G&A expenses by 5.5% during the quarter, store operating expenses increased primarily due to higher employment costs and real estate property taxes. We currently expect growth in store-level employment costs related to headcount to return to lower historic levels, partially offset by inflationary increases in compensation rates and additional compensation costs as we potentially add stores. We also expect inflationary increases in administrative costs for the remainder of 2026. We continue to appeal property tax reassessments as they arise, but there is no guarantee that assessments will be reduced.


 “With approximately $24.3 million in capital resources, we believe we can continue to execute our strategic business plan through acquisitions, directly or through joint ventures, and expansion projects at existing properties. We continue to review store and portfolio acquisition opportunities and may pursue additional third-party management relationships through Global MaxManagement, seeking to broaden our revenue base and pipeline of potential acquisitions. 

 

“Looking ahead, we currently expect rental income growth to come from continued existing tenant rent increases, higher move-in rental rates, lower promotional discounts and higher occupancy. We anticipate existing tenant rent increases for the remainder of 2026 to be similar to those in the prior year. With our disciplined operating approach, loyal tenant base and capital resources, we believe we are well positioned to pursue growth opportunities and build long-term value for our stockholders.”

 

Q3 2026 Financial Summary

 

Total revenues increased 0.6% to $3.2 million in the third quarter of 2026. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in existing tenant rates under its proprietary revenue rate management program.

 

Total operating expenses decreased 1.2% to $2.47 million compared to $2.50 million in the same year-ago period. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower general and administrative expenses, partially offset by higher store operating expenses.

 

Operating income increased 6.7% to $777,000, compared to $728,000 in the same period last year. The increase was the result of the operating effects noted above.

 

Net income totaled $417,000 or $0.04 per diluted share compared to $496,000 or $0.04 per diluted share in the same year-ago period.

 

Capital resources as of September 30, 2026 totaled approximately $24.3 million, comprised of $7.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $2.3 million in marketable securities, with $14.5 million available under the company’s revolving credit facility.

 


 

Q3 2026 Same-Store Results

 

As of September 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 third quarter of 2026, same-store revenues increased 0.6% to $3.2 million compared to the same period last year. 

 

Same-store cost of operations increased 2.5% 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, partially offset by lower marketing expenses.

 

Same-store NOI decreased 0.6% to $1.96 million compared to $1.97 million in the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in store operating expenses.

 

Same-store occupancy was 92.9% as of September 30, 2026, compared to 93.2% as of September 30, 2025.

 

Same-store average tenant duration of stay as of September 30, 2026 reached a record level of approximately 3.7 years, compared to approximately 3.5 years as of September 30, 2025.

 

Q3 2026 Operating Results

 

Net income in the third quarter of 2026 was $417,000 or $0.04 per diluted share compared to $496,000 or $0.04 per diluted share in the third 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 decreased 5.5% to $780,000 from $826,000 in the same year-ago period. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower professional fees.

 

Interest expense decreased to $200,000 from $209,000 in the same year-ago period.

 


 

FFO increased 5.8% to $1.1 million or $0.09 per diluted share compared to FFO of $1.0 million or $0.09 per diluted share in the same period last year.

 

AFFO increased 4.7% to $1.15 million or $0.10 per diluted share compared to AFFO of $1.10 million or $0.10 per diluted share in the same period last year. 
 

First Nine Months 2026 Financial Summary

 

Total revenues increased 0.9% to $9.6 million in the first nine months of 2026. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in existing tenant rates under the company’s proprietary revenue rate management program.

 

Total operating expenses increased 4.5% to $7.6 million compared to $7.3 million in the same year-ago period. The increase was primarily attributable to higher store operating expenses and general and administrative expenses.

 

Operating income decreased 10.4% to $2.0 million, compared to $2.3 million in the same period last year. The decrease was the result of the operating effects noted above.

 

Net income totaled $1.7 million or $0.15 per diluted share compared to $1.7 million or $0.15 per diluted share in the same year-ago period.

