Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.29
Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.7%
Payout Ratio
1.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
SELF Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.2% and trend is rising.
SELF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.7%
Trailing DPS$0.29
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout80.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR1.8%
5Y CAGR2.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
1Y Total Return0.7%
5Y Total Return28.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,28510Y ago$14,29120Y ago$27,859
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.
SELF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
SELF Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Global Self Storage, Inc. distributes 1.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 80.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SELF does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.8% and 5-year CAGR of 2.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SELF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.7% dividend yield, 5.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 28.5%, with dividends contributing 27.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,291 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SELF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.42
Avg/Payment$0.0710
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.0725 | — | 5.72% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.0725 | — | 5.73% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0725 | — | 5.84% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.0725 | — | 5.71% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.0725 | — | 5.25% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.0725 | — | 5.64% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.0725 | — | 5.57% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.0725 | — | 5.43% | Sep 30, 2024 |
SELF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.7%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.6% payout
Streak
0Y
2.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.7%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st SELFGlobal Self Storage,… | $59M | 5.7% | 1.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 EXRExtra Space Storage … | $31.2B | 4.4% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  CUBECubeSmart | $9.3B | 5.1% | 1.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 NSANational Storage Aff… | $3.5B | 5.0% | 2.4% | 11 | Sustainable |
 SSBSouthState Corporati… | $9.8B | 2.3% | 29.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
 PSAPublic Storage | $57.7B | 4.0% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  REXRRexford Industrial R… | $7.9B | 5.2% | 1.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 STAGSTAG Industrial, Inc… | $7.5B | 3.9% | 1.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
 UHALU-Haul Holding Compa… | $12.7B | 0.3% | 42.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
SELF Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.14 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2025 | $0.29 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.18 | 161.1% | 0.62x | 7.2% |
| 2024 | $0.29 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.19 | 152.6% | 0.66x | 7.2% |
| 2023 | $0.29 | 5.5% | 4 | $0.26 | 111.5% | 0.90x | 7.2% |
| 2022 | $0.28 | 5.8% | 4 | $0.19 | 144.7% | 0.69x | 6.9% |
| 2021 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.33 | 78.8% | 1.27x | 6.5% |
| 2020 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.03 | 878.4% | 0.11x | 6.5% |
| 2019 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.06 | — | — | 6.5% |
| 2018 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.08 | 320.2% | 0.31x | 6.5% |
| 2017 | $0.26 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.02 | — | — | 6.5% |
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SELF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SELF stock.
How much dividend does SELF pay per share?
Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SELF's next ex-dividend date?
SELF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SELF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SELF's dividend safe?
SELF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.6% and FCF payout ratio of +80.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SELF increased its dividend?
SELF has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.2%.
How often does SELF pay dividends?
Global Self Storage, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SELF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SELF five years ago would be worth approximately $12,285 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SELF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SELF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.