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June 22, 2026

Big Yellow Competitive Dynamics

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Goldman Sachs maintains a Sell rating on Big Yellow (BYG.L), citing increased competition from the container storage sector and slower-than-expected lease-up times for new developments. The firm lowered its EPS estimates and price target to 810p due to these headwinds.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Increased competition from the container storage sector is creating pressure on vacancy and pricing.
  • 2.EPS estimates cut by 3-7% through FY30 due to slower lease-up of the development pipeline.
  • 3.Maintain Sell rating with a lowered 12-month price target of 810p.

Table of Contents

  • Container storage an increasing competitor
  • Weak occupancy and moderating rate growth amid softer demand
  • Stabilised occupancy to take longer in the development pipeline
  • Soft UK macroeconomic environment
  • Valuation
  • Changes to estimates
  • Financials

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Authors

Rebecca ParkerJonathan KownatorKuber Sood

Securities

BYG.L

Themes

Increased market competition from container storageDevelopment pipeline execution riskWeak UK macroeconomic environment

Regions

EuropeUnited Kingdom