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CCI·Crown Castle Inc.

$79.56
-1.45 (-1.79%)
Overnight$79.83+0.27 (+0.34%)
High
$82.30
Open
$81.99
Market Cap
34.15B
52W High
$100.50
Low
$78.63
P. Close
$79.56
P/E
39.61
52W Low
$65.32
Fwd P/E
27.44
DailyIQ Est.
$96.90
Inst. Ownership
45.8%
Short Interest
2.22%
Days to Cover
2.5
Div. Yield
5.33%
Next Ex-Div
~Dec 15
Technical Score (1D)
68
BULLISH
News Sentiment
73
BULLISH
CCI scores 68 on the 1D chart with a BUY signal and firm momentum. The bullish bias has been consistent, and the price structure is constructive. Sentiment at 73 is aligned with the technicals - a setup where both the chart and the news flow agree, reducing the likelihood of a catalyst-driven reversal that would blindside technical traders. The overbought RSI reading means the setup is neither overbought nor at risk of failing on a momentum basis. From here, $84.83 is the target level for continuation. A pullback that finds buyers near $78.31 and doesn't close below it would be a constructive sign that the trend is still healthy and the setup still valid for buyers looking for a lower-risk entry. Volume behavior around $84.83 will say more than the score alone. A push through on light volume is easier to fade than one backed by real participation. Crown Castle Inc.'s 1D setup gives bulls the benefit of the doubt for now, but the overbought RSI reading means there's still a runway before the trade gets crowded - $78.31 remains the level that keeps that runway open.
LOW TARGET
$80 +0.2%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$94 +18.3%
12 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$120 +50.3%
13 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$80.00 - $120.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/10/9/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$96.90 (+21.4%)
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Specialty
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
CCI
Description
Crown Castle International is a leading provider of shared communications infrastructure in the United States. The company's core business revolves around owning and leasing a vast network of essential assets, including approximately 40,000 cell towers and a substantial fiber optic footprint spanning roughly 90,000 route miles. This infrastructure is critical, providing the backbone for wireless communications and data transmission across major U.S. markets. Crown Castle's value proposition lies in enabling ubiquitous connectivity, facilitating the delivery of wireless services and supporting the growing demand for high-speed data access. By offering these shared resources, the company plays a pivotal role in connecting communities and businesses to the digital landscape.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
13,660 shares
$1.0M
Hillabrant Christian HPresident and CEO
Option Exercise7,340 shares2026-09-15
Hillabrant Christian HPresident and CEO
Option Exercise24,466 shares2026-09-15
Hillabrant Christian HPresident and CEO
Tax Withholding12,160 shares2026-09-15
Hillabrant Christian HPresident and CEO
Option Exercise7,340 shares2026-09-15
Hillabrant Christian HPresident and CEO
Option Exercise24,466 shares2026-09-15
68/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
206.5%
Revenue CAGR
-9.8%
Current Ratio
0.26x
Debt / Equity
-16.59x
Return on Equity
-27.2%
Earnings Summary
Crown Castle International (CCI) is a leading provider of shared communications infrastructure in the United States, owning and leasing a network of roughly 40,000 cell towers and 90,000 route miles of fiber optic cable that underpin wireless and data services across major U.S. markets. As a real‑estate investment trust focused on specialty telecom assets, the company delivers essential connectivity that supports the growing demand for high‑speed data and mobile broadband. In the most recent quarter, Q2 2026, CCI reported earnings per share of $1.13 versus an estimate of $0.39, a 190% beat, while revenue of $1.008 billion matched the $1.007 billion estimate, indicating a flat top line but a significant margin improvement. Compared to Q1 2026, EPS rose from $1.02 to $1.13, and revenue remained essentially unchanged, suggesting a modest acceleration in profitability. Over the prior two quarters (Q1 2025 and Q2 2025), EPS grew from $0.65 to $0.61, a slight decline, and revenue held steady around $1.06 billion, illustrating a recent rebound in earnings momentum. Historically, CCI has posted a consistent upward trajectory in EPS, with a 20% YoY increase in Q3 2025 and a 60% YoY jump in Q1 2026, while revenue growth has been more modest, often matching or slightly exceeding analyst expectations; the company has beaten estimates in 4 of the last 5 quarters, underscoring a pattern of strong earnings performance despite flat revenue. Recent news from September 2026 highlights CCI’s engagement with industry trends, notably a conference presentation on artificial intelligence’s impact on mobile traffic, but no new financial guidance or strategic initiatives were disclosed, leaving earnings outlook unchanged.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.22$0.16$0.54$0.92$1.31Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.68 - -
Q2'26$0.39$1.13+191.0%
Q1'26$0.47$1.02+116.6%
Q3'25$0.49$0.64+30.6%
Q2'25$0.51$0.61+19.6%
Q1'25$-0.05$0.65+1485.3%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$983M$1.0B$1.0B$1.1B$1.1BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.0B - -
Q2'26$1.0B$1.0B+0.1%
Q1'26$995M$1.0B+1.5%
Q3'25 - $1.1B -
Q2'25 - $1.1B -
Q1'25 - $1.1B -

