SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) declares March 2026 cash dividend

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SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. announced a monthly cash dividend for March 2026. The dividend reflects a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share. Stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026 will receive a cash dividend of $0.13589041 per share, payable on April 15, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2026

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland			001-42584	46-1722812
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
10 Terrace Road
Ladera Ranch, California				92694
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (866) 418-5144

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value		SMA		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On February 24, 2026, the Board of Directors of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a dividend for the month of March 2026, which reflects a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share. The dividend has a record date as of the close of business of the last business day of March 2026 and will be payable to stockholders of record as of the monthly record date set forth below:

Record Date	Payment Date	Common Stock, per share
March 31, 2026	April 15, 2026	$0.13589041

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			SMARTSTOP SELF STORAGE REIT, INC.
Date:	February 25, 2026	By:	/s/ James R. Barry
			By: James R. Barry          Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What dividend did SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) declare for March 2026?

SmartStop Self Storage REIT declared a March 2026 cash dividend of $0.13589041 per share. This monthly amount corresponds to a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share, providing investors with a clear indication of the company’s planned ongoing cash distribution level.

What are the record and payment dates for SmartStop Self Storage REIT’s March 2026 dividend?

The record date for SmartStop’s March 2026 dividend is March 31, 2026, at the close of business. The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of that date, following the company’s regular monthly dividend schedule.

What is SmartStop Self Storage REIT’s targeted annualized dividend rate?

SmartStop Self Storage REIT’s Board set a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share. The March 2026 monthly dividend of $0.13589041 per share is consistent with this rate, indicating the company’s intended yearly cash distribution per common share if maintained.

Which shares of SmartStop Self Storage REIT are eligible for the March 2026 dividend?

The March 2026 dividend applies to SmartStop Self Storage REIT’s common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SMA. Holders of these common shares on the March 31, 2026 record date will receive the stated per-share cash dividend.

How often does SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) pay dividends based on this filing?

The filing describes a monthly dividend for March 2026, implying SmartStop follows a monthly dividend schedule. It specifies a March 31, 2026 record date and April 15, 2026 payment date for the cash dividend on its common stock, reflecting regular recurring distributions.

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