SmartStop Self Storage (NYSE: SMA) updates year-end occupancy and rent data

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SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. reported updated operating metrics for its same store self-storage facilities, which are stabilized and comparable properties included in its consolidated results since January 1, 2024, excluding four other properties. As of December 31, 2025, physical occupancy was 92.1%, compared with 92.3% a year earlier, indicating largely stable unit utilization.

For these same store locations, monthly web rental rates were $0.91 as of December 31, 2025 versus $0.97 a year before, and monthly move-in rates were $0.88 versus $0.94. Monthly in-place rental rates remained $1.63 at both December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The company furnished these metrics under a Regulation FD disclosure, meaning they are not treated as filed financial statements under securities laws.

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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): January 08, 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)

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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).

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 8, 2026, SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) provided the following metrics for the Company’s same store facilities (stabilized and comparable properties that have been included in the consolidated results of operations since January 1, 2024, excluding four other properties):

•Physical occupancy as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was 92.1% and 92.3%, respectively.

•Monthly web rates as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $0.91 and $0.97, respectively.

•Monthly move-in rates as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $0.88 and $0.94, respectively.

•Monthly in-place rates as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $1.63 and $1.63, respectively.

Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the information in this Item 7.01 disclosure is deemed to have been furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such information shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

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:	January 8, 2026	By:	/s/ James R. Barry
			James R. Barry Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What operating metrics did SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) disclose?

SmartStop Self Storage REIT disclosed same store metrics as of December 31, 2025, including physical occupancy, monthly web rental rates, monthly move-in rates, and monthly in-place rental rates for stabilized, comparable properties in its consolidated results since January 1, 2024 (excluding four other properties).

What was SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) occupancy at year-end 2025?

For the company’s same store facilities, physical occupancy was 92.1% as of December 31, 2025, compared with 92.3% as of December 31, 2024, showing largely stable occupancy year over year.

How did SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) web rental rates change?

Monthly web rental rates for same store properties were $0.91 as of December 31, 2025, compared with $0.97 as of December 31, 2024, indicating lower advertised online rates at year-end 2025.

What were SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) move-in and in-place rental rates?

For same store facilities, monthly move-in rates were $0.88 as of December 31, 2025 versus $0.94 a year earlier. Monthly in-place rental rates were $1.63 at both December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, showing stable pricing on existing occupied units.

What does SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) mean by same store facilities?

The company defines same store facilities as stabilized and comparable properties that have been included in its consolidated results of operations since January 1, 2024, specifically excluding four other properties from these metrics.

Is this SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) disclosure part of its filed financial statements?

No. The company stated that this information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other company filings.