Market Data

CCI Stock Snapshot

BULLISH68/100
$79.83+$0.27 (0.3%)
Market cap
34.15B
P/E ratio
39.6
Day range
$78.63 – $82.30
News sentiment
73/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$94.45 (+18.3%)
Consensus
Buy · 27 analysts
52-week range+22.2% off low · -20.6% from high
$65.32$100.50
Price $79.83 DailyIQ Est. $96.90

Trend, momentum and range position line up bullish on CCI at the moment. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Behaviour On Record

What CCI's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
55.0% 99th pct
Below its peak
-61.8%
vs 200-day average
-3.6%
Up days (1y)
48%

Crown Castle Inc. is currently running 55.0% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CCI's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 99th percentile — an extreme by its own standards, against a typical reading of 20.8%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

CCI is trading -61.8% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -19.0%, and the deepest was -43.9% in 2023. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -3.6% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 29th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year CCI closed higher on 48% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, CCI finished the month higher 6 of 13 times, with a median return of -1.5% and an average of -0.7%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +3.5% on average, its weakest September at -4.7%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CCI has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 82 of 3,266 sessions (2.5% of the time), with the largest gaps running +7.9% and -9.1%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-14 and 2026-10-09, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CCI's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CCI's sector?

Crown Castle Inc. sits in the Real Estate sector, currently ranked 11th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#11 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
27

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CCI?

CallsPuts

For Crown Castle Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.63), with at-the-money implied volatility around 132.0%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±7.9% move by that expiry — a range of about $62.63–$73.37.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.63
ATM implied volatility
132.0%
Total open interest
12,467
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±7.9% ($62.63–$73.37)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CCI?

Barclays most recently reiterated its rating on Crown Castle Inc. to Overweight on Sep 30, 2026 with a price target of $86 (from $84). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 1 downgrade, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Barclays — Overweight
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
1
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 30, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$84 → $86
Sep 14, 2026JP MorganDowngradeNeutral → Underweight$85 → $80
Aug 20, 2026BarclaysUpgradeEqual-Weight → Overweight$92 → $84
Jul 28, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$95 → $87
Jul 24, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$106 → $98
Jul 24, 2026CitizensMaintainedMarket Outperform$125 → $120
Jul 23, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$95 → $85
Jul 23, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$94 → $92
Jul 23, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$92 → $90
May 20, 2026Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform → Peer Perform-
May 5, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$91 → $92
Apr 23, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$98 → $105

Peers & ETF holders

CCI peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

73/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Crown Castle (CCI) rose 10.2% on October 9 after SpaceX announced its purchase of Grain Management’s 800 MHz spectrum portfolio, a move that brings the company closer to a retail Starlink Mobile service in the United States. The acquisition is expected to intensify competition for incumbent telecom operators, prompting a market value decline of roughly $45 billion across Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. CCI’s share price increase reflects investor optimism that the spectrum deal will enhance its asset portfolio and potentially boost future revenue streams. The transaction is contingent on FCC approval and customary conditions, with no price disclosed. The market reaction underscored CCI’s strategic positioning in the evolving wireless infrastructure landscape.
What did this article say?
SpaceX agreed to buy a nationwide block of low‑band spectrum for about $8 billion, a move that could enable the satellite company to build a ground network and improve its Starlink service. The acquisition was viewed by analysts as a positive catalyst for U.S. mobile tower operators, including Crown Castle (CCI), American Tower, and SBA Communications. The spectrum purchase is expected to enhance tower operators’ revenue prospects by keeping the option to support terrestrial network builds alive. The deal was priced in by the market, with CCI shares rising between 3% and 4.5% in after‑hours trading on October 9. The transaction represents a material upside for tower operators, though it is not yet a transformative win for the industry as a whole.
What did this article say?
Crown Castle (CCI) reported a 6.2% yield, with its dividend consuming 93% of AFFO, indicating a high payout ratio but also a strong dividend focus. The company benefits from long‑term lease contracts that allow multiple tenants per tower, creating a stable revenue stream. Analysts highlighted the upcoming 2027 C‑band spectrum auctions as a potential earnings catalyst, suggesting future growth opportunities for CCI’s tower portfolio.
What did this article say?
Crown Castle Inc. announced that it would release its third‑quarter 2026 earnings on October 21, 2026, after market close. The company scheduled a conference call for the same day at 4:45 p.m. Eastern, providing a live audio webcast and dial‑in options. Investors could access supplemental materials on Crown Castle’s website. No financial guidance or performance updates were disclosed at the time of the announcement.
What did this article say?
Barclays analyst Brendan Lynch upgraded Crown Castle (CCI) to an Overweight rating on September 30, citing confidence in the company’s network infrastructure growth. The brokerage increased its price target from $84 to $86, reflecting expectations of stronger earnings and continued demand for 5G deployment. The upgrade signals a positive outlook for CCI’s revenue trajectory and market positioning within the telecom tower sector.
What did this article say?
Crown Castle’s CFO Sunit Patel highlighted artificial intelligence as a clear catalyst for increased mobile data demand, potentially driving additional network investment and tower activity. Patel noted that AI could shift the mobile traffic mix from an 80/20 download‑upload ratio to roughly 60/40, increasing the volume of data uploaded from devices and infrastructure. The company expects this shift to support larger network deployments and higher tower utilization over the coming years. The remarks were made during an investor event hosted by RBC analyst Jon Atkin.
What did this article say?
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) participated in the RBC Capital Markets 2026 Global Communications and Infrastructure Conference on September 29, 2026. Executive VP and CFO Sunit Patel addressed questions about the influence of artificial intelligence on mobile traffic and its implications for the mobile infrastructure sector. The discussion focused on industry trends and potential operational impacts rather than announcing new financial guidance or strategic initiatives. No material changes to CCI’s outlook or financials were disclosed during the session.

