Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA)


Market Price (9/12/2026): $32.125 | Market Cap: $1.8 BilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Industrial REITs

Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA)


Market Price (9/12/2026): $32.125
Market Cap: $1.8 Bil
Sector: Real Estate
Industry: Industrial REITs

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.6%, Dividend Yield is 5.0%, FCF Yield is 6.2%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 36%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 36%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers, Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include E-commerce Logistics REITs, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -37%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -67%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 61%

Key risks
SMA key risks include [1] significant declines in net asset value and limited share liquidity, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.6%, Dividend Yield is 5.0%, FCF Yield is 6.2%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 36%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 36%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers, Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include E-commerce Logistics REITs, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -37%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -67%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 61%
7 Key risks
SMA key risks include [1] significant declines in net asset value and limited share liquidity, Show more.

SMA in ETFs

Weight = SMA's share of each fund

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USRT0.15%
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IWN0.12%
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REET0.10%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA) stock has gained about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. SmartStop Self Storage REIT's stock gained due to a significant beat in its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings and a subsequent increase in full-year guidance. The company reported adjusted Funds From Operations (FFO) per share of $0.49 for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, crushing the consensus estimate of $0.11 by 345.5%. Revenue also saw an 18.6% increase year-over-year, reaching $79.3 million. Following these strong results, management raised its fiscal year 2026 adjusted FFO per share guidance to a range of $1.98 to $2.04 from a previous range of $1.94 to $2.04.

2. The company demonstrated strategic growth through significant acquisitions and capital deployment during the period. SmartStop acquired three self-storage facilities in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for $29.7 million in June 2026 and deployed over $46 million into accretive on-balance sheet acquisitions and bridge capital investments in fiscal Q2 2026. This proactive expansion, along with an agreement in July 2026 to acquire Strategic Storage Growth Trust III to add 12 wholly owned facilities, signaled robust operational momentum and future revenue potential.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA) stock has gained about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. SmartStop Self Storage REIT's stock gained due to a significant beat in its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings and a subsequent increase in full-year guidance. The company reported adjusted Funds From Operations (FFO) per share of $0.49 for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, crushing the consensus estimate of $0.11 by 345.5%. Revenue also saw an 18.6% increase year-over-year, reaching $79.3 million. Following these strong results, management raised its fiscal year 2026 adjusted FFO per share guidance to a range of $1.98 to $2.04 from a previous range of $1.94 to $2.04.

2. The company demonstrated strategic growth through significant acquisitions and capital deployment during the period. SmartStop acquired three self-storage facilities in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for $29.7 million in June 2026 and deployed over $46 million into accretive on-balance sheet acquisitions and bridge capital investments in fiscal Q2 2026. This proactive expansion, along with an agreement in July 2026 to acquire Strategic Storage Growth Trust III to add 12 wholly owned facilities, signaled robust operational momentum and future revenue potential.

3. Positive analyst sentiment and increased price targets contributed to the stock's appreciation. Following the company's strong performance and strategic initiatives, multiple analysts either initiated coverage with positive ratings or raised their price targets for SmartStop. For example, National Bank Financial increased its price target to $38.50 from $37.50 while maintaining an "outperform" rating, and Raymond James Financial initiated coverage with a "strong-buy" rating and a $39.00 price objective.

