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SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE: SMA) is an internally managed real estate investment trust that owns, acquires and operates self-storage properties in the United States and Canada. News about SmartStop often highlights its role as a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities, as well as developments across its owned and managed portfolio of more than 460 operating properties and approximately 270,000 units.
Investors following SMA news can expect updates on property acquisitions, land purchases for new developments, and expansion in key metropolitan areas. Recent releases describe SmartStop’s strategic land acquisition in Toronto, Ontario, for a planned Class A self-storage facility, as well as the acquisition of a self-storage facility in Winter Garden, Florida, which adds to its presence in the Orlando metropolitan area. These items illustrate how the company deploys capital into markets with strong demographic and demand fundamentals.
SmartStop-related news also covers the activities of affiliated self-storage programs sponsored through SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, such as Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc., Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc., and Strategic Storage Trust X. Announcements from these entities include portfolio acquisitions, Delaware Statutory Trust offerings backed by self-storage properties, and financial performance updates, providing additional context on the broader SmartStop platform.
Corporate and capital markets developments are another recurring theme. Press releases and Form 8-K filings address dividend declarations, operating metrics for same-store facilities, investor presentations, and speaking engagements by company leadership at industry conferences. For readers tracking SMA, this news stream offers insight into SmartStop’s growth strategy, geographic footprint, and operational performance across its self-storage portfolio in North America.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE: SMA) has contracted its first Canadian third-party managed self-storage facility, expanding its management platform across North America. The newly added property is an approximately 80,910-square-foot, 829-unit facility in Aurora, Ontario, within the Greater Toronto Area.
According to SmartStop, the Aurora facility enhances its presence in one of North America's fastest-growing metropolitan markets, where the company and its affiliates already control a substantial portfolio. The third-party owner gains access to SmartStop's proprietary technology platform, three flexible management models, integrated marketing, revenue management expertise, and a fully staffed operations team of more than 1,000 self-storage professionals.
Strategic Storage Trust VI (SST VI) and Strategic Storage Growth Trust III (SSGT III), both sponsored by SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE: SMA) affiliates, agreed to an all-stock merger under which SST VI will acquire SSGT III. The combined company is expected to have total asset value of approximately $1.2 billion.
SST VI will acquire 12 wholly owned SSGT III facilities across four U.S. states and three Canadian provinces, three joint ventures in Canada (one operating asset and two developments completing in 2027), and beneficial interests in three DST programs totaling eight facilities. Post-merger, the portfolio will include 37 wholly owned properties with about 29,415 units and 3.2 million net rentable square feet, plus joint ventures and DST interests.
SSGT III stockholders will receive 1.0 share of SST VI Class A common stock per SSGT III share and are expected to own about 38% of the combined company, with existing SST VI stockholders owning about 59%. The boards and independent special committees of both REITs unanimously approved the merger, which is targeted to close in Q4 2026, subject to SSGT III stockholder approval and customary conditions. The agreement includes a 42‑day “window shop” period allowing SSGT III to consider unsolicited superior proposals, with matching rights for SST VI and a reduced termination fee if exercised.
KBRA affirmed its BBB issuer rating for SmartStop OP, L.P. (principal operating subsidiary of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, NYSE: SMA) and its BBB ratings on existing senior unsecured notes, while also assigning a BBB rating to CAD200 million senior unsecured notes due 2030. The Outlook on all ratings is Stable, affecting about $650 million of rated debt. According to KBRA, the affirmation reflects improved capital access following SmartStop’s 2025 IPO, diversified growth across owned properties, managed non-traded REITs, and third-party management, satisfactory leverage and liquidity metrics, and an unsecured, laddered debt profile. Offsetting factors include slower U.S. housing limiting same-property NOI expectations and company-reported Q1 2026 leverage of 6.3x, near the top of SMA’s 5x–6x target range.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE:SMA) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Management will host a conference call and live webcast on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Company officers plan to review operating performance, discuss recent events, and hold a Q&A session for registered financial analysts. A live and replay webcast will be accessible via the company’s investor relations website.
Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, sponsored by SmartStop Self Storage (NYSE:SMA), opened its first Greater Montréal self-storage facility, a Class A property in Laval, Québec. The site offers about 124,925 net rentable sq ft of climate-controlled space across roughly 1,312 units.
The three-story plus semi-basement facility at 5205 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa features three elevators and sits next to Autoroutes 440 and 19, with traffic of about 84,000 vehicles per day, serving multiple dense Laval suburbs.
SmartStop Self Storage (NYSE:SMA) announced it was named one of Reviewed’s Best National Storage Chains of 2026, earning recognition as the highest-ranked publicly traded self-storage company. The ranking is based on reader voting and highlights strong consumer trust and satisfaction across SmartStop’s U.S. and Canadian portfolio.
Strategic Storage Trust VI, sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE: SMA), opened its second self-storage facility in the Greater Montréal area. The Class A, five-story property at 5500 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest offers about 124,000 net rentable square feet and roughly 1,450 climate-controlled units.
Located along a major urban corridor with around 100,000 vehicles daily, it targets dense residential, rental, and mixed-use neighborhoods across Montréal’s urban core.
Strategic Storage Trust VI, sponsored by SmartStop (NYSE:SMA), reported Q1 2026 results with total revenues of approximately $7.8 million, up 6.5% year over year. Same-store revenues rose 4.2% and same-store NOI increased 2.0%, driven by higher rents despite lower occupancy.
The operating portfolio averaged 85% physical occupancy, with same-store occupancy at 90.3%. Average same-store annualized rent per occupied square foot increased 5.8% to $17.81. The company opened its Etobicoke development in the Greater Toronto Area and continued to grow Canadian joint ventures. A daily distribution of about $0.001698 per share was declared for April–June 2026.
Strategic Storage Trust VI, sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE:SMA), was recognized by Robert A. Stanger & Co. as the top performing Lifecycle REIT over a three-year period as of March 31, 2026.
SST VI delivered an approximate 13.0% total return, based on data in Stanger’s Q1 2026 Non-Listed REIT report, reflecting its self-storage portfolio strategy in underserved U.S. growth markets and expansion into Canada.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE:SMA) reported Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Key operating metrics: same-store revenue +1.5%, same-store NOI +2.0%, same-store occupancy 92.5%. FFO, as adjusted was $28.8M, or $0.49 per diluted share. The company closed a $500M senior unsecured credit facility with a $1.1B accordion. Monthly distributions were declared equivalent to an annualized $1.60 per share.