Dividend Stock Portfolio for Income: 5 Stocks to Invest In

2. CubeSmart (NYSE:CUBE)

Dividend Yield as of March 26: 5.74%

On March 26, Truist Financial trimmed its price recommendation on CubeSmart (NYSE:CUBE) to $41 from $42. It kept a Buy rating on the shares. The update came alongside a broader reset of REIT models after Q4. The firm adjusted its assumptions around revenue growth and expenses, based on what it’s seeing now.

On the earnings call, CFO Timothy Martin said 2026 FFO per share is expected to land between $2.52 and $2.60. He pointed out that the midpoint assumes a backdrop that looks a lot like last year. There is still pressure from new supply in several markets. Pricing is expected to improve, but gradually. Occupancy should tighten as the year goes on. He also mentioned that fewer stores will be exposed to new supply, dropping from 24% in 2025 to 19% in 2026. On the cost side, the company is staying disciplined. Even so, some expenses are moving up. Real estate taxes, staffing costs, and higher winter-related expenses early in the year are expected to weigh on results.

CubeSmart (NYSE:CUBE) operates as a self-managed real estate investment trust. Its properties focus on climate-controlled storage, serving both households and businesses.