4. Enhanced financial flexibility through debt refinancing also supported the stock's upward trend. SmartStop successfully closed a CAD $200 million Series C senior unsecured Maple Bond offering in August 2026. The proceeds from this offering were utilized to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes, thereby influencing interest costs and bolstering the company's financial flexibility.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.0% change in SMA stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/11/2026 was primarily driven by a 113.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120269112026Change
Stock Price ($)30.8732.124.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2943064.2%
Net Income Margin (%)4.4%9.4%113.1%
P/E Multiple131.461.6-53.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)55550.0%
Cumulative Contribution4.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SMA4.0% 
Market (SPY)1.0%-6.2%
Sector (XLRE)-1.3%50.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.2% change in SMA stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/11/2026 was primarily driven by a -9.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269112026Change
Stock Price ($)32.5232.12-1.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2813069.0%
P/S Multiple6.45.8-9.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)55550.1%
Cumulative Contribution-1.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SMA-1.2% 
Market (SPY)11.7%26.5%
Sector (XLRE)-0.3%60.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -7.3% change in SMA stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/11/2026 was primarily driven by a -22.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259112026Change
Stock Price ($)34.6532.12-7.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)25330621.1%
P/S Multiple7.55.8-22.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5455-1.5%
Cumulative Contribution-7.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SMA-7.3% 
Market (SPY)19.5%24.1%
Sector (XLRE)5.2%59.0%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SMA  
Market (SPY)75.7%21.7%
Sector (XLRE)28.8%55.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
SMA Return-----2%7%5%
Peers Return70%-21%14%3%-11%13%57%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%11%102%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SMA Win Rate----44%56% 
Peers Win Rate73%35%45%57%30%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SMA Max Drawdown------14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-15%-32%-28%-19%-20%-16% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PSA, EXR, CUBE, UHAL, SELF.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/11/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

SMA has limited trading history. Below is the Real Estate sector ETF (XLRE) in its place.

EventXLRES&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-11.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven41 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-16.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven49 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-13.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven266 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1281 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-37.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven368 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-11.4%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.8%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven216 days6 days

Compare to PSA, EXR, CUBE, UHAL, SELF

In The Past

State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -11.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 13.3% gain to breakeven.

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SMA has limited trading history. Below is the Real Estate sector ETF (XLRE) in its place.

EventXLRES&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1281 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-37.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven368 days140 days

Compare to PSA, EXR, CUBE, UHAL, SELF

In The Past

State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -11.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 13.3% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA)

Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA) is a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of self-storage facilities. As a REIT, the company generates its primary revenue through the rental of self-storage units, providing investors with exposure to the stable and growing self-storage real estate market. SMA is actively involved in operating these properties, ensuring a consistent and reliable service for its clientele.

The core service offered by Smartstop is the rental of secure self-storage units, available in a variety of sizes to meet diverse customer needs. Its primary customer base includes individuals who require space for household goods, furniture, seasonal items, or during life transitions such as moving or renovating. The company also serves small businesses that utilize its facilities for inventory storage, document archiving, and equipment storage, catering to the local communities surrounding its numerous property locations.

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1. Public Storage (PSA) for local self-storage needs.

2. Extra Space Storage (EXR) for neighborhood storage units.

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  • Self-Storage Unit Rentals: Provides a variety of storage units for rent, catering to personal and business needs for storing belongings.
  • Climate-Controlled Storage: Offers specialized storage units that maintain a consistent temperature and humidity to protect sensitive items.
  • Vehicle Storage: Rents out spaces for storing automobiles, boats, RVs, and other recreational vehicles.
  • Moving and Packing Supplies: Sells boxes, locks, tape, and other essential moving and packing materials for convenience.
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Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA) primarily serves individuals and small businesses who rent storage units. Its major customer categories include:

  • Residential Customers: Individuals and families who require storage solutions during life events such as moving homes, renovating, downsizing, or decluttering. This category also includes students needing temporary storage during breaks and military personnel during deployments or relocations.
  • Business Customers: Small to medium-sized businesses that utilize self-storage facilities for operational needs. This often involves storing inventory, equipment, tools, documents, and excess supplies. Common business users include e-commerce businesses, contractors, retailers, and service providers.

