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Extra Space Storage Inc.

For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Oct 30, 2026.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Oct 30, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-07-31.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-09-30; filed 2026-10-30.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

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Current report

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures - impairment (loss) on joint venture interests and gain on sale of joint venture interests—During the three months ended September 30, 2026, we fully impaired our investments in two joint ventures resulting in a loss of $13,883. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, we recognized a net gain of $9,354 due to the sale of our membership interest in the Life Storage Spacemax LLC joint venture, which held six properties, in July 2025.
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Previous wording

As of June 30, 2026, we owned or had ownership interests in 2,446 operating stores. Of these stores, 2,026 are wholly-owned, 11 are in consolidated joint ventures, and 409 are in unconsolidated joint ventures. In addition, we managed an additional 1,964 stores for third parties, bringing the total number of stores which we own and/or manage to 4,410. These stores are located in 42 states and Washington, D.C. The clustering of assets around population centers enables us to reduce our operating costs through economies of scale. Our acquisitions have given us an increased scale in many core markets as well as a foothold in many markets where we had no previous presence.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2026, we owned or had ownership interests in 2,448 operating stores. Of these stores, 2,028 are wholly-owned, 12 are in consolidated joint ventures, and 408 are in unconsolidated joint ventures. In addition, we managed 1,963 stores for third parties, bringing the total number of stores which we own and/or manage to 4,411. These stores are located in 43 states and Washington, D.C. The clustering of assets around population centers enables us to reduce our operating costs through economies of scale. Our acquisitions have given us an increased scale in many core markets as well as a foothold in many markets where we had no previous presence.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2026, approximately 2,580,000 tenants were leasing storage units at the operating stores that we own and/or manage, primarily on a month-to-month basis, providing the flexibility to increase rental rates over time as market conditions permit. Existing tenants generally receive rate increases at least annually, for which no direct correlation has been drawn to our vacancy trends. Although leases are short-term in duration, the typical tenant tends to remain at our stores for an extended period of time. For same-store properties as of June 30, 2026, the average length of stay for tenants who had vacated was approximately 16.8 months.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2026, approximately 2,567,000 tenants were leasing storage units at the operating stores that we own and/or manage, primarily on a month-to-month basis, providing the flexibility to increase rental rates over time as market conditions permit. Existing tenants generally receive rate increases at least annually, for which no direct correlation has been drawn to our vacancy trends. Although leases are short-term in duration, the typical tenant tends to remain at our stores for an extended period of time. For same-store properties as of September 30, 2026, the average length of stay for tenants who had vacated was approximately 16.8 months.

Previous wording

Comparison of the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

Current wording

Comparison of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025

Previous wording

Results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 included the operations of 2,446 stores (2,026 wholly-owned, 11 in consolidated joint ventures, and 409 in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method) compared to the results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, which included the operations of 2,430 stores (2,005 wholly-owned, 11 in consolidated joint ventures, and 414 in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method). Material or unusual changes in the results of our operations are discussed below:

Current wording

Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 included the operations of 2,448 stores (2,028 wholly-owned, 12 in consolidated joint ventures, and 408 in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method) compared to the results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, which included the operations of 2,427 stores (2,005 wholly-owned, 11 in consolidated joint ventures, and 411 in joint ventures accounted for using the equity method). Material or unusual changes in the results of our operations are discussed below:

Previous wording

Property rental—The increase in property rental revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily the result of growth in our portfolio related to acquisitions completed in 2025 and acquisitions completed in the first six months of 2026. We acquired 18 wholly-owned stores during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and acquired 76 wholly-owned stores during the year ended December 31, 2025. These increases in revenue resulting from acquisitions were partially offset by property dispositions during the same periods. Additionally, property rental revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 due to improved operating results from increases in average annual rent per occupied square foot over the comparative periods.

Current wording

Property rental—The increase in property rental revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily the result of growth in our portfolio related to acquisitions completed in 2025 and acquisitions completed in the first nine months of 2026. We acquired 22 wholly-owned stores during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and acquired 76 wholly-owned stores during the year ended December 31, 2025. These increases in revenue resulting from acquisitions were partially offset by property dispositions during the same periods. Additionally, property rental revenue increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year due to improved operating results from increases in average annual rent per occupied square foot over the comparative periods.

Previous wording

Tenant reinsurance—The increase in tenant reinsurance revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was due primarily to an increase in the number of stores operated. We operated 4,410 stores at June 30, 2026 compared to 4,179 stores at June 30, 2025.

Current wording

Tenant reinsurance—The increase in tenant reinsurance revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was due primarily to an increase in the number of stores operated. We operated 4,411 stores at September 30, 2026 compared to 4,238 stores at September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Management fees and other income—Management fees and other income primarily represent the fees collected for our management of stores owned by third parties and unconsolidated joint ventures and other transaction fee income. The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily due to both an increase in the number of stores managed and an increase in the overall revenue of stores under management when compared to the same periods last year. As of June 30, 2026, we managed 1,964 stores for third party owners, compared to 1,749 stores as of June 30, 2025. These increases are offset by a decrease in management fees attributable to stores in unconsolidated joint ventures, where the number of stores decreased from 414 to 409 over the same period.

Current wording

Management fees and other income—Management fees and other income primarily represent the fees collected for our management of stores owned by third parties and unconsolidated joint ventures and other transaction fee income. The increase for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily due to both an increase in the number of stores managed and an increase in the overall revenue of stores under management when compared to the same periods last year. As of September 30, 2026, we managed 1,963 stores for third party owners, compared to 1,811 stores as of September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Property operations—The increase in property operations expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was due to growth in our portfolio related to acquisitions completed in 2025 and in the first six months of 2026. The increase in expense resulting from acquisitions was partially offset by expense control across our portfolio in most expense categories over the same periods with the exception of property taxes and insurance.

Current wording

Property operations—The increase in property operations expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was due to growth in our portfolio related to acquisitions completed in 2025 and in the first nine months of 2026. The increase in expense resulting from acquisitions was partially offset by expense control across our portfolio in most expense categories over the same periods with the exception of property taxes.

Previous wording

Depreciation and amortization—We amortize to expense intangible assets-customer intangibles on a straight-line basis over the average period that a tenant is expected to utilize the facility (currently estimated at 18 months). Depreciation and amortization expense increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily as a result of the acquisition of new stores. We acquired 18 wholly-owned stores and disposed of one wholly-owned store during the six months ended June 30, 2026. We acquired 76 wholly-owned stores and disposed of 37 wholly-owned stores during the year ended December 31, 2025.

Current wording

Depreciation and amortization—We amortize to expense intangible assets-customer intangibles on a straight-line basis over the average period that a tenant is expected to utilize the facility (currently estimated at 18 months). Depreciation and amortization expense increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily as a result of the acquisition of new stores. We acquired 22 wholly-owned stores and disposed of two wholly-owned stores during the nine months ended September 30, 2026. We acquired 76 wholly-owned stores and disposed of 37 wholly-owned stores during the year ended December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

Gain (loss) on real estate assets held for sale and sold, net—During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we disposed of one previously held for sale store, resulting in no gain or loss. We disposed of 12 previously held for sale stores during the six months ended June 30, 2025, resulting in a gain of $38,656. This gain was partially offset by losses of $3,759 related to the sale of three land parcels and three properties listed for sale during the six months ended June 30, 2025 where the estimated fair value, net of selling costs, was less than the net carrying value of the assets. The loss recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2025 related to the sale of one operating property previously listed as held for sale resulted in an additional loss of $864.

Current wording

Loss on real estate assets held for sale and sold, net—During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 we recognized a loss on one store classified as held for sale as its estimated fair value, net of selling costs, was less than its carrying value and sold one store that was previously held for sale, resulting in a net loss of $5,821. As of September 30, 2025, we had 29 properties classified as held for sale. Of the 29 stores, 27 had an estimated fair value, net of selling costs, less than the carrying value of the assets, resulting in net losses of $105,128 and $70,231 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. Additionally, we completed the sale of 12 previously held for sale stores, resulting in a net gain, which partially offset the loss recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on unsecured senior notes, net—Represents the amortization of the discount assigned to the fair value of the Life Storage unsecured senior notes assumed as part of our merger with Life Storage and net premium from bond offerings, offset by the discount from assumed debt.

Current wording

Non-cash interest expense related to amortization of discount on unsecured senior notes, net—Represents the amortization of the discount assigned to the fair value of the Life Storage, Inc. (“Life Storage”) unsecured senior notes assumed as part of our merger with Life Storage and net premium from bond offerings, offset by the discount from assumed debt.

Previous wording

Interest income—Interest income represents interest earned on bridge loans, debt securities and on a note receivable from a common Operating Partnership unit holder. The decrease in interest income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily the result of a decrease in the amount of bridge loans outstanding. The balance of bridge loans outstanding was $1,445,278 as of June 30, 2026, compared to $1,542,693 as of June 30, 2025.

Current wording

Interest income—Interest income represents interest and any fees earned on bridge loans, debt securities and on a note receivable from a common Operating Partnership unit holder. The decrease in interest income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily the result of a decrease in the amount of bridge loans outstanding. The balance of bridge loans outstanding was $1,401,151 as of September 30, 2026, compared to $1,544,719 as of September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Equity in earnings and dividend income from unconsolidated real estate entities—Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities represents the income earned through our ownership interests in unconsolidated joint ventures. In these joint ventures, we and our joint venture partners generally receive a preferred return on our invested capital. To the extent that cash or profits in excess of these preferred returns are generated, we receive a higher percentage of the excess cash or profits. The decrease for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to the transfer and distribution of membership interests in the PR II EXR JV LLC joint venture in March 2025 and the acquisition of our partners’ membership interests in the ESS-NYFL JV LP and ESS CA-TIVS JV LP joint ventures in April 2025. Also contributing to the decrease is the sale of our membership interests in both the Life Storage Spacemax LLC and the Extra Space Northern Properties VI LLC joint ventures, which occurred in July and October 2025, respectively. The number of stores in unconsolidated joint ventures in which we have ownership interests was 409 as of June 30, 2026, compared to 414 as of June 30, 2025. Dividend income represents dividends from our investments in preferred stock of Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. and Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc.

Current wording

Equity in earnings and dividend income from unconsolidated real estate entities—Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities represents the income earned through our ownership interests in unconsolidated joint ventures. In these joint ventures, we and our joint venture partners generally receive a preferred return on our invested capital. To the extent that cash or profits in excess of these preferred returns are generated, we receive a higher percentage of the excess cash or profits. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to improved operating results of stores in unconsolidated joint ventures in which we have ownership interests. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to the transfer and distribution of membership interests in the PR II EXR JV LLC joint venture in March 2025 and the acquisition of our partners’ membership interests in the ESS-NYFL JV LP and ESS CA-TIVS JV LP joint ventures in April 2025. Also contributing to the decrease is the sale of our membership interests in both the Life Storage Spacemax LLC and the Extra Space Northern Properties VI LLC joint ventures, which occurred in July and October 2025, respectively. The number of stores in unconsolidated joint ventures in which we have ownership interests was 408 as of September 30, 2026, compared to 411 as of September 30, 2025. Dividend income represents dividends from our investments in preferred stock of Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. and Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc.

Previous wording

Income tax expense—The increase in income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily the result of an increase in book income and a decrease in permanent tax deductions related to stock awards.

Current wording

Income tax expense—The increase in income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily the result of an increase in book income and a decrease in permanent tax deductions related to stock awards.

Previous wording

Funds from operations (“FFO”) provides relevant and meaningful information about our operating performance that is necessary, along with net income and cash flows, for an understanding of our operating results. We believe FFO is a meaningful disclosure as a supplement to net earnings. Net earnings assume that the values of real estate assets diminish predictably over time as reflected through depreciation and amortization expenses. The values of real estate assets fluctuate due to market conditions, and we believe FFO more accurately reflects the value of our real estate assets. FFO is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“NAREIT”) as net income computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses on sales of operating stores and impairment write-downs of depreciable real estate assets, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments to record unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures on the same basis. We believe that to further understand our performance, FFO should be considered along with the reported net income and cash flows in accordance with GAAP, as presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements. FFO should not be considered a replacement of net income computed in accordance with GAAP.

Current wording

Funds from operations (“FFO”) provides relevant and meaningful information about our operating performance that is necessary, along with net income and cash flows, for an understanding of our operating results. We believe FFO is a meaningful disclosure as a supplement to net income. Net income assumes that the values of real estate assets diminish predictably over time as reflected through depreciation and amortization expenses. The values of real estate assets fluctuate due to market conditions, and we believe FFO more accurately reflects the value of our real estate assets. FFO is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“NAREIT”) as net income computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses on sales of operating stores and impairment write-downs of depreciable real estate assets, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments to record unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures on the same basis. We believe that to further understand our performance, FFO should be considered along with the reported net income and cash flows in accordance with GAAP, as presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements. FFO should not be considered a replacement of net income computed in accordance with GAAP.

Previous wording

Our same-store pool for the periods presented consists of 1,870 stores that are wholly-owned and operated and that were stabilized by the first day of the earliest calendar year presented. We consider a store to be stabilized once it has been open for three years or has sustained average square foot occupancy of 80% or more for one calendar year. We believe that by providing same-store results from a stabilized pool of stores, with accompanying operating metrics including but not limited to occupancy, rental revenue growth, operating expense growth, net operating income growth, etc., stockholders and potential investors are able to evaluate operating performance without the effects of non-stabilized occupancy levels, rent levels, expense levels, acquisitions or completed developments. Same-store results should not be used as a basis for future same-store performance or for the performance of our stores as a whole. The following table presents operating data for our same-store portfolio.

Current wording

Our same-store pool for the periods presented consists of 1,869 stores that are wholly-owned and operated and that were stabilized by the first day of the earliest calendar year presented. We consider a store to be stabilized once it has been open for three years or has sustained average square foot occupancy of 80% or more for one calendar year. We believe that by providing same-store results from a stabilized pool of stores, with accompanying operating metrics including but not limited to occupancy, rental revenue growth, operating expense growth, net operating income growth, etc., stockholders and potential investors are able to evaluate operating performance without the effects of non-stabilized occupancy levels, rent levels, expense levels, acquisitions or completed developments. Same-store results should not be used as a basis for future same-store performance or for the performance of our stores as a whole. The following table presents operating data for our same-store portfolio.

Previous wording

Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased when compared to the same period in the prior year. Cash flows used in investing activities relate primarily to our acquisition and development of new stores, sales of stores, investments in unconsolidated real estate entities, and notes receivable from bridge loans and fluctuate depending on our actions in those areas. Cash flows from financing activities depend primarily on our debt and equity financing activities. A summary of cash flows along with significant components are as follows:

Current wording

Cash flows from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 increased when compared to the same period in the prior year. Cash flows used in investing activities relate primarily to our acquisition and development of new stores, sales of stores, investments in unconsolidated real estate entities, and notes receivable from bridge loans and fluctuate depending on our actions in those areas. Cash flows from financing activities depend primarily on our debt and equity financing activities. A summary of cash flows along with significant components are as follows:

Previous wording

We believe that cash flows generated by operations, along with our existing cash and cash equivalents, the availability of funds under our existing lines of credit, and our access to capital markets will be sufficient to meet all of our reasonably anticipated cash needs during the next twelve months. These cash needs include operating expenses, monthly debt service payments, acquisitions, funding for the bridge loan program, recurring capital expenditures, building redevelopments and expansions, distributions to unit holders and dividends to stockholders necessary to maintain our REIT qualification.

Current wording

We believe that cash flows generated by operations, along with our existing cash and cash equivalents, the availability of funds under our existing lines of credit, and our access to capital markets will be sufficient to meet all of our reasonably anticipated cash needs during the next 12 months. These cash needs include operating expenses, monthly debt service payments, acquisitions, funding for the bridge loan program, recurring capital expenditures, building redevelopments and expansions, distributions to unit holders and dividends to stockholders necessary to maintain our REIT qualification.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2026, we had $695,171 available in cash and cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents are held in accounts managed by third party financial institutions and consist of invested cash and cash in our operating accounts. During 2026 and 2025, we experienced no loss or lack of access to our cash and cash equivalents; however, there can be no assurance that access to our cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2026, we had $114,824 available in cash and cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents are held in accounts managed by third party financial institutions and consist of invested cash and cash in our operating accounts. During 2026 and 2025, we experienced no loss or lack of access to our cash and cash equivalents; however, there can be no assurance that access to our cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets.

Previous wording

We hold a BBB+/Stable rating from S&P and a Baa2/Stable rating from Moody’s Investors Service. We intend to manage our balance sheet to maintain these ratings. Certain of our real estate assets are pledged as collateral for our debt. As of June 30, 2026, we had a total of 1,794 unencumbered stores as defined by our public bonds. Our unencumbered asset value was calculated as $31,069,882 and our total asset value was calculated as $36,807,478 according to the calculations as defined by our public bonds. We are subject to certain restrictive covenants relating to our outstanding debt. We were in compliance with all financial covenants at June 30, 2026.

Current wording

We hold a BBB+/Stable rating from S&P and a Baa2/Stable rating from Moody’s Investors Service. We intend to manage our balance sheet to maintain these ratings. Certain of our real estate assets are pledged as collateral for our debt. As of September 30, 2026, we had a total of 1,796 unencumbered stores as defined by our public bonds. Our unencumbered asset value was calculated as $30,709,273 and our total asset value was calculated as $36,503,421 according to the calculations as defined by our public bonds. We are subject to certain restrictive covenants relating to our outstanding debt. We were in compliance with all financial covenants at September 30, 2026.

Previous wording

Except as disclosed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, we do not currently have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purposes entities, which typically are established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. Further, except as disclosed in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements, we have not guaranteed any obligations of unconsolidated entities, nor do we have any commitments or intent to provide funding to any such entities. Accordingly, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in these relationships.

Current wording

Except as disclosed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, we do not currently have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which typically are established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. Further, except as disclosed in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements, we have not guaranteed any obligations of unconsolidated entities, nor do we have any commitments or intent to provide funding to any such entities. Accordingly, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in these relationships.