 

First Nine Months 2026 Same-Store Results

 

For the first nine months of 2026, same-store revenues increased 0.9% to $9.6 million compared to $9.5 million in the same period last year. The increase was due primarily to higher existing tenant rates under the company’s proprietary revenue rate management program.

 

Same-store cost of operations increased 6.8% to $3.9 million compared to $3.6 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to increased expenses for employment costs and real estate property taxes, partially offset by lower marketing expenses.

 

Same-store NOI decreased 2.8% to $5.7 million compared to $5.9 million in the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in store operating expenses.

 


 

First Nine Months 2026 Operating Results

 

Net income in the first nine months of 2026 was $1.7 million or $0.15 per diluted share compared to $1.7 million or $0.15 per diluted share in the first nine months of 2025.

 

Property operations expenses increased to $3.9 million from $3.6 million in the same period last year.

 

General and administrative expenses increased to $2.5 million from $2.4 million in the same year-ago period. The increase was primarily attributable to higher employment costs.

 

Interest expense decreased to $607,000 from $647,000 in the same year-ago period.

 

FFO decreased 5.9% to $2.9 million or $0.26 per diluted share compared to FFO of $3.1 million or $0.27 per diluted share in the same period last year.

 

AFFO decreased 5.1% to $3.2 million or $0.28 per diluted share compared to AFFO of $3.3 million or $0.30 per diluted share in the same period last year.

 

Q3 and First Nine Months 2026 FFO and AFFO (Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net income

 

$

416,692

 

 

$

496,259

 

 

$

1,723,326

 

 

$

1,715,627

 

Eliminate items excluded from FFO:

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable equity securities

 

 

229,231

 

 

 

98,704

 

 

 

(74,033

)

 

 

135,497

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

416,324

 

 

 

409,303

 

 

 

1,244,004

 

 

 

1,223,865

 

FFO attributable to common stockholders

 

 

1,062,247

 

 

 

1,004,266

 

 

 

2,893,297

 

 

 

3,074,989

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Compensation expense related to stock-based awards

 

 

86,785

 

 

 

70,948

 

 

 

276,972

 

 

 

243,902

 

Business development

 

 

—

 

 

 

22,286

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

22,286

 

AFFO attributable to common stockholders

 

$

1,149,032

 

 

$

1,097,500

 

 

$

3,170,269

 

 

$

3,341,177

 

 

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders - basic

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.15

 

Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders - diluted

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.15

 

FFO per share - diluted

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

0.26

 

 

$

0.27

 

AFFO per share - diluted

 

$

0.10

 

 

$

0.10

 

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.30

 

 

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

 

 

11,249,177

 

 

 

11,174,369

 

 

 

11,231,836

 

 

 

11,158,957

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

11,304,316

 

 

 

11,232,624

 

 

 

11,286,648

 

 

 

11,218,892

 

 


 

Additional Information

Additional information about the company’s third 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 September 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.

 

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)

 

 

 

September 30, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

Assets

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Real estate assets, net

 

$

51,566,168

 

 

$

52,617,566

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

7,399,134

 

 

 

7,364,963

 

Restricted cash

 

 

55,323

 

 

 

106,444

 

Investments in securities

 

 

2,325,599

 

 

 

2,251,566

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

144,778

 

 

 

117,902

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

964,372

 

 

 

802,382

 

Line of credit issuance costs, net

 

 

58,791

 

 

 

117,582

 

Interest rate cap

 

 

1,597

 

 

 

120

 

Goodwill

 

 

694,121

 

 

 

694,121

 

Total assets

 

$

63,209,883

 

 

$

64,072,646

 

Liabilities and equity

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Note payable, net

 

$

15,340,066

 

 

$

15,785,874

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

1,813,173

 

 

 

1,750,382

 

Total liabilities

 

 

17,153,239

 

 

 

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; 11,421,812 shares and 11,364,278 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

 

 

114,218

 

 

 

113,643

 

Additional paid in capital

 

 

50,186,000

 

 