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H. Michael Schwartz, Founder, Chairman and CEO H. Michael Schwartz is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.. He founded Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. in 2007, a self-administered and self-managed self-storage company. In 2015, he negotiated the $1.4 billion sale of Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. to Extra Space Storage, Inc.. He also negotiated a second full-cycle REIT liquidity event in 2019 with the all-cash merger of Strategic Storage Growth Trust, Inc. with Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc.. Mr. Schwartz has overseen the return of approximately $1.2 billion of equity and profits to investors over the past seven years and has more than 33 years of experience in real estate, securities, and corporate financial management. James R. Barry, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer James R. Barry serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.. He has participated in various industry events, including presenting at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Self Storage Investor Forum and the New York Self Storage Association Investment Forum. Wayne Johnson, Chief Investment Officer and Board Member Wayne Johnson has served as Chief Investment Officer since 2015 and was President from 2019 until his appointment to the Board of Directors in February 2026. He has been a key leader in the company's growth since its formation in 2013, previously serving as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions. His career includes senior leadership roles across multiple affiliated real estate platforms, including Chief Investment Officer roles for all of SmartStop's Managed REITs and real estate programs previously sponsored by SmartStop's former sponsor. Prior to SmartStop, Mr. Johnson worked extensively in commercial real estate development and leasing, managing projects and developing, managing, and operating over one million square feet of self-storage properties. Michael Terjung, Chief Accounting Officer Michael Terjung has been the Chief Accounting Officer since June 2019. From January 2017 until December 2019, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for SSSHT and its related advisor and property management entities. Mr. Terjung was also the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of SSGT until its merger in January 2019 and of SSGT II from July 2018 until June 2019. He has served as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of SAM since January 2017. Joe Robinson, Chief Operations Officer Joe Robinson has held the position of Chief Operations Officer since October 2019. Before joining SmartStop, Mr. Robinson served as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Simply Self Storage Management LLC from April 2016 until September 2019. From 2010 to 2016, he held several pricing and marketing capacities at Extra Space Storage, Inc., most recently as Vice President, Marketing.

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Key Risks to Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA):

  1. Oversupply and Competition: The self-storage industry faces increasing competition due to relatively low barriers to entry and construction costs. This can lead to oversupply in specific markets, which in turn may reduce occupancy rates and exert downward pressure on rental prices for Smartstop Self Storage REIT.
  2. Interest Rate Sensitivity and Financing Risk: As a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), Smartstop Self Storage REIT is susceptible to changes in interest rates. Rising interest rates can increase the cost of borrowing for the company, impacting profitability and hindering its capacity to fund new acquisitions and development initiatives. Furthermore, higher interest rates can make alternative investments, such as bonds, more appealing, potentially diverting investment from REITs and affecting their stock performance.
  3. Economic Downturns and Tenant Default: Although the self-storage sector has historically shown resilience during economic fluctuations, it is not entirely immune to adverse economic conditions. The prevalence of short-term leases in self-storage allows for frequent rent adjustments, but also exposes the company to rapid declines in demand, occupancy, and rental rates during economic downturns. Additionally, there is a risk of tenant defaults on lease agreements, which can directly affect the company's revenue.

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The rise of on-demand or valet storage services (e.g., MakeSpace, Clutter) presents an emerging threat to traditional self-storage REITs like Smartstop Self Storage. These services offer a full-service model where items are picked up, stored in a warehouse, and delivered back to the customer upon request, removing the need for customers to transport items themselves or visit a physical storage facility. This model competes directly by offering enhanced convenience and potentially a more tailored pricing structure, which could draw away customers, particularly in urban markets, who value convenience over direct access to a physical unit.

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Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA) operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning, acquiring, and operating self-storage properties. It also provides third-party management services in the United States and Canada. The addressable markets for their main product, self-storage, are as follows:

United States

The self-storage market in the United States is substantial. In 2025, the market size was approximately USD 45.34 billion, with projections indicating growth to USD 47.28 billion in 2026. Other estimates place the U.S. market at over $40 billion in revenue, and approximately $44.3 billion as of 2024. The market is further expected to reach USD 57.79 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.10% from 2026 to 2031. As of 2026, the U.S. self-storage industry contains over 2.1 billion square feet of total self-storage space.

Canada

The Canadian self-storage market is a growing segment. In 2024, the market generated a revenue of USD 3,004.5 million, with expectations to reach USD 4,306.0 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2030. In 2025, the estimated market size for Canada was over $4 billion, potentially reaching $4–5 billion. The country has over 3,400 facilities and approximately 116 million square feet of rentable storage space, translating to about 3.2 square feet per person. The Ontario self-storage market alone accounts for approximately 37.3 million square feet of storage space.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA)

Smartstop Self Storage REIT (SMA) is poised for revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by several strategic initiatives and favorable market conditions. These include an aggressive acquisition strategy, organic growth through optimizing existing properties, the expansion of its third-party management platform, targeted expansion into high-growth geographical markets, and leveraging its technology-driven operating platform.

