Crown Castle Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
CCI's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 47.7% operating margin & 73.9% gross margin. Areas of concern: 179.3% 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
Strengths
- Operating Margin: 47.7%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Gross Margin: 73.9%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 179.3%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 111.2%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 93.5%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
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SafeAbout 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
4.69%
Annual Dividend
$4.25
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
179.32%
FCF Payout Ratio
72.35%
Stock Price
$90.57
52-Week Range
$75.96 – $115.76
Dividend History (2016–2025)
CCI annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
CCI earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
March 13, 2026
Last 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%
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