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SBA Communications Corporation

S&P 500
SBAC|Real Estate|REIT - Specialty|$166.76|P/E 19.2|MCap 19.8B|NASDAQ

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About SBA Communications Corporation

SBA Communications Corporation is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, functioning as a real estate investment trust. It owns and manages a vast portfolio of towers, rooftops, buildings, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and small cells, leasing antenna space to wireless service providers under long-term contracts. The company operates in two main segments: Site Leasing, which generates revenue from domestic and international tenants including major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, and Site Development, offering services such as site acquisition, zoning approvals, construction, equipment installation, and maintenance. With operations spanning the United States, Canada, Central and South America, and Africa—particularly strong in Brazil—SBA supports the expansion of mobile networks to meet growing demand for bandwidth and higher-speed services. It also assists property owners in monetizing their real estate for wireless infrastructure. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, SBA Communications Corporation plays a critical role in enabling wireless connectivity across key global markets.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.44%

Annual Dividend

$4.58

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

45.31%

FCF Payout Ratio

44.91%

Stock Price

$166.76

52-Week Range

$166.58 $245.16

Dividend Health Score

62/ 100Safe

SBