SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) announced on July 1, 2026 (Form 8-K) that its Board declared a monthly dividend for July 2026 reflecting a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share. The dividend is payable to stockholders of record as of the monthly record date and covers common stock.

Key Details

• Dividend declared: $0.13589041 per share for common stock (July 2026).
• Targeted annualized dividend: $1.60 per share.
• Record date: Close of business on July 31, 2026 (last business day of July).
• Payment date: August 14, 2026.
• Filing date / signature: Form 8-K filed July 1, 2026; signed by James R. Barry, CFO and Treasurer.

Why It Matters
This is a company-declared monthly dividend for July 2026, providing a specific cash payment amount and timing for shareholders of record. Monthly dividend announcements are important to income-oriented investors who rely on regular distributions; the filing also reiterates the company’s targeted annualized payout level ($1.60). The 8-K documents the official record and payment dates investors need to receive the distribution.