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National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) reported its Q4 and full year 2024 results, showing significant declines across key metrics. Q4 net income dropped 75.8% to $26.1 million, with diluted EPS falling to $0.15 from $0.72 year-over-year. Core FFO decreased 11.8% to $0.60 per share.

Same store performance weakened with a 7.5% NOI decrease in Q4, driven by a 4.3% revenue decline and 4.7% increase in operating expenses. Period-end occupancy fell 140 basis points to 84.4%.

For full year 2024, net income decreased 22.7% to $183.3 million, with Core FFO declining 9.3% to $2.44 per share. The company completed strategic transactions including acquiring 7 properties for $64.9 million, selling 40 properties for $273.1 million, and contributing 56 properties to a joint venture. NSA also repurchased 7.4 million shares for $275.2 million and completed the internalization of its PRO structure.

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) ha riportato i risultati del quarto trimestre e dell'intero anno 2024, mostrando significative diminuzioni in vari indicatori chiave. Il reddito netto del Q4 è diminuito del 75,8% a 26,1 milioni di dollari, con l'EPS diluito che è sceso a 0,15 dollari rispetto a 0,72 dollari dell'anno precedente. Il Core FFO è diminuito dell'11,8% a 0,60 dollari per azione.

Le performance delle stesse strutture sono peggiorate con una diminuzione del NOI del 7,5% nel Q4, influenzata da un calo del 4,3% dei ricavi e un aumento del 4,7% delle spese operative. L'occupazione a fine periodo è scesa di 140 punti base al 84,4%.

Per l'intero anno 2024, il reddito netto è diminuito del 22,7% a 183,3 milioni di dollari, con il Core FFO in calo del 9,3% a 2,44 dollari per azione. L'azienda ha completato transazioni strategiche, tra cui l'acquisto di 7 proprietà per 64,9 milioni di dollari, la vendita di 40 proprietà per 273,1 milioni di dollari e il conferimento di 56 proprietà a una joint venture. NSA ha anche riacquistato 7,4 milioni di azioni per 275,2 milioni di dollari e ha completato l'internalizzazione della sua struttura PRO.

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) reportó sus resultados del cuarto trimestre y del año completo 2024, mostrando disminuciones significativas en varios indicadores clave. El ingreso neto del Q4 cayó un 75.8% a 26.1 millones de dólares, con un EPS diluido que bajó a 0.15 dólares desde 0.72 dólares en el año anterior. El Core FFO disminuyó un 11.8% a 0.60 dólares por acción.

El rendimiento de las mismas tiendas se debilitó con una disminución del NOI del 7.5% en el Q4, impulsado por una caída del 4.3% en los ingresos y un aumento del 4.7% en los gastos operativos. La ocupación al final del período cayó 140 puntos básicos al 84.4%.

Para el año completo 2024, el ingreso neto disminuyó un 22.7% a 183.3 millones de dólares, con el Core FFO en declive del 9.3% a 2.44 dólares por acción. La compañía completó transacciones estratégicas, incluyendo la adquisición de 7 propiedades por 64.9 millones de dólares, la venta de 40 propiedades por 273.1 millones de dólares y la contribución de 56 propiedades a una empresa conjunta. NSA también recompró 7.4 millones de acciones por 275.2 millones de dólares y completó la internalización de su estructura PRO.

국가 저장 제휴 신탁 (NSA)는 2024년 4분기 및 연간 실적을 발표하며 주요 지표에서 상당한 감소를 보였습니다. 4분기 순이익은 75.8% 감소한 2610만 달러로, 희석 EPS는 전년 대비 0.72달러에서 0.15달러로 떨어졌습니다. Core FFO는 주당 0.60달러로 11.8% 감소했습니다.

동일 매장 실적은 4분기 NOI가 7.5% 감소하며 약화되었으며, 이는 4.3%의 수익 감소와 4.7%의 운영 비용 증가에 기인합니다. 기간 말 점유율은 140bp 하락하여 84.4%에 달했습니다.

2024년 전체 연도 기준으로 순이익은 22.7% 감소한 1억 8330만 달러이며, Core FFO는 주당 2.44달러로 9.3% 감소했습니다. 회사는 6490만 달러에 7개 부동산을 인수하고, 2억 7310만 달러에 40개 부동산을 매각하며, 56개 부동산을 합작 투자에 기여하는 전략적 거래를 완료했습니다. NSA는 또한 2억 7520만 달러에 740만 주를 재매입하고 PRO 구조의 내부화를 완료했습니다.

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) a publié ses résultats du quatrième trimestre et de l'année 2024, montrant des baisses significatives dans plusieurs indicateurs clés. Le revenu net du Q4 a chuté de 75,8% à 26,1 millions de dollars, avec un BPA dilué tombé à 0,15 dollar contre 0,72 dollar l'année précédente. Le Core FFO a diminué de 11,8% à 0,60 dollar par action.

