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National Storage Affiliates Trust

S&P 500

NSA/Real Estate · REIT - Industrial/NYSE

Dividend Yield

5.10%

$2.28 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$44.84P/E59.3MCap6.6BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

67/ 100Safe

NSA's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 77.2% ffo payout ratio & 127.0 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 1.7x interest coverage & 67.0% net debt / total assets. The dividend has been growing at a 11.05% 5-year CAGR. As a REIT, its payout is measured against FFO (funds from operations) rather than net income, since large non-cash depreciation makes the earnings payout ratio misleading.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Operating Margin: 35.8%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
  • Gross Margin: 71.9%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • Current Ratio: 0.1xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
  • Interest Coverage: 1.7xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Net Debt / Total Assets: 67.0%Net debt is high relative to total assets.

Payout & Coverage

Caution
66.1%Caution
59.0%Caution

Balance Sheet

Warning

Profitability

Safe
7.9%Warning
35.8%Very Safe
71.9%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
11.1%Very Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About National Storage Affiliates Trust

National Storage Affiliates Trust 6.000% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares is a series of preferred equity securities issued by National Storage Affiliates Trust, a real estate investment trust. These shares provide holders with a fixed 6.000% annual dividend rate on the $25.00 liquidation preference per share, paid quarterly in cash when declared by the board. Dividends are cumulative, meaning any unpaid amounts accrue and must be paid before common shareholders receive distributions. The shares are redeemable at the issuer's option under specified conditions, offering flexibility in capital management. They rank senior to common shares in dividend payments and liquidation proceeds but junior to debt obligations. National Storage Affiliates Trust, headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, owns, operates, and acquires self storage properties across top metropolitan areas in the United States. This preferred series supports the trust's capital structure by attracting income-focused investors seeking stable returns from the self storage real estate sector, complementing its common equity and other preferred offerings.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

5.10%

Annual Dividend

$2.28

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

FCF Payout Ratio

66.09%

52-Week Range

$27.43 - $46.47

Dividend History (2016–2025)

NSA annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

NSA earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

June 15, 2026

Next Payment Date

June 30, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

1.98%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

11.05%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

15.49%

3-Year Total Growth

6.05%

5-Year Total Growth

68.89%

10-Year Total Growth

322.22%

Income Calculator

NSA Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$4,484.00

Annual Income

$228.00

Quarterly Income

$57.00

Monthly Income

$19.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSA's current dividend yield?
National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) currently has a dividend yield of 5.10%, based on a stock price of $44.84 and an annual dividend of $2.28.
When is NSA's next dividend payment date?
NSA's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-15 and the next payment date is 2026-06-30. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does NSA pay in dividends per year?
National Storage Affiliates Trust paid $2.28 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has NSA been increasing its dividend?
National Storage Affiliates Trust has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 11.05% and a 10-year CAGR of 15.49%.
Is NSA's dividend safe?
National Storage Affiliates Trust has a payout ratio of —. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 66.09%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is NSA's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates National Storage Affiliates Trust's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for real estate companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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