Public Storage

PSA · Real Estate

About Public Storage (PSA)

Public Storage is a REIT - Industrial company operating in the Real Estate sector.

PSA trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Industrial

Key Statistics

Current Price
$324.77
Market Cap
$60.68B
52-Week High
$335.55
52-Week Low
$256.54
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Industrial

$1,000 Invested in Public Storage (PSA)

1 Year
$1,204
+20%
3 Years
$1,535
+53%
5 Years
$1,236
+24%
10 Years
$2,302
+130%
Since IPO
$150,256
+14926%

How much would $1,000 invested in PSA be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in PSA 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Public Storage (PSA) in 2025 would be worth $1,204 as of November 2026, representing a +20.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PSA 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Public Storage (PSA) in 2023 would be worth $1,535 as of November 2026, representing a +53.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PSA 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Public Storage (PSA) in 2021 would be worth $1,236 as of November 2026, representing a +23.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PSA 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Public Storage (PSA) in 2016 would be worth $2,302 as of November 2026, representing a +130.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PSA at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Public Storage (PSA) at IPO would be worth $150,256 as of November 2026, representing a +14925.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.12%
Positive Months
301
55% of 551
Negative Months
233
42% of 551
Data Period
45+ years
551 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 1996 (+23.2%)
Best month on avg: January (+3.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: May 1986 (-28.5%)
Worst month on avg: October (-0.6%)

Over the past 45+ years (551 months), Public Storage (PSA) has averaged a monthly return of +1.12% with a median return of +0.97%. The stock had 301 positive months (55%) and 233 negative months (42%). The best month in PSA's history was December 1996 with a +23.2% return, while the worst was May 1986 at -28.5%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.1%), and October the weakest (-0.6%).

PSA's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1993 with a cumulative return of +56.9%, and the worst was 1990 at -34.7%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, Public Storage (PSA) has delivered an average annual return of +14.47% with a median return of +10.12%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.86%. The stock posted gains in 34 years (74%) and losses in 12 years (26%).

PSA's best year was 1993 with a +71.68% gain, while the worst was 1990 at -33.43%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. PSA achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.

Avg Return
+14.47%
Best Year
1993 (+71.68%)
Worst Year
1990 (-33.43%)
Positive Years
34/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +28.91% $251.94 $324.77
2025 -9.69% $278.96 $251.94
2024 +2.09% $273.24 $278.96
2023 +13.60% $240.52 $273.24
2022 -20.20% $301.40 $240.52
2021 +66.63% $180.88 $301.40
2020 +12.69% $160.51 $180.88
2019 +8.96% $147.31 $160.51
2018 +0.62% $146.40 $147.31
2017 -2.89% $150.76 $146.40
2016 -6.88% $161.89 $150.76
2015 +38.40% $116.98 $161.89
2014 +26.84% $92.23 $116.98
2013 +7.38% $85.89 $92.23
2012 +11.28% $77.18 $85.89
2011 +36.75% $56.44 $77.18
2010 +28.58% $43.89 $56.44
2009 +5.93% $41.44 $43.89
2008 +12.12% $36.96 $41.44
2007 -22.87% $47.92 $36.96
2006 +47.45% $32.50 $47.92
2005 +25.11% $25.98 $32.50
2004 +33.18% $19.50 $25.98
2003 +40.96% $13.84 $19.50
2002 +2.02% $13.56 $13.84
2001 +45.00% $9.35 $13.56
2000 +14.09% $8.20 $9.35
1999 -10.97% $9.21 $8.20
1998 -4.83% $9.68 $9.21
1997 -2.23% $9.90 $9.68
1996 +69.66% $5.83 $9.90
1995 +40.95% $4.14 $5.83
1994 +6.87% $3.87 $4.14
1993 +71.68% $2.26 $3.87
1992 +17.68% $1.92 $2.26
1991 +37.62% $1.39 $1.92
1990 -33.43% $2.09 $1.39
1989 +7.94% $1.94 $2.09
1988 +17.85% $1.64 $1.94
1987 -28.93% $2.31 $1.64
1986 -17.12% $2.79 $2.31
1985 +2.10% $2.74 $2.79
1984 +5.93% $2.58 $2.74
1983 +2.27% $2.52 $2.58
1982 +40.43% $1.80 $2.52
1981 -4.08% $1.87 $1.80

Frequently Asked Questions: PSA

What sector is PSA in? ▼

PSA operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically in the REIT - Industrial industry.

How has PSA performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, PSA has posted gains in 34 years (74% of the time). The best year was 1993 with a +71.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in PSA? ▼

You can invest in PSA through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold PSA.

Last updated: 11/1/2026