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Crown Castle Inc

NYSE: CCI Reit - Specialty
$75.82
▼ $1.44 (−1.86%) today
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Q3 2025 Earnings

Reported Oct 22, 2025, 4:17pm ET · SEC source
$0.74
Beat +51.02%
EPS · est. $0.49
$1.1B
Beat +1.82%
Revenue · est. $1.1B
−9.0%
Trailing market
CCI vs S&P since report
5 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−2%0+2%Oct 22Oct 23report 4:17pm ETearnings+0.6%+0.7%
−2%0+2%Oct 22Oct 23earnings+0.6%+0.7%
CCI +0.7%S&P 500 +0.6%
−2%0+2%Oct 22Oct 23report 4:17pm ETearnings+0.9%+0.7%
−2%0+2%Oct 22Oct 23earnings+0.9%+0.7%
CCI +0.7%NASDAQ +0.9%
−8%−4%0+4%Oct 21Oct 30report 4:17pm ETearnings+2.4%−8.1%
−8%−4%0+4%Oct 21Oct 30earnings+2.4%−8.1%
CCI −8.1%S&P 500 +2.4%
−8%−4%0+4%Oct 21Oct 30report 4:17pm ETearnings+4.5%−8.1%
−8%−4%0+4%Oct 21Oct 30earnings+4.5%−8.1%
CCI −8.1%NASDAQ +4.5%
+0.58%
Day of report
+0.22%
Next session
−7.07%
One week
−9.41%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −0.45%.

Did CCI Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results

Crown Castle delivered a stronger-than-expected third quarter, posting earnings per share of $0.74 against a consensus estimate of $0.49, a beat of 51.02%, even as headline revenue of $1.07 billion fell 35.1% year-over-year amid the ongoing drag from Sprint network consolidation cancellations. The $51 million in Sprint cancellation non-renewals during the quarter weighed heavily on site rental revenues, yet underlying tower demand told a more constructive story, with organic contribution to site rental billings, excluding those cancellations, accelerating to 5.2% year-over-year growth from 4.5% in the prior-year period. Net income climbed 7% to $323 million, while adjusted EBITDA of $718 million reflected the revenue headwinds. Looking ahead, management raised its full-year 2025 guidance across all major metrics, lifting the AFFO midpoint by $40 million to a range of $1.85 billion to $1.90 billion, or $4.23 to $4.35 per share, citing operating efficiencies and interest expense savings. The company's recently declared quarterly dividend of $1.06 per share underscores its continued commitment to shareholder returns as it awaits the $8.5 billion Fiber Business sale to EQT and Zayo, expected to close in the first half of 2026.

Key Takeaways
  • 5.2% organic growth excluding Sprint Cancellations in Q3 2025, up from 4.5% in Q3 2024
  • Core leasing activity of $33M in Q3 2025, up from $27M in Q3 2024
  • Escalators contributed $24M in Q3 2025
  • Operating efficiencies including lower SG&A and site rental costs
  • Strong demand for U.S. tower assets from wireless carriers

“We delivered strong operational and financial results in the third quarter and are increasing full year 2025 Outlook as we continue to find opportunities to operate more efficiently.”

Crown Castle CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Crown Castle increased its full year 2025 Outlook across all key metrics. Site rental revenues are now expected at $4,007M–$4,052M (midpoint up $10M). Adjusted EBITDA is guided at $2,810M–$2,860M (midpoint up $30M), driven by higher site rental revenues, lower operating costs, improved services margin, and reduced SG&A. AFFO is expected at $1,845M–$1,895M (midpoint up $40M), or $4.23–$4.35 per share (midpoint up $0.09). Net income outlook is $145M–$425M (midpoint up $45M). Full year organic growth excluding Sprint Cancellations is expected at 4.7%. Discretionary capital expenditures reduced to $155M from prior $185M. The Fiber Business sale to EQT and Zayo for $8.5 billion is expected to close in H1 2026.

CCI YoY Financials

Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024 · SEC filings Q3 2024 Q3 2025
$0$500.0M$1.0B$1.5B$1.7B$1.1BRevenue$544.0M$525.0MOperating Income$303.0M$323.0MNet Income
$0$500.0M$1.0B$1.5BRevenueOperating IncomeNet Income

CCI Revenue by Segment

Site Rental$1.0B−5.1%
Services and Other$60.0M

CCI Revenue by Geography

United States$1.1B

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.