SmartStop CEO H. Michael Schwartz to Speak at KeyBanc Self Storage Investor Forum
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 06 2026
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Executive Appearance: SmartStop Self Storage REIT's Founder and CEO H. Michael Schwartz will speak at the KeyBanc Self Storage Investor Forum on January 8, 2026, discussing the implications of going public and future directions, which is expected to attract significant investor interest.
- Industry Impact: This forum provides SmartStop with an opportunity to showcase its self-storage brand and market strategies, further enhancing the company's visibility and influence within the self-storage sector, particularly in the U.S. and Canada.
- Investor Engagement: Schwartz's discussion will delve into the timing of the company's IPO and future plans, aiming to strengthen engagement with investors and promote understanding of the company's long-term growth potential.
- Market Positioning: SmartStop currently operates over 460 properties in the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 270,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet, demonstrating its strong presence and expansion potential in the self-storage market.
Analyst Views on SMA
Wall Street analysts forecast SMA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SMA is 39.57 USD with a low forecast of 35.00 USD and a high forecast of 41.00 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.
7 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
0 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 32.080
Low
35.00
Averages
39.57
High
41.00
Current: 32.080
Low
35.00
Averages
39.57
High
41.00
About SMA
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of more than 1000 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop Self Storage brand. The Company is focused on the acquisition, ownership and operation of self-storage properties located primarily within the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) throughout the United States and Canada. The Company's segments include self storage operations and the Managed REIT Platform business. The Company, through its indirect subsidiary, SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self-storage programs. It owns or manages more than 460 operating properties in 35 states, Washington D.C., and Canada, comprising over 270,000 units and 35 million rentable square feet. The Company and its affiliates own or manage 49 operating self-storage properties across four provinces in Canada, which total approximately 42,200 units and 4.3 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.
