Public Storage cuts 2024 FFO forecast as expenses climb, occupancy lags
July 30 (Reuters) -Real estate investment trust Public Storage PSA.N lowered its 2024 funds from operations (FFO) forecast on Tuesday, hurt by mounting expenses and low occupancy levels weighed on profits.
Shares of the company were down 3% in extended trading.
The California-based company now experts annual core FFO between $16.50and $16.85per share, compared with previous expectations of $16.60to $17.20apiece.
Higher operating costs due to inflationary pressures and falling occupancy in storage units have weighed on the company's profits.
Total direct cost of operations for same-store facilities rose 2.6% compared to a year ago, while square foot occupancy fell to 93% from 93.5%.
The company, which leases out storage spaces for both personal and business use on a monthly basis, reported a revenue of $1.17billion for the quarter ended June 30,below analysts' estimates of $1.18billion, as per LSEG data.
Core FFO for the second quarter came in at $4.23per share, compared to Wall Street estimates of $4.21per share.
Reporting by Aishwarya Jain; Editing by Alan Barona
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