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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.
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.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE: SMA) will release first quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026, after market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Management will host a live conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET; the Q&A is limited to registered analysts and a replay will be posted on the investor site.
Strategic Storage Trust VI (SMA) reported results for the year ended December 31, 2025: total revenues ~$30.7M, up ~8.8% year-over-year, and same-store NOI +8.6%. YTD net loss attributable to common stockholders decreased ~22.7%. Four Canadian JV properties began operations and one development is expected to open mid-2026. The board approved an estimated per share NAV of $10.00 (calculated as of Sept 30, 2025). The board declared quarterly daily distributions of ~$0.001698 per share for Jan–Mar 2026 and Apr–Jun 2026.
SmartStop (NYSE: SMA) will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on April 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET to mark one year as a publicly traded company. The event recognizes a year of strategic growth, expanded third-party management and the Argus transaction.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on the NYSE website and social channels.
SmartStop (NYSE: SMA) announced that Executive Vice President, Canada, Bliss Edwards will serve as a panelist at the Vancouver Real Estate Forum, held March 31–April 1, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West Building).
Edwards will join a session titled “Exploring Alternative Assets...” on April 1, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. PT; the session is available to registered attendees.
SmartStop (NYSE: SMA) and AXCS Capital formed a real estate credit joint venture targeting bridge debt and preferred equity across U.S. self-storage.
The Venture has an initial invested capital target of $100 million, will finance senior loans, mezzanine, preferred equity and hybrid instruments, and can recycle capital.
Strategic Storage Trust VI (SMA) announced an estimated NAV per share of $10.00, approved March 20, 2026 and calculated as of September 30, 2025. The estimated NAV range from an independent firm was $8.30 to $10.76 with a midpoint of $9.74. Total estimated NAV was $273.2 million versus $226.6 million as of March 31, 2024.
Valuation was prepared with assistance from Robert A. Stanger & Co. and follows industry practice guidelines; the estimate is unaudited and not GAAP fair value.
SmartStop (NYSE:SMA) completed a near‑six‑month integration with ArgusPSM and launched new owner reporting and technology tools to improve transparency and operational visibility.
Within 150 days the company rolled out daily and weekly Key Statistics reports (60 days), digital monthly financial packages (120 days) and a phase‑one Owner Portal (150 days) with real‑time filters and downloads for dash and SiteLink users.