SMA Dividend History & Analysis | 4.9% Yield

SMA has a dividend yield of 4.9% and paid 1.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.85%
Payout Ratio 96.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.2%
Payout FCF 90.7%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 32.2%
Chowder Number yield + growth 4.9% below 12% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +64% avg 2.96% vs now 4.85%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 7.3x elevated
Income per 10k invested 485 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly SMA annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash SmartStop Self Storage distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year SMA year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how SmartStop Self Storage's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History SMA dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how SmartStop Self Storage's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
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28,551 M 6.31% 7.41%
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6,578 M 6.85% 5.62%
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Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
MRP NYSE
Millrose Properties
4,943 M 54.95% 100.0%
EQIX NASDAQ
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PSA NYSE
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56,071 M 11.98% 82.8%
IRM NYSE
Iron Mountain
34,858 M 8.81% 98.6%
LAMR NASDAQ
Lamar Advertising
15,988 M 8.32% 99.2%
VICI NYSE
VICI Properties
28,551 M 5.63% 100.0%
CUBE NYSE
CubeSmart
9,157 M 5.65% 96.2%
EPR NYSE
EPR Properties
4,578 M 3.01% 100.0%
FCPT NYSE
Four Corners Property Trust
2,756 M 2.31% 100.0%
GLPI NASDAQ
Gaming & Leisure Properties
12,448 M 6.11% 98.6%

SMA Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 1.2 years of data

Jan 0.43% 71
Feb 0.38% 71
Mar 0.45% 71
Apr 0.41% 100
May 0.41% 100
Jun 0.39% 100
Jul 0.38% 71
Aug 0.37% 71
Sep 0.35% 71
Oct 0.39% 71
Nov 0.41% 71
Dec 0.43% 71

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 15 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-30 2026-06-30 2026-07-15 Monthly 0.132 -2.9% 0.41%
2026-05-29 2026-05-29 2026-06-15 Monthly 0.136 +3% 0.44%
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 2026-05-15 Monthly 0.132 -2.9% 0.42%
2026-03-31 2026-03-31 2026-04-15 Monthly 0.136 +10.6% 0.45%
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-03-13 Monthly 0.123 -9.6% 0.38%
2026-01-30 2026-01-30 2026-02-13 Monthly 0.136 0% 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

What is the Dividend Yield of SMA?

As of July 2026, SMA's dividend yield is 4.85%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.60 USD by the current share price of 32.99.

Does SMA pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, SMA paid a dividend of 1.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-30 and the payout was 0.132 USD.

How often does SMA pay dividends?

SMA pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, SMA has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-30.

SMA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SMA for the next payments are between 0.132 (+0.0%) and 0.135 (+2.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.91%.

Will SMA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.132 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-30. 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 5.20%. If you bought SMA's shares at 30.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.20% 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 4.85% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SMA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SMA is 96.4%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of SMA?

SMA's Overall Dividend Rating is 32.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SMA Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in SMA's Outstanding Shares?

SmartStop Self Storage's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 22.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -64.4%). 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 0%
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 55,438,000 -42.34%
2026 55,274,300 -0.3%

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: 2026-07-03 03:03 UTC