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Public Storage is the largest owner of self-storage facilities in the US, with more than 3,300 self-storage facilities in 40 states and approximately 245 million square feet of rentable space. Through equity interests, it also has exposure to the European self-storage market through Shurgard Self Storage. The company also has a merchandise business, a third-party property management business, and an insurance business that offers products to cover losses for the goods in self-storage facilities.

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Reported Earlier, Public Storage Subsidiary PSOC Prices $475M In 4.375% Notes Due 2030 And $400 M In 5.000% Notes Due 2035

During the last three months, 11 analysts shared their evaluations of Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $328.36, along with a high estimate of $380.00 and a low estimate of $287.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 0.35% increase from the previous average price target of $327.20.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750449690_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Public Storage by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Juan Sanabria</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ravi Vaidya</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$309.00</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brendan Lynch</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$351.00</td>
<td>$354.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Spector</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$368.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Heffern</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$328.00</td>
<td>$329.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Sakwa</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$309.00</td>
<td>$297.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Spector</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$368.00</td>
<td>$349.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ki Bin Kim</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Yulico</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$333.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ravi Vaidya</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Public Storage. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Public Storage compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Public Storage's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Public Storage</h2>
Public Storage is the largest owner of self-storage facilities in the US, with more than 3,300 self-storage facilities in 40 states and approximately 245 million square feet of rentable space. Through equity interests, it also has exposure to the European self-storage market through Shurgard Self Storage. The company also has a merchandise business, a third-party property management business, and an insurance business that offers products to cover losses for the goods in self-storage facilities.
<h3>Financial Insights: Public Storage</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Public Storage showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 2.24% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Public Storage's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 30.28%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Public Storage's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 6.77% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Public Storage's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.82%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Public Storage's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.81, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Ratings

Analyst Expectations For Public Storage's Future

BMO Capital analyst Juan Sanabria downgrades Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and lowers the price target from $340 to $325.

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BMO Capital Downgrades Public Storage to Market Perform, Lowers Price Target to $325

Mizuho analyst Ravi Vaidya maintains Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $287 to $309.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Public Storage, Raises Price Target to $309

Barclays analyst Brendan Lynch maintains Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $354 to $351.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Public Storage, Lowers Price Target to $351

B of A Securities analyst Jeffrey Spector maintains Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $368 to $380.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Public Storage, Raises Price Target to $380

Scotiabank analyst Nicholas Yulico maintains Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) with a Sector Outperform and raises the price target from $305 to $340.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on Public Storage, Raises Price Target to $340

U.S. homebuyers and refinancers staged an aggressive comeback last week, taking swift advantage of slightly lower interest rates just as Wall Street braces for the Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45224205/will-powell-defy-trump-again-heres-what-the-fed-chair-might-say-on-wednesday">policy decision on Wednesday.</a>
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported that total mortgage applications rose 11% for the week ending May 2, snapping back from the 4.2% decline seen the week before. 
The jump, which ranks among the top four weekly gains in 2025 so far, signals a notable resurgence in housing market activity amid mixed economic signals.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rates Drop, Applications Spike</h3>
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate for conforming loan balances—$806,500 or less—eased to 6.84%, down from 6.89% a week earlier. That small dip triggered a wave of new demand, both from buyers and homeowners looking to refinance.
Purchase applications increased by 11%, while refinance activity rose by the same margin. Year-over-year, refinancing volumes are now 51% higher, a dramatic swing after months of tepid activity.
&#8220;With rates moving lower, refinance volume increased 11 percent, led by VA refinance applications, which were up 26 percent,&#8221; said Mike Fratantoni, MBA's chief economist. He noted that conventional purchase applications, typically favored by move-up buyers with higher loan sizes, rose 13% and are now up 9% from a year ago.
Government-backed loans, such as those insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), also saw rising demand. FHA purchase applications jumped 9%, contributing to an overall 6% increase in government loan demand.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Clouds, All Eyes On The Fed</h3>
The mortgage data arrives just days after a slew of mixed economic indicators. 
While April's jobs report showed solid employment gains, other metrics disappointed. First-quarter GDP growth came in negative and manufacturing activity continued to show signs of contraction, according to the latest business surveys.
&#8220;The economic news last week included a negative reading for first-quarter GDP growth and further signs of contraction in the manufacturing sector, mixed with a solid employment report for April,&#8221; said Fratantoni.
Investors overwhelmingly expect the Fed to hold rates steady in the 4.25%-4.5% range during its upcoming policy meeting.
Chair Jerome Powell's press conference, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, will be closely watched for hints on when rate cuts might begin. 
Speculators currently assign just a 30% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut by June, but odds jump to 75% for a potential easing by July, reflecting growing confidence in a summer pivot.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Real estate equities have started to price in optimism. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) climbed 0.8% in premarket trading Wednesday.
Digital Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>), Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>) and Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) each gained 1.6%, leading the charge among the broader sector.
The iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REZ#NYSE">REZ</a>) jumped 2.3% after hours Tuesday. Pre-market Wednesday saw BRT Apartments Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRT#NYSE">BRT</a>) up 6.4%, Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HR#NYSE">HR</a>) rising 2.6% and Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELS#NYSE">ELS</a>) adding 2.2%.
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RBC Capital analyst Brad Heffern maintains Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $329 to $328.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Public Storage, Lowers Price Target to $328

