10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2018

Extra Space Storage Inc. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2018

Filed August 9, 2018For Securities:EXR

Summary

Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR) reported solid financial performance for the second quarter and the first half of 2018. Total revenues increased by 7.5% year-over-year for the quarter and 8.0% for the six-month period, driven primarily by a 7.1% increase in property rental revenue, reflecting strong rental rate growth and contributions from recent acquisitions. Net income attributable to common stockholders rose to $95.2 million for the quarter and $183.4 million for the first half, representing year-over-year increases of approximately 9.3% and 8.4%, respectively. The company's operational efficiency is highlighted by a 3.8% increase in same-store net operating income for the quarter. EXR also continued its strategic growth through acquisitions, adding 22 stores in the first six months of 2018, and maintained a healthy balance sheet with adequate liquidity and compliance with debt covenants. The company's Funds from Operations (FFO) attributable to common stockholders and unit holders also saw an increase, growing by 5.3% for the quarter and 5.6% for the first half, underscoring its ability to generate cash from its real estate operations. Management's proactive approach to revenue management and strategic acquisitions positions EXR for continued growth. The company's balance sheet remains robust, with total assets growing to $7.72 billion as of June 30, 2018. Debt levels increased, but the company maintained compliance with its debt covenants, indicating good financial management.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$296.81M
Cost of Revenue$73.08M
Gross Profit$223.73M
Operating Expenses$152.10M
Operating Income$144.72M
Interest Expense$5.74M
Net Income$95.15M
EPS (Basic)$0.75
EPS (Diluted)$0.75
Shares Outstanding (Basic)125.87M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)132.77M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased by 7.5% to $296.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, and by 8.0% to $582.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the prior year periods.
  • 2Property rental revenue, the primary driver of growth, increased by 7.2% for the quarter and 7.1% for the six-month period, benefiting from higher rental rates and contributions from recent acquisitions.
  • 3Net income attributable to common stockholders grew to $95.2 million for the quarter and $183.4 million for the six-month period, showing year-over-year increases.
  • 4Same-store net operating income (NOI) increased by 3.8% for the quarter and 4.2% for the six-month period, indicating strong performance from stabilized properties.
  • 5The company completed acquisitions of 22 stores in the first six months of 2018, contributing to revenue growth, and has a pipeline of further acquisitions under agreement.
  • 6Funds from Operations (FFO) attributable to common stockholders and unit holders increased by 5.3% to $153.8 million for the quarter and by 5.6% to $300.1 million for the six-month period.
  • 7The company's balance sheet shows total assets of $7.72 billion as of June 30, 2018, with total liabilities of $5.01 billion, and maintained compliance with all financial covenants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Extra Space Storage Inc. reported a 7.5% increase in total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2018, reaching $296.8 million, up from $276.0 million in the same period of 2017. This growth was primarily driven by a 7.2% increase in property rental revenue.

The company's growth strategy involves both organic growth through rental rate increases and strategic acquisitions. In the first six months of 2018, EXR acquired 22 stores, which contributed to the increase in property rental revenue. Furthermore, same-store net operating income grew by 3.8% for the quarter, indicating effective management and rental rate optimization of existing properties.

Net income attributable to common stockholders increased to $95.2 million for the second quarter of 2018, up from $87.0 million in the prior year's second quarter. For the six-month period, net income attributable to common stockholders rose to $183.4 million, compared to $169.3 million in the first half of 2017. Funds from Operations (FFO) also showed positive growth, increasing by 5.3% for the quarter.

As of June 30, 2018, Extra Space Storage had total debt of approximately $4.81 billion. The company maintained compliance with all financial covenants. Liquidity appears adequate, with $49.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and access to undrawn portions of its revolving credit facilities to meet short-term liquidity requirements.