What You Need to Know Ahead of Iron Mountain's Earnings Release

Core Viewpoint - Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM) is set to announce its fiscal Q4 earnings for 2025, with analysts projecting significant profit growth and a positive outlook for future earnings [1][2]. Financial Performance - Analysts expect IRM to report a profit of $1.30 per share for Q4 2025, representing a 160% increase from $0.50 per share in the same quarter last year [2]. - For the current fiscal year ending in December, IRM's expected FFO is $4.64 per share, up 162.2% from $1.77 per share in fiscal 2024, with further growth anticipated to $5.20 in fiscal 2026, a 12.1% year-over-year increase [3]. Market Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, IRM's stock has declined by 12%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which returned 18.6%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF, which saw a 3.4% increase [4]. - Following a bearish report from Gotham City Research, IRM shares fell by 2.9% on November 19, followed by a further 4.3% drop, as concerns about the company's valuation and growth strategy emerged [5]. Analyst Ratings - Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for IRM, with eight out of eleven analysts recommending "Strong Buy," one "Moderate Buy," one "Hold," and one "Strong Sell" [6]. - The mean price target for IRM is set at $116.40, indicating a potential upside of 27.2% from current levels [6].