Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.08
CubeSmart (CUBE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.1%
Payout Ratio
1.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
CUBE Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.4% and trend is rising.
CUBE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.1%
Trailing DPS$2.08
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout77.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR5.3%
5Y CAGR9.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield5.5%
1Y Total Return0.0%
5Y Total Return9.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,94210Y ago$18,88320Y ago$34,486
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CUBE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
CUBE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CubeSmart distributes 1.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 77.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CUBE has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.3% and 5-year CAGR of 9.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CUBE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.1% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 5.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 9.4%, with dividends contributing 20.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,883 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
CUBE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$9.73
Avg/Payment$0.4865
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026Latest | $0.5300 | — | 5.17% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.5300 | — | 5.75% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.5300 | ↑ +1.9% | 5.90% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 5.14% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 4.86% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 4.90% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.5200 | ↑ +2.0% | 4.93% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.5100 | — | 3.85% | Oct 15, 2024 |
CUBE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.1%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.4% payout
Streak
1Y
9.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.5%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUBECubeSmart | $9.3B | 5.1% | 1.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 PSAPublic Storage | $55.8B | 4.1% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 EXRExtra Space Storage … | $30.7B | 4.5% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  NSANational Storage Aff… | $3.4B | 5.1% | 2.4% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  NNNNNN REIT, Inc. | $8.6B | 5.2% | 1.1% | 36 | Sustainable |
1st  SELFGlobal Self Storage,… | $58M | 5.8% | 1.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SSTSystem1, Inc. | $28M | 0.1% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 URIUnited Rentals, Inc. | $67.5B | 0.7% | 18.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 UHALU-Haul Holding Compa… | $11.8B | 0.3% | 42.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
CUBE Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.59 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2025 | $2.08 | 35.9% | 4 | $1.46 | 142.5% | 0.70x | 6.4% |
| 2024 | $1.53 | -22.7% | 3 | $1.72 | 89.0% | 1.12x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $1.98 | 11.2% | 4 | $1.82 | 108.8% | 0.92x | 6.1% |
| 2022 | $1.78 | 22.8% | 4 | $1.29 | 138.0% | 0.72x | 5.5% |
| 2021 | $1.45 | 9.0% | 4 | $1.09 | 133.0% | 0.75x | 4.5% |
| 2020 | $1.33 | 3.1% | 4 | $0.85 | 156.5% | 0.64x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $1.29 | 5.7% | 4 | $0.44 | 293.2% | 0.34x | 4.0% |
| 2018 | $1.22 | 9.9% | 4 | $0.88 | 138.6% | 0.72x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $1.11 | 23.3% | 4 | $0.74 | 150.0% | 0.67x | 3.4% |
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CUBE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CUBE stock.
How much dividend does CUBE pay per share?
CubeSmart (CUBE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CUBE's next ex-dividend date?
CUBE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CUBE typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CUBE's dividend safe?
CUBE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.4% and FCF payout ratio of +77.5%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CUBE increased its dividend?
CUBE has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.4%.
How often does CUBE pay dividends?
CubeSmart pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CUBE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CUBE five years ago would be worth approximately $10,942 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CUBE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CUBE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.