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4. U-Haul Holding Co. (NYSE:UHAL)

Short % of Float As of September 13: 16.72%

Market Capitalization as of September 30: $15.27 billion

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 20

U-Haul Holding Co. (NYSE:UHAL) is a moving truck, trailer, and self-storage rental company that is known for its convenient locations, competitive pricing, and comprehensive moving solutions. Its focus on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency has contributed to its long-standing success in the moving and storage industry.

During FQ1 2025, the company expanded its storage capacity by adding 17 new locations totaling 1.7 million net rentable square feet. 8 of these locations were acquired from existing storage facilities (0.4 million square feet), while 9 were developed internally. Additionally, expansion projects at existing facilities contributed to the remaining 1.3 million square feet of net rentable space. There are still ~16.9 million net rentable square feet in development or pending.

In August, it announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art retail, moving, and self-storage center in Grand Chute, Wisconsin. The facility will provide various services, including climate-controlled storage, moving supplies, and U-Haul Truck Share 24/7. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2026, and this center will mark the company’s 50th owned-and-operated store in Wisconsin.

Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $1.55 billion, up 0.53% year-over-year. Self-storage revenues increased 8.4%. Self-moving equipment rental revenues increased by 1.5%, marking the first year-over-year improvement in 8 quarters. Moving and Storage Other Revenue increased or 7.3% due to the growth of U-Box product offering.

U-Haul Holding Co.’s (NYSE:UHAL) generous offer of free storage during Hurricane Helene, as announced on September 28, demonstrates the company’s commitment to community support in times of crisis. This initiative not only provides essential assistance to those affected by the storm but also highlights its dedication to helping people during challenging times. Such actions strengthen its reputation, setting it up for growth.