SmartStop Self Storage REIT Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
SmartStop Self Storage REIT's CEO is H. Schwartz, appointed in Jan 2013, has a tenure of 13.5 years. total yearly compensation is $4.85M, comprised of 12.9% salary and 87.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.62% of the company’s shares, worth $11.50M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 7.1 years and 10.5 years respectively.
Key information
H. Schwartz
Chief executive officer
US$4.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 12.89% |
| CEO tenure | 13.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.6% |
| Management average tenure | 7.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 10.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
SmartStop: Not The Biggest Storage REIT, But A Dividend Idea With Growth Tailwind
Summary SmartStop Self Storage gets its prior buy rating reaffirmed, with catalysts being portfolio growth, dividend safety, and favorable balance sheet risk. FFO trends show a nice recovery pattern since 2025, as occupancy remains above 90%. Morningstar rated this stock favorably in 2025. The risk of exposure to consumer spending economics has also been covered. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
SMA: Dividend Stream And Updated Assumptions Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target for SmartStop Self Storage REIT to $36.10 from $39.18, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. What’s in the News for SmartStop Self Storage REIT On May 29, 2026, SmartStop Self Storage REIT’s board declared a monthly dividend of $0.13150685 per share for June 2026, with a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share, a record date on the last business day of June 2026, and payment on July 15, 2026.Newly Listed SmartStop Self Storage Worth A Look, But Maybe Hold Off Buying
Summary The stock went public on the NYSE earlier in April, seeing an immediate jump, and then leveled off. The current dividend is $1.60 annualized, paid monthly during a 6-month lockup, potentially shifting to quarterly. Anticipated quarterly dividend is $.40, yielding 4.85%, which is decent but not outstanding. Suitable for yield-focused investors; capital gains may be challenging due to IPO spike and lock-up period ending. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$9m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$5m | US$625k | -US$9m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$16m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$27m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$23m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$5m | US$625k | -US$19m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$16m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$11m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$6m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$5m | US$625k | -US$3m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$3m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$4m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$5m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$4m | US$625k | US$6m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$2m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$3m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$16m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$3m | US$625k | -US$30m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$25m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$29m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$33m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$3m | US$625k | -US$54m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$55m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$57m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$51m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$2m | US$323k | -US$25m |
Compensation vs Market: H.'s total compensation ($USD4.85M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.16M).
Compensation vs Earnings: H.'s compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
H. Schwartz (57 yo)
Mr. H. Michael Schwartz is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President at Strategic Storage Trust VI Inc and has been its Director since October 2020. Mr. Schwartz founded SmartStop Self Storage REIT,...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 13.5yrs | US$4.85m | 0.62% $ 11.5m | |
| CFO & Treasurer | 7.1yrs | US$1.81m | 0.011% $ 206.4k | |
| Chief Operations Officer | 6.8yrs | US$1.82m | 0.010% $ 189.9k | |
| Chief Investment Officer & Director | 11.1yrs | US$1.73m | 0.032% $ 595.0k | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 7.1yrs | US$1.51m | 0.029% $ 546.5k | |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance & Strategy | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Compliance Officer | 7.1yrs | no data | 0.0067% $ 123.7k | |
| Senior Vice President of Self Storage Operations | 7.1yrs | US$257.22k | no data |
Experienced Management: SMA's management team is seasoned and experienced (7.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 13.5yrs | US$4.85m | 0.62% $ 11.5m | |
| Chief Investment Officer & Director | less than a year | US$1.73m | 0.032% $ 595.0k | |
| Independent Director | 10.5yrs | US$474.09k | 0.061% $ 1.1m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 10.5yrs | US$492.42k | 0.040% $ 748.8k | |
| Independent Director | 12.8yrs | US$477.58k | 0.022% $ 411.4k | |
| Independent Director | 1yr | US$142.26k | no data |
Experienced Board: SMA's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/31 16:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| John Kim | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Juan Sanabria | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| null null | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |