Smartstop Self Storage REIT (NYSE:SMA) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Key Points

• Smartstop issued FY2026 EPS guidance of $1.94–$2.04 (the company also cited a 1.93–2.05 range), roughly in line with the consensus of $2.00, while it did not provide revenue guidance.
• The firm raised its monthly dividend to $0.1359 per share (annualized yield ~5.1%), payable June 15 with record/ex-dividend date on May 29, but the payout ratio is an unusual -440.5%, indicating dividend coverage concerns.
• Smartstop's latest quarter showed a large EPS miss—$0.05 vs. $0.54 expected—even as revenue rose 29.5% to $78.45 million; the stock trades near $32 with a $1.77B market cap and carries mixed analyst ratings (average target $36.94).

Smartstop Self Storage REIT (NYSE:SMA - Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.940-2.040 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.000. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Smartstop Self Storage REIT Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE SMA traded up $1.03 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $32.03. 798,272 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 862,904. The company has a quick ratio of 5.87, a current ratio of 5.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86. Smartstop Self Storage REIT has a 12 month low of $29.42 and a 12 month high of $39.77. The company's 50 day moving average price is $31.91 and its 200 day moving average price is $32.58. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.77 billion and a PE ratio of -86.57.

Smartstop Self Storage REIT (NYSE:SMA - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The healthcare company reported $0.05 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.54 by ($0.49). Smartstop Self Storage REIT had a negative return on equity of 0.16% and a negative net margin of 0.59%.The business had revenue of $78.45 million for the quarter. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 29.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Smartstop Self Storage REIT has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.930-2.050 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Smartstop Self Storage REIT will post 2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Smartstop Self Storage REIT Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 15th. Investors of record on Friday, May 29th will be issued a dividend of $0.1359 per share. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 5.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 29th. This is an increase from Smartstop Self Storage REIT's previous monthly dividend of $0.13. Smartstop Self Storage REIT's payout ratio is -440.54%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

SMA has been the subject of several research reports. Scotiabank raised Smartstop Self Storage REIT to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Zacks Research cut Smartstop Self Storage REIT from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on Smartstop Self Storage REIT from $35.00 to $32.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a report on Monday, March 23rd. Truist Financial dropped their price target on Smartstop Self Storage REIT from $39.00 to $38.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on Smartstop Self Storage REIT from $39.50 to $38.50 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $36.94.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Smartstop Self Storage REIT

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SMA. Beacon Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in Smartstop Self Storage REIT in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new position in Smartstop Self Storage REIT in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC acquired a new position in Smartstop Self Storage REIT in the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Smartstop Self Storage REIT during the 2nd quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Smartstop Self Storage REIT during the 4th quarter worth $39,000.

Smartstop Self Storage REIT Company Profile

Symmetry Medical Inc (Symmetry) is a medical device solutions company, including surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, and sterilization cases and trays. The Company designs, develops and offers worldwide production and supply chain capabilities for these products to customers in the orthopedic industry, and other medical device markets (including but not limited to arthroscopy, dental, laparoscopy, osteobiologic, and endoscopy segments). It also manufactures specialized non-healthcare products, primarily in the aerospace industry.

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