La performance des mêmes magasins s'est affaiblie avec une baisse du NOI de 7,5% au Q4, entraînée par une diminution des revenus de 4,3% et une augmentation des dépenses opérationnelles de 4,7%. Le taux d'occupation à la fin de la période a chuté de 140 points de base à 84,4%.

Pour l'année entière 2024, le revenu net a diminué de 22,7% à 183,3 millions de dollars, le Core FFO ayant baissé de 9,3% à 2,44 dollars par action. L'entreprise a finalisé des transactions stratégiques, y compris l'acquisition de 7 propriétés pour 64,9 millions de dollars, la vente de 40 propriétés pour 273,1 millions de dollars et la contribution de 56 propriétés à une coentreprise. NSA a également racheté 7,4 millions d'actions pour 275,2 millions de dollars et a complété l'internalisation de sa structure PRO.

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) hat seine Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das gesamte Jahr 2024 veröffentlicht und zeigt signifikante Rückgänge in wichtigen Kennzahlen. Der Nettogewinn im Q4 sank um 75,8% auf 26,1 Millionen Dollar, während das verwässerte EPS von 0,72 Dollar im Vorjahr auf 0,15 Dollar fiel. Der Core FFO verringerte sich um 11,8% auf 0,60 Dollar pro Aktie.

Die Performance der gleichen Objekte verschlechterte sich mit einem NOI-Rückgang von 7,5% im Q4, bedingt durch einen Rückgang der Einnahmen um 4,3% und einen Anstieg der Betriebskosten um 4,7%. Die Belegung zum Periodenende fiel um 140 Basispunkte auf 84,4%.

Für das gesamte Jahr 2024 sank der Nettogewinn um 22,7% auf 183,3 Millionen Dollar, während der Core FFO um 9,3% auf 2,44 Dollar pro Aktie zurückging. Das Unternehmen hat strategische Transaktionen abgeschlossen, darunter den Erwerb von 7 Immobilien für 64,9 Millionen Dollar, den Verkauf von 40 Immobilien für 273,1 Millionen Dollar und die Einbringung von 56 Immobilien in ein Joint Venture. NSA hat außerdem 7,4 Millionen Aktien für 275,2 Millionen Dollar zurückgekauft und die Internalisierung seiner PRO-Struktur abgeschlossen.

Positive
  • No near-term debt maturities
  • $512.5M available on revolving credit line
  • New $350M share repurchase program authorized
  • New $400M ATM program established
Negative
  • Q4 net income down 75.8% to $26.1M
  • Same store NOI decreased 7.5% in Q4
  • Core FFO per share declined 11.8% in Q4
  • Occupancy dropped 140 basis points to 84.4%
  • Same store revenues decreased 4.3% in Q4
  • Operating expenses increased 4.7% in Q4

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National Storage Affiliates Trust ("NSA" or the "Company") (NYSE: NSA) today reported the Company’s fourth quarter and full year 2024 results.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights

  • Reported net income of $26.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 75.8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Reported diluted earnings per share of $0.15 for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $0.72 for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Reported core funds from operations ("Core FFO") of $81.2 million, or $0.60 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 11.8% per share compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Reported a decrease in same store net operating income ("NOI") of 7.5% for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, driven by a 4.3% decrease in same store total revenues and a 4.7% increase in same store property operating expenses.
  • Reported same store period-end occupancy of 84.4% as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of 140 basis points compared to December 31, 2023.
  • Acquired four wholly-owned self storage properties for approximately $39.6 million during the fourth quarter of 2024.
  • Entered into a new sales agreement for an At the Market ("ATM") program authorizing, but not obligating, the sale of up to $400.0 million of NSA's common shares of beneficial interest ("common shares") from time to time.

Full Year 2024 Highlights

  • Reported net income of $183.3 million for full year 2024, a decrease of 22.7% compared to full year 2023. Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.18 for full year 2024 compared to $1.48 for full year 2023.
  • Reported Core FFO of $308.7 million, or $2.44 per share for full year 2024, a decrease of 9.3% per share compared to full year 2023.
  • Reported a decrease in same store NOI of 5.5% for full year 2024 compared to full year 2023, driven by a 3.0% decrease in same store total revenues and a 3.7% increase in same store property operating expenses.
  • Acquired seven wholly-owned self storage properties for approximately $64.9 million and 18 self storage properties through the Company's unconsolidated real estate ventures for approximately $147.9 million during full year 2024.
  • Completed the sales of 40 wholly-owned self storage properties to unaffiliated third parties for net proceeds of approximately $273.1 million and contributed 56 wholly-owned self storage properties to a joint venture between a subsidiary of NSA and a subsidiary of Heitman Capital Management, LLC (the "2024 Joint Venture") for approximately $346.5 million during full year 2024.
  • Repurchased 7,400,322 common shares for approximately $275.2 million under the previously announced share repurchase program.
  • Completed the internalization of the Company's participating regional operator ("PRO") structure. As a result, the Company purchased the PROs' management contracts, and in some cases, their brand names, related intellectual property and certain rights related to the PROs' tenant insurance programs.

