SmartStop Self Storage REIT Declares October 2026 Dividend

What Happened

• On October 1, 2026 SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. announced and filed an 8-K (Item 8.01) declaring a dividend for October 2026. The Board set a targeted annualized dividend of $1.60 per share and established the monthly dividend payment for common stockholders.

Key Details

• Declaration date: October 1, 2026 (8-K filing date).
• Monthly dividend per share: $0.13589041 for common stock.
• Record date: October 30, 2026 (close of business).
• Payment date: November 13, 2026.
• Filing signed by James R. Barry, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Why It Matters

• This declaration confirms the company will continue to distribute a monthly cash dividend to common shareholders for October 2026, providing regular income for investors.
• The company describes the dividend as reflecting a targeted annualized rate of $1.60 per share; shareholders of record on the October 30, 2026 record date will receive the November 13, 2026 payment.
• For income-focused investors, the announcement is a concrete update on dividend timing and amount; it does not provide changes to broader financial results or guidance beyond the dividend declaration.