  • Acquisitions and Portfolio Expansion: A significant driver of future revenue growth for SmartStop is its active and strategic expansion through acquisitions. The company recently doubled its store count to over 460 properties across North America with the acquisition of Argus Professional Storage Management (APSM). SmartStop continues to acquire Class A facilities in high-demand markets within both the U.S. and Canada. This inorganic growth significantly increases its operational footprint and revenue-generating assets.
  • Organic Growth through Occupancy and Rental Rate Optimization: SmartStop expects continued stabilization and strengthening within the self-storage sector. While the pricing environment has been competitive, the company anticipates an improvement in move-in rates in various markets. Management also aims for positive occupancy levels compared to previous years, contributing to same-store revenue growth through effective pricing and customer retention strategies.
  • Expansion of Managed REIT and Third-Party Management Platforms: The company's managed REIT platform and third-party management services are expected to drive incremental revenue. SmartStop has been actively increasing assets under management for its Managed REITs, which contributes to fee income and offers potential avenues for future acquisitions.
  • Targeted Expansion into High-Growth Markets: SmartStop is strategically focusing its portfolio growth on high-growth markets across the United States and Canada, particularly highlighting its presence and expansion in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The company has recently demonstrated this focus by acquiring land in Canada for future development, indicating a sustained commitment to expanding in these promising regions.
  • Leveraging Technology-Enabled and Data-Driven Operating Platform: SmartStop emphasizes its robust, technology-enabled, and data-driven operating platform. This platform is crucial for optimizing operations, enhancing efficiency, and implementing dynamic pricing strategies, which can lead to improved revenue management and overall financial performance.

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Share Repurchases

  • SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) has shown no common stock repurchases over the last twelve months, three years, and five years, indicated by a $0.0 LTM Common Stock Repurchased figure and -100% CAGR over these periods.

Share Issuance

  • SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. became a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2024, which involved an Underwritten Public Offering.
  • In 2023, approximately 8% of the company's distributions to stockholders were funded using proceeds from its Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) offering.

Outbound Investments

  • The company acquired eight self-storage properties during 2024, which contributed to a 2% increase in total self-storage revenues.
  • SmartStop expanded its Canadian portfolio in 2024 by adding five properties and approximately 384,000 net rentable square feet in key markets such as Edmonton and Toronto, including three developments within its SmartCentres joint venture.
  • SmartStop utilized approximately $100.2 million from the 2025 KeyBank Acquisition Facility by December 31, 2024, and an additional $74.8 million subsequent to year-end 2024, to fund the acquisition of multiple self-storage facilities.

Capital Expenditures

  • SmartStop continues to invest in and enhance its technology-driven operations platform, "dash™," to improve occupancy and revenues, especially through contactless rental options.
  • Significant capital was expended on property acquisitions, including eight properties in 2024, which are a primary focus for growth.
  • Capital was allocated to the development of new self-storage facilities, such as three developments completed in Canada in 2024 through the SmartCentres joint venture.

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Peer Outperformance in Industrial REITs