David Cramer, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Same store results were in line with our expectations for the fourth quarter as we were pleased to finish the heavy lifting from the internalization of our PRO structure. Core FFO per share came in at the high end of our expectations due primarily to lower-than-expected general and administrative expenses, better-than-expected contributions from our unconsolidated real estate ventures, and favorable property and tenant insurance outcomes.”

Mr. Cramer further commented, “We were focused throughout 2024 positioning NSA to realize outsized benefits as market fundamentals improve. While there is uncertainty in the macro environment for 2025, we have no near term debt maturities, and we remain focused on executing operationally and realizing the expected accretion that we’ve previously highlighted from the internalization of our PRO structure.”

Financial Results

($ in thousands, except per share and unit data)

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

Net income

$

26,131

 

$

108,056

 

(75.8

)%

 

$

183,270

 

$

236,988

 

 

(22.7

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funds From Operations ("FFO")(1)

$

79,746

 

 

$

83,369

 

 

(4.3

)%

 

$

304,123

 

 

$

341,528

 

 

(11.0

)%

Add back acquisition costs

 

328

 

 

 

235

 

 

39.6

%

 

 

1,602

 

 

 

1,659

 

 

(3.4

)%

Add integration and executive severance costs(2)

 

1,137

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

2,671

 

 

 

 

 

%

Subtract casualty-related recoveries(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

(522

)

 

%

Add loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

323

 

 

 

758

 

 

(57.4

)%

Core FFO(1)

$

81,211

 

 

$

83,604

 

 

(2.9

)%

 

$

308,719

 

 

$

343,423

 

 

(10.1

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - basic

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.77

 

 

(80.5

)%

 

$

1.18

 

 

$

1.58

 

 

(25.3

)%

Earnings per share - diluted

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.72

 

 

(79.2

)%

 

$

1.18

 

 

$

1.48

 

 

(20.3

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FFO per share and unit(1)

$

0.59

 

 

$

0.68

 

 

(13.2

)%

 

$

2.40

 

 

$

2.67

 

 

(10.1

)%

Core FFO per share and unit(1)

$

0.60

 

 

$

0.68

 

 

(11.8

)%

 

$

2.44

 

 

$

2.69

 

 

(9.3

)%

(1)

Non-GAAP financial measures, including FFO, Core FFO and NOI, are defined in the Glossary in the supplemental financial information and, where appropriate, reconciliations of these measures and other non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures are included in the Schedules to this press release and in the supplemental financial information.

(2)

Integration costs relate to expenses incurred as a part of the internalization of the PRO structure. Executive severance costs are recorded within the line items "General and administrative expenses" and "Non-operating (expense) income" in our consolidated statements of operations.

(3)

Casualty-related recoveries in 2023 relate to casualty-related expenses incurred during 2022 and are recorded in the line item "Other" within operating expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.

Net income decreased $81.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 and by $53.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 ("year-to-date") as compared to the same periods in 2023. These decreases were primarily driven by a decrease in NOI, resulting from: (i) the sale of 32 self storage properties to an unaffiliated third party in December 2023, (ii) the contribution of 56 self storage properties to the 2024 Joint Venture, in the first quarter of 2024, and (iii) the sale of 40 self storage properties to unaffiliated third parties in the year ended December 31, 2024. Additionally, the decrease in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was impacted by a gain on sale of self storage properties in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decreases in net income for the fourth quarter and year-to-date were partially offset by decreases in depreciation expense of $5.8 million and $32.1 million, respectively, and interest expense of $6.1 million and $11.9 million, respectively.

The decreases in FFO and Core FFO for the fourth quarter of 2024 and year-to-date were the result of a decrease in NOI of 16.0% and 13.3%, respectively, which were partially offset by a decrease in interest expense of 13.4% and 7.2%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2023. The decrease in FFO and Core FFO per share and unit for the fourth quarter of 2024 and year-to-date was largely driven by a decrease in same store NOI, partially offset by decreased management fees paid to former PROs, reflected within general and administrative expenses, following the internalization of the PRO structure.

