10-KPeriod: FY2022

Public Storage Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2022

Filed February 21, 2023For Securities:PSAPSA-PRPSA-PFPSA-PGPSA-PHPSA-PIPSA-PJPSA-PMPSA-PNPSA-POPSA-PPPSA-PQPSA-PSPSA-PKPSA-PL

Summary

Public Storage (PSA) reported strong revenue growth driven by increased rental rates and acquisitions in 2022. The company's Same Store Facilities saw a significant revenue increase of 14.8%, primarily due to a 16.4% rise in realized annual rent per occupied square foot, despite a slight dip in occupancy. This performance was bolstered by strategic investments in technology and a focus on improving the customer experience through its 'Property of Tomorrow' program. Financially, the company recognized a substantial one-time gain of $2.1 billion from the sale of its equity investment in PS Business Parks, Inc. This significantly impacted net income, leading to a reported net income of $4,142.3 million. Looking ahead, Public Storage anticipates a slowdown in revenue growth in 2023 due to macroeconomic uncertainties and expects demand and occupancy to return to pre-2020 levels. The company also announced a significant increase in its regular quarterly dividend and is actively pursuing the acquisition of Life Storage, Inc.

Financial Highlights

36 data points
Beta

Revenue

$4.18B

Net Income

$4.35B

104.0% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$23.50

Total Assets

$17.55B

Cash & Equivalents

$775.25M

Free Cash Flow

$3.12B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$4.18B
Operating Expenses$2.18B
Interest Expense$136.32M
Net Income$4.35B
EPS (Basic)$23.64
EPS (Diluted)$23.50
Shares Outstanding (Basic)175.26M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)176.28M

Key Highlights

  • 1Strong revenue growth in Same Store Facilities (+14.8%) driven by a 16.4% increase in realized rent per occupied square foot.
  • 2Significant one-time gain of $2.1 billion from the sale of PS Business Parks, Inc. equity investment, boosting 2022 net income to $4,142.3 million.
  • 3Active acquisition strategy, with $6.6 billion invested in 368 facilities since the beginning of 2020.
  • 4Investment in technology and the 'Property of Tomorrow' program for customer experience enhancement and operational efficiency.
  • 5Expectation of a slowdown in revenue growth for 2023 due to macroeconomic factors and a return to pre-2020 demand patterns.
  • 6Increased regular common quarterly dividend by 50% to $3.00 per share.
  • 7Ongoing pursuit of the proposed acquisition of Life Storage, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Public Storage's revenue growth in 2022 was primarily driven by a significant increase in rental rates across its Same Store Facilities, which rose by 16.4% in realized annual rent per occupied square foot. This was complemented by contributions from newly acquired and developed facilities.

The sale of Public Storage's equity investment in PS Business Parks, Inc. resulted in a one-time gain of $2.1 billion. This gain significantly boosted the company's net income for the year ended December 31, 2022, to $4,142.3 million.

Public Storage anticipates a slowdown in revenue growth for 2023 compared to the high levels seen in 2021 and 2022. This outlook is due to a weaker macroeconomic environment, leading to expectations that demand and occupancy will return to pre-2020 levels. The company plans to support demand through increased marketing efforts and promotional discounts.

Public Storage made a proposal to acquire Life Storage, Inc. Life Storage's board of trustees rejected the initial offer. However, Public Storage has indicated its intention to continue discussions and pursue the proposed transaction, although there is no assurance it will be consummated.