Stifel Nicolaus Remains a Buy on SmartStop Self Storage (SMA), Here's Why

​SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc. (NYSE:SMA) is one of the Best Small Cap Value Stocks to Buy. On December 10, Simon Yarmak from Stifel Nicolaus reiterated a Buy rating on SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc. (NYSE:SMA) with a price target of $40. Earlier on November 25, Eric Luebchow from Wells Fargo also reiterated a Buy rating with a $41 price target.

​Simon Yarmak of Stifel noted that the company has performed well since its IPO, despite a 9.3% year-to-date decline in the broader storage solutions sector. The analyst noted that investor sentiment is shifting towards the storage sector mainly due to sluggish home sale velocity throughout 2025. Moreover, Yarmak highlighted that while the supply has remained elevated in the property sector, he expects the conditions to improve in the next 12-months.

​That said, SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc. (NYSE:SMA) recently grew its presence in the Orlando MSA. On November 26, the company announced the acquisition of a self-storage facility located in Winter Garden, Florida. Management noted that the facility consists of approximately 72,100 net rentable square feet across seven single-story buildings. This can offer around 515 storage units.

​SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc. (NYSE:SMA) is a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on growing its self-storage brand.

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