Oct 29 (Reuters) - Self-storage facilities operator Extra Space Storage EXR.N forecast 2025 core funds from operations below Wall Street's estimates on Wednesday, reflecting continued pressure from sluggish same-store growth and a challenging market outlook.
Shares of the company were down about 2% in after-market trading.
The Salt Lake City, Utah-based real estate investment trust expects annual core FFO to be between $8.12 and $8.20 per share, the midpoint of which is below analysts' average estimate of $8.18 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG.
It reported total same-store revenues of $673.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, from $675.4 million a year ago.
"Although same-store revenue remained relatively flat, we are encouraged by the gradual improvement in market fundamentals," CEO Joe Margolis said.
Among the hurdles for the company is its struggle to regain pricing leverage while trying to cushion the impact of shifting occupancy trends in its markets.
The REIT reported a same-store occupancy rate of 93.7% for the quarter, compared with 93.6% in the same period last year.
Total quarterly revenue was $858.5 million, above analysts' expectations of $779.9 million.
Its quarterly core FFO of $2.08 per share came in line with estimates.
(Reporting by Abhinav Parmar in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)
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