SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.
SmartStop Self Storage is a self-managed, fully integrated real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning and operating self storage properties in the United States and Canada. It serves residential, commercial, military and student customers through facilities offering month-to-month storage rentals, as well as related products and services. As of December 31, 2025, its wholly owned portfolio included 177 operating properties, and it also held interests in Canadian real estate ventures. SmartStop operates two segments: self storage operations and its Managed Platform. The platform manages properties for sponsored real estate investment trusts and third-party owners, and provides property, asset, construction and development management services. SmartStop earns rental and ancillary income from its owned facilities, along with management and other fees and a portion of tenant protection program revenue. Its headquarters are in Ladera Ranch, California.
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SST VI merged with SSGT III, creating a company with 37 facilities, 30,000 units, and $1B in assets. SST VI CEO H. Michael Schwartz called it a milestone, expecting operational efficiency and growth. SSGT III stockholders received SST VI shares. SmartStop (NYSE: SMA) sponsors SST VI, which is a public non-traded REIT.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT declared an October dividend of $0.13589041 per share, targeting an annualized payout of $1.60. The record date is October 30, 2026, and the payment date is November 13, 2026, according to the company's SEC filing.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01 Other Events. On October 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a dividend for the month of October 2026, which reflects a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share. The dividend has a record date as of the cl
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 1 news story mentioning SMA (SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent SMA coverage spans corporate actions, earnings and mergers & acquisitions.
In the last 30 days, SMA insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($14K). The most active reporter was Mueller David J with 1 filing. 100% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.
The merger expands SmartStop's scale and asset base, likely improving borrowing terms and operational efficiency.
Dividend announcement provides a modest income boost and may attract yield‑seeking investors.
The dividend announcement may provide modest upside pressure as income‑seeking investors adjust positions.
ICM Bluebird Canadian Self Storage LP and SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE: SMA) agreed to a strategic joint venture. SmartStop will invest up to $300 million, supporting acquisitions and growth. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. Upon closing, the fund will be renamed Strategic Storage Canada LP and gain access to SmartStop's technology and expertise.
Guidance raise and accretive acquisitions should support the stock.
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SST VI merged with SSGT III, creating a company with 37 facilities, 30,000 units, and $1B in assets. SST VI CEO H. Michael Schwartz called it a milestone, expecting operational efficiency and growth. SSGT III stockholders received SST VI shares. SmartStop (NYSE: SMA) sponsors SST VI, which is a public non-traded REIT.
1 min readSmartStop Self Storage REIT declared an October dividend of $0.13589041 per share, targeting an annualized payout of $1.60. The record date is October 30, 2026, and the payment date is November 13, 2026, according to the company's SEC filing.
1 min readSmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01 Other Events. On October 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a dividend for the month of October 2026, which reflects a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share. The dividend has a record date as of the cl
1 min readICM Bluebird Canadian Self Storage LP and SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE: SMA) agreed to a strategic joint venture. SmartStop will invest up to $300 million, supporting acquisitions and growth. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. Upon closing, the fund will be renamed Strategic Storage Canada LP and gain access to SmartStop's technology and expertise.
2 min readSmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Regulation FD Disclosure. Exhibit 99.1 SmartStop Expands North American Platform Through ~$140 Million of Strategic Investments Amongst Other Initiatives, Driving Accretive Growth on a Leverage-Neutral Basis; Raises 2026 Same-Store and FFO, as Adjusted Guidance • Enters into agreement for investment in St
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3 min readSmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE: SMA) closed a CAD $200 million Series C Senior Unsecured Notes offering, due 2031, with a 4.317% interest rate. The proceeds will repay existing debt and fund general corporate purposes. The company's CEO highlighted the strategic refinancing of 2026 debt maturities.
2 min readSmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) reported Q2 2026 adjusted FFO per share of $0.49, up 17.6% YoY. Total self-storage revenues were about $65.8M. Same-store revenue rose 1.3%, NOI rose 3.7%, and occupancy averaged 92.5%. 2026 guidance: FFO $1.98-$2.04, same-store revenue 0.5%-1.5%, expenses 0.25%-1.25%.
7 min readSmartStop Self Storage REIT reported Q2 metrics including a 3.8% decline in web rates and a 4.4% drop in move-in rates per sq ft. July occupancy was 92.1%. The company raised full-year same-store revenue outlook to 0.5% to 1.5% and adjusted FFO to $1.98 to $2.04. It also acquired a $30m portfolio and raised capital deployment guidance to $55m to $75m.
4 min readSmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 August 5, 2026 SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results LADERA RANCH, CA – August 5, 2026 – SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or “the Company”), a self-managed and fully-integrated self storage company, announced its overall
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