Same Store Operating Results (776 Stores)

($ in thousands, except per square foot data)

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

Total revenues

$

170,687

 

 

$

178,314

 

 

(4.3

)%

 

$

693,548

 

 

$

715,296

 

 

(3.0

)%

Property operating expenses

 

49,837

 

 

 

47,614

 

 

4.7

%

 

 

199,496

 

 

 

192,288

 

 

3.7

%

Net Operating Income (NOI)

$

120,850

 

 

$

130,700

 

 

(7.5

)%

 

$

494,052

 

 

$

523,008

 

 

(5.5

)%

NOI Margin

 

70.8

%

 

 

73.3

%

 

(2.5

)%

 

 

71.2

%

 

 

73.1

%

 

(1.9

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Occupancy

 

85.2

%

 

 

87.0

%

 

(1.8

)%

 

 

85.8

%

 

 

88.7

%

 

(2.9

)%

Average Annualized Rental Revenue Per Occupied Square Foot

$

15.56

 

 

$

15.96

 

 

(2.5

)%

 

$

15.68

 

 

$

15.71

 

 

(0.2

)%

Year-over-year same store total revenues decreased 4.3% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 3.0% year-to-date as compared to the same periods in 2023. The decrease for the fourth quarter was driven primarily by a 180 basis point decrease in average occupancy and a 2.5% decrease in average annualized rental revenue per occupied square foot. The year-to-date same store total revenue decrease was driven primarily by a 290 basis point decrease in average occupancy and a 0.2% decrease in average annualized rental revenue per occupied square foot. Markets which generated above portfolio average same store total revenue growth include: San Juan, Wichita and Portland. Markets which generated below portfolio average same store total revenue growth include: Riverside-San Bernardino, Atlanta and Phoenix.

Year-over-year same store property operating expenses increased 4.7% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 3.7% year-to-date as compared to the same periods in 2023. The increases were primarily driven by increases in marketing, insurance, and property tax expense, partially offset by decreases in personnel costs and repairs and maintenance expenses.

Investment Activity

During the fourth quarter, NSA invested $39.6 million in the acquisition of four wholly-owned self storage properties consisting of approximately 263,000 rentable square feet configured in approximately 2,100 storage units. Total consideration for these acquisitions included approximately $39.5 million of net cash and the assumption of approximately $0.1 million of other liabilities.

Balance Sheet

For the full year 2024, NSA repurchased 7,400,322 common shares for approximately $275.2 million, under a previously announced share repurchase plan, under which no common shares remain available for repurchase. On November 14, 2024, NSA approved a new share repurchase program authorizing, but not obligating, the repurchase of up to $350.0 million of its common shares from time to time. NSA expects to acquire the common shares through open market or privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of repurchase transactions, if any, will be determined by NSA's management based on its evaluation of market conditions, share price, legal requirements and other factors.

On November 19, 2024, NSA and its operating partnership, NSA OP, LP, entered into a sales agreement with certain sales agents, forward sellers and forward purchasers pursuant to which NSA may sell from time to time up to $400.0 million of its common shares in sales deemed to be "at the market offerings." The timing and amount of these offerings, if any, will be determined by NSA's management based on its evaluation of market conditions, share price, legal requirements and other factors.

As of February 24, 2025, NSA has no debt maturities in 2025 and approximately $512.5 million of available capacity on its $950.0 million revolving line of credit.

Common Share Dividends

On November 14, 2024, NSA's Board of Trustees declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share. The fourth quarter 2024 dividend was paid on December 31, 2024 to shareholders of record as of December 13, 2024.

For full year 2024, NSA's Board of Trustees declared cash dividends of $2.25 per common share.

2025 Guidance

The following table outlines NSA's Core FFO per share guidance estimates and related assumptions for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Ranges for Full Year

2025

 

Actual

Results for

Full Year

2024

 

Low

High

 

Core FFO per share(1)

$2.30

$2.38

 

$2.44

 

 

 

 

 

Same store operations(2)

 

 

 

 

Total revenue growth

(1.25)%

1.25%

 

(3.0)%

Property operating expenses growth

3.0%

4.0%

 

3.7%

NOI growth

(2.8)%

0.0%

 

(5.5)%

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses (excluding equity-based compensation), in millions

$45.5

$47.5

 

$49.7

Equity-based compensation, in millions

$8.0

$8.5

 

$7.9

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees and other revenue, in millions

$49.5

$51.5

 

$42.7

Core FFO from unconsolidated real estate ventures, in millions

$21.5

$23.5

 

$24.2

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisitions - consolidated and joint venture (at share), in millions(3)

$100.0

$300.0

 

$101.8

Dispositions - consolidated and joint venture (at share), in millions(3)

$100.0

$300.0

 

$273.1

 

Ranges for

Full Year 2025

 

Low

 

High

Earnings per share - diluted

$0.64

 

$0.70

Impact of the difference in weighted average number of shares and GAAP accounting for noncontrolling interests, two-class method and treasury stock method

(0.14)

 

(0.19)

Add real estate depreciation and amortization

1.47

 

1.50

Add (subtract) equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated real estate ventures

0.13

 

0.14

Add NSA's share of FFO of unconsolidated real estate ventures

0.16

 

0.17

Add acquisition costs and NSA's share of unconsolidated real estate venture acquisition costs

0.01

 

0.02

Add integration and executive severance costs

0.03

 

0.04

Core FFO per share and unit

$2.30

 

$2.38

(1)

The table above provides a reconciliation of the range of estimated earnings per share - diluted to estimated Core FFO per share and unit.

