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Crown Castle Inc.

S&P 500
CCI|Real Estate|REIT - Specialty|$78.59|P/E 34.7|MCap 38.2B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Crown Castle Inc.

Crown Castle Inc. is a real estate investment trust that owns, operates, and leases shared communications infrastructure across the United States. It specializes in a nationwide portfolio of approximately 40,000 cell towers and over 10,000 rooftop sites, delivering essential coverage and capacity for wireless carriers' voice, data, broadband, TV, and radio signals. The company also provides small cells for dense urban areas and fiber solutions including Ethernet, private networks, wavelength services, cloud connect, and dark fiber to support high-speed, low-latency connectivity. These offerings serve wireless carriers, cable companies, broadcasters, enterprises, public institutions, content providers, and industrial sectors, enabling network scaling, public infrastructure upgrades, and enhanced visitor experiences nationwide. Crown Castle simplifies operations through its extensive presence in all top 100 markets across 49 states and one U.S. territory, acting as a single-source provider for comprehensive wireless and fiber needs. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Crown Castle plays a pivotal role in connecting communities to vital data, technology, and wireless services.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.86%

Annual Dividend

$4.25

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

188.59%

FCF Payout Ratio

72.35%

Stock Price

$78.59

52-Week Range

$77.01 $115.76

Dividend Health Score

36/ 100Warning

CCI's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 49.2% operating margin & 73.9% gross margin. Areas of concern: 188.6% earnings payout ratio & 111.2% cfo payout ratio. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Warning
Earnings Payout Ratio
188.6%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
72.4%Caution
CFO Payout Ratio
111.2%Danger
Interest Coverage
2.2xWarning

Balance Sheet

Danger
Net Debt / Total Assets
93.5%Danger
Current Ratio
0.3xDanger
Debt-to-Equity
-18.1Danger

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
-27.2%Danger
Operating Margin
49.2%Very Safe
Gross Margin
73.9%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-0.7%Danger
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CCI annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CCI earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 13, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 31, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-7.34%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-0.72%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

3.58%

3-Year Total Growth

-20.44%

5-Year Total Growth

-3.57%

10-Year Total Growth

42.12%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$7,859.00

Annual Income

$425.20

Quarterly Income

$106.30

Monthly Income

$35.43

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CCI's current dividend yield?
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) currently has a dividend yield of 4.86%, based on a stock price of $78.59 and an annual dividend of $4.25.
When is CCI's next dividend payment date?
CCI's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-13 and the next payment date is 2026-03-31. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CCI pay in dividends per year?
Crown Castle Inc. paid $4.75 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has CCI been increasing its dividend?
Crown Castle Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -0.72% and a 10-year CAGR of 3.58%.
Is CCI's dividend safe?
Crown Castle Inc. has a payout ratio of 188.59%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 72.35%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is CCI's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Crown Castle Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for real estate companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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