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Public Storage (PSA) and CubeSmart (CUBE) are both self-storage REITs, classed as Self-Storage on REIT Rankings. Here is how they compare on verified numbers as of the October 19, 2026 close, from dividends and debt to rate sensitivity and returns this year.
| Measure | Public Storage (PSA) | CubeSmart (CUBE) |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $295.69 | $38.58 |
| Market cap | $51.9B | $8.7B |
| Dividend yield | 4.06% | 5.50% |
| Annual dividend per share | $12.00 | $2.12 |
| Pays | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Consecutive years of dividend increases | n/a | 15 |
| Dividend growth per year, 2020 to 2025 | 8.4% | 9.5% |
| Dividend increase in 2026 (confirmed in filings) | No increase | Not yet confirmed |
| Liabilities to assets | 53.8% (June 30) | 60.0% (June 30) |
| Revenue growth, latest quarter vs a year earlier | +2.6% | +1.5% |
| Price change year to date | +13.9% | +7.0% |
| Price change since Sept. 15 | -0.3% | -3.4% |
| 52-week range (closing) | $258.44 to $330.47 | $35.36 to $42.50 |
| Typical move per 0.25-point rise in the 10-year yield | -4.7% | -4.2% |
| REIT Rankings grade | A 85 | B 73 |
| Third-quarter 2026 results | Not yet filed; page updates when it is | Not yet filed; page updates when it is |
Who Leads on Each Measure
| Measure | Leader |
|---|---|
| Higher dividend yield | CubeSmart |
| Faster five-year dividend growth | CubeSmart |
| Lower leverage | Public Storage |
| Less sensitive to rising rates | CubeSmart |
| Better price change this year | Public Storage |
| Higher REIT Rankings grade | Public Storage |
Where They Differ
CubeSmart pays the higher yield, 5.50% against 4.06% for Public Storage. CubeSmart carries more leverage, with liabilities equal to 60.0% of assets against 53.8%. Over the past year Public Storage has been more sensitive to Treasury yields, typically moving -4.7% for each 0.25-point rise in the 10-year yield against -4.2% for CubeSmart. This year Public Storage shares have moved +13.9% and CubeSmart shares +7.0%.
Read the full profiles for portfolio, tenant and balance sheet detail: Public Storage and CubeSmart.
How These Numbers Are Checked
Prices, returns and 52-week ranges are computed separately from Nasdaq and Cboe records and must agree. Dividend rates are checked against the per-share dividends in each company’s latest 10-Q, growth streaks against their 10-K filings, and leverage and revenue come from the balance sheets and income statements filed with the SEC. Third-quarter results replace the latest-quarter figures as soon as each company files. How we verify data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pays a higher dividend, PSA or CUBE?
Public Storage yields 4.06% and pays $12.00 a share a year (quarterly); CubeSmart yields 5.50% and pays $2.12 (quarterly), as of October 19, 2026.
Which has raised its dividend longer, PSA or CUBE?
Public Storage: streak not yet verified; CubeSmart: 15 consecutive years of increases. Five-year dividend growth: 8.4% for Public Storage and 9.5% for CubeSmart.
Which has more debt, PSA or CUBE?
On the latest balance sheets, Public Storage’s liabilities equal 53.8% of total assets and CubeSmart’s equal 60.0%. Book leverage is one measure; debt maturities and interest coverage matter too.
Which is more sensitive to interest rates, PSA or CUBE?
Over the past year, Public Storage has typically moved -4.7% and CubeSmart -4.2% for each 0.25-point rise in the 10-year Treasury yield. Since September 15, 2026, Public Storage has moved -0.3% and CubeSmart -3.4%.
Is PSA or CUBE the better investment?
REIT Rankings does not make buy, sell or hold calls. On our grades, which measure dividend safety, balance sheet, portfolio, growth and valuation, Public Storage scores 85 and CubeSmart scores 73, so Public Storage rates higher on business quality. Which suits you depends on whether you value current yield, dividend growth or lower rate risk more.
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