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Crown Castle (CCI)
NYSE:CCI
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 16, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.47Last Year’s EPS
0.58Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 12 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2025
|% Change Since: -5.57%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 16, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Crown Castle's earnings call reflects a positive outlook due to strong Q1 results, strategic focus on becoming a pure-play tower company, and a robust capital allocation plan. However, there are challenges related to Sprint Cancellations and the timing of regulatory approvals for the sale of non-core assets.Company Guidance
During the Q1 2025 Crown Castle earnings call, the company provided guidance for the full fiscal year, emphasizing a stable outlook despite ongoing transformations. Notably, Crown Castle anticipates 4.5% organic growth excluding Sprint cancellations, with an adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2.8 billion and AFFO of about $1.8 billion. The company plans to maintain its investment-grade credit rating with a leverage target of 6 to 6.5 times EBITDA. Upon completing the sale of its fiber and small cell businesses, expected in the first half of 2026, Crown Castle aims to use approximately $6 billion of cash proceeds to repay debt and intends to implement a $3 billion share repurchase program. Additionally, the company forecasts $250 million of free cash flow from discontinued operations for the full year 2025, with first-quarter free cash flow at $53 million or $75 million excluding working capital changes. The annualized dividend per share is set to reduce to $4.25 starting in Q2 2025.Strong First Quarter Results
Crown Castle delivered strong Q1 2025 results, showing confidence in their full year 2025 outlook with 5.1% tower organic growth and a solid start to the year.
Progress on Strategic Transition
The company is on track to complete the sale of its Fiber and Small Cell businesses by the first half of 2026, positioning itself as the only public pure-play US tower company.
High Contracted Growth Visibility
Approximately 90% of the company's 2025 growth is already contracted, providing strong visibility into future revenues.
Capital Allocation Framework
Crown Castle plans a $3 billion share repurchase program and a dividend set at 75% to 80% of AFFO excluding amortization of prepaid rent, post-sale of Fiber and Small Cell businesses.
Maintaining Investment Grade Rating
The company plans to use approximately $6 billion of cash proceeds from the sale to repay debt, aiming to maintain an investment grade credit rating with leverage between 6 to 6.5 times EBITDA.
CCI Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
CCI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
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% |
Jul 17, 2024 | $99.83 | $99.27 | -0.56% |
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FAQ
When does Crown Castle (CCI) report earnings?
Crown Castle (CCI) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 16, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Crown Castle (CCI) earnings time?
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What is CCI EPS forecast?
CCI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.47.