Evercore ISI Group analyst Steve Sakwa maintains Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $297 to $309.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Public Storage, Raises Price Target to $309

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&nbsp;"At the time I never took it seriously and just putting in like 20-50$ a month," he said. "I ‘seriously' started at around 23-24 when I was putting in approx, 300$ on average (that was a huge for me back then), and now averaging at around 2-2.5k per month."
The investor said while it's difficult to see his portfolio suffering declines amid the current market environment, he's playing the "long game" and believes stocks will eventually go in a positive territory.&nbsp;
The investor said he's never been a "big spender" and has expenses of about €700 a month. He lives in Europe where cost of living is not "that high," he wrote.
"Other than that we have two old cars (20 and 15 years) &#8211; included in above expenses. We don't wear fancy clothes or spend money on impressing others (this can cost you a fortune)," he added.&nbsp;
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Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF&nbsp;
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index and provides exposure to some of the top dividend stocks trading in the U.S., including Verizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).&nbsp;
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF&nbsp;
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>) makes money by investing in some of the most notable large-cap U.S. stocks and selling call options.&nbsp;
Ares Capital&nbsp;
Ares Capital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>), a business development company, was one of the top stocks in the investor&#8217;s portfolio. He earned $1,920 in annual dividends from the stock.
Public Storage&nbsp;
Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) is a California-based REIT that operates self-storage facilities. The stock has a dividend yield of 4.1%. BofA Securities recently <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4433284-public-storage-extra-space-storage-upgraded-on-positive-self-storage-reits-sector-view">upgraded</a> the stock to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to $368 from $349.
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SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;
With a 1.2% dividend yield, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) provides investors exposure to the broader US market. The investor made $1,218 in annual dividends from his investment in the fund.&nbsp;
Altria Group
Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) has a dividend yield of about 7%. The tobacco giant accounted for about $800 in annual dividend income for the investor, according to the screenshots he shared on the social media platform.&nbsp;
PepsiCo Inc
Beverage giant Pepsi (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) has <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=pepsi+dividend+increase+consecuitve+years&amp;oq=pepsi+dividend+increase+consecuitve+years&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQIRgKGKABMgkIAhAhGAoYoAEyCQgDECEYChigATIJCAQQIRgKGKABMgcIBRAhGI8CMgcIBhAhGI8C0gEINTgxN2owajeoAgCwAgA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">increased</a> its dividends for over 50 consecutive years. The company recently reported first-quarter earnings that missed Wall Street estimates while revenue beat expectations. The stock yields 4%.&nbsp;
Johnson &amp; Johnson
Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is one of the most reliable dividend stocks, having raised its payouts for 63 <a href="https://www.investor.jnj.com/news/news-details/2025/Johnson--Johnson-Announces-63rd-Consecutive-Year-of-Dividend-Increase-Raises-Quarterly-Dividend-by-4-8/default.aspx">consecutive</a> years. The stock is up 8% so far this year. The company recently <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4431340-johnson-johnson-projects-400m-tariff-impact">flagged</a> a $400 million hit related to President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<tbody>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>% chg.</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,853.70</td>
<td>+ 1.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,614.89</td>
<td>+ 0.9%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,971.76</td>
<td>+ 0.4%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,802.25</td>
<td>+ 0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1% to $560.02.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $408.25.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.6% to $483.23.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.5% higher to $195.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 2.6%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 2.3%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: Microsoft Corporation: up 8.30% Meta Platforms, Inc.: up 4.29% Eli Lilly And Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>): &#8211; 9.88% Mastercard Incorporated&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>): -0.20% McDonald's Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): -1.24% Linde plc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NASDAQ">LIN</a>): -1.14% Qualcomm Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>): -8.28% KKR &amp; Co. Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>): up 1.19% The Southern Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>): up 0.22% Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): up 1.83% KLA Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>): -2.43% CVS Health Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>): up 6.23% Equinix, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>): -0.16% Parker-Hannifin Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>): up 0.70% Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>): -0.09% Howmet Aerospace Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>): up 7.44% Carrier Global Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>): up 11% Aflac Incorporated&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>): -4% Public Storage&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>): -0.18% The Allstate Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>): -1.27% MetLife, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>): up 0.47% W.W. Grainger, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>): Up 2.14% Becton, Dickinson and Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>): -15.73% Quanta Services, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>): up 10.10% Exelon Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXC#NASDAQ">EXC</a>): -0.33% Dominion Energy, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>): up 0.91%
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), Atlassian Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>), Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>), EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOG#NYSE">EOG</a>), American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), Consolidated Edison Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>), Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IR#NYSE">IR</a>), DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>), Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), Ameren Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEE#NYSE">AEE</a>), GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDDY#NYSE">GDDY</a>), Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>), MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>), Hologic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOLX#NASDAQ">HOLX</a>), Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>), Camden Property Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPT#NYSE">CPT</a>) and Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>).
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Wall Street Eyes 8th Positive Day As S&P 500 Recoups Tariff-Led Losses, Bitcoin Rallies To $97,000: What's Driving Markets Thursday? (CORRECTED)

Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) affirms FY2025 FFO guidance from $16.35-$17.00 to $16.35-$17.00 vs $16.78 analyst estimate..

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Public Storage Affirms FY2025 FFO Guidance of $16.35-$17.00 vs $16.78 Est

Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $4.12 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.06 by 1.48 percent. This is a 2.23 percent increase over earnings of $4.03 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.10 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.17 billion by 5.72 percent. This is a 1.56 percent increase over sales of $1.09 billion the same period last year.

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Public Storage Q1 FFO $4.12 Beats $4.06 Estimate, Sales $1.10B Miss $1.17B Estimate

Wall Street traded lower on the final session of the month, heading for its third consecutive monthly loss as economic data began reflecting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">impact of Trump tariffs.</a>
U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the last quarter, marking the first economic contraction since 2022 and missing forecasts for a 0.4% expansion. The decline was driven by a surge in imports and reduced government spending.
Labor market data also disappointed. The ADP National Employment Report showed private employers added just 62,000 jobs in April—the weakest gain in nine months and well below the expected 108,000.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was down 1% to 5,500, on pace to end a six-day winning streak. Tech stocks in the Nasdaq 100 lagged ahead of earnings from industry titans Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc.
Nine of the S&amp;P 500's eleven sectors were in the red, with only consumer staples and health care posting modest gains. Energy and consumer discretionary led the losses, falling 3.3% and 2.7%, respectively.
Commodities were broadly lower. Oil tumbled 3.7% to $58 a barrel, approaching its lowest close since March 2021. Copper—often seen as a gauge of global growth—plunged 5.2% to $4.60 per pound. Natural gas declined 2.5% to $3.17 per million British thermal units.
Bond markets were steady, with the 10-year Treasury yield hovering at 4.17%. Gold dipped 0.3% to $3,330 per ounce, while the U.S. dollar index (DXY) strengthened by the same margin.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) showed resilience, holding steady at around $93,000 despite broader market weakness.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,325.88</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,515.27</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,330.85</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,953.01</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $549.56.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.5% to $403.24.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 1% to $470.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 1.1% to $193.82.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
<ul>
<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): down 0.0%</li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): down 1.5%</li>
<li>Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>): down 1.3%</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>): up 7.6%</li>
<li>Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>): up 2.9%</li>
<li>Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>): up 6.3%</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>): up 3.8%</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>): down 7.0%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Costar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>): up 8.8%</li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>): up 6.4%</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>): down 9.2%</li>
<li>Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>): up 0.0%</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): down 9.5%</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>): down 15.7%</li>
<li>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>): down 9.1%</li>
<li>American Electric Power Company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>): down 2.3%</li>
<li>PPL Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPL#NYSE">PPL</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Oneok Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>): down 7.5%</li>
<li>Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>): down 3.2%</li>
<li>International Paper Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>): down 4.2%</li>
<li>Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>): up 0.1%</li>
<li>Equity Residential Properties Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>): up 0.2%</li>
<li>Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>): up 3.1%</li>
<li>BXP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>): down 3.7%</li>
<li>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>): down 3.9%</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>): down 8.9%</li>
<li>Amcor Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>): down 1.2%</li>
<li>Expand Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NYSE">EXE</a>): down 3.5%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), Host Hotels &amp; Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), Everest Group Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EG#NYSE">EG</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), ANSYS Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANSS#NASDAQ">ANSS</a>), Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>), Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>), PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), UDR Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UDR#NYSE">UDR</a>), American Water Works Company Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>), Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVH#NYSE">INVH</a>), VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>), AvalonBay Communities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVB#NYSE">AVB</a>), Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>), Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>), Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), Ventas Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTR#NYSE">VTR</a>), Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>), Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAA#NYSE">MAA</a>), MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>), and KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>).
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Earnings Scheduled For April 30, 2025

