Crown Castle International Corp (CCI)

Currency in USD
85.97
+7.14(+9.06%)
Closed·
86.80+0.83(+0.97%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
85.0091.45
52 wk Range
65.3299.21
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
78.83
Open
91.02
Day's Range
85-91.45
52 wk Range
65.32-99.21
Volume
15.87M
Average Volume (3m)
4.14M
1-Year Change
-12.5165%
Book Value / Share
-8.05
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
93.50
Upside
+8.75%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 93.50
(+8.75% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
TD Cowen
Buy98.00+13.99%92.00MaintainOct 22, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy91.00+5.85%93.00MaintainOct 22, 2026
Citizens
Buy120.00+39.58%-MaintainOct 22, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy93.00+8.18%95.00MaintainOct 19, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold80.00-6.94%85.00MaintainOct 16, 2026

Crown Castle International Corp SWOT Analysis


Strategic Pivot
Explore Crown Castle's transformation into a pure-play U.S. tower operator, following the $8.5 billion sale of its fiber and small cell business
Financial Restructuring
Delve into the company's dividend reduction, $3 billion share repurchase program, and debt reduction efforts aimed at optimizing capital allocation
Market Positioning
Learn how Crown Castle's focused strategy in the U.S. tower market positions it to capitalize on 5G rollout and network densification trends
Analyst Outlook
Discover varied analyst perspectives, with price targets ranging from $104 to $125, reflecting optimism about Crown Castle's strategic direction
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Crown Castle International Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Crown Castle missed Q3 2026 estimates with EPS of $0.67 vs $0.68 expected and revenue of $995M vs $1.01B; shares fell 3.04% to $78.65.
  • Company raised full-year 2026 guidance: site rental revenue up $20M, Adjusted EBITDA up $25M, AFFO up $5M despite customer headwinds.
  • Organic growth reached 3.5% excluding Sprint/DISH impacts; management expects 2026 to mark low point with improvement beyond that year.
  • Expanding ground lease buyouts with discretionary CapEx raised $40M to $240M; testing edge data centers with 100+ sites deployed across 5,000 locations.
  • Leverage remains elevated at 6.5x net debt to EBITDA; targeting 200+ basis points margin expansion by 2030 driven by cost savings and efficiency gains.
Last Updated: 10/22/2026, 05:48 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 21, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.67 / 0.68
Revenue / Forecast
995M / 1.01B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.50
Dividend Yield
5.39%
Industry Median 4.80%
Annualized payout
4.25
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-3.92%
Growth Streak

CCI Income Statement

Compare CCI to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
31.1x14.9x8.0x
PEG Ratio
0.26−6.520.01
Price/Book
−9.8x1.5x0.9x
Price / LTM Sales
8.2x6.4x3.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
18.6%31.0%24.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Crown Castle owns, operates and leases approximately 40,000 cell towers across the U.S. This nationwide portfolio serves as the foundation of wireless connectivity that provides cities and communities access to essential data, technology and wireless service – bringing information, ideas, innovations and the connectivity of modern life to help people and businesses thrive. Crown Castle Inc. was established in 1994 and was incorporated in Delaware.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
247.05M58.06%19.43B
Other Institutional Investors
186.85M41.94%14.70B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
433.9M100.00%34.13B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.10.32%43,921,2203,454,404
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.9.19%39,084,7103,074,012

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FAQ

What Is the Crown Castle (CCI) Stock Price Today?

The Crown Castle stock price today is 85.97 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Crown Castle Trade On?

Crown Castle is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Crown Castle?

The stock symbol for Crown Castle is "CCI."

Does Crown Castle Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Crown Castle dividend yield is 5.4%%.

What Is the Crown Castle Market Cap?

As of today, Crown Castle market cap is 33.54B USD.

What Is Crown Castle's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Crown Castle EPS (TTM) is 2.50.

When Is the Next Crown Castle Earnings Date?

Crown Castle will release its next earnings report on Jan 27, 2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CCI a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Crown Castle Stock Split?

Crown Castle has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Crown Castle Have?

Crown Castle has 1500 employees.

What is the current trading status of Crown Castle (CCI)?

As of Oct 23, 2026, Crown Castle (CCI) is trading at a price of 85.97 USD, with a previous close of 78.83 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 85.00 USD to 91.45 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 65.32 USD to 99.21 USD.

What Is Crown Castle (CCI) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Crown Castle is 93.50 USD, with a high estimate of 120 USD and a low estimate of 80 USD. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +8.75% Upside potential.

What Is the CCI Premarket Price?

CCI's last pre-market stock price is 91.23 USD. The pre-market share volume is 442,540.00, and the stock has decreased by 12.40, or 15.73%.

What Is the CCI After Hours Price?

CCI's last after hours stock price is 86.80 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.83, or 0.97%.
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