Crown Castle International (CCI)
NYSE:CCI
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CCI Stock Chart & Stats
$88.71
-$0.95(-1.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$88.71
-$0.95(-1.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$75.96 - $115.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume757.20K
Average Volume (3M)3.82M
Market Cap
$38.73B
Enterprise Value$63.09B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$55.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$24.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.3
Beta0.06
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.43
Shares Outstanding436,452,000
10 Day Avg. Volume4,641,803
30 Day Avg. Volume3,821,025
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.78
Price to Book (P/B)-23.64
Price to Sales (P/S)9.06
P/FCF Ratio13.45
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.63
Enterprise Value/Revenue14.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit22.78
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$96.78Price Target Upside9.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)2.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowCrown Castle generates durable, high-quality cash flow—TTM operating cash flow ~ $2.9B and FCF ~ $2.7B (≈94% of net income). Persistent FCF supports dividends, capex for towers, and sizable debt paydown even during revenue softness, preserving strategic optionality over years.
High Operating MarginsMargins near 50% operating and ~65% EBITDA reflect the capital-light economics of multi-tenant tower leasing. This structural profitability enables strong cash conversion, cushioning the business against cyclical carrier spend and supporting long-term returns despite top-line volatility.
Refocused Pure-play Tower StrategySelling fiber and small cells turns Crown Castle into a pure-play tower operator and funds a program to materially reduce leverage (~$7B planned) while preserving liquidity. A simpler asset base and targeted deleveraging should improve credit profile and capital allocation discipline long term.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageCapital structure fragility—large gross debt and negative shareholders' equity—constrains strategic flexibility and raises refinancing/covenant risks. Even with planned paydown, elevated leverage limits margin for error and increases sensitivity to interest rates and operational setbacks over multiple quarters.
Weak Revenue TrajectoryTop-line decline and limited revenue momentum undermine growth optionality in a capital-intensive REIT. Persistent revenue pressure—driven by churn and contract terminations—reduces upside in leverage reduction and dividend coverage, forcing reliance on cost cuts and asset sales for improvement.
Customer/legal Concentration RiskMaterial exposure to a few large carriers magnifies operational risk: DISH's default cut $49M of revenue and spawned litigation with uncertain timing and outcome. Multi-quarter legal and revenue uncertainty can change cash flow baselines and complicate long-term planning for debt reduction and dividends.
Crown Castle News
CCI FAQ
What was Crown Castle International’s price range in the past 12 months?
Crown Castle International lowest stock price was $75.96 and its highest was $115.76 in the past 12 months.
What is Crown Castle International’s market cap?
Crown Castle International’s market cap is $38.73B.
When is Crown Castle International’s upcoming earnings report date?
Crown Castle International’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 22, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were Crown Castle International’s earnings last quarter?
Crown Castle International released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.377 by -$0.037.
Is Crown Castle International overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Crown Castle International’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Crown Castle International pay dividends?
Crown Castle International pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.063 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.44%. See more information on Crown Castle International dividends here
What is Crown Castle International’s EPS estimate?
Crown Castle International’s EPS estimate is 0.4.
How many shares outstanding does Crown Castle International have?
Crown Castle International has 436,452,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Crown Castle International’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Crown Castle International reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.377. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.755%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Crown Castle International?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CCI
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Crown Castle Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$96.78 (9.09% Upside)
$96.78 (9.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CCI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 478.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $74.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.69%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-65.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Crown Castle International
Crown Castle Inc. specializes in critical digital infrastructure across the United States. The company actively manages, operates, and leases an expansive network, featuring over 40,000 cellular communication towers and approximately 80,000 miles of fiber optic cable. This comprehensive infrastructure underpins both small cell deployments and various advanced fiber solutions, spanning every significant U.S. metropolitan area. Through these vital connections, Crown Castle links communities and urban centers to essential data, cutting-edge technology, and indispensable wireless services, thereby delivering crucial information, innovative concepts, and communication capabilities to individuals and enterprises alike. More information can be found at www.crowncastle.com.
CCI Company Deck
CCI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call contained a mix of positive operational and financial developments — reiteration of full-year guidance, solid organic growth (3.1%–3.6% depending on exclusions), a $65 million annualized cost savings from restructuring, planned $1B buybacks and $7B debt paydown from the anticipated sale, and a clear strategic focus on land ownership and systems investment to drive margins. Offsetting these positives are significant near-term headwinds tied to the DISH contract default ($49M revenue impact in the quarter) and related legal uncertainty that could take a year or more to resolve, additional one-time revenue offsets (Sprint cancellations and $26M straight-line revenue decrease), and transition risks from separating the small cell and fiber businesses. On balance, the company maintained its guidance, has defined capital allocation to deleverage and return capital, and announced tangible cost savings — while the DISH dispute and transition timing present meaningful risks. Overall the highlights moderately outweigh the lowlights given maintained guidance, solid organic growth, and concrete deleveraging and cost-saving plans, though investors should continue to monitor DISH litigation outcomes and near-term seasonality of costs.View all CCI earnings summariesCCI Revenue Breakdown
94.96% Site rental
5.04% Services and other
CCI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$96.78
▲(9.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.08% Insiders
32.63% Mutual Funds
21.66% Other Institutional Investors
15.04% Public Companies and Individual Investors