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Share of Industrial REITs constituents that SMA has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
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Median price return by industry across the Real Estate sector, ranked by 5Y. Industrial REITs is SMA's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Health Care REITs 14 17.5%60.8%66.3% WELL 206% · DHC 136% · CTRE 127%
Retail REITs 22 9.2%35.4%39.9% IVT 1559% · SKT 169% · SPG 109%
Other Specialized REITs 11 5.7%20.6%18.7% IRM 198% · OUT 77% · EPR 77%
Real Estate Development 6 -15.6%14.5%16.8% JOE 61% · AXR 40% · FOR 34%
Hotel & Resort REITs 16 25.7%24.9%7.5% RHP 87% · HST 76% · DRH 60%
Industrial REITs ← 11 15.0%17.3%7.1% EGP 32% · FR 31% · PLD 17%
Diversified REITs 12 7.3%25.6%-5.0% CTO 72% · WPC 24% · LXP 16%
Multi-Family Residential REITs 13 -6.7%3.8%-18.2% AIV 15% · ESS 2% · VMRK -2%
Single-Family Residential REITs 4 -5.7%-2.2%-18.8% AMH -11% · ELS -18% · INVH -20%
Office REITs 18 -11.9%15.2%-27.1% PSTL 70% · CDP 63% · SLG 10%
Real Estate Services 24 -20.1%-6.3%-27.5% REAX 956% · CHCI 279% · MLP 52%
Telecom Tower REITs 3 -6.0%-7.9%-42.8% AMT -29% · SBAC -43% · CCI -49%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

SMAPSAEXRCUBEUHALSELFMedian
NameSmartsto.Public S.Extra Sp.CubeSmartU-Haul Global S. 
Mkt Price32.12296.50137.6439.5464.055.1151.80
Mkt Cap1.852.129.09.012.50.110.8
Rev LTM3064,8903,4461,1366,089132,291
Op Inc LTM672,2541,5214534353444
FCF LTM1102,8611,880591-1,2344350
FCF 3Y Avg742,8131,842613-1,5944343
CFO LTM1103,1721,9015981,82641,212
CFO 3Y Avg743,1821,8626151,62241,119

Growth & Margins

SMAPSAEXRCUBEUHALSELFMedian
NameSmartsto.Public S.Extra Sp.CubeSmartU-Haul Global S. 
Rev Chg LTM21.1%3.0%4.2%3.9%3.0%0.5%3.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.4%3.7%21.7%3.0%1.7%1.4%3.3%
Rev Chg Q18.6%2.6%3.9%1.5%3.2%0.6%2.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.2%0.7%1.0%0.4%0.9%0.2%0.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM4.3%1.1%6.1%-4.6%-40.1%-16.9%-1.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg1.0%-1.2%12.8%1.3%-31.8%-7.4%-0.1%
Op Mgn LTM21.8%46.1%44.1%39.8%7.1%20.9%30.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg25.6%47.1%43.9%43.2%12.2%22.9%34.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.6%-0.7%0.1%0.3%-0.5%-1.1%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM36.0%64.9%55.2%52.6%30.0%33.3%44.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg27.2%66.9%56.4%56.1%27.5%35.1%45.6%
FCF/Rev LTM36.0%58.5%54.6%52.0%-20.3%30.4%44.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg27.2%59.1%55.8%55.9%-27.2%33.4%44.6%

Valuation

SMAPSAEXRCUBEUHALSELFMedian
NameSmartsto.Public S.Extra Sp.CubeSmartU-Haul Global S. 
Mkt Cap1.852.129.09.012.50.110.8
P/S5.810.68.47.92.14.56.8
P/Op Inc26.623.119.119.828.821.522.3
P/EBIT20.921.917.219.927.119.520.4
P/E61.625.530.326.8196.927.028.7
P/CFO16.116.415.315.06.913.515.1
Total Yield6.6%8.4%8.0%9.1%0.8%9.4%8.2%
Dividend Yield5.0%4.4%4.7%5.4%0.3%5.7%4.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-5.4%5.8%6.4%-13.1%7.3%5.8%
D/E0.60.20.50.40.60.30.4
Net D/E0.60.20.50.40.50.10.4

