Earnings And Financial GuidancePSA shares are viewed as fairly valued relative to the lower growth profile that is now assumed, with reduced SSNOI growth expectations in 2024/2025 down approximately 50 basis points from previous estimates.
Operational Metrics And Rent Trends2Q24 operating metrics continued their downward trend with weighted average same-store square foot occupancy at 93.0%, SS NOI decreasing 1.6%, and declining direct gross margins of 79.3%.
Pricing And Demand ChallengesA lack of pricing power with new customers and fading hope for improvement in demand for storage highlight ongoing challenges in market conditions.