Extra Space Storage

While the S&P 500 and other major benchmarks entered "correction territory" this month for the first time since 2023, U.S. REITs have meaningfully outperformed the broader equity market since mid-January. The rebound follows a truly forgettable three-year period for REITs dating back to the start of the Fed's rate hiking cycle in which REITs have accumulated 40 percentage-points of underperformance. REITs remain as unloved as ever: The number of publicly listed REITs declined for a fourth-straight year in 2024. As an asset class, REITs are the single-largest "underweight" among institutional investors.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Extra Space Storage is a resilient REIT in the self-storage sector, showing long-term growth despite recent industry challenges and a stagnant dividend. The self-storage industry is experiencing consolidation, driven by institutional capital and private equity funds, making it an attractive investment due to its operational efficiency and resilience. EXR has expanded rapidly, doubling its store count since 2021, and maintains a strong balance sheet with investment-grade ratings, positioning it well for future growth.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

In Part 3 of our Earnings Recap, we present a sector-by-sector breakdown of the Losers of REIT Earnings Season, discussing incremental positives/negatives and noting the individual standouts. Commercial Mortgage REITs were the "biggest loser" of REIT earnings season after results showed ongoing problems in the office space and a significant deterioration in multifamily bridge loan performance. Results from Hotel REITs were also disappointing given the record-levels of travel demand, as margin pressures from higher labor costs have taken a sizable bite out of bottom-line profitability.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com