Prudential Financial (SMA) discloses 2.35M-share, 4.3% stake in SmartStop (SMA)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential Financial, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 2,353,036 shares (4.3%) of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Prudential holds shared voting power and shared dispositive power over 2,353,036 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. It lists two indirect subsidiaries as holders: PGIM, Inc. (2,210,031 shares, 4.0%) and PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC (143,005 shares, 0.3%). The amendment is signed by a Prudential officer on 05/08/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Prudential holds a modest 4.3% passive stake through shared authority.

Prudential Financial's Schedule 13G/A reports beneficial ownership of 2,353,036 shares as of 03/31/2026, with voting and dispositive rights exercised on a shared basis. The filing identifies two subsidiaries as the indirect holders and allocates holdings between them.

This disclosure is routine for passive institutional holders; subsequent changes will appear in later ownership amendments or Forms 13D if activist intentions emerge. Transactional or cash‑flow details are not included in the excerpt.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 2,353,036 shares Percent of class: 4.3% PGIM, Inc. holdings: 2,210,031 shares +3 more

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Beneficially owned shares 2,353,036 shares reported as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 4.3% SmartStop common stock as of 03/31/2026

PGIM, Inc. holdings 2,210,031 shares PGIM portion of Prudential's position (4.0%)

PGIM Quantitative Solutions holdings 143,005 shares PGIM Quantitative Solutions portion (0.3%)

Sole voting/dispositive power 0 shares Sole power reported as zero in the filing

Filing signature date 05/08/2026 Amendment signed by Prudential officer

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared dispositive power, Parent Holding Company, Schedule 13G/A

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beneficially owned regulatory

"Amount beneficially owned: 2,353,036.00"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

shared dispositive power regulatory

"Shared Dispositive Power 2,353,036.00"

Parent Holding Company regulatory

"Prudential Financial, Inc. is a Parent Holding Company"

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"(Amendment No. 3 ) SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc."

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common

(Title of Class of Securities)

83192D402

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 83192D402

1

Names of Reporting Persons

PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW JERSEY

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,353,036.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,353,036.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,353,036.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 10 TERRACE ROAD, LADERA RANCH, CALIFORNIA, 92694.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Prudential Financial, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 751 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07102-3777
(c)	Citizenship: New Jersey
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common
(e)	CUSIP No.: 83192D402
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2,353,036.00
(b)	Percent of class: 4.3 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 2,353,036.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,353,036.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. Prudential Financial, Inc. is a Parent Holding Company and the indirect parent of the following subsidiaries, who are the beneficial owners of the number and percentage of securities which are the subject of this filing as set forth next to their names: Subsidiaries Number of shares Percentage PGIM, Inc. IA 2,210,031.00 4.0 PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC IA 143,005.00 0.3
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC

Signature:	/s/ Danny Fiore
Name/Title:	Second Vice President
Date:	05/08/2026

FAQ

What stake does Prudential Financial hold in SmartStop (SMA)?

Prudential Financial reports beneficial ownership of 2,353,036 shares, representing 4.3% of SmartStop's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The position is shown with shared voting and dispositive power, not sole control.

Which Prudential subsidiaries are listed as beneficial owners in the 13G/A for SMA?

The amendment lists PGIM, Inc. holding 2,210,031 shares (4.0%) and PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC holding 143,005 shares (0.3%), together accounting for the disclosed beneficial position.

Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate Prudential has sole voting control over SMA shares?

No. The filing indicates 0 shares with sole voting power and reports 2,353,036 shares under shared voting power. Sole voting and dispositive powers are shown as zero in the excerpt.

When was the Prudential amendment to the Schedule 13G/A signed?

The amendment is signed by a Prudential officer on 05/08/2026. The ownership figures are reported as of 03/31/2026.