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Core Insights - SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. announced that Executive Vice President Bliss Edwards will participate as a panelist at the Vancouver Real Estate Forum, scheduled for March 31-April 1, 2026 [1][4] Company Overview - SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. is an internally managed real estate investment trust focused on self-storage facilities in the U.S. and Canada, with a portfolio of over 460 operating properties across 35 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, totaling more than 270,000 units and over 35 million rentable square feet as of March 31, 2026 [2][4] - The company also manages 50 self-storage properties in Canada, comprising approximately 43,000 units and 4.3 million rentable square feet [2] Industry Participation - Bliss Edwards will join a panel discussion titled "Exploring Alternative Assets: From Self-Storage and Seniors & Student Housing to Data Centers – Where Are Investors Flocking Next?" on April 1, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time [2]

Core Viewpoint - Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust is set to release its financial results for Q1 2026 on April 29, 2026, followed by its Annual General Meeting and a conference call on April 30, 2026, to discuss these results [1][2]. Financial Results and Events - The financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, will be released after market close on April 29, 2026 [1]. - The Annual General Meeting will take place on April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (ET), with options for virtual and in-person attendance [2]. - A conference call to discuss the quarterly results will occur on April 30, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (ET) [2]. Company Overview - Primaris is Canada's only enclosed shopping centre-focused REIT, owning interests in leading enclosed shopping centres across growing Canadian markets [3]. - The current portfolio encompasses 15.2 million square feet, valued at approximately $5.2 billion at Primaris' share [3]. - The company operates a fully internal, vertically integrated, full-service national management platform, positioning it well to capitalize on market opportunities in the evolving Canadian retail property landscape [3]. Recent Appointments - Julian Schonfeldt has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer, effective April 1, 2026, to strengthen the management team amid significant portfolio growth and investment opportunities [7]. Distribution Information - The Board of Trustees declared a distribution of $0.07333 per unit for March 2026, equating to an annualized rate of $0.88 per unit, payable on April 15, 2026 [8]. Share Buyback Program - Primaris has received acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange to renew its normal course issuer bid, allowing the purchase of up to 9,042,733 Series A units for cancellation, representing 10% of the public float [9].

Core Viewpoint - CAPREIT announced a monthly distribution of $0.12917 per Unit for March 2026, equating to an annualized amount of $1.55, payable on April 15, 2026, to Unitholders of record as of March 31, 2026 [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - CAPREIT is Canada's largest publicly traded provider of quality rental housing, owning approximately 45,500 residential apartment suites and townhomes as of December 31, 2025 [2]. - The total fair value of CAPREIT's properties is approximately $14.7 billion, excluding around $0.1 billion of assets held for sale [2]. - CAPREIT's properties are well-located across Canada and to a lesser extent in the Netherlands [2].

Core Insights - The Dow Jones Equity All REIT index experienced a slight decline of 0.06% for the week ending February 20, indicating a mostly flat performance in the real estate investment trust sector [2] - In contrast, broader stock market indexes showed small gains, with the S&P 500 increasing by 1.07% during the same period, suggesting a divergence in performance between REITs and the overall market [2]

Core Viewpoint - AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) has underperformed the broader market and its peers in the residential REIT sector over the past year, with a significant decline in share price despite a slight improvement in core financial metrics [2][3][6]. Financial Performance - For Q4, AVB reported a core FFO per share of $2.85, which is a 1.8% year-over-year increase and slightly above consensus estimates [6]. - Same-store residential revenue rose 1.8% year-over-year to $680.5 million, while same-store residential NOI increased by 1.3% to $467.1 million [6]. Market Comparison - Over the past 52 weeks, AVB shares have declined by 18.3%, while the S&P 500 Index has gained 12.3% [2]. - AVB has also underperformed the iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), which saw gains of 5.4% over the same period [3]. Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - The consensus rating among 23 analysts covering AVB is a "Moderate Buy," with ratings including six "Strong Buy," one "Moderate Buy," and 16 "Hold" [7]. - Citigroup analyst Nicholas Joseph maintained a "Neutral" rating on AVB, lowering the price target to $198, indicating an 11.6% potential upside from current levels [8]. - The mean price target of $198.18 suggests an 11.7% potential upside, while the highest price target of $222.50 indicates a potential upside of 25.4% [8].

