SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA)
NYSE:SMA
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SMA Stock Chart & Stats
$33.19
$0.40(1.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$33.19
$0.40(1.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$29.41 - $39.77
Previous Close$33.44
Volume341.98K
Average Volume (3M)812.25K
Market Cap
$1.94B
Enterprise Value$2.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$43.86M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)139.1
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.16
Shares Outstanding55,365,295
10 Day Avg. Volume973,087
30 Day Avg. Volume812,252
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.24
Price to Sales (P/S)5.21
P/FCF Ratio17.22
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.20
Enterprise Value/Revenue15.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit107.83
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$34.50Price Target Upside3.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$253.42M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating Cash GenerationConsistent, improving operating cash flow and healthy free cash flow provide durable liquidity to fund monthly dividends, reinvest in properties, pursue accretive acquisitions or development, and pay down debt. This structural cash generation underpins financial flexibility over the next several quarters.
Balance Sheet & Debt StructureA high share of fixed-rate debt (94%) and a lower-cost, extended syndicated facility materially reduce refinancing and rate risk. This structural improvement stabilizes interest expense, lengthens maturities and preserves capacity to fund growth or absorb short-term NOI volatility over multiple quarters.
Diversified Fee Income & Growth InitiativesGrowing third‑party management revenue and strategic JVs (development land, bridge lending) create less capital-intensive, fee-based income streams. This diversification reduces sole reliance on rental cash flows, scales margins with limited incremental capital, and supports durable organic and JV-driven growth.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt levels remain meaningful for a REIT despite improvement, leaving sensitivity to interest rates and constraining balance-sheet flexibility for acquisitions or opportunistic buys. Coupled with low, inconsistent ROE, elevated leverage limits capital allocation optionality and raises medium-term financial risk.
Earnings VolatilityWide swings in net income and mixed margin performance undermine earnings quality and predictability of distributable cash flow. This volatility increases reliance on non‑GAAP FFO adjustments and complicates budgeting, making dividend sustainability and long‑range planning less certain.
Front-End Pricing & Regulatory ConstraintsPersistent weakness in move‑in rates per square foot and assumed rent restrictions in key markets (LA ECRI) structurally limit the company’s ability to raise new-customer pricing. That pressure can compress NOI growth and slow recovery in yield on new leases across multiple quarters in affected markets.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. News
SMA FAQ
What was SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. lowest stock price was $29.41 and its highest was $39.77 in the past 12 months.
What is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.’s market cap?
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.’s market cap is $1.94B.
When is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.079 by $0.091.
Is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. pay dividends?
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. pays a Monthly dividend of $0.132 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.42%. See more information on SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. dividends here
What is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.11.
How many shares outstanding does SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. have?
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. has 55,365,295 shares outstanding.
What happened to SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.17 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.079. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.332%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SMA
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SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$34.50 (3.95% Upside)
$34.50 (3.95% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SMA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 53.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.
As a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT), SmartStop heavily incorporates technology into its operations. The company is supported by a comprehensive, integrated team of roughly 570 self-storage professionals. Recognized as one of North America's leading self-storage providers, SmartStop continues to grow its portfolio across Canada and within high-potential markets throughout the United States.
SMA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive operational and financial tone: meaningful FFO growth (+19.3% YoY), solid occupancy near historical levels, margin expansion, a stronger liquidity/capital position (lower-cost credit facility, high fixed-rate debt, FX hedging), and strategic growth initiatives (land acquisition, SmartCentres JV, and Axxess bridge lending JV). Offsetting these positives were rate pressure on move-in rents per square foot, a March demand pullback with increased vacates, localized underperformance (Asheville) and regulatory headwinds in LA; guidance still allows for modest near-term declines in revenue and NOI. Overall, the company appears to be navigating cyclical and idiosyncratic pressures while delivering operational resilience and positioning for growth.View all SMA earnings summariesSMA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$34.50
▲(3.95% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.45% Insiders
21.46% Mutual Funds
16.96% Other Institutional Investors
44.44% Public Companies and
Individual Investors