Release Date: August 14, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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Shurgard Self Storage Ltd (SSSAF) reported strong revenue growth of 17.1% for the first half of 2025, driven by acquisitions and high occupancy rates.
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The company achieved a significant improvement in platform efficiency, increasing the NOI margin by 90 basis points.
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Shurgard Self Storage Ltd (SSSAF) maintained a high occupancy rate of 89% across its properties, indicating strong demand.
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The company successfully issued a EUR 500 million bond at a competitive 4% fixed interest rate, enhancing its financial stability.
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The company’s expansion plans include significant redevelopments and new properties in key markets like the UK, Netherlands, France, and Germany, promising future growth.
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Shurgard Self Storage Ltd (SSSAF) faces increased cost pressures, particularly from rising real estate taxes in the UK and France, and payroll expenses.
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The company’s net interest expenses are expected to rise due to long-term financing strategies, impacting profitability.
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There is a noted deceleration in same-store revenue growth, particularly in the UK, due to aggressive pricing by competitors.
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The effective tax rate increased by 1.1 percentage points, reducing adjusted earnings per share.
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The company anticipates a slowdown in revenue growth in the second half of 2025, particularly in the UK and Netherlands, due to market conditions.
Q: Can you explain the slowdown in same-store revenue growth from Q1 to Q2, and what are your expectations for Q3? A: Mark, CEO, explained that Q1 performance exceeded expectations with higher-than-anticipated growth. Q2 aligned with expectations at 3.8%. The UK market, particularly London, saw softer growth due to aggressive competitor pricing. The company anticipates maintaining occupancy levels while managing pricing strategies.
Q: Is the timeline for achieving 90% occupancy in the Lock and Store portfolio by 2026 sustainable? A: Mark, CEO, stated that the timeline is sustainable, with some months potentially exceeding the 1% growth target. Seasonal variations may affect growth, but the company remains on track to reach 90% occupancy by December 2026.
Q: Are you seeing improvements in pricing power or customer conversion post-rebranding of Lock and Store? A: Mark, CEO, noted improvements in occupancy as a tangible result of rebranding. The company has seen a significant portion of new contracts completed online, indicating strong customer conversion and demand across various markets.
