Extra Space Storage

EXR

Capitalización de mercado USD 29.5 mil M

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SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Extra Space Storage Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: EXR) announced today it will release financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m.

Extra Space Storage's scale, steady demand, diversified growth channels and financial flexibility support expansion despite softer housing activity.

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Extra Space Storage remains a Hold, with a balanced risk-reward despite solid operational performance and a recent guidance boost. EXR delivered 4.88% YoY core FFO per share growth and maintains strong same-store occupancy at 94.2%, supporting incremental rate increases. Management raised 2026 Core FFO guidance and acquisition targets, but macroeconomic headwinds and rising rates may limit upside.

Extra Space Storage (EXR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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Extra Space Storage (EXR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Joe Margolis to Retire; Noah Springer to Become Extra Space Storage's Chief Executive Officer Effective January 1, 2027 SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE: EXR) (the "Company") today announced that Noah Springer, President, will become the Company's next chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027. Current CEO Joe Margolis, will retire at the end of the year and serve as an adviser to Extra Space Storage's Board of Directors.