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PSAPublic Storage
$289.71$54.0B
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Public Storage

PSA
NYSE · Industrial REITs
$289.71
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$54.02B
P/E32.2x
52W High$335.55
Volume1.23M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Stable NOI Margins Mask Rising Leverage Risk

Public Storage's core self-storage portfolio continues to generate resilient NOI margins above 72%, with Q2 2026 FFO per share of $4.46 and AFFO coverage of 1.37x. However, revenue growth has decelerated to 2.6% and leverage has crept up to a 1.10 debt-to-equi...

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

PSA price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

8/12 Beats

EPS beat 8 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

In Line

P/E is in line with peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 48 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 52% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 29
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth has slowed to 2.6% in Q2 2026 from 5.8% in Q1 2024, yet NOI margins remain robust at 72.1%, with FFO per share of $4.46 reflecting a 22.8% YoY increase.

Analyst Consensus+13.6% target
Hold(36 analysts)
11 Buy23 Hold2 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Scale and Operational Strength

Public Storage operates over 3,300 facilities and holds approximately 245 million square feet of rentable space, giving it a dominant footprint in the U.S. self‑storage market. This scale is supported by a strong local presence and high‑quality demographic profiles that drive demand.

Growth via Development & Acquisitions

The company’s non‑same‑store pool is projected to grow 9 % year‑over‑year, and its development capabilities are considered unique and accretive. Goldman Sachs notes PSA can acquire large asset amounts at a lower cost of capital, enabling it to pursue deals competitors may pass on.

Strong Balance Sheet

PSA’s robust balance sheet provides ample funding options for future growth initiatives, reinforcing its financial stability and capacity to finance acquisitions and development projects.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
PSA+15.58%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
PSA+7.88%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
PSA+23.38%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+75.84%
5-Year Return
PSA+15.74%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+74.94%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
32.2x
Forward P/EExpansion
28.9x
EV/EBITDA60th %ile
18.8x
FCF YieldCash Flow
5.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
32.2x
28.1x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
18.8x
18.5x
60th· Fair
Price/FCF
18.6x
19.3x
40th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$272.27-6.0%
Base (Fair)$368.12+24.2%
Bull$464.88+60.5%
$272.27 Bear$368.12 Base$464.88 Bull
Current Market Price: $289.71
Trades at a 21.3% discount to Base DCF ($368.12)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$4.82B+2.7% YoY
Net income
$1.78B-13.9% YoY
Free cash flow
$2.9B+7.0% YoY
Operating margin
46.7%-0.1 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)8.9%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)18.6%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 29, 2026
$2.55+0.8%
vs $2.53
$1.2B-0.1%
vs $1.2B
Q2 2026
Apr 27, 2026
$2.71+12.0%
vs $2.42
$1.2B+0.2%
vs $1.2B
Q1 2026
Feb 12, 2026
$2.60+4.4%
vs $2.49
$1.2B+0.2%
vs $1.2B
Q4 2025
Oct 29, 2025
$2.63+4.0%
vs $2.53
$1.2B+0.6%
vs $1.2B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Seeking Alpha·Sep 15, 2026
Public Storage: Buy The Pullback For A Reliable Yield And Improving Growth

Public Storage offers downside protection with a 4.05% yield, trading at a forward P/FFO of 17.5 and below its historical average. PSA's operational momentum is improving, with rising move-in rents, declining churn, and an inflection in same-store revenue growth guidance. Recent acquisitions provide significant lease-up and margin expansion opportunities, supporting multi-year synergy potential.

Defense World·Sep 15, 2026
Corient Private Wealth LP Has $19.86 Million Holdings in Public Storage $PSA

Corient Private Wealth LP decreased its holdings in Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) by 5.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 62,376 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 3,601 shares during the quarter. Corient Private Wealth

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 10, 2026
VNO vs. PSA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks are likely familiar with Vornado (VNO) and Public Storage (PSA). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

247 Wallst·Sep 10, 2026
We Named 3 Dividend Stocks to Dominate 2026. Only One Beat the S&P 500.

We picked three dividend stocks to beat the market in 2026, and the results split in ways that reveal something uncomfortable about how income investors actually grade their own calls.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark PSA against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Public Storage (PSA)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
PSA logoPSAPublic StorageCurrent
$289.71$54.02B32.152.74%36.99%18.63%4.52%
EXR logoEXRExtra Space Storage Inc.
$134.99$28.52B29.411.19%27.96%6.7%—
CUBE logoCUBECubeSmart
$38.56$8.76B26.415.33%29.41%12.17%—
NSA logoNSANational Storage Affiliates Trust
$43.40$3.35B62.00-2.26%10.48%5.05%—
SPG logoSPGSimon Property Group, Inc.
$205.95$66.79B14.576.72%68.41%87.97%—
PLD logoPLDPrologis, Inc.
$135.94$126.74B38.407.18%41.54%6.46%—

Compare PSA vs Peers

Public Storage (PSA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs EXR

Most directly comparable listed peer for PSA.

Scale Benchmark

vs AMZN

Larger-name benchmark to compare PSA against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs EXR, CUBE, NSA, SPG

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

PSA SEC Filings & Documents

Public Storage (PSA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 22, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 20, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 12, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 24, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 29, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 27, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 29, 2025·SEC

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PSA Frequently Asked Questions

Public Storage (PSA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Public Storage's revenue?

Public Storage (PSA) reported $4.89B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1343% increase from $339.0M in 1996.

How fast is Public Storage growing?

Public Storage (PSA) grew revenue by 2.7% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is PSA profitable?

Yes, Public Storage (PSA) is profitable, generating $2.04B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (37.0% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does PSA pay dividends?

Yes, Public Storage (PSA) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.52%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is PSA's return on equity?

Public Storage (PSA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 18.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.

Industry Metrics
What is Public Storage's FFO?

Public Storage (PSA) generated Funds From Operations (FFO) of $3.21B in the trailing twelve months. FFO is the primary profitability metric for REITs.

Is PSA a good dividend stock?

Public Storage (PSA) offers a 4.52% dividend yield, which is attractive for income investors. REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders.

What if you invested $1,000 in PSA back in 1996?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 30+ years of data

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