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LAS VEGAS - SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE:SMA), a self-storage operator with a market capitalization of $1.36 billion and annual revenue of $243.4 million, saw its Chief Operations Officer Joe Robinson and Director of Revenue Rene Hernandez present at the Ai4 2025 conference on Monday in Las Vegas, highlighting the company’s proprietary AI pricing technology. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a healthy 67% gross profit margin despite current market challenges.
The executives were the only representatives from the self-storage sector at North America’s largest artificial intelligence event, which attracts thousands of business leaders and technology specialists across various industries.
During their presentation, Robinson and Hernandez detailed SmartStop’s in-house AI pricing agents that execute millions of automated pricing changes monthly. The system leverages the company’s data warehouse and data science capabilities to enable real-time price adjustments based on market conditions.
"AI is a key part of our operating platform and a critical component of our broader innovation strategy," said H. Michael Schwartz, SmartStop Chairman and CEO, according to the press release. "Our AI-powered pricing system allows us to respond faster to market conditions and customer behavior while delivering meaningful performance improvements across the portfolio." While currently not profitable, InvestingPro analysis indicates net income is expected to grow this year, with analysts forecasting a return to profitability. Get detailed insights and more exclusive ProTips with an InvestingPro subscription.
SmartStop has developed this technology in collaboration with long-term partner Kaizen Analytix.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT operates as an internally managed real estate investment trust with approximately 600 self-storage professionals. As of Thursday, the company owns or manages 230 properties across 23 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, comprising about 167,200 units and 18.7 million rentable square feet. Analysts maintain a bullish outlook on the stock, with price targets ranging from $36 to $42 per share. Access the complete SmartStop Pro Research Report and analysis for 1,400+ other stocks through InvestingPro.
In other recent news, SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025. The company announced an adjusted funds from operations per share of $0.42. However, SmartStop Self Storage posted a net loss of $0.16 per share, which did not meet analysts’ expectations. The revenue for the quarter amounted to $66.82 million. These developments provide insight into the company’s recent financial performance.
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