SMA Dividend History & Analysis | 3.9% Yield

SMA has a dividend yield of 3.9% and paid 1.34 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.90%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.27%
Payout FCF 90.3%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 31.24%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Specialized REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MRP 4,959 M 8.87% 12.7%
EPR 4,130 M 6.62% 12.1%
GLPI 12,529 M 6.70% 9.84%
NSA 4,736 M 7.06% 7.89%
OUT 4,092 M 6.45% 7.52%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OUT 4,092 M 56.5% 76.4%
SAFE 1,012 M 33.9% 53.3%
EPR 4,130 M 23.8% 94.9%
SBAC 19,144 M 17.6% 100%
FPI 506 M 21.8% 87.4%

SMA Dividend History: Last 10 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-30 2026-01-30 2026-02-13 Monthly 0.1359 -0.1% 0.43%
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-15 Monthly 0.136 3% 0.43%
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-15 Monthly 0.132 -2.9% 0.41%
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-14 Monthly 0.136 3% 0.39%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-15 Monthly 0.132 -2.9% 0.35%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-03 Monthly 0.136 0% 0.37%
2025-07-31 2025-07-31 2025-08-15 Monthly 0.136 3% 0.38%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-15 Monthly 0.132 -2.9% 0.37%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Monthly 0.136 3% 0.38%
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-15 Monthly 0.132 0% 0.39%

SMA Dividend FAQ

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE: SMA) is a self-managed REIT that operates a fully integrated team of over 1,000 storage professionals. Through its subsidiaries-SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC (which sponsors additional storage programs) and Argus Professional Storage Management (which provides third-party management in the U.S. and Canada)-the company both owns and manages a portfolio of more than 460 properties spanning 34 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and four Canadian provinces, totaling roughly 270,000 units and 35 million rentable square feet.

What is the Dividend Yield of SMA?

As of February 2026, SMA`s dividend yield is 3.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.34 USD by the current share price of 32.06.

Does SMA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SMA paid a dividend of 1.34 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-30 and the payout was 0.13589 USD.

How often does SMA pay dividends?

SMA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SMA has issued 10 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-30.

SMA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SMA for the next 4 payments are between 0.136 (+0.1%) and 0.142 (+4.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SMA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.13589 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for SmartStop Self Storage (SMA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SMA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for SmartStop Self Storage (SMA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SMA?

SMA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of SMA?

SMA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.27%. If you bought SMA's shares at 31.50 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.34 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.27% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SMA?

SMA Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: SmartStop Self Storage has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SMA have a good Dividend Yield?

SMA`s 3.90% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SMA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SMA is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of SMA?

SMA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 31.24%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SMA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SMA's Outstanding Shares?

SmartStop Self Storage's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 24.31% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has SMA ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2014 1,000,000
2015 6,000,000 +500%
2016 40,000,000 +566.67%
2017 56,000,000 +40%
2018 57,000,000 +1.79%
2019 58,000,000 +1.75%
2020 60,000,000 +3.45%
2021 79,000,000 +31.67%
2022 92,000,000 +16.46%
2023 96,758,800 +5.17%
2024 96,151,300 -0.63%
2025 55,435,800 -42.35%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-31 02:37