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CubeSmart's revenue growth has decelerated to 1.5% in 2026Q2, with FFO per share flat at $0.64 versus 2024Q2, indicating limited operating leverage. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, below peers, but faces a div...
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Revenue growth slowed to 1.5% in 2026Q2, while NOI margin remained stable at 66.5%, but FFO per share stagnated at $0.64, reflecting decelerating demand.
CubeSmart is a leading owner and operator of self-storage properties in the U.S., ranking among the top three. The company employs an 'urban fortress' strategy, focusing on market dominance in high-barrier-to-entry areas like New York City, which allows them to potentially drive rents higher due to limited new competition.
There is resilient demand in dense urban markets and a steady need for storage across housing cycles. Stabilized fundamentals and improving operating metrics in 2025 are setting the stage for growth in 2026, with positive move-in rates and easing supply headwinds.
CubeSmart offers an attractive dividend yield, often cited around 5.4% to 5.8%, which is near historic highs. The company has a 15-year dividend growth track record, having not cut its dividend since 2008-2009, even through the COVID pandemic.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 30, 2026 | $0.39+7.2% vs $0.36 | $286M+1.9% vs $281M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $0.36+2.9% vs $0.35 | $282M+2.4% vs $275M |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | $0.34-8.1% vs $0.37 | $283M+2.2% vs $277M |
Q4 2025 Oct 30, 2025 | $0.36-4.6% vs $0.38 | $285M+1.6% vs $280M |
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CubeSmart remains a Hold, with shares trading near intrinsic value and limited margin of safety amid macro uncertainty. Q2 results were mixed: FFO slightly missed, revenue beat, and same-store NOI declined 0.7% while occupancy averaged 90.4%. CUBE raised full-year guidance modestly, but ongoing macro risks—consumer weakness, inflation, and high rates—could pressure operations and valuation.
Hsbc Holdings PLC lowered its stake in CubeSmart (NYSE: CUBE) by 31.4% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 855,192 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 391,687 shares during the quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC owned 0.38% of CubeSmart worth $34,085,000
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Key metrics vs top competitors for CubeSmart (CUBE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38.14 | $8.66B | 26.12 | 5.33% | 29.72% | 11.64% | 5.45% | |
| $286.73 | $53.47B | 31.82 | 2.74% | 41.8% | 21.89% | — | |
| $133.84 | $28.28B | 29.16 | 1.19% | 27.96% | 6.7% | — | |
| $43.40 | $3.35B | 62.00 | -2.26% | 10.48% | 5.05% | — | |
| $41.33 | $7.86B | 19.97 | 6.55% | 40.35% | 8.7% | — | |
| $5.01 | $57.22M | 27.83 | 1.4% | 16.64% | 4.57% | — |
CubeSmart (CUBE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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CubeSmart (CUBE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Jul 31, 2026·SEC
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CubeSmart (CUBE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
CubeSmart (CUBE) reported $1.14B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1306% increase from $80.8M in 2003.
CubeSmart (CUBE) grew revenue by 5.3% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, CubeSmart (CUBE) is profitable, generating $334.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (29.7% net margin).
Yes, CubeSmart (CUBE) pays a dividend with a yield of 5.45%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
CubeSmart (CUBE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.
CubeSmart (CUBE) generated Funds From Operations (FFO) of $585.1M in the trailing twelve months. FFO is the primary profitability metric for REITs.
CubeSmart (CUBE) offers a 5.45% dividend yield, which is attractive for income investors. REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders.
