U-Haul Holding Company - UHAL STOCK NEWS

U-Haul announced the acquisition of five former KO Storage facilities in Minnesota's Cass and Crow Wing Counties on Nov. 7. The properties, located in the Brainerd micropolitan area, offer a total of 790 drive-up storage units. The largest facility, U-Haul Storage North Baxter in Brainerd, features 379 units, RV storage, and a retail showroom. Other locations include Baxter South (129 units), Nisswa (179 units), and two Pillager facilities (51 and 52 units). The company plans to hire up to 10 new team members to manage these properties, with a focus on veteran recruitment.

U-Haul Holding Company reported Q2 fiscal 2025 net earnings of $186.8 million, down from $273.5 million in the same period last year. Earnings per share for Non-Voting Shares decreased to $0.96 from $1.40. Self-storage revenues grew 7.5% with same-store occupancy at 94.1%. Self-moving equipment rental revenues increased 1.7%. Notable developments include a $92.5 million decrease in Moving and Storage operations earnings, partly due to reduced gains from rental equipment disposal ($29.2 million) and increased fleet depreciation ($36.0 million). Cash and credit availability stood at $1,774.5 million as of September 30, 2024.

U-Haul has acquired two former Wolf Bay Storage facilities in Robertsdale and Elberta, Alabama on October 22. The Robertsdale location features 229 self-storage units and 58 RV/boat/vehicle storage spaces across 266,000 square feet. The Elberta facility offers 317 climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled storage units and 95 RV/boat/vehicle storage spaces within 224,000 square feet. Combined, the acquisition adds 546 storage units and 153 vehicle storage spaces on over 11 acres. U-Haul plans to hire up to 10 team members across both locations to serve Baldwin County, which attracts approximately 6.5 million visitors annually.

U-Haul has opened a new self-storage facility in Hershey, Pennsylvania, following its property acquisition in early 2022. The facility, located at 1000 Old W. Chocolate Ave., features 1,000 climate-controlled storage units in a four-story building on a 1.79-acre lot. The state-of-the-art facility includes high-tech security features, drive-in load/unload bays, and offers moving supplies. A grand-opening celebration is planned for Dec. 13, featuring free lunch, facility tours, and giveaways. The company plans to hire several local team members, with preference given to veterans.

U-Haul has opened its first retail, moving and self-storage center in Olive Branch, Mississippi, marking its 14th facility in the state. The new facility, which began operations on October 18, features a three-story, 105,196-square-foot building with over 840 indoor climate-controlled storage units. Located at 4209 Goodman Road on 13 acres, the center offers moving trucks, trailers, hitch installation, and a U-Box warehouse capable of storing 571 portable moving containers. The company plans to hire up to 15 local team members and will soon add propane services.

U-Haul Holding Company (NYSE: UHAL, UHAL.B) has announced it will release its second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results after market trading on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The company will host an investor conference call and webcast the following day, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 8 a.m. Arizona Time (10 a.m. ET). The event will be accessible via webcast for interested parties and investors.

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box portable container use across Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm projected to hit the state's western Gulf Coast. This disaster relief program is available at all 172 U-Haul self-storage centers in Florida, including areas affected by the recent Hurricane Helene.

The offer applies to new rentals based on availability at Company-owned and -operated locations. U-Haul has made this service available through 14 U-Haul Companies operating in Florida, covering cities from Clearwater to Miami. Mario Martinez, U-Haul Area District Vice President for Florida's southern region, emphasized the importance of safety and helping families secure their possessions during these stressful times.

U-Haul has expanded its self-storage services in the Twin Cities area, opening three new facilities and announcing plans for a fourth. The company acquired three former Extra Space Storage locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, offering nearly 2,600 indoor self-storage units with climate-control options and high-tech security features. Additionally, U-Haul plans to build a new full-service center in Ramsey by fall 2026, which will include 1,150 self-storage units and a U-Box warehouse for up to 800 portable moving containers.

The expansion will create up to 46 new jobs across the four locations. U-Haul emphasizes its commitment to hiring locally and giving preference to veterans. The company now operates 33 owned and operated stores in Minnesota, aiming to increase customer convenience and serve underserved communities in the Twin Cities area.

U-Haul Holding Company, the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., North America's largest do-it-yourself moving and self-storage company, has announced its participation in the 10th Annual Evercore ISI Storage Symposium. The event is scheduled to take place in New York City on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Jason Berg, the Chief Financial Officer of U-Haul Holding Company, will represent the company at the symposium. His role will involve meeting with institutional investors and participating in the conference's Development Panel. This participation highlights U-Haul's engagement with the investment community and its position in the storage industry.