(2)

2025 guidance reflects NSA's 2025 same store pool comprising 771 stores. 2024 actual results reflect NSA's 2024 same store pool comprising 776 stores.

(3)

NSA's actual results for full year 2024 exclude the contribution of wholly-owned self storage properties into the 2024 Joint Venture for approximately $346.5 million.

Supplemental Financial Information

The full text of this earnings release and supplemental financial information, including certain financial information referenced in this release, are available on NSA's website at www.nsastorage.com and as exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Form 8-K furnished to the SEC on February 26, 2025.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures & Glossary

This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP measures are presented because NSA's management believes these measures help investors understand NSA's business, performance and ability to earn and distribute cash to its shareholders by providing perspectives not immediately apparent from net income (loss). These measures are also frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties. The presentations of FFO, Core FFO and NOI in this press release are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, NSA's method of calculating these measures may be different from methods used by other companies, and, accordingly, may not be comparable to similar measures as calculated by other companies that do not use the same methodology as NSA. These measures, and other words and phrases used herein, are defined in the Glossary in the supplemental financial information and, where appropriate, reconciliations of these measures and other non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures are included in the Schedules to this press release and in the supplemental financial information.

Quarterly Teleconference and Webcast

The Company will host a conference call at 1:00 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, February 27, 2025 to discuss its fourth quarter 2024 financial results. At the conclusion of the call, management will accept questions from certified financial analysts. All other participants are encouraged to listen to a webcast of the call by accessing the link found on the Company's website at www.nsastorage.com.

Conference Call and Webcast:

Date/Time: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

Webcast available at: www.nsastorage.com.

Domestic (Toll Free US & Canada): 877.407.9711

International: 412.902.1014

A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days on NSA's website at www.nsastorage.com.

Upcoming Industry Conference

NSA management is scheduled to participate in Citi's 2025 Global Property CEO Conference on March 3 - 5, 2025 in Hollywood, Florida.

About National Storage Affiliates Trust

National Storage Affiliates Trust is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, focused on the ownership, operation and acquisition of self storage properties predominantly located within the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas throughout the United States. As of December 31, 2024, the Company held ownership interests in and operated 1,074 self storage properties, located in 42 states and Puerto Rico with approximately 70.2 million rentable square feet. NSA is one of the largest owners and operators of self storage properties among public and private companies in the United States. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.nsastorage.com. NSA is included in the MSCI US REIT Index (RMS/RMZ), the Russell 1000 Index of Companies and the S&P MidCap 400 Index.

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Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of the Company's business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives. Changes in any circumstances may cause the Company's actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. When used in this release, the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "may" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the following subjects, among others, may be forward-looking: market trends in the Company's industry, interest rates, inflation, the debt and lending markets or the general economy; the Company's business and investment strategy; the acquisition of properties, including those under contract and the Company's ability to execute on its acquisition pipeline; the timing of acquisitions under contract; the Company's ability to realize the benefits from the internalization of the PRO structure; and the Company's guidance estimates for the year ended December 31, 2025. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements, and other risks, uncertainties and factors are based on the Company's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of its future performance, taking into account all information currently available to the Company. Forward-looking statements are not predictions of future events. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

National Storage Affiliates Trust

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

REVENUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

$

171,029

 

 

$

198,693

 

 

$

700,247

 

 

$

793,966

 

Other property-related revenue

 

6,708

 

 

 

7,502

 

 

 

27,362

 

 

 

29,686

 

Management fees and other revenue

 

12,381

 

 

 

9,217

 

 

 

42,726

 

 

 

34,411

 

Total revenue

 

190,118

 

 

 

215,412

 

 

 

770,335

 

 

 

858,063

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property operating expenses

 

52,245

 

 

 

56,828

 

 

 

211,852

 

 

 

228,986

 

General and administrative expenses

 

12,629

 

 

 

14,956

 

 

 

57,606

 

 

 

59,281

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

48,153

 

 

 

53,988

 

 

 

189,855

 

 

 

221,993

 

Other

 

3,356

 

 

 

2,577

 

 

 

13,866

 

 

 

11,108

 

Total operating expenses

 

116,383

 

 

 

128,349

 

 

 

473,179

 

 

 

521,368

 

OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(39,340

)

 

 

(45,441

)

 

 

(154,260

)

 

 

(166,147

)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(323

)

 

 

(758

)

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures

 

(5,284

)

 

 

2,084

 

 

 

(16,075

)

 

 

7,553

 

Acquisition and integration costs

 

(1,465

)

 

 

(235

)

 

 

(3,616

)

 

 

(1,659

)

Non-operating (expense) income

 

(38

)

 

 

(590

)

 

 

314

 

 

 

(1,016

)

