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NYSE:PSA

Public Storage (PSA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$288.10
+12.81 (+4.65%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$277.28
$288.26
50-Day Range
$274.16
$294.52
52-Week Range
$233.18
$316.48
Volume
686,956 shs
Average Volume
798,936 shs
Market Capitalization
$50.62 billion
P/E Ratio
26.05
Dividend Yield
4.17%
Price Target
$300.00

Public Storage MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.45 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.1% Upside
$300.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.21% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.53
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.04mentions of Public Storage in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.44%
From $16.91 to $17.66 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.59 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

123rd out of 844 stocks

Real Estate Investment Trusts Industry

18th out of 176 stocks

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About Public Storage Stock (NYSE:PSA)

Public Storage is a REIT focused on acquiring, developing, owning, and operating self-storage facilities in the US and Europe. The company is a member of the S&P 500 and the FT Global 500 and is the world’s 4th largest REIT by market cap. Along with its holdings of self-storage facilities, the company owns a 42% stake in business park company PS Business Parks and is also in business selling packing and storage supplies. The company is headquartered in Glendale California.

The company was founded in 1972 by B. Wayne Hughes and Kenneth Polk who used the leverage of investments from RELPs to grow the business. The original plan was to use the storage warehouses as a means of generating income until the properties were more valuable. The surprise is that demand for storage space was high and led to unexpected profitability.

The company has more than 1,000 locations by 1989 and then, in 1995, it transformed itself into a publicly traded REIT. The transformation was spurred by tax changes that made RELPs obsolete. The transformation was done via a merger with Storage Equities which gave up its name in favor of Public Storage. The company grew again with the acquisition of Shurgard in 2006 but it has since been spun off as its own publicly traded company. Public Storage retains 36% ownership in Shurgard.

As of September 2022, the company owned and operated 2,807 self-storage facilities in 39 states. The total area of rental space exceeded 2 million square feet serving nearly 2 million customers and generating close to $3.5 billion in annual revenues. Shurgard lays claim to another 239 facilities in the EU which amounts to another 13 minion square feet of storage space. PS Business Parks, Inc, which trades under the ticker (NYSE: PSB) owns and operates 28 million square feet of commercial space.

Advantages of Public Storage include scale, leverage, and the balance sheet. The company’s size and scale mean that more than half the US population lives within driving distance of a Public Storage facility. The company gives leverage through its three-pronged acquisition, development, and redevelopment strategy which are all supported by the balance sheet. The company’s balance sheet is set up for growth and is able to self-fund most new projects.

PSA Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/28 Dividend
12/12/2023
Dividend Payable
12/28/2023
Last Earnings
2/20/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend
3/12/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Dividend Payable
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/01/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Real estate investment trusts
Sub-Industry
Specialized REITs
CUSIP
74460D10
Employees
6,200
Year Founded
1972

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$300.00
High Stock Price Target
$340.00
Low Stock Price Target
$250.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+4.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.45
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.15 billion
Pretax Margin
48.05%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.52 billion
Cash Flow
$18.54 per share
Book Value
$32.77 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
156,541,000
Market Cap
$50.62 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.54

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Should I Buy Public Storage Stock? PSA Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Public Storage was last updated on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3:03 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Public Storage:

  • Public Storage has a strong market presence with interests in numerous self-storage facilities across the United States and Europe, providing a diversified real estate portfolio.
  • The company has shown consistent revenue growth, with a 6.6% increase in revenue for the latest quarter compared to the same period last year, indicating a healthy business performance.
  • Public Storage offers a dividend yield of 4.28%, providing investors with a steady income stream from their investment.
  • The stock has a relatively low beta of 0.55, suggesting lower volatility compared to the overall market, which can be attractive to risk-averse investors.
  • Insider selling activity may not always be a negative sign, as it could be part of a planned strategy. Understanding insider transactions can provide insights into the company's prospects.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Public Storage for these reasons:

  • The company's dividend payout ratio is relatively high at 108.50%, indicating that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment for growth.
  • Public Storage's P/E ratio of 25.28 and P/E/G ratio of 3.65 may suggest that the stock is currently overvalued compared to its growth prospects, which could lead to a correction in the stock price.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58 indicates a relatively high level of debt, which could pose risks in case of economic downturns or rising interest rates.
  • Recent insider selling activities, such as the sale of shares by key company figures, may raise concerns about the company's future performance or outlook.
  • While the company has a strong market cap, investors should consider the potential impact of economic conditions on the real estate sector, as it can be sensitive to changes in interest rates and property market dynamics.

PSA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Public Storage stock right now?

11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Public Storage in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" PSA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PSA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Public Storage's stock price target for 2024?

11 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Public Storage's shares. Their PSA share price targets range from $250.00 to $340.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $300.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have PSA shares performed in 2024?

Public Storage's stock was trading at $305.00 at the start of the year. Since then, PSA shares have decreased by 5.5% and is now trading at $288.10.
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When is Public Storage's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024.
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.

How were Public Storage's earnings last quarter?

Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 20th. The real estate investment trust reported $2.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.15 by $1.94. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $1.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.14 billion. Public Storage had a net margin of 45.34% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 35.31%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $4.16 EPS.
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How often does Public Storage pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Public Storage?

Public Storage announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 23rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $3.00 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $12.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.17%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 12th.
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Is Public Storage a good dividend stock?

Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) pays an annual dividend of $12.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.35%. PSA has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 108.50%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, PSA will have a dividend payout ratio of 67.95% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Public Storage issued on next quarter's earnings?

Public Storage updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 20th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 16.600-17.200 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 16.990. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Ronald L. Havner Jr.'s approval rating as Public Storage's CEO?

736 employees have rated Public Storage Chief Executive Officer Ronald L. Havner Jr. on Glassdoor.com. Ronald L. Havner Jr. has an approval rating of 66% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Public Storage own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Public Storage investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE), Procter & Gamble (PG), Walmart (WMT), Ford Motor (F) and Walt Disney (DIS).

Who are Public Storage's major shareholders?

Public Storage's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.79%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.80%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (2.96%), Wellington Management Group LLP (2.38%), Capital International Investors (1.85%) and Norges Bank (1.53%). Insiders that own company stock include Avedick Baruyr Poladian, Heisz Leslie Stone, John Reyes, Joseph D Russell Jr, Nathaniel A Vitan, Nathaniel A Vitan, Rebecca L Owen and Tamara Hughes Gustavson.
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How do I buy shares of Public Storage?

Shares of PSA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:PSA) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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