Life Storage, Inc. (LSI), a storage solutions company, has recently been given an average rating of “Hold” by eight brokerages, according to Bloomberg.com’s reports on August 20, 2023. Among these ratings, six analysts have recommended holding the stock, while two have suggested buying it. Furthermore, the brokers who have issued ratings on LSI in the past year have set an average twelve-month price target of $128.63.
In recent news surrounding Life Storage, Director Arthur L. Havener, Jr. was reported to have sold 2,625 shares of the company’s stock on June 7th at an average price of $127.76 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $335,370.00. Following this sale, Havener now holds a total of 14,901 shares valued at $1,903,751.76. This sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), accessible through this link.
Additionally, Director Stephen R. Rusmisel also sold 2,500 shares of Life Storage stock on June 15th at an average price of $129.92 per share for a total transaction value of $324,800.00. After the sale completed, Rusmisel now possesses 17,801 shares valued at $2,312,705.92. The details regarding this transaction can be found in the disclosure provided here.
Over the past three months alone insiders within Life Storage have collectively sold 10,161 shares with a total value estimated at $1,320,037. It should be noted that corporate insiders currently own only 0.40% of the company’s stock.
Furthermore, Life Storage announced its quarterly dividend payment which was paid to investors on July 19th. Shareholders that were recorded as investors on July 13th received a dividend payout of $0.90 per share. This dividend represents an annualized payout of $3.60, resulting in a yield of 2.70%. The ex-dividend date for this payment was on July 12th. Currently, Life Storage’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) stands at 83.53%.
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In summary, Life Storage has received a “Hold” rating from brokerages covering the company, with six recommending holding the stock and two suggesting a buy position on it. Recent insider sales have taken place within the company, with Director Arthur L. Havener, Jr. selling 2,625 shares and Director Stephen R. Rusmisel selling 2,500 shares of stock respectively. Additionally, Life Storage recently paid out a quarterly dividend to its investors. As always, investors are advised to conduct their own thorough research and analysis before making any investment decisions regarding Life Storage or any other company listed on the stock market.
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Captivating Investors: Life Storage’s Performance and Potential Revealed
[stock_market_widget type=”chart” template=”basic” color=”#3946CE” assets=”LSI” range=”1mo” interval=”1d” axes=”true” cursor=”true” range_selector=”true” api=”yf”]Life Storage (LSI) experienced a range of reactions from research analysts recently, shedding light on the company’s performance and potential. StockNews.com initiated coverage of LSI shares and gave them a “hold” rating. Meanwhile, Truist Financial revised their price target for LSI from $120.00 to $122.00, reflecting their optimism about the stock. Stifel Nicolaus also increased their target price on LSI shares from $140.00 to $145.00.
As all eyes turn to Life Storage, we examine the recent developments in the company’s financial activities. On July 19th, Life Storage declared a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share which was paid out to investors holding shares as of July 13th. This translates to an annualized dividend payment of $3.60 per share and a yield of 2.70%. These figures indicate a significant return for shareholders who have invested in LSI.
Digging deeper into Life Storage’s financial standing, it is worth noting that their dividend payout ratio (DPR) currently stands at an impressive 83.53%. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to rewarding shareholders with consistent and sizable dividends.
Furthermore, several hedge funds have made noteworthy changes in their holdings of LSI shares recently, revealing increased confidence in the company’s prospects. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., for instance, boosted its position in Life Storage by over 116% during Q1 2023. Similarly, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Sei Investments Co., and Allianz Asset Management GmbH expanded their stakes in LSI as well.
Moving on to market performance, LSI began trading at $133.10 on Friday with a market capitalization of approximately $11.33 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio (PE ratio) of 30.88 – factors which indicate investor interest and optimism surrounding the stock. The company’s beta stands at 0.65, suggesting a moderate level of volatility in comparison to the market as a whole.
Over the past year, LSI has experienced significant fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $94.02 and a 12-month high of $146.66. Tracking its recent performance, the stock has spent considerable time trading around its 50-day moving average of $132.64 and its 200-day moving average of $130.09.
Life Storage maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, indicating the company’s prudent approach to managing its financial obligations. Furthermore, it boasts a current ratio and quick ratio of 0.42 – figures that reaffirm its ability to meet short-term financial obligations comfortably.
As Life Storage continues to captivate investors with its compelling dividend payments and solid market performance, only time will reveal the true potential within this real estate investment trust (REIT). However, given the encouraging reports from research analysts and the increased interest from hedge funds, it is clear that Life Storage is attracting attention for all the right reasons.
Note: This article is based on information available as of August 20th, 2023, and may not reflect subsequent updates or developments in relation to Life Storage (LSI).
