The call highlighted significant progress in operational efficiency and an improved financial outlook for 2025. However, challenges such as the impact of Sprint cancellations and dependency on divestiture success were noted.

Company Guidance

During Crown Castle's second quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided updated guidance and highlighted several key metrics. The full-year 2025 outlook was increased, driven by stronger demand for assets and improved operating efficiency, resulting in a $25 million increase to adjusted EBITDA and a $35 million increase to AFFO. Crown Castle expects organic growth of 4.7% in site rental revenues, excluding Sprint Cancellations, and has implemented cost reductions leading to a $10 million decrease in overhead expenses. Additionally, the company plans to spend between $150 million and $250 million on annual net capital expenditures, focusing on modifying towers, purchasing land, and investing in technology. The dividend per share was decreased to $4.25 on an annualized basis to enhance financial flexibility, with plans to grow it in line with AFFO and maintain a payout ratio of 75% to 80%. The company also emphasized its strategy to pursue share repurchases while maintaining an investment-grade credit rating, aiming to maximize long-term shareholder value.

Increased Full Year 2025 Outlook

Crown Castle raised their full year 2025 outlook with increases of $10 million to site rental revenues, $25 million to adjusted EBITDA, and $35 million to AFFO, driven by higher demand for assets and improved operating efficiency.

Operational Efficiency Improvements

The company reduced full year 2025 overhead costs by $10 million and improved margins in the services business by reducing operating costs.

Progress on Divestiture

Crown Castle is on track to close the sale of its small cells and fiber solutions businesses in the first half of 2026, with state-level approvals already being received.

Improved Service Gross Margin

The service gross margin has improved due to structural changes, showing sustainable increases over the past 6 to 12 months.

Crown Castle (CCI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CCI Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 15, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.52 / -	0.7	―	―	―
Jul 23, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.48 / 0.67	0.58	15.52% (+0.09)
Apr 30, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.20 / -1.07	0.71	-250.70% (-1.78)
Mar 13, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.44 / -10.97	0.83	-1421.69% (-11.80)
Oct 16, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.67 / 0.70	0.61	14.75% (+0.09)
Jul 17, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.56 / 0.58	1.05	-44.76% (-0.47)
Apr 17, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.71 / 0.71	0.97	-26.80% (-0.26)
Jan 24, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.76 / 0.83	0.95	-12.63% (-0.12)
Oct 18, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.77 / 0.61	0.97	-37.11% (-0.36)
Jul 19, 2023	2023 (Q2)	1.05 / 1.05	0.97	8.25% (+0.08)

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CCI Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 23, 2025	$109.73	$113.91	+3.81%
Apr 30, 2025	$104.64	$105.17	+0.51%
Mar 13, 2025	$92.53	$102.12	+10.36%
Oct 16, 2024	$110.78	$107.02	-3.39%

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Crown Castle (CCI) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 15, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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CCI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.52.

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