Self-Storage REITs
Hoya Capital
Self-Storage REITs What Are Self-Storage REITs? Self-Storage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) own and operate facilities that offer short-term storage solutions to individuals and businesses. These REITs generate income by leasing storage units for a variety of needs, including moving, downsizing, or inventory management. Why Invest? Self-storage REITs provide consistent cash flow, driven by high occupancy rates and relatively low operating costs. With growing urbanization, increased mobility, and a rise in e-commerce, demand for storage space remains strong, making these REITs a resilient investment in both good and bad economic times.
Challenges & Outlook While competition and overbuilding can impact profitability, self-storage remains a stable asset class. As people continue to downsize, relocate, and seek storage for seasonal goods, self-storage REITs are poised for continued growth, providing a solid long-term investment in real estate. Read the full report on Storage Unit REITs Ticker Symbol Company Name Property Sector Market Cap ($B) Dividend Yield Payout Frequency Price-to-FFO Debt Ratio Short Interest PSA Public Storage Self-Storage 45.73 4.42% Quarter 16.1 14% 2.5% EXR Extra Space Storage Self-Storage 27.83 4.79% Quarter 16.7 29% 2.8% CUBE CubeSmart Self-Storage 8.10 5.83% Quarter 14.0 24% 2.5% NSA National Storage Self-Storage 3.59 7.87% Quarter 13.2 47% 10.3% SMA SmartStop Self-Storage 1.71 5.14% Monthly 16.8 -- 8.6% SELF Global Self Storage Self-Storage 0.06 5.69% Quarter 12.4 26% 0.1% < 1 6 >