CubeSmart (CUBE) Offers August 2026 Options
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 18 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Put Contract Overview: The $35.00 put contract has a bid of $1.00, allowing investors to buy CUBE shares at a cost basis of $34.00, which is a 3% discount from the current price of $36.24. There is a 58% chance the contract may expire worthless, offering a potential 2.86% return on cash commitment.
Call Contract Overview: The $37.50 call contract has a bid of 55 cents, enabling investors to sell CUBE shares at that price if they purchase at $36.24. This could yield a total return of 4.99% if the stock is called away, with a 55% chance of the contract expiring worthless, providing a 1.52% additional return.
Volatility Insights: The implied volatility for the put contract is 26% and for the call contract is 25%, while the actual trailing twelve-month volatility is calculated at 24%, based on the last 250 trading days.
YieldBoost Concept: The article discusses the concept of YieldBoost, highlighting potential returns from both put and call contracts, and encourages investors to track the changing odds and trading history on Stock Options Channel's website.
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Analyst Views on CUBE
Wall Street analysts forecast CUBE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CUBE is 43.30 USD with a low forecast of 37.00 USD and a high forecast of 48.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 37.070
Low
37.00
Averages
43.30
High
48.00
Current: 37.070
Low
37.00
Averages
43.30
High
48.00
About CUBE
CubeSmart is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. The Company's self-storage properties are designed to offer climate-controlled storage space for residential and commercial customers. It owns its assets and conducts its operations through the CubeSmart, L.P. (Operating Partnership), and subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership. Its customers rent storage cubes for their exclusive use, on a month-to-month basis. Additionally, some of its stores offer outside storage areas for vehicles and boats. Its stores are designed to accommodate both residential and commercial customers, with features, such as wide aisles and load-bearing capabilities for large truck access. Its customers can access their storage cubes during business hours, and some of its stores provide customers with 24-hour access. It owns about 631 self-storage properties located in 25 states and in the District of Columbia, containing an aggregate of about 45.8 million rentable square feet.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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CubeSmart Announces $2.08 Tax Allocation for 2025 Distributions
- Distribution Overview: CubeSmart announced a total distribution of $2.08 per share for 2025, with an ordinary dividend of $1.836104, reflecting the company's ongoing profitability and commitment to shareholder returns.
- Payment Schedule: The record dates for the four distributions in 2025 are January 2, April 1, July 1, and October 1, with payment dates on January 16, April 15, July 15, and October 15, ensuring timely returns for shareholders.
- Tax Treatment Note: According to tax regulations, the fourth quarter 2025 distribution is considered a 2026 distribution for federal income tax purposes, which may impact shareholders' tax planning and requires attention to related tax implications.
- Company Background: CubeSmart is a self-administered real estate investment trust managing 1,514 self-storage properties, ranking among the top three operators in the U.S. self-storage market, showcasing its leadership position in the industry.
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