Returns

SMAPSAEXRCUBEUHALSELFMedian
NameSmartsto.Public S.Extra Sp.CubeSmartU-Haul Global S. 
1M Rtn-4.3%-8.4%-6.2%-4.1%-13.9%-0.4%-5.3%
3M Rtn0.8%-8.2%-7.6%-4.3%2.7%0.2%-2.0%
6M Rtn3.8%1.5%-0.4%5.2%39.6%3.3%3.5%
12M Rtn-12.7%4.7%-2.9%0.4%9.2%5.7%2.6%
3Y Rtn5.0%21.5%22.9%12.8%9.8%20.6%16.7%
1M Excs Rtn-3.1%-7.2%-5.0%-2.9%-12.7%0.8%-4.1%
3M Excs Rtn-3.2%-11.4%-11.0%-7.5%-0.3%-2.9%-5.4%
6M Excs Rtn-10.1%-13.2%-14.3%-8.3%26.0%-11.7%-10.9%
12M Excs Rtn-28.1%-10.3%-17.9%-14.6%-6.3%-12.0%-13.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-66.5%-46.9%-48.3%-57.8%-59.2%-52.5%-55.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Self Storage250219215200158
Managed Platform3218181211
Corporate and Other00000
Total281237233213169


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Self Storage9193917858
Managed Platform87817-17
Corporate and Other-39-31-28-29-24
Total5969716617


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Self Storage2719323422
Managed Platform1181018-16
Corporate and Other-39-33-30-30-25
Total-2-61222-20


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Self Storage2,2051,9151,7991,8211,547
Managed Platform16564426522
Corporate and Other6363556150
Total2,4322,0421,8961,9471,618


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$32.12 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.8 
First Trading Date12/29/2006 
Distance from 52W High-13.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$33.45$32.20
DMA Trendindeterminateup
Distance from DMA-4.0%-0.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility23.5%26.9%
Downside Capture12.4153.88
Upside Capture14.6927.74
Correlation (SPY)-2.7%23.9%
SMA Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.15-0.09-0.200.510.500.13
Up Beta0.19-1.31-1.100.350.300.24
Down Beta-0.210.840.260.920.93-0.04
Up Capture-8%9%5%33%23%5%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days9203263128185
Down Capture62%29%-22%56%58%43%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days12223263121167

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SMA
SMA-11.0%26.9%-0.46-
Sector ETF (XLRE)6.4%14.0%0.2059.1%
Equity (SPY)18.3%12.8%1.0324.0%
Gold (GLD)19.0%29.2%0.5911.4%
Commodities (DBC)50.4%20.6%1.88-23.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)7.6%13.6%0.2960.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-32.6%43.8%-0.7813.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SMA
SMA1.0%25.6%0.09-
Sector ETF (XLRE)0.9%19.2%-0.0655.9%
Equity (SPY)12.5%17.2%0.5521.7%
Gold (GLD)18.7%18.8%0.819.7%
Commodities (DBC)11.7%19.5%0.47-18.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.7%18.9%-0.0756.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.3%52.6%0.3617.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SMA
SMA0.5%25.6%0.09-
Sector ETF (XLRE)6.1%20.4%0.2555.9%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7221.7%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.3%0.629.7%
Commodities (DBC)8.9%18.1%0.40-18.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.7%20.7%0.1956.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.2%66.2%1.0317.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 815202610.5%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity55.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares8.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/9/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/20261.8%-0.4%-1.8%
5/6/20264.3%-3.7%-3.3%
2/25/20260.2%0.0%-8.5%
11/5/2025-1.0%-5.0%-3.3%
8/6/2025-0.9%1.0%7.3%
5/7/20253.5%3.5%6.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive432
# Negative234
Median Positive2.7%1.0%7.1%
Median Negative-1.0%-3.7%-3.3%
Max Positive4.3%3.5%7.3%
Max Negative-1.0%-5.0%-8.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/20261.8%-0.4%-1.8%
5/6/20264.3%-3.7%-3.3%
2/25/20260.2%0.0%-8.5%
11/5/2025-1.0%-5.0%-3.3%
8/6/2025-0.9%1.0%7.3%
5/7/20253.5%3.5%6.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive432
# Negative234
Median Positive2.7%1.0%7.1%
Median Negative-1.0%-3.7%-3.3%
Max Positive4.3%3.5%7.3%
Max Negative-1.0%-5.0%-8.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202403/12/202510-K
09/30/202411/13/202410-Q
06/30/202408/13/202410-Q
03/31/202405/14/202410-Q
12/31/202303/18/202410-K
09/30/202311/14/202310-Q
06/30/202308/10/202310-Q
03/31/202305/11/202310-Q
12/31/202203/03/202310-K
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202403/12/202510-K
09/30/202411/13/202410-Q
06/30/202408/13/202410-Q
03/31/202405/14/202410-Q
12/31/202303/18/202410-K
09/30/202311/14/202310-Q
06/30/202308/10/202310-Q
03/31/202305/11/202310-Q
12/31/202203/03/202310-K
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
06/30/202208/11/202210-Q
03/31/202205/11/202210-Q
12/31/202103/23/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/13/202110-Q
03/31/202105/14/202110-Q
12/31/202003/26/202110-K
09/30/202011/13/202010-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/6/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 FFO, as adjusted per shareReported1.982.01 1.0% RaisedGuidance: 1.99 for 2026
2026 General and administrative expensesReported33.00 Mil33.50 Mil 1.5% RaisedGuidance: 33.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Non same-store net operating incomeReported19.90 Mil20.30 Mil    
2026 Tenant Protection Program net marginReported9.625E8%9.775E8%    
2026 Investment income, netReported9.20 Mil9.60 Mil    
2026 Acquisitions, loans, bridge loans & preferred investmentsReported55.00 Mil65.00 Mil    
2026 Solar spendReported2.25 Mil2.50 Mil    
2026 Development spendReported9.00 Mil9.50 Mil    
2026 Redevelopment and expansion spendReported13.00 Mil14.00 Mil    
2026 Revenue GrowthReported0.5%1.0%  0.2%RaisedGuidance: 0.75% for 2026
2026 Operating Expense GrowthReported0.25%0.75%  -2.0%LoweredGuidance: 2.75% for 2026
2026 Net Operating Income GrowthReported0.65%1.15%  1.4%RaisedGuidance: -0.25% for 2026
2026 Managed REIT adjusted EBITDAReported13.65 Mil13.95 Mil    
2026 Third-party management adjusted EBITDAReported1.75 Mil2.00 Mil    
2026 Interest expenseReported53.45 Mil54.20 Mil 0.4% RaisedGuidance: 54.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Same-store Revenue GrowthReported-0.25%0.75%1.75% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.75% for 2026
2026 Same-store Operating Expense GrowthReported1.75%2.75%3.75% -0.2%LoweredGuidance: 3.0% for 2026
2026 Same-store Net Operating Income GrowthReported-1.25%-0.25%0.75% 0.2%RaisedGuidance: -0.4% for 2026
2026 FFO, as adjusted per share & OP unit outstanding - dilutedReported1.941.992.040.0% AffirmedGuidance: 1.99 for 2026