Gain on sale of self storage properties

 

 

 

 

63,910

 

 

 

63,841

 

 

 

63,910

 

Other (expense) income, net

 

(46,127

)

 

 

19,728

 

 

 

(110,119

)

 

 

(98,117

)

Income before income taxes

 

27,608

 

 

 

106,791

 

 

 

187,037

 

 

 

238,578

 

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

(1,477

)

 

 

1,265

 

 

 

(3,767

)

 

 

(1,590

)

Net income

 

26,131

 

 

 

108,056

 

 

 

183,270

 

 

 

236,988

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(9,403

)

 

 

(39,031

)

 

 

(71,752

)

 

 

(80,319

)

Net income attributable to National Storage Affiliates Trust

 

16,728

 

 

 

69,025

 

 

 

111,518

 

 

 

156,669

 

Distributions to preferred shareholders

 

(5,113

)

 

 

(5,110

)

 

 

(20,445

)

 

 

(19,019

)

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

11,615

 

 

$

63,915

 

 

$

91,073

 

 

$

137,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - basic

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.77

 

 

$

1.18

 

 

$

1.58

 

Earnings per share - diluted

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.72

 

 

$

1.18

 

 

$

1.48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

 

76,240

 

 

 

82,642

 

 

 

76,844

 

 

 

86,846

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

 

76,240

 

 

 

141,319

 

 

 

76,844

 

 

 

146,023

 

National Storage Affiliates Trust

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

2024

 

2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

Real estate

 

 

 

Self storage properties

$

5,864,134

 

 

$

5,792,174

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(1,051,638

)

 

 

(874,359

)

Self storage properties, net

 

4,812,496

 

 

 

4,917,815

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

50,408

 

 

 

64,980

 

Restricted cash

 

345

 

 

 

22,713

 

Debt issuance costs, net

 

5,632

 

 

 

8,442

 

Investment in unconsolidated real estate ventures

 

246,193

 

 

 

211,361

 

Other assets, net

 

218,482

 

 

 

134,002

 

Assets held for sale, net

 

 

 

 

550,199

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

20,906

 

 

 

22,299

 

Total assets

$

5,354,462

 

 

$

5,931,811

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

Debt financing

$

3,449,087

 

 

$

3,658,205

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

98,657

 

 

 

92,766

 

Interest rate swap liabilities

 

471

 

 

 

3,450

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

22,888

 

 

 

24,195

 

Deferred revenue

 

20,012

 

 

 

27,354

 

Total liabilities

 

3,591,115

 

 

 

3,805,970

 

Equity

 

 

 

Preferred shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share. 50,000,000 authorized, 14,695,458 and 14,685,716 issued (in series) and outstanding at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, at liquidation preference

 

340,895

 

 

 

340,651

 

Common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share. 250,000,000 shares authorized, 76,344,661 and 82,285,995 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

763

 

 

 

823

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

1,249,426

 

 

 

1,509,563

 

Distributions in excess of earnings

 

(530,652

)

 

 

(449,907

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

15,548

 

 

 

21,058

 

Total shareholders' equity

 

1,075,980

 

 

 

1,422,188

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

687,367

 

 

 

703,653

 

Total equity

 

1,763,347

 

 

 

2,125,841

 

Total liabilities and equity

$

5,354,462

 

 

$

5,931,811

 

Reconciliation of Net Income to FFO and Core FFO

(in thousands, except per share and unit amounts) (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net income

$

26,131

 

 

$

108,056

 

 

$

183,270

 

 

$

236,988

 

Add (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate depreciation and amortization

 

47,770

 

 

 

53,659

 

 

 

188,358

 

 

 

220,737

 

Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated real estate ventures

 

5,284

 

 

 

(2,084

)

 

 

16,075

 

 

 

(7,553

)

Company's share of FFO in unconsolidated real estate ventures

 

6,129

 

 

 

6,095

 

 

 

24,156

 

 

 

24,636

 

Gain on sale of self storage properties

 

 

 

 

(63,910

)

 

 

(63,841

)

 

 

(63,910

)

Distributions to preferred shareholders and unitholders

 

(5,568

)

 

 

(5,572

)

 

 

(22,273

)

 

 

(20,330

)

FFO attributable to subordinated performance units(1)

 

 

 

 

(12,875

)

 

 

(21,622

)

 

 

(49,040

)

FFO attributable to common shareholders, OP unitholders, and LTIP unitholders

 

79,746

 

 

 

83,369

 

 

 

304,123

 

 

 

341,528

 

Add (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition costs

 

328

 

 

 

235

 

 

 

1,602

 

 

 

1,659

 

Integration and executive severance costs(2)

 

1,137

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,671

 

 

 

 

Casualty-related recoveries(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(522

)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

323

 

 

 

758

 

Core FFO attributable to common shareholders, OP unitholders, and LTIP unitholders

$

81,211

 

 

