Public Storage Shares Edge Up 0.44% on $260M Volume 464th in Market Activity as Analysts Hike Price Targets

Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) rose 0.44% on August 5, 2025, with a trading volume of $260 million, ranking 464th in market activity. Analysts from Evercore ISI, Bank of America, and Scotiabank have raised price targets for the REIT, with Evercore increasing its target to $309 and Bank of America to $380. The stock maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating, supported by eight "buy" ratings and an average target price of $335.57. Institutional ownership has grown, with Hantz Financial, World Investment Advisors, and New York Life boosting stakes in Q2 2025.

Public Storage reported Q2 earnings of $4.28 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.05, and posted 2.4% year-over-year revenue growth. The company’s strong balance sheet includes a 38.13% net margin and a 34.06% return on equity. Institutional investors now own 78.79% of the stock, reflecting confidence in its market position as a leading self-storage REIT with 3,044 facilities across 40 U.S. states and a 35% stake in European operations via Shurgard.

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