SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.
- SMA · NYSE
- Real Estate Investment Trusts
- Ladera Ranch, CA
- 1,000 employees
- CIK 0001585389
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- H. Michael Schwartz Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SmartStop 8-K, 2026-11-04
- James R. Barry CFO and Treasurer 4, 2026-03-27
- Wayne Johnson Chief Investment Officer 4, 2026-03-27
- Joseph H. Robinson Chief Operations Officer 4, 2026-03-27
- Michael O. Terjung Chief Accounting Officer 4, 2026-03-27
- Michael Terjung Chief Accounting Officer 10-K, 2026-02-27
What leadership is saying
“SmartStop delivered another strong quarter, with sector-leading same-store NOI growth of 4.9% and FFO as adjusted per share growth of over 9%, even with a currency headwind”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 4, 2026
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. is a U.S. public company in real estate investment trusts (SIC 6798), headquartered in Ladera Ranch, CA. It trades as SMA on NYSE. Revenue was $281M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +18.6% from the year before. It reported about 1,000 employees. H. Michael Schwartz is Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SmartStop.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $281M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $237M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $233M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $213M 8-K, 2025-03-21 | $169M 10-K, 2024-03-18 |
| Operating income | $59.1M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $69.2M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $70.6M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $65.9M 8-K, 2025-03-21 | $16.5M 10-K, 2024-03-18 |
| SG&A | $38.2M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $29.9M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $27.5M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $28.3M 8-K, 2025-03-21 | $23.3M 10-K, 2024-03-18 |
| Net income | -$8.8M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | -$18.4M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | -$2.7M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $21.7M 8-K, 2025-03-21 | -$19.6M 10-K, 2024-03-18 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| H. Michael Schwartz Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer | Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SmartStop | 8-K, 2026-11-04 |
| James R. Barry Chief Financial Officer at SmartStop Self Storage | CFO and Treasurer | 4, 2026-03-27 |
| Wayne Johnson President & Chief Investment Officer | Chief Investment Officer | 4, 2026-03-27 |
| Joseph H. Robinson | Chief Operations Officer | 4, 2026-03-27 |
| Michael O. Terjung | Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-03-27 |
| Michael Terjung | Chief Accounting Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-27 |
| Nicholas Look General Counsel at SmartStop Self Storage | General Counsel and Secretary | 4, 2026-08-18 |
| David J. Mueller | Independent Director | 10-K, 2026-02-27 |
| Harold “Skip” Perry | Independent Director | 10-K, 2026-02-27 |
| Lora Gotcheva | Independent Director | 10-K, 2026-02-27 |
| Timothy S. Morris | Independent Director | 10-K, 2026-02-27 |
What SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. does
, a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), is a self-managed and fully-integrated self storage real estate investment trust (“REIT”), formed on January 8, 2013 under the Maryland General Corporation Law. Our year-end is December 31. As used in this report, “we,” “us,” “our,” and “Company” refer to SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. and each of our subsidiaries. Our Common Stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “SMA” on April 2, 2025.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 55.4 million (as of October 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $2.0B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 27, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 6, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting June 23, 2026 (filed April 22, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 22, 2026 |
| Auditor | Bdo Usa, P.c. (Costa Mesa, California) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | David J. Mueller Director | Sale | 425 | $14K | Form 4, October 19, 2026 |
| September 16, 2026 | David J. Mueller Director | Sale | 425 | $14K | Form 4, September 17, 2026 |
| August 17, 2026 | David J. Mueller Director | Sale | 425 | $14K | Form 4, August 18, 2026 |
| August 14, 2026 | Nicholas Look General Counsel and Secretary | Sale | 1,025 | $35K | Form 4, August 18, 2026 |
| July 16, 2026 | David J. Mueller Director | Sale | 425 | $14K | Form 4, July 16, 2026 |
| June 16, 2026 | David J. Mueller Director | Sale | 425 | $14K | Form 4, June 17, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | David J. Mueller Director | Sale | 425 | $13K | Form 4, May 19, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 | David J. Mueller Director | Sale | 425 | $14K | Form 4, April 17, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-11-03
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-01
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-09-29
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-09-09
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-09-03
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-08-18
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-13
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-05
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-08-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.
- What does SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: ", a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), is a self-managed and fully-integrated self storage real estate investment trust (“REIT”), formed on January 8, 2013 under the Maryland General Corporation Law. Our year-end is December 31. As used in this report, “we,” “us,” “our,” and “Company” refer to SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. and each of our subsidiaries. Our Common Stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “SMA” on April 2, 2025."
- What is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.'s revenue?
- $281M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 27, 2026.
- Is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. profitable?
- SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. reported net income of -$8.8M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. have?
- About 1,000 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.?
- H. Michael Schwartz, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SmartStop, as named in a 8-K filed November 4, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.?
- James R. Barry, CFO and Treasurer, as named in a 4 filed March 27, 2026.
- Where is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. headquartered?
- Ladera Ranch, CA.
- What is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.'s stock ticker?
- SMA on NYSE.
- What industry is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. in?
- Real Estate Investment Trusts, SIC code 6798.
- What is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.'s website?
- smartstopselfstorage.com. Investor relations: https://investors.smartstopselfstorage.com/overview/default.aspx.
- When does SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. report earnings next?
- November 13, 2026 at 12:00. Source: sec_8k.
- Is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. a public company?
- Yes. SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 0001585389 and trades as SMA.
- Who audits SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.?
- Bdo Usa, P.c., Costa Mesa, California, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. are outstanding?
- 55.4 million shares as of October 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 6, 2026.
- What is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.'s public float?
- $2.0B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 27, 2026.
- How many business segments does SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 6, 2026.
- When is SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.'s annual shareholder meeting?
- June 23, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 22, 2026.
- Have SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. insiders traded stock recently?
- Since November 11, 2025, officers and directors reported 10 open-market sales worth about $161K and 2 purchases worth about $218K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: David J. Mueller (Director) sold 425 shares on October 16, 2026.