FFO Per Share Beat
Achieved $0.64 of FFO per share, a $0.01 beat to the high end of guidance.
Acquisition of Joint Venture Interest
Closed on the acquisition of the remaining 80% interest in the HBP4 joint venture, adding 28 early-stage lease-up stores for $452.8 million.
Third-Party Management Expansion
Added 33 stores to the third-party management platform, ending the quarter with 869 third-party stores under management.
Operating Expense Control
Same-store operating expenses grew only 0.6%, better than expected, improving the outlook for full-year expense growth.
Positive Market Performance
Strong performance in key markets like New York City Boroughs, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. suburbs, with signs of stabilization in Northern New Jersey, Phoenix, and Atlanta.