2026 General and administrative expensesReported32.25 Mil33.00 Mil33.75 Mil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 33.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Interest expenseReported53.00 Mil54.00 Mil55.00 Mil0.9% RaisedGuidance: 53.50 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 FFO as adjusted per shareReported1.931.992.055.3% Higher NewGuidance: 1.89 for 2025
2026 Non same-store net operating incomeReported18.50 Mil19.15 Mil19.80 Mil-7.8% Lower NewGuidance: 20.77 Mil for 2025
2026 General and administrative expensesReported32.00 Mil33.00 Mil34.00 Mil2.6% Higher NewGuidance: 32.15 Mil for 2025
2026 Acquisitions, bridge loans & loans to Managed REITsReported45.00 Mil55.00 Mil65.00 Mil-85.3% Lower NewGuidance: 375.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Revenue GrowthReported-0.5%0.75%2.0% -1.4%Lower NewGuidance: 2.1% for 2025
2026 Tenant Protection Program net revenueReported9.60 Mil9.78 Mil9.95 Mil3.4% Higher NewGuidance: 9.45 Mil for 2025
2026 Operating Expense GrowthReported2.0%3.0%4.0% -1.2%Lower NewGuidance: 4.2% for 2025
2026 Net Operating Income GrowthReported-1.8%-0.4%1.0% -1.4%Lower NewGuidance: 1.0% for 2025
2026 Managed REIT EBITDAReported13.25 Mil13.57 Mil13.90 Mil12.7% Higher NewGuidance: 12.05 Mil for 2025
2026 Third-Party Platform adjusted EBITDAReported1.80 Mil2.40 Mil3.00 Mil284.0% Higher NewGuidance: 0.62 Mil for 2025
2026 Interest expenseReported52.00 Mil53.50 Mil55.00 Mil-11.1% Lower NewGuidance: 60.15 Mil for 2025
2026 Interest incomeReported9.00 Mil9.50 Mil10.00 Mil102.1% Higher NewGuidance: 4.70 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/5/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 FFO, as adjusted per share & OP unit outstanding - dilutedReported1.871.891.910 AffirmedGuidance: 1.89 for 2025
2025 Non same-store net operating incomeReported20.60 Mil20.77 Mil20.95 Mil7.4% RaisedGuidance: 19.35 Mil for 2025
2025 General and administrative expensesReported32.05 Mil32.15 Mil32.25 Mil4.0% RaisedGuidance: 30.90 Mil for 2025
2025 AcquisitionsReported365.00 Mil375.00 Mil385.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 375.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Revenue GrowthReported1.9%2.1%2.3% -0.2%LoweredGuidance: 2.3% for 2025
2025 Tenant Protection Program net revenueReported9.30 Mil9.45 Mil9.60 Mil5.0% RaisedGuidance: 9.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Operating Expense GrowthReported4.0%4.2%4.4% -0.6%LoweredGuidance: 4.8% for 2025
2025 Net Operating Income GrowthReported0.9%1.0%1.1% -0.1%LoweredGuidance: 1.1% for 2025
2025 Managed REIT EBITDAReported11.80 Mil12.05 Mil12.30 Mil0.4% RaisedGuidance: 12.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Third-party management adjusted EBITDAReported0.60 Mil0.62 Mil0.65 Mil   
2025 Interest expenseReported59.80 Mil60.15 Mil60.50 Mil-2.5% LoweredGuidance: 61.70 Mil for 2025
2025 Interest incomeReported4.60 Mil4.70 Mil4.80 Mil10.6% RaisedGuidance: 4.25 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/18/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Mueller, David J DirectSell818202633.7042514,323156,368Form
2Look, NicholasGeneral Counsel and SecretaryDirectSell818202634.361,02535,21920,204Form
3Mueller, David J DirectSell716202633.3842514,187169,070Form
4Mueller, David J DirectSell617202632.4442513,787178,096Form
5Mueller, David J DirectSell519202629.6742512,610175,498Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Mueller, David J DirectSell818202633.7042514,323156,368Form
2Look, NicholasGeneral Counsel and SecretaryDirectSell818202634.361,02535,21920,204Form
3Mueller, David J DirectSell716202633.3842514,187169,070Form
4Mueller, David J DirectSell617202632.4442513,787178,096Form
5Mueller, David J DirectSell519202629.6742512,610175,498Form
6Mueller, David J DirectSell417202631.7842513,506201,485Form
7Mueller, David J DirectSell316202632.8142513,944221,988Form
8Schwartz, H. MichaelChief Executive OfficerSee Footnote 1.Buy1118202531.716,250198,188768,968Form
9Look, NicholasGeneral Counsel and SecretaryDirectSell1114202532.8545815,04552,987Form
10Barry, James RCFO and TreasurerDirectBuy1112202533.5560020,130113,231Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 12, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Conversant Capital LLC$26.0 Mil3.5%16New13F
Goldentree Asset Management LP$40.2 Mil2.4%29ADD +14.0%13F
Long Pond Capital, LP$18.6 Mil1.9%32New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Conversant Capital LLC$26.0 Mil3.5%16New13F
Long Pond Capital, LP$18.6 Mil1.9%32New13F
Goldentree Asset Management LP$40.2 Mil2.4%29ADD +14.0%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Rush Island Management, LP$15.6 Mil1.0%17Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Goldentree Asset Management LP$40.2 Mil2.4%29ADD +14.0%13F
Conversant Capital LLC$26.0 Mil3.5%16New13F
Long Pond Capital, LP$18.6 Mil1.9%32New13F
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