Crown Castle (CCI)
NYSEReal EstateReit - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-07-07
$77.21+3.06%
Close 2026-07-07 · 1-day change
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Track CCI free→Crown Castle focuses on its tower business after selling fiber and small cells for $8.5 billion. The company aims to reduce debt by over $7 billion using sale proceeds. Analysts expect earnings per share around $1.94 in 2026. The company has a strong network with over 40,000 towers and fiber routes.
Revenue is shrinking with a 4.9% drop last quarter. Earnings missed estimates and guidance is soft. Debt reduction progress is uncertain. The recent COO departure and market selloff add risks.
The stock trades about 37% below our valuation level. Analysts expect about 1% revenue decline next year. The market reflects concerns about growth and execution risks.
Breaks if: Debt reduction is less than $7 billion by end 2026
Use proceeds from the Fiber Business sale to reduce outstanding debt by more than $7 billion.
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Breaks if: EPS falls below $1.6 in FY26
Breaks if: Sale proceeds fall short of $8.5 billion by Q2 2026
Finalize the sale of the Fiber and Small Cell businesses to streamline operations and focus on tower assets.
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters. The sale of the Fiber and Small Cell businesses was completed with proceeds of $8.5 billion. This aligns with management's focus on becoming a pure-play tower company, delivering on the stated priority.
“CEO: 'We have largely completed the separation of our Fiber and Small Cell businesses.'”
“CEO: 'We are working to close our Fiber Business sale in the first half of 2026.'”
“CEO: 'We continue to believe the Fiber Business sale will close in the first half of 2026.'”
Breaks if: Revenue falls below $3.8 billion in FY26