MALVERN, PA — CubeSmart (NYSE: CUBE) announced its Q1 2025 earnings, showcasing a solid start to the year driven by improving occupancy and rate trends. The self-storage company reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39 and adjusted funds from operations (FFO) of $0.64 per share.
“The first quarter represented a positive start to the year, with improving occupancy and rate trends driven by solid demand,” said Christopher P. Marr, President and CEO. He emphasized the company’s strong position in top-tier markets, which supports performance in uncertain economic conditions.
The company closed the $452.8 million acquisition of the remaining 80% interest in the 28-store HVP IV portfolio, adding locations across nine states, including Texas, Illinois, and Florida. CubeSmart also expanded its third-party management platform, adding 33 stores and bringing the total count to 869.
Development projects remain on track, with two self-storage properties under construction in New York. CubeSmart expects to invest $36.9 million in these high-barrier-to-entry locations, with openings planned for Q3 2025.
Net income attributable to shareholders reached $89.2 million, down slightly from $94.5 million in Q1 2024, reflecting higher interest expenses. Same-store net operating income (NOI) dipped 0.8%, with occupancy ending the quarter at 89.7%.
Commenting on the outlook, Chief Financial Officer Tim Martin noted, “Major operational and financial metrics were at, or above, our expectations in the first quarter. The first quarter gave us a strong start to 2025, but given the recent broad macro volatility, our guidance ranges for the full year are largely unchanged.”
CubeSmart projects full-year 2025 diluted EPS to range between $1.41 and $1.49, with adjusted FFO per share expected between $2.51 and $2.59.
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