 

49,909,603

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(4,243,574

)

 

 

(3,486,856

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

46,056,644

 

 

 

46,536,390

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

63,209,883

 

 

$

64,072,646

 

 


 

GLOBAL SELF STORAGE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Revenues

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Rental income

 

$

3,117,927

 

 

$

3,099,499

 

 

$

9,256,571

 

 

$

9,162,139

 

Other property related income

 

 

108,013

 

 

 

107,911

 

 

 

320,407

 

 

 

328,789

 

Management fees and other income

 

 

18,575

 

 

 

18,261

 

 

 

55,732

 

 

 

55,425

 

Total revenues

 

 

3,244,515

 

 

 

3,225,671

 

 

 

9,632,710

 

 

 

9,546,353

 

Expenses

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Property operations

 

 

1,270,485

 

 

 

1,239,432

 

 

 

3,875,538

 

 

 

3,627,372

 

General and administrative

 

 

780,492

 

 

 

826,220

 

 

 

2,470,390

 

 

 

2,391,807

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

416,324

 

 

 

409,303

 

 

 

1,244,004

 

 

 

1,223,865

 

Business development

 

 

—

 

 

 

22,286

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

22,286

 

Total expenses

 

 

2,467,301

 

 

 

2,497,241

 

 

 

7,589,932

 

 

 

7,265,330

 

Operating income

 

 

777,214

 

 

 

728,430

 

 

 

2,042,778

 

 

 

2,281,023

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Dividend and interest income

 

 

68,995

 

 

 

75,675

 

 

 

213,716

 

 

 

217,404

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable equity securities

 

 

(229,231

)

 

 

(98,704

)

 

 

74,033

 

 

 

(135,497

)

Interest expense

 

 

(200,286

)

 

 

(209,142

)

 

 

(607,201

)

 

 

(647,303

)

Total other expense, net

 

 

(360,522

)

 

 

(232,171

)

 

 

(319,452

)

 

 

(565,396

)

Net income and comprehensive income

 

$

416,692

 

 

$

496,259

 

 

$

1,723,326

 

 

$

1,715,627

 

Earnings per share

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Basic

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.15

 

Diluted

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.15

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Basic

 

 

11,249,177

 

 

 

11,174,369

 

 

 

11,231,836

 

 

 

11,158,957

 

Diluted

 

 

11,304,316

 

 

 

11,232,624

 

 

 

11,286,648

 

 

 

11,218,892

 

 


 

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 September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net income

 

$

416,692

 

 

$

496,259

 

 

$

1,723,326

 

 

$

1,715,627

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

 

 

 

​

Management fees and other income

 

 

(18,575

)

 

 

(18,261

)

 

 

(55,732

)

 

 

(55,425

)

General and administrative

 

 

780,492

 

 

 

826,220

 

 

 

2,470,390

 

 

 

2,391,807

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

416,324

 

 

 

409,303

 

 

 

1,244,004

 

 

 

1,223,865

 

Business development

 

 

—

 

 

 

22,286

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

22,286

 

Dividend and interest

 

 

(68,995

)

 

 

(75,675

)

 

 

(213,716

)

 

 

(217,404

)

Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable equity securities

 

 

229,231

 

 

 

98,704

 

 

 

(74,033

)

 

 

135,497

 

Interest expense

 

 

200,286

 

 

 

209,142

 

 

 

607,201

 

 

 

647,303

 

Total same-store net operating income

 

$

1,955,455

 

 

$

1,967,978

 

 

$

5,701,440

 

 

$

5,863,556

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Same-store revenues

 

$

3,225,940

 

 

$

3,207,410

 

 

$

9,576,978

 

 

$

9,490,928

 

Same-store cost of operations

 

 

1,270,485

 

 

 

1,239,432

 

 

 

3,875,538

 

 

 

3,627,372

 

Total same-store net operating income

 

$

1,955,455

 

 

$

1,967,978

 

 

$

5,701,440

 

 

$

5,863,556

 

 

 

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