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$307.21
+$3.26 (+1.07%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours$307.06
−$0.14 (−0.05%) 8:28 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$303.95
OpenOpen$299.71
Day highHigh$310.15
Day lowLow$299.45
VolumeVol1,546,244
Avg volAvgVol1,233,190
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Mkt cap
$53.89B
P/E ratio
34.10
FY Revenue
$4.82B
EPS
9.01
Gross Margin
72.85%
Sector
Real Estate
AI report sections
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PSA
Public Storage
Public Storage shows firm upward price momentum with the latest close well above short- and medium-term moving averages and multiple bullish breakout signals, although overbought RSI readings indicate stretched near-term conditions. Fundamentally, the company combines high margins, solid free cash flow generation, and double‑digit ROE with slow top-line growth and a relatively high valuation multiple. Short interest remains modest as a percentage of shares outstanding, but elevated short volume in recent trading points to active two-sided positioning around current levels.
AI summarized at 9:56 PM ET, 2026-01-18
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:63SWING:68LONG:72
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+68% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.68×
RSI
63.57(Strong)
Strong (60–70)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.02 (Weak)
MACD: 0.12 Signal: 0.14
Short-Term
+0.49 (Strong)
MACD: 6.73 Signal: 6.24
Long-Term
+1.13 (Strong)
MACD: 9.42 Signal: 8.29
Intraday trend score
66.84
LOW65.84HIGH76.84
Latest news
PSA•12 articles•Positive: 8Neutral: 3Negative: 0
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Matt Dilallo
What I'm Watching With CubeSmart Stock To See If It Beats The Market
CubeSmart, the third-largest self-storage REIT, has underperformed the S&P 500 and its larger peers over the past decade due to industry oversupply and lack of differentiated growth strategy. The self-storage market is showing early signs of recovery with improving move-in rates and customer growth. The analyst is monitoring whether positive momentum continues and whether CubeSmart can leverage joint ventures to accelerate growth and compete with larger rivals.
Second-largest player with 11.2% market share and best-in-class in-house development program that drives significant value creation. Strong competitive position in the fragmented self-storage market.
PositiveInvesting.com• Christine Short
S&P 500 Earnings Halfway Mark: Sector Winners, Losers, and What Comes Next
With 59% of S&P 500 companies reported, Q4 2025 shows 13% EPS growth and 8.8% revenue growth. Big Tech's massive capex spending on AI infrastructure ($185B for Alphabet, $200B for Amazon) has sparked concerns about free cash flow sustainability and SaaS disruption from AI agents. This week's earnings focus shifts to semiconductor and software companies to assess whether AI spending benefits the broader ecosystem or threatens traditional business models.
Confirmed outlier earnings date (earlier than historical norm), which academic research indicates is typically a sign of good news.
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Justin Pope
3 Brilliant REIT Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
This article discusses three real estate investment trusts (REITs) - Prologis, NNN REIT, and Public Storage - that offer different investment opportunities. Prologis focuses on logistics and data centers, NNN REIT on consumer-facing properties, and Public Storage on self-storage facilities.
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Sentiment note
Public Storage is the world's largest owner-operator of self-storage facilities, a fragmented industry it has capitalized on. While the company has a strong credit rating, its dividend growth is inconsistent, and its growth may ebb and flow with the economy. The stock's primary appeal is as a dependable source of passive income.
PositiveBenzinga• Piero Cingari
Mortgage Applications Jump 11% As Buyers Rush In Ahead Of Fed Decision
Mortgage applications surged 11% last week as buyers rushed to take advantage of slightly lower interest rates ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision. The jump signals a resurgence in housing market activity amid mixed economic signals.
The article states that Public Storage gained 1.6%, leading the charge among the broader real estate sector, indicating a positive sentiment.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• The Motley Fool
1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 30%: 4 Reasons to Buy Public Storage in 2025 and Hold Forever
Public Storage, the largest self-storage provider in the US, has seen its stock price drop 30% from its highs. However, the article argues that the company's strong financials, digital capabilities, and growth potential make it a top dividend stock to buy in 2025 and hold long-term.
The article highlights Public Storage's strong financial position, digital transformation, and growth potential through industry consolidation, making it a favorable long-term investment.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Josh Kohn-Lindquist
5 Magnificent Dividend Growth Stocks Down 24% to 41% to Buy Before 2025 for a Lifetime of Passive Income
The article highlights 5 dividend growth stocks that have seen significant declines from their all-time highs, making them attractive investment opportunities for long-term passive income. The companies offer a mix of high-yield dividends and strong dividend growth potential.
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Sentiment note
The article describes Public Storage as the highest-quality REIT, with a dominant market position, strong cash returns, and an attractive dividend yield.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Josh Kohn-Lindquist
2 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stocks to Buy for a Lifetime of Passive Income
American Tower and Public Storage are two companies that have outperformed the S&P 500 significantly over the past two decades. American Tower is the leader in communications real estate, benefiting from the growing demand for mobile data and IoT. Public Storage is the market share leader in the self-storage industry, with a strong cash-generating ability and a history of successful acquisitions.
The article praises Public Storage's market leadership in the self-storage industry, its robust cash generation, strong balance sheet, and successful acquisition history. These attributes indicate a positive outlook for the company's future performance.
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• N/A
SmartRecruiters Unveils Winston: AI That Keeps Hiring Human
SmartRecruiters has launched Winston, an AI-powered recruiting assistant that aims to streamline and automate various hiring tasks, freeing up recruiters to focus on the human aspects of the process. Winston's capabilities include intelligent scheduling, multi-layer candidate screening, conversational engagement, and predictive insights.
DPZPSAPSAPFPSAPGAIrecruitinghiringautomation
Sentiment note
Public Storage is mentioned as one of the trusted customers that collaborated with SmartRecruiters on the development of Winston's initial capabilities, but no further details are provided about Public Storage's involvement or the impact of this partnership.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Matt Dilallo
This Top 4%-Yielding Dividend Stock Believes It's a Great Buy Right Now
Public Storage, the leading self-storage REIT, believes its stock is undervalued compared to its peers. The company has a strong growth profile, higher margins, and a healthier balance sheet, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
The article highlights Public Storage's strong growth, high margins, and healthy financial profile, which make it an attractive investment opportunity. The company's recent stock buyback reflects its confidence in its near-term and long-term outlook.
NeutralInvesting.com• Emilio Ghigini
Scotiabank ups Extra Space Storage shares target on improved occupancy rates - Investing.com
Scotiabank updated its outlook on Extra Space Storage (EXR) and Public Storage (PSA), increasing the price target for EXR due to improved occupancy rates, but revising down full-year 2024 estimates for both companies due to weaker pricing.
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Sentiment note
Scotiabank revised down the full-year 2024 estimates for Public Storage, indicating a neutral outlook for the company.
$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth $600 Today - Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) - Benzinga
Public Storage (PSA) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years, with a $100 investment in the stock 20 years ago now worth $613.12 today. The article highlights the power of compounded returns over time.
The article highlights how a $100 investment in Public Storage 20 years ago would be worth $613.12 today, indicating strong long-term performance and growth for the company.
UnknownSeeking Alpha• Dividend Sensei
11 Sleep Well At Night Blue-Chip Bargains For Today's Overvalued Market
Stocks have been on fire, and many investors worry about a bubble. Read how a high-yield, low-volatility portfolio with blue chips may help investors navigate the market's highs and lows.
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