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Global Self Storage (NASDAQ: SELF) Q2 FFO dips while net income climbs

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Global Self Storage, Inc. reported modest top-line growth but softer cash-flow metrics for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. Q2 total revenues rose 0.6% to $3.2 million, while net income increased 24.9% to $830,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, helped by higher existing-tenant rates and investment gains.

Core REIT cash-flow measures weakened as higher employment costs and property taxes lifted expenses. Q2 FFO fell 10.7% to $978,000 and AFFO declined 8.9% to $1.1 million, with similar declines for the first half. Same-store occupancy remained high at 94.7% and record average tenant duration reached 3.6 years. The company maintained a covered quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per share and reported total capital resources of $24.9 million, including cash, marketable securities, and available revolving credit.

Positive

  • Net income rose 24.9% in Q2 2026 to $830,000 or $0.07 per diluted share, despite only 0.6% revenue growth, reflecting operating leverage and favorable unrealized gains on marketable equity securities.
  • Same-store occupancy held at 94.7% and average tenant duration increased to a record 3.6 years, supporting stable cash flows and suggesting resilient demand for the company’s self-storage portfolio.

Negative

  • FFO declined 10.7% in Q2 2026 to $978,486, and AFFO fell 8.9% to $1,063,302, as higher employment costs and property taxes outpaced modest revenue gains.
  • First-half 2026 FFO dropped 11.6% to $1.8 million and AFFO decreased 9.9% to $2.0 million, indicating sustained pressure on core cash generation relative to the prior year.

Filing Explained

June 30 reported common shares exceed December 31’s count, but the filing does not establish whether issuance changed existing ownership percentages.

The Form 8-K reports the company’s completed second-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026; the results release is furnished as an exhibit rather than presented as a new financing or acquisition event. The filing also reports a higher common-share count at quarter-end, which is the material structural item for existing holders.

The balance sheet lists 11,421,420 common shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026, compared with 11,364,278 at December 31, 2025. It does not state whether this change came from an issuance, compensation activity, or another equity transaction.

Under the supplied dilution definition, an additional share issuance reduces an existing holder’s percentage ownership absent offsetting changes; because the filing does not establish that issuance occurred or disclose the related consideration, the ownership effect cannot be sized from this filing.

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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 Total Revenues $3,214,442 Quarter ended June 30, 2026; up 0.6% vs Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Net Income $829,615 Quarter ended June 30, 2026; up 24.9% vs Q2 2025
Q2 2026 FFO $978,486 FFO attributable to common stockholders; down 10.7% vs Q2 2025
Q2 2026 AFFO $1,063,302 AFFO attributable to common stockholders; down 8.9% vs Q2 2025
Same-store Occupancy 94.7% Same-store occupancy as of June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025
Capital Resources $24,900,000 Capital resources as of June 30, 2026, including cash, securities and revolver availability
Quarterly Dividend per Share $0.0725 Dividend declared June 1, 2026; annualized rate $0.29 per share
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
"We believe net operating income or “NOI” is a meaningful measure of performance"
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
"We consider our same-store portfolio to consist of only those stores owned"
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.
revolving credit facility financial
"with $14.8 million available under the company’s revolving credit facility"
A revolving credit facility is a type of loan that a business can borrow from whenever it needs money, up to a set limit. It’s like having a credit card for companies—allowing them to borrow, pay back, and borrow again as needed, providing flexibility for managing cash flow or funding short-term expenses.
Q2 2026 total revenues $3,214,442 +0.6% vs Q2 2025
Q2 2026 net income $829,615 +24.9% vs Q2 2025
Q2 2026 FFO $978,486 -10.7% vs Q2 2025
Q2 2026 AFFO $1,063,302 -8.9% vs Q2 2025
Same-store occupancy 94.7% unchanged vs June 30, 2025
Quarterly dividend per share $0.0725 unchanged vs prior year and prior quarter

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FAQ

How did Global Self Storage (SELF) perform financially in Q2 2026?

Global Self Storage reported Q2 2026 revenues of $3.2 million, up 0.6%, and net income of $830,000, up 24.9% year over year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.07, compared with $0.06 in the same quarter of 2025.

What happened to Global Self Storage (SELF)'s FFO and AFFO in Q2 2026?

In Q2 2026, Global Self Storage’s FFO fell 10.7% to $978,486, while AFFO declined 8.9% to $1,063,302. The company attributed the declines mainly to higher store operating expenses and increased general and administrative costs, including employment-related expenses.

What were Global Self Storage (SELF)'s occupancy and tenant duration metrics as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, same-store occupancy at Global Self Storage was 94.7%, unchanged from a year earlier. Average tenant duration of stay reached a record-level of approximately 3.6 years, up from about 3.4 years as of June 30, 2025.

What dividend is Global Self Storage (SELF) paying for Q2 2026?

On June 1, 2026, Global Self Storage declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per common share. This matches the year-ago and prior-quarter dividend, representing an annualized rate of $0.29 per share, which management states was maintained and covered by current performance.

What is Global Self Storage (SELF)'s capital resources position as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, Global Self Storage reported total capital resources of approximately $24.9 million. This included $7.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, $2.6 million in marketable securities, and $14.8 million available under its revolving credit facility.