$

83,604

 

 

$

308,719

 

 

$

343,423

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares and units outstanding - FFO and Core FFO:(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

 

76,240

 

 

 

82,642

 

 

 

76,844

 

 

 

86,846

 

Weighted average restricted common shares outstanding

 

19

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

25

 

Weighted average OP units outstanding

 

52,260

 

 

 

37,701

 

 

 

45,110

 

 

 

38,302

 

Weighted average DownREIT OP unit equivalents outstanding

 

5,769

 

 

 

2,120

 

 

 

3,955

 

 

 

2,120

 

Weighted average LTIP units outstanding

 

706

 

 

 

577

 

 

 

684

 

 

 

553

 

Total weighted average shares and units outstanding - FFO and Core FFO

 

134,994

 

 

 

123,063

 

 

 

126,613

 

 

 

127,846

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FFO per share and unit

$

0.59

 

 

$

0.68

 

 

$

2.40

 

 

$

2.67

 

Core FFO per share and unit

$

0.60

 

 

$

0.68

 

 

$

2.44

 

 

$

2.69

 

(1)

Amounts represent distributions declared for subordinated performance unitholders and DownREIT subordinated performance unitholders for the periods presented.

(2)

Integration costs relate to expenses incurred as a part of the internalization of the PRO structure. Executive severance costs are recorded within the line items "General and administrative expenses" and "Non-operating (expense) income" in our consolidated statements of operations.

(3)

Casualty-related recoveries in 2023 relate to casualty-related expenses incurred during 2022 and are recorded in the line item "Other" within operating expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.

(4)

NSA combines OP units and DownREIT OP units with common shares because, after the applicable lock-out periods, OP units in the Company's operating partnership are redeemable for cash or, at NSA's option, exchangeable for common shares on a one-for-one basis and DownREIT OP units are also redeemable for cash or, at NSA's option, exchangeable for OP units in the Company's operating partnership on a one-for-one basis, subject to certain adjustments in each case. LTIP units may also, under certain circumstances, be convertible into or exchangeable for common shares (or other units that are convertible into or exchangeable for common shares). All subordinated performance units and DownREIT subordinated performance units were converted into OP units on July 1, 2024, in connection with the internalization of the PRO structure. See footnote(5) for additional discussion of subordinated performance units, DownREIT subordinated performance units, and LTIP units in the calculation of FFO and Core FFO per share and unit.

Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share - Diluted to FFO and Core FFO Per Share and Unit

(in thousands, except per share and unit amounts) (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Earnings per share - diluted

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.72

 

 

$

1.18

 

 

$

1.48

 

Impact of the difference in weighted average number of shares(5)

 

(0.07

)

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

(0.46

)

 

 

0.23

 

Impact of GAAP accounting for noncontrolling interests, two-class method and treasury stock method(6)

 

0.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.55

 

 

 

 

Add real estate depreciation and amortization

 

0.35

 

 

 

0.44

 

 

 

1.49

 

 

 

1.73

 

Add (subtract) equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated real estate ventures

 

0.04

 

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

(0.06

)

Add Company's share of FFO in unconsolidated real estate ventures

 

0.05

 

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

0.19

 

 

 

0.19

 

Subtract gain on sale of self storage properties

 

 

 

 

(0.52

)

 

 

(0.50

)

 

 

(0.52

)

FFO attributable to subordinated performance unitholders

 

 

 

 

(0.10

)

 

 

(0.17

)

 

 

(0.38

)

FFO per share and unit

 

0.59

 

 

 

0.68

 

 

 

2.40

 

 

 

2.67

 

Add acquisition costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.01

 

Add integration and executive severance costs

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

Add loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.01

 

Core FFO per share and unit

$

0.60

 

 

$

0.68

 

 

$

2.44

 

 

$

2.69

 

(5)

Adjustment accounts for the difference between the weighted average number of shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share and the weighted average number of shares used to calculate FFO and Core FFO per share and unit. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the two-class method for the company's restricted common shares and the treasury stock method for certain unvested LTIP units, and assumes the conversion of vested LTIP units into OP units on a one-for-one basis and the hypothetical conversion of subordinated performance units, and DownREIT subordinated performance units into OP units, even though such units may have only been convertible into OP units (i) after a lock-out period and (ii) upon certain events or conditions. All outstanding subordinated performance units and DownREIT subordinated performance units were converted into OP units on July 1, 2024, in connection with the internalization of the PRO structure. The computation of weighted average shares and units for FFO and Core FFO per share and unit includes all restricted common shares and LTIP units that participate in distributions and excludes all subordinated performance units and DownREIT subordinated performance units because their effect has been accounted for through the allocation of FFO to the related unitholders based on distributions declared.

(6)

Represents the effect of adjusting the numerator to consolidated net income prior to GAAP allocations for noncontrolling interests, after deducting preferred share and unit distributions, and before the application of the two-class method and treasury stock method, as described in footnote(5).

