David Mueller Sells SmartStop Self Storage REIT Shares

David Mueller sold 425 shares of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE: SMA) in a planned transaction on June 16, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.44, totaling approximately $13,787.

Insider Buying and Selling at SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

David Mueller made several planned sales of SmartStop Self Storage REIT shares, including 425 shares at $29.67 on May 18, 2026, and 425 shares at $31.78 on April 16, 2026. Other insiders, such as Wayne Johnson, the Chief Investment Officer, and Nicholas Look, the General Counsel and Secretary, bought shares on March 25, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in SmartStop Self Storage REIT

Institutional investors have been active in SmartStop Self Storage REIT. BlackRock, Inc. added 1,672,088 shares, bringing its total to 5,142,310 shares worth about $155.7 million. Goldman Sachs Group Inc increased its holdings by 2,632,031 shares to 3,427,727 shares, valued at approximately $103.8 million. Meanwhile, Prudential Financial Inc reduced its stake by 598,369 shares, ending with 2,353,036 shares valued at $71.2 million.

SmartStop Self Storage REIT Stock Snapshot

Shares of NYSE:SMA traded near $31.95. SmartStop Self Storage REIT has a market cap of about $1.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 99.7, and a forward P/E of 59.1. The stock's 52-week range is between $29.41 and $39.77, with a 50-day moving average of $31.63 and a 200-day moving average of $33.08. The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 86.16.

Recent Earnings

SmartStop Self Storage REIT reported revenue of $276.1 million, reflecting a growth of 13.1%. The company's net margin was 4.7%, with a return on equity of 1.5%. Earnings per share were $0.32. The next earnings report is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 1, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained its 'hold' rating on SmartStop Self Storage REIT with a $32.00 price target. Earlier, on April 2, 2026, Freedom Broker initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating and a $41.00 target. The consensus rating is 'buy', with a mean price target of $36.20 from ten analysts.

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. is a self-managed real estate investment trust focusing on self-storage facilities. Headquartered in Ladera Ranch, California, it manages a portfolio of over 460 properties across the U.S. and Canada, with more than 35 million rentable square feet. The company, led by CEO H. Michael Schwartz, employs about 1,000 people.

Bottom Line

David Mueller's recent sale of SmartStop Self Storage REIT shares is part of a planned transaction. Investors often track such insider activities for potential signals. SmartStop's stock performance, with a high P/E ratio and recent institutional interest, suggests ongoing market attention. As always, remember that insider and institutional transactions are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.