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Public Storage to Buy PS Canada for $1.2B, Expanding Cross-Border Platform

Jun 22, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The acquisition provides near-term visibility into accretion through PS Next-driven efficiencies and offshore expansion, likely improving long-term FFO/IRR metrics and investor confidence.

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Public Storage announced a $1.2 billion acquisition of PS Canada, largely funded with OPUs and a cash component. The 68-property, 5.3 million square-foot portfolio posted 83.1% Q1 2026 occupancy and $23.24 per occupied sf, with the deal targeting high-5% going-in NOI and high-single-digit near-term growth via the PS Next platform. This cross-border expansion broadens PSA’s footprint into Canada and could boost long-term FFO and IRR, supported by favorable markets and operational synergies.

  • Public Storage to acquire PS Canada for about $1.2B, funded with OPUs and cash.
  • PS Canada portfolio: 68 properties, 5.3M sq ft across major Canadian markets.
  • Going-in NOI yield in the high-5s; near-term NOI growth in high single digits.
  • Closing expected in H2 2026; earn-outs up to $288M in Public Storage OP units.
  • PS Next platform expected to drive operational upside and long-term IRR

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