Net Operating Income

(dollars in thousands) (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net income

$

26,131

 

 

$

108,056

 

 

$

183,270

 

 

$

236,988

 

(Subtract) add:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees and other revenue

 

(12,381

)

 

 

(9,217

)

 

 

(42,726

)

 

 

(34,411

)

General and administrative expenses

 

12,629

 

 

 

14,956

 

 

 

57,606

 

 

 

59,281

 

Other

 

3,356

 

 

 

2,577

 

 

 

13,866

 

 

 

11,108

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

48,153

 

 

 

53,988

 

 

 

189,855

 

 

 

221,993

 

Interest expense

 

39,340

 

 

 

45,441

 

 

 

154,260

 

 

 

166,147

 

Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated real estate ventures

 

5,284

 

 

 

(2,084

)

 

 

16,075

 

 

 

(7,553

)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

323

 

 

 

758

 

Acquisition and integration costs

 

1,465

 

 

 

235

 

 

 

3,616

 

 

 

1,659

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

1,477

 

 

 

(1,265

)

 

 

3,767

 

 

 

1,590

 

Gain on sale of self storage properties

 

 

 

 

(63,910

)

 

 

(63,841

)

 

 

(63,910

)

Non-operating expense (income)

 

38

 

 

 

590

 

 

 

(314

)

 

 

1,016

 

Net Operating Income

$

125,492

 

 

$

149,367

 

 

$

515,757

 

 

$

594,666

 

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

(dollars in thousands) (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net income

$

26,131

 

$

108,056

 

 

$

183,270

 

 

$

236,988

 

Add:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

48,153

 

 

 

53,988

 

 

 

189,855

 

 

 

221,993

 

Company's share of unconsolidated real estate venture depreciation and amortization

 

5,609

 

 

 

4,011

 

 

 

20,719

 

 

 

17,083

 

Interest expense

 

39,340

 

 

 

45,441

 

 

 

154,260

 

 

 

166,147

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

1,477

 

 

 

(1,265

)

 

 

3,767

 

 

 

1,590

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

323

 

 

 

758

 

EBITDA

 

120,710

 

 

 

210,231

 

 

 

552,194

 

 

 

644,559

 

Add (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition costs

 

328

 

 

 

235

 

 

 

1,602

 

 

 

1,659

 

Effect of hypothetical liquidation at book value (HLBV) accounting for unconsolidated 2024 Joint Venture(1)

 

5,804

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,511

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of self storage properties

 

 

 

 

(63,910

)

 

 

(63,841

)

 

 

(63,910

)

Integration and executive severance costs, excluding equity-based compensation(2)

 

779

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,879

 

 

 

 

Casualty-related recoveries(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(522

)

Equity-based compensation expense(4)

 

2,213

 

 

 

1,651

 

 

 

8,310

 

 

 

6,679

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

129,834

 

 

$

148,207

 

 

$

519,655

 

 

$

588,465

 

(1)

Reflects the non-cash impact of applying HLBV to the 2024 Joint Venture, which allocates GAAP income (loss) on a hypothetical liquidation of the underlying joint venture at book value as of the reporting date.

(2)

Integration costs relate to expenses incurred as a part of the internalization of the PRO structure. Executive severance costs are recorded within the line items "General and administrative expenses" and "Non-operating (expense) income" in our consolidated statements of operations.

(3)

Casualty-related recoveries in 2023 relate to casualty-related expenses incurred during 2022 and are recorded in the line item "Other" within operating expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.

(4)

Equity-based compensation expense is a non-cash item recorded within general and administrative expenses and acquisition and integration costs in our consolidated statements of operations. Of the total amounts shown, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, $0.4 million relates to the internalization of our PRO structure and is included in acquisition and integration costs.

 

National Storage Affiliates Trust

Investor/Media Relations

George Hoglund, CFA

Vice President - Investor Relations

720.630.2160

ghoglund@nsareit.net

Source: National Storage Affiliates Trust

FAQ

What caused NSA's significant net income decline in Q4 2024?

NSA's Q4 net income fell 75.8% due to decreased NOI from property sales, joint venture contributions, and weaker same-store performance.

How much did NSA's same-store NOI decrease in Q4 2024?

Same-store NOI decreased 7.5% in Q4 2024, driven by 4.3% lower revenues and 4.7% higher operating expenses.

What major property transactions did NSA complete in 2024?

NSA acquired 7 properties for $64.9M, sold 40 properties for $273.1M, and contributed 56 properties to a joint venture for $346.5M.

How many shares did NSA repurchase in 2024 and at what cost?

NSA repurchased 7,400,322 shares for approximately $275.2 million in 2024.

What is NSA's dividend payment for Q4 2024?

NSA declared a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per common share, with full-year 2024 dividends totaling $2.25 per share.

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE