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Crown Castle Inc

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Latest earnings video

CCI Stock: EPS Beats by 11% — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis

Published 2026-04-23

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Episodes tracked
2
Episodes linked
2
Latest video
Q1 2026
2026-04-23
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$75.51
-0.03 (-0.04%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
30.82x
Forward: 26.15x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
-4.9%
Earnings: -67.5%
Margins
46.8% op
Gross: 73.7% · Net: 20.7%
Balance sheet
0.52x current
Debt / Equity: —
52-week range / Beta
$69.72 - $104.08
Beta: 0.97
Analyst target
$95.07
Upside: 25.9%
Cash / shareholder return
3.23% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 5.64%

Company context

Industry: REIT - Specialty
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: -9.84x
Return on equity:
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.

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Market context for CCI

Competitive view

CCI vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

Crown Castle Inc latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Crown Castle Inc
CCI
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Simon Property Group, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Simon Property Group, Inc.
SPG
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation already asks investors to pay up, so the upside case depends on continued execution staying strong.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Prologis Inc latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Prologis Inc
PLD
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation already asks investors to pay up, so the upside case depends on continued execution staying strong.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
CCI
$32.13B
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
$70.63B
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
$134.76B
Prologis Inc
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
CCI
30.8x
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
15.4x
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
31.5x
Prologis Inc
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
CCI
26.1x
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
32.6x
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
41.6x
Prologis Inc
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
CCI
-4.9%
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
19.5%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
12.3%
Prologis Inc
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
CCI
-67.5%
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
-12.5%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
85.3%
Prologis Inc
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
CCI
46.8%
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
46.0%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
43.0%
Prologis Inc
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
CCI
73.7%
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
81.4%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
75.5%
Prologis Inc
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
CCI
20.7%
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
66.6%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
43.6%
Prologis Inc
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
CCI
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
120.5%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
7.7%
Prologis Inc
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
CCI
3.2%
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
3.7%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
4.0%
Prologis Inc
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
CCI
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
503.50x
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
63.82x
Prologis Inc
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
CCI
0.52x
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
0.27x
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
0.65x
Prologis Inc
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
CCI
0.97
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
1.33
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
1.32
Prologis Inc
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
CCI
5.6%
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
4.0%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
3.0%
Prologis Inc
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
CCI
25.9%
Crown Castle Inc
SPG
8.1%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
PLD
11.6%
Prologis Inc

Episode timeline

Episode archive for CCI

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Q1 2026
Episode live
2026-04-23
Published youtube complete
CCI Stock: EPS Beats by 11% — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Crown Castle Inc. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.
Deep Dive
Episode live
2026-04-22
Published podcast complete
Charged Alpha | Crown Castle Inc (CCI) | S&P 500 Deep Dive — Ep. 0
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Crown Castle Inc. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.