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SEC filingCubeSmart reported total revenues of $1.12 billion for FY 2025, representing a 5.3% increase from the prior year. Net income attributable to the company was $333.8 million, a 14.7% decrease from FY 2024. The company's revenue growth was primarily driven by acquisitions and new store openings, with rental income reaching $956.6 million and property-related income at $166.5 million. However, operating expenses increased by 10.6% to $674.2 million, and interest expense rose by 25.6% to $114.1 million due to higher average debt balances and interest rates. The company maintained strong operating cash flow of $608.5 million and ended the year with $6.64 billion in total assets. Key markets including New York (17% of revenue), Florida (14%), Texas (11%), and California (10%) contributed significantly to overall performance.
CubeSmart reported mixed financial results for FY 2025, with revenue growth offset by increased expenses and lower net income. Total revenues increased 5.3% to $1.12 billion, driven primarily by acquisitions and new store openings. However, net income attributable to the company decreased 14.7% to $333.8 million, reflecting higher operating costs and interest expenses. The company generated $608.5 million in operating cash flow, a strong performance despite the net income decline. Basic and diluted earnings per share remained at $1.00 per share, unchanged from the prior year. The company ended the year with 662 owned self-storage properties containing 48.4 million rentable square feet, with occupancy at 88.1% compared to 88.8% in the prior year.
Revenue growth was primarily driven by the non-same-store portfolio, which contributed additional revenues from stores acquired or opened in 2024 and 2025. Rental income reached $956.6 million, while property-related income totaled $166.5 million. The company's geographic concentration shows significant exposure to key markets: New York contributed approximately 17% of total revenues, Florida 14%, Texas 11%, and California 10%. Same-store revenues decreased slightly by 0.5%, with rental income declining 0.7% to $892.8 million in the same-store portfolio. The company managed 862 stores for third parties, bringing the total number of stores owned and/or managed to 1,524.
Operating margin was 29.6% for FY 2025, calculated from operating income of $331.3 million on revenues of $1.12 billion. Property operating expenses increased 10.6% to $351.4 million, primarily due to additional expenses from newly acquired or opened stores. Depreciation and amortization increased significantly by 25.5% to $258.2 million, reflecting costs associated with new acquisitions and developments. General and administrative expenses rose 8.4% to $64.7 million, primarily due to increased personnel expenses. The company's net operating income from the total portfolio increased 3.1% to $771.7 million.
The company generated strong operating cash flow of $608.5 million, with net cash used in investing activities of $571.3 million primarily for acquisitions and property improvements. Financing activities used $104.6 million in cash, mainly for debt repayments and shareholder distributions. Total assets stood at $6.64 billion, with storage properties (net) representing $6.38 billion of this total. The company maintained $8.9 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. Total liabilities were $3.86 billion, including $2.93 billion in unsecured senior notes and $378.8 million in revolving credit facility borrowings. Total equity was $2.75 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 1.4:1.
The company faces several risk factors that could impact future performance, including adverse macroeconomic conditions, competition for customers and acquisition opportunities, dependence on external capital sources, and risks related to its REIT qualification. Management noted sensitivity to changes in economic conditions that impact consumer spending and moving trends. The company continues to focus on maximizing internal growth opportunities while selectively pursuing targeted acquisitions and developments. Interest rate increases have already impacted the company's interest expense, which rose 25.6% due to higher average debt balances and interest rates. The company's ability to maintain distribution payments depends on operational performance, capital expenditures, REIT status maintenance, and debt levels.