How did operating expenses affect Global Self Storage (SELF) in Q2 2026?

Total operating expenses in Q2 2026 increased 6.6% to $2.5 million, driven by higher property operations and general and administrative costs. Management cited increased employment expenses and rising real estate property taxes as key contributors, pressuring NOI, FFO and AFFO despite stable occupancy.
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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): August 07, 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:

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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).

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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 August 7, 2026, Global Self Storage, Inc. (the “Company”) reported its financial results for the period ended June 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.

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 August 7, 2026, reporting the financial results for the period ended June 30, 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:

August 7, 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 Second Quarter 2026 Results

Strong Occupancy and Maintained Record-Level Tenant Duration of Stay Driven by Continued Operational Excellence

 

Millbrook, NY – 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 $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 Q2, we delivered positive same-store revenue growth, strong same-store average occupancy of 94.7%, and maintained a record-level tenant duration of stay of 3.6 years at quarter-end,” said CEO and president of Global Self Storage, Mark C. Winmill. “Our results were driven in part by our customer service efforts—providing a clean, safe and convenient rental process—which continued to attract high quality, long-term tenants.

 

“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 initiativesalso 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 90.6%. Subsequent to the end of Q1, the property achieved a successful


lease-up during Q2 2026, with occupancy increasing 3.8 percentage points to 94.3% at quarter-end, supported by strong customer engagement, including more than 700 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

 

“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 $24.9 million in capital resources, we believe we are well positioned to execute our strategic business plan, including acquisitions, joint ventures and expansion in select markets with limited supply growth and less professional competition.

 

“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 tenantswhile supportingrevenue growth, NOI performance and long-term value for stockholders.”

 

Q2 2026 Financial Summary

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

 

Total operating expenses increased 6.6% to $2.5 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 16.3% to $694,000, compared to $829,000 in the same period last year. The decrease was the result of the operating effects noted above.

 

Net income totaled $830,000 or $0.07 per diluted share from $664,000 or $0.06 per diluted share in the same year-ago period.

 

Capital resources as of June 30, 2026, totaled approximately $24.9 million, comprised of $7.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $2.6 million in marketable securities, with $14.8 million available under the company’s revolving credit facility.

 

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 0.6% to $3.2 million compared to the same period last year.

 

Same-store cost of operations increased 8.1% 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 3.8% to $1.9 million compared to $2.0 million in the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in store operating expenses.

 


Same-store occupancy was 94.7% as of June 30, 2026 and 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 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 $830,000 or $0.07 per diluted share compared to $664,000 or $0.06 per diluted share in the second 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 $831,000 from $779,000 in the same year-ago period. The increase during this period is primarily attributable to an increase in employment costs, and one-time professional fees related to the amendment and restatement of the company’s equity incentive plan.

 

Interest expense decreased to $203,000 from $214,000 in the same year-ago period.

 

FFO decreased 10.7% to $978,000 or $0.09 per diluted share compared to FFO of $1.1 million or $0.10 per diluted share in the same period last year.

 

AFFO decreased 8.9% to $1.1 million or $0.09 per diluted share compared to AFFO of $1.2 million or $0.10 per diluted share in the same period last year.

First Half 2026 Financial Summary

Total revenues increased 1.1% to $6.4 million in the first half of 2026. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in existing tenant rates under its proprietary revenue rate management program.

 

Total operating expenses increased 7.4% to $5.1 million compared to $4.8 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 18.5% to $1.3 million, compared to $1.6 million in the same period last year. The decrease was the result of the operating effects noted above.

 

Net income totaled $1.3 million or $0.11 per diluted share from $1.2 million or $0.11 per diluted share in the same year-ago period.

 

First Half 2026 Same-Store Results

For the first half of 2026, same-store revenues increased 1.1% to $6.4 million compared to the same period last year. The increase was due primarily to an increase in existing tenant rates under the company’s proprietary revenue rate management program.

 

Same-store cost of operations increased 9.1% to $2.6 million compared to $2.4 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 3.8% to $3.7 million compared to $3.9 million in the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in store operating expenses.

 

First Half 2026 Operating Results

Net income in the first half 2026 was $1.3 million or $0.11 per diluted share compared to $1.2 million or $0.11 per diluted share in the first half of 2025.

 

Property operations expenses increased to $2.6 million from $2.4 million in the same period last year.

 

General and administrative expenses increased to $1.7 million from $1.6 million in the same year-ago period. The increase during this period is primarily attributable to an increase in employment costs, and one-time professional fees related to the amendment and restatement of the company’s equity incentive plan.

 

Interest expense decreased to $407,000 from $438,000 in the same year-ago period.

 

FFO decreased 11.6% to $1.8 million or $0.16 per diluted share compared to FFO of $2.1 million or $0.18 per diluted share in the same period last year.

 

AFFO decreased 9.9% to $2.0 million or $0.18 per diluted share compared to AFFO of $2.2 million or $0.20 per diluted share in the same period last year.

 

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 propertiesare 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.

 

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)

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value: 450,000,000 shares authorized; 11,421,420 shares and 11,364,278 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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