Bank of America Securities analyst Jeffrey Spector is bullish on self-storage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/reit">real estate investment trusts (REITs)</a>.
Sector demand will normalize and maintain current levels, which is positive given current macro uncertainties, he explained.
Spector also expects self‑storage REITs to benefit in 2025 from easier year‑over‑year comparisons, a return to typical seasonal trends, and an 8% decline in new construction starts.
Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>): The analyst upgraded the company&#8217;s stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/psa/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $349 to $368</a>.
The upgrade reflects a more optimistic outlook for the self‑storage sector and recognition of PSA's strong balance sheet.
The analyst adds that the company has the lowest leverage ratio among peers, which can protect it if economic conditions deteriorate or capital markets tighten.
BAC storage card data indicates that spending in PSA's markets increased 1.7% year‑over‑year in the first quarter of 2025, up 0.1% in the first quarter of 2024.
The analyst raised the 2025 revenue growth estimates to +0.1% from -0.3%.
Public Storage plans to release <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">quarterly results on April 30</a>.
Extra Space Storage Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>): Spector upgraded the company&#8217;s stock from Underperform to Neutral. He also increased the price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/exr/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast to $155 from $141</a>.
The bullish stance reflects a preference for self‑storage over more macro‑sensitive sectors like industrial.
Recent channel checks in Chicago indicate that ECRI initiatives faced minimal resistance in the first quarter, which should support revenue growth in 2025, adds the analyst.
The analyst expects EXR to benefit from its single‑brand strategy, which is rebranding LSI facilities and continued cost savings in 2025.
Additionally, BAC credit and debit card data indicates improving consumer spending trends in EXR's markets, evidenced by a 1.8% year‑over‑year rise in average spending in the first quarter of 2025 (up from 0.6% in the prior year&#8217;s quarter), adds the analyst.
The analyst raised the 2025 revenue growth estimates to +0.5% from +0.3%.
The company plans to release quarterly results on April 29.
Price Action: EXR shares are up 2.63% at $141.83, and PSA stock surged 3.29% at $297.04&nbsp;at the last check Tuesday.
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B of A Securities analyst Jeffrey Spector upgrades Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $349 to $368.

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Despite market volatility, he said he&#8217;s focused on the long game: &#8220;It's hard to see my portfolio plummeting, but I then remember myself I'm playing a long game. I'm not in a hurry, the administration will change and markets will become green eventually. They did in the past every single time.&#8221;
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Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is a fan favorite among dividend investors because it tracks a high-quality index of U.S. companies with strong, consistent dividend payouts. It focuses on companies with solid fundamentals like high return on equity, low debt, and consistent growth. SCHD pays investors around 4.05% in dividend yield annually.
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​ offers an attractive yield by combining blue-chip U.S. equities with an options overlay strategy that generates extra income. It's especially loved by retirees and income seekers who want stability and high cash flow without taking massive risks. JEPI generates around 7.88% in annual dividend yield.
Realty Income Corporation
Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) is a real estate investment trust that owns commercial real estate leased to big, stable tenants like Walgreens and FedEx. It has a legendary track record of paying monthly dividends for over 25 years straight. O is beloved by income investors for its predictability and real estate-backed stability and pays approximately 5,68% in dividends per year.
Ares Capital Corporation
Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>) is a business development company that lends to and invests in middle-market companies, earning high interest in return. Investors love ARCC for its high yield and consistent income, even if it comes with slightly higher risk. ARCC generates around 9,49% in dividends per year.
Public Storage
Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) is the king of the self-storage real estate investment trusts, operating thousands of storage facilities across the U.S. PSA it's a favorite among long-term real estate investors because of its stable cash flow, low overhead, and high margins. The company pays investors approximately 4,13% in dividend income annually.
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SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) is the original S&amp;P 500 ETF, offering diversification across 500 of the biggest U.S. companies. It's not known for high yield, but investors hold it for long-term growth and market exposure. SPY generates approximately 1.33% in annual dividend yield.
Altria Group
Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) offers a sky-high yield and stable cash flow from its tobacco empire. Despite regulatory headwinds, it continues to generate enormous profits and share them with investors. Some also speculate on growth via its cannabis and nicotine-alternative investments. MO pays 7,06% in dividend income per year.
PepsiCo
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) owns massive snack brands like Doritos, Quaker, and Lay's. Its diversified business model makes it recession-resistant, and it's a dividend aristocrat with over 50 years of dividend growth. Investors love its global reach, brand strength, and reliable, growing dividend payouts, which are now around 3,76% per year.
Johnson &amp; Johnson
Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is a healthcare titan with business lines in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products. It has one of the longest dividend growth streaks and is considered ultra-defensive. JNJ is a go-to for investors wanting both stability and a safe, growing income stream through dividends, which now sit at around 3.14% per year.
Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) provides essential telecom services, with a massive nationwide infrastructure and millions of customers. While growth is slow, its cash flows are enormous, and it pays a very generous dividend. VZ pays investors around 6,08% in dividends.
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