Technical Analysis

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68
BULLISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $15.61B combined position · 15 adding, 10 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy69,769,39316.31%$6.20B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell43,921,22010.27%$3.33B2026-08-07
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell17,325,4034.05%$1.31B2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy13,605,2243.18%$1.03B2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy9,829,9362.30%$744.42M2026-08-13
Norges Bank▼ Sell5,830,2001.36%$441.52M2026-08-12
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell4,605,5581.08%$348.78M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy4,355,2641.02%$342.45M2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy4,143,6260.97%$313.80M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy3,926,3790.92%$297.34M2026-08-13
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy3,050,0240.71%$230.98M2026-09-02
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy2,824,4030.66%$213.89M2026-08-14
Capital World Investors▼ Sell1,791,6770.42%$135.68M2026-08-12
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy1,790,2610.42%$135.58M2026-08-14
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell1,395,0840.33%$105.65M2026-08-13
Junto Capital Management LP▲ Buy906,2040.21%$68.63M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy775,6690.18%$58.74M2026-08-03
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell771,3050.18%$58.41M2026-08-14
Renaissance Technologies LLC▼ Sell626,2030.15%$47.42M2026-08-13
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy547,5330.13%$44.52M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy496,3070.12%$37.59M2026-08-14
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC▲ Buy440,6610.10%$33.37M2026-08-14
Fisher Asset Management, LLC▼ Sell413,8930.10%$31.34M2026-08-04
Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP▲ Buy381,3460.09%$28.88M2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▼ Sell380,3970.09%$28.81M2026-08-13
Q2 2026 flow:7.68M sh bought ($587.54M)13.94M sh sold ($1.06B)net -6.26M sh (−$468.17M)
Congressional Trading Activity
25 disclosed trades · ~$383.0K est. traded value · 10 buys, 15 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-08-182026-09-10
Michael RulliHouseOH06▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-08-062026-08-07
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-07-232026-08-10
Robert J. WittmanHouseVA01▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-06-302026-07-10
Sheldon WhitehouseSenateRI▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-06-252026-07-08
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-03-242026-04-08
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-12-192026-01-12
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232025-10-10
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-05-122025-06-22
Bruce WestermanHouseAR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-212025-05-12
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-04-112025-05-08
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-092025-05-14
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-012025-05-14
Sheri BiggsHouseSC03▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-03-182025-10-05
Bruce WestermanHouseAR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-03-032025-04-16
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-01-242025-02-11
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-10-292025-09-12
Sheldon WhitehouseSenateRI▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-05-102024-06-06
John HoevenSenateND▲ Buy$50K - $100K2019-03-222019-04-09
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2019-03-112019-04-17
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▲ Buy$1K - $15K2017-09-082017-10-06
Patty MurraySenateWA▼ Sell$1K - $15K2017-06-152017-06-22
Patty MurraySenateWA▲ Buy$1K - $15K2017-03-162017-03-21
John HoevenSenateND▲ Buy$50K - $100K2017-02-152017-03-06