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May 21, 2026

Big Yellow FY25-26 Results Update

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Goldman Sachs maintains a Sell rating on Big Yellow (BYG.L) with a reduced price target of 800p, citing weak FY25/26 occupancy of 77.8% and expectations for slowing rental rate growth.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Goldman Sachs maintains a Sell rating on Big Yellow, lowering the price target from 860p to 800p following weak operating results.
  • 2.Established portfolio occupancy dropped to 77.8%, marking its lowest level since 2016, with further declines expected.
  • 3.Rental rate growth is decelerating, with forecasts lowered to 1% for the next two fiscal years due to increased competition and vacancy.

Table of Contents

  • Weak occupancy in challenging environment
  • Moderating rate growth
  • Stabilised occupancy to take longer
  • Valuation
  • Key thesis points
  • Weak occupancy and moderating rate growth amid softer demand
  • Stabilised occupancy to take longer in the development pipeline
  • Soft UK macroeconomic environment
  • Changes in estimates
  • Key risks to our view and price target
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • Financials

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Authors

Rebecca ParkerJonathan KownatorKuber Sood

Securities

BYG.LShurgard

Themes

Weakening Self-Storage OccupancyUK Macroeconomic SoftnessSelf-Storage Pricing Power Resistance

Regions

EuropeUnited Kingdom