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CCI
Crown Castle Inc.
$84.78
3.95
(4.89%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 36.97B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 6.211M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Real Estate | |||||
| Industry: | REIT – Specialty | |||||
| CEO: | Jeff Baker | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 1500 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.crowncastle.com |
Crown Castle owns, operates and leases more than 40,000 cell towers and approximately 80,000 route miles of fiber supporting small cells and fiber solutions across every major U.S. market. This nationwide portfolio of communications infrastructure connects cities and communities to essential data, technology and wireless service – bringing information, ideas and innovations to the people and businesses that need them. For more information on Crown Castle, please visit www.crowncastle.com.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6,981,000 | 6,568,000 | 4,265,000 |
| Gross Profit | 5,001,000 | 4,721,000 | 2,818,000 |
| EBITDA | 4,103,000 | -1,241,000 | 2,767,000 |
| Operating Income | 2,369,000 | -2,938,000 | 2,079,000 |
| Net Income | 1,502,000 | -3,903,000 | 444,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 38,527,000 | 32,736,000 | 31,518,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 32,146,000 | 32,869,000 | 33,153,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 6,381,000 | -133,000 | -1,635,000 |
| Total Debt | 28,814,000 | 29,613,000 | 29,566,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 105,000 | 119,000 | 269,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 3,126,000 | 2,943,000 | 1,185,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -1,424,000 | -1,222,000 | -182,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1,702,000 | 1,721,000 | 1,003,000 |
| Net Income | 1,502,000 | -3,903,000 | 444,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | -46,000 | 14,000 | 13,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 4,414,328.629 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 4,753,160.852 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 4,545,850 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 1,920,454 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 2,067,862.983 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 1,977,672.382 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 1,577,115.523 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 1,735,903.843 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 1,638,750.003 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 459,644.916 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 494,926.048 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 473,339.667 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 3.750 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 3.970 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 3.610 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 5 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 4 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Strong Financial Performance: Crown Castle reported higher-than-expected results in Q2 2025, as highlighted in the earnings call transcript. Key financial metrics such as revenue and net income reflect robust growth, supported by consistent operating cash flow and free cash flow trends from historical income and cash flow statements.
- Operational Efficiency: The company is focusing on streamlining operations, as noted in the Q2 2025 earnings call summary. This includes optimizing cost structures and improving margins, evidenced by favorable gross profit margin and net profit margin TTM figures from key metrics.
- Market Position in Tower Operations: Crown Castle’s strategic emphasis on becoming a standalone tower operator, as discussed in the earnings call, positions it favorably within the telecommunications infrastructure sector. This is complemented by a strong market capitalization and consistent dividend yield TTM, indicating investor confidence.
- Stable Cash Flow Generation: Historical cash flow statements show sustained net cash provided by operating activities, providing financial flexibility to support dividends and capital expenditures, as seen in the investments in property, plant, and equipment.
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| Open: | 80.64 | Previous Close: | 80.83 | |
| Day Low: | 80.29 | Day High: | 87.04 | |
| Year Low: | 75.96 | Year High: | 115.76 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 85.66 | Price Avg 200: | 93.45 | |
| Volume: | 6.075M | Average Volume: | 3.48M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Crown Castle, a major player in the telecommunications infrastructure space. If you’re a long-term investor looking to build wealth through smart stock picks, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into Crown Castle—also known by its ticker CCI—unpacking what makes this company tick, where it stands in the market, and whether it’s a solid addition to your portfolio. Let’s break it down with a full SWOT analysis, sprinkled with some fresh insights…
