Public Storage(PSA) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Financial Performance - In 2024, net income allocable to common shareholders was $1.873 billion or$ 10.64 per diluted common share, a decrease of $76.1 million or$ 0.42 per diluted common share compared to 2023 [159]. - Net income allocable to common shareholders for 2024 was $1,872,685, a decrease of 3.9% from$ 1,948,741 in 2023, and down 53.0% from $4,142,288 in 2022 [167]. - Total net income for 2024 was$ 2,129,507, down 4.4% from $2,227,607 in 2023, but up 7.2% from$ 2,077,673 in 2022 [171]. - Net income for 2024 was $2,098,566, down 3.3% from$ 2,170,282 in 2023 [176]. - The company reported a net loss of $78.2 million in 2024, compared to a net loss of$ 46.5 million in 2023, reflecting an increase in losses of $31.7 million [209]. - The company recognized equity in earnings of Shurgard of$ 19.8 million in 2024, down from $27.9 million in 2023 [234]. Revenue and Income Sources - Revenues from Same Store Facilities decreased by 0.7% ($ 26.7 million) in 2024, while Same Store cost of operations increased by 2.4% ( $20.6 million) due to lower occupancy and rental rates [151]. - Total revenues from Same Store Facilities were$ 3,676,632 in 2024, a slight decline of 0.7% from $3,703,331 in 2023, but an increase of 4.8% from$ 3,533,149 in 2022 [171]. - Revenues from Acquired Facilities surged by 128.5% to $241,314 in 2024 from$ 105,592 in 2023, and increased significantly by 606.5% from $14,945 in 2022 [171]. - Total revenues for 2024 reached$ 225.8 million, an increase of 8.5% compared to $208.2 million in 2023 [215]. - Tenant reinsurance premium revenue increased by$ 23.1 million or 11.3% in 2024, driven by an increase in the tenant base and higher insurance participation [230]. Operational Metrics - The number of Same Store Facilities remained stable at 2,507, while Acquired Facilities increased by 9.2% to 260 in 2024 from 238 in 2023 [171]. - The net rentable square footage at period end increased by 1.5% to 221,280 in 2024 from 218,071 in 2023, and rose by 6.8% from 204,217 in 2022 [171]. - Average occupancy across all markets was 92.4% in 2024, a slight decrease of 0.6% from 2023 [199]. - The average square foot occupancy for 2024 acquisitions was 79.0%, while the overall occupancy rate for all acquired facilities was 85.8% [209]. - The occupancy rate for facilities developed in 2022 improved significantly to 86.3% in 2024, up from 77.7% in 2023, an increase of 8.6% [216]. Cost and Expenses - Operating expenses increased due to inflationary impacts on labor, utilities, and repairs, prompting the company to implement various cost management initiatives [153]. - Total depreciation and amortization expense increased by 16.5% to $1,129,766 in 2024 from$ 970,056 in 2023, and rose by 9.2% from $888,146 in 2022 [171]. - Cost of operations increased by 2.4% in 2024 and 4.6% in 2023, primarily due to higher property tax, marketing, and repairs and maintenance expenses [191]. - Property tax expense rose by 4.7% in 2024 and 3.5% in 2023, with an expected growth of approximately 5% in 2025 due to higher assessed values [192]. - Marketing expenses surged by 13.1% in 2024 and 42.9% in 2023, primarily due to increased online advertising efforts [196]. Investments and Acquisitions - The company acquired 260 facilities with 18.5 million net rentable square feet for$ 3.7 billion since the beginning of 2022, contributing to a 48.1% ( $101.0 million) increase in net operating income from Acquired Facilities and Newly Developed and Expanded Facilities in 2024 [152]. - The company plans to invest approximately$ 50 million in solar panel installations across its facilities in 2025, following a $54 million investment in 2024 [154]. - The company acquired BREIT Simply Storage LLC for$ 2.2 billion, which included 127 self-storage facilities and contributed revenues of $151.8 million and NOI of$ 103.9 million in 2024 [211]. - Future acquisition volume may be affected by capital costs and macroeconomic uncertainties, with nine additional self-storage facilities under contract for $140.7 million [212]. Shareholder Returns and Capital Management - The company repurchased 726,865 common shares for a total cost of$ 200 million in 2024, reflecting expected improvement in operating fundamentals [156]. - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $3.00 per common share, totaling approximately$ 526 million, to be paid at the end of March 2025 [261]. - The company has authorized a share repurchase program allowing the purchase of up to 35 million common shares, with 726,865 shares repurchased in 2024 for a total cost of $200 million [267]. Risks and Regulatory Environment - Legislative and regulatory risks could lead to penalties or adverse changes in business processes, impacting financial performance [83]. - The company faces risks related to collective bargaining, which could increase labor costs and operational challenges [83]. - Cybersecurity incidents pose a risk to the company's operations, with no material impact reported to date, but potential future risks remain [95]. - The company is exposed to risks from unionization efforts, which could lead to labor disruptions and increased costs [99]. - The company may incur adverse tax consequences if it fails to qualify as a REIT, which would subject it to substantial U.S. federal corporate income taxes [105].