Core Insights - Equinix, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust with a market cap of $94 billion, focusing on interconnected data centers for various sectors including cloud and IT services [1] Performance Overview - Over the past year, EQIX shares have gained 2%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index which increased by 11.9%. However, in 2026, EQIX stock has risen by 24.3%, outperforming the S&P 500's slight decline year-to-date [2] - Compared to the Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate SCTR ETF, which gained 7.5% over the past year, EQIX's year-to-date performance has surpassed the ETF's 16.2% gains [3] Financial Results - In Q4, EQIX reported a revenue of $2.4 billion, missing Wall Street forecasts of $2.5 billion, and its FFO was $8.91 per share, below the expected $9.07 per share. The company anticipates full-year FFO between $41.93 and $42.74 per share, with revenue projected between $10.1 billion and $10.2 billion [5] - For fiscal 2026, analysts expect EQIX's FFO per share to decline by 5.3% to $36.29 on a diluted basis. The company has a strong history of beating consensus estimates, achieving this in the last four quarters [6] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Among 31 analysts covering EQIX, the consensus rating is a "Strong Buy," with 21 "Strong Buy" ratings, three "Moderate Buys," and seven "Holds" [6] - Morgan Stanley has maintained an "Overweight" rating on EQIX, raising the price target to $1,075, indicating a potential upside of 12.9%. The mean price target is $1,001.89, suggesting a 5.2% premium, while the highest target of $1,218 implies a potential upside of 27.9% [7]

Core Viewpoint - CAPREIT announced a monthly distribution of $0.12916 per Unit for February 2026, equating to an annualized amount of $1.55, payable on March 16, 2026, to Unitholders of record by February 27, 2026 [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - CAPREIT is Canada's largest publicly traded provider of quality rental housing, owning approximately 45,500 residential apartment suites and townhomes as of December 31, 2025 [2]. - The total fair value of CAPREIT's properties is approximately $14.7 billion, excluding around $0.1 billion of assets held for sale [2]. - CAPREIT's properties are well-located across Canada and to a lesser extent in the Netherlands [2].

Core Viewpoint - Morguard North American Residential Real Estate Investment Trust reported higher net income and funds from operations for the year 2025, despite facing challenges with occupancy rates in both Canada and the U.S. due to competitive leasing conditions [3][6][10]. Financial Performance - The REIT's net income rose to CAD 111.5 million in 2025, up from CAD 99.4 million in 2024, primarily due to a CAD 37.2 million decrease in fair value loss on Class B LP units [10]. - Basic funds from operations (FFO) increased to CAD 94.1 million, a rise of CAD 4.2 million or 4.7% compared to 2024, with FFO per unit growing to CAD 1.79 from CAD 1.65 [12][14]. - The REIT ended Q4 2025 with total assets of CAD 4.5 billion, down from CAD 4.6 billion at the end of 2024, attributed mainly to currency exchange rate fluctuations [2]. Occupancy and Rental Trends - Occupancy rates softened to 93.3% in Canada and 91.3% in the U.S., influenced by new supply and competitive leasing conditions, although average monthly rents increased (Canada +4.5% to CAD 1,851; U.S. +1.2% to $1,930) [4][17]. - Management expects leasing conditions to improve as new supply is absorbed and competition moderates, aiming for a return to approximately 95% occupancy by year-end [16]. Mortgage and Financing Activities - The REIT refinanced CAD 245.6 million of maturing mortgages at a weighted average interest rate of 4.92%, generating net proceeds of CAD 58.9 million [5][6]. - The REIT faces seven mortgage maturities in 2026, with a weighted average term to maturity of 4.8 years and a debt-to-gross debt value ratio of 39.5% at year-end [7][5]. Capital Expenditures and Renovation Plans - Total capital expenditures for 2025 amounted to CAD 64.1 million, covering various improvements and renovations [23]. - The REIT is actively pursuing a value-add renovation program, including extensive upgrades at Village Crossing Apartments, with plans to renovate approximately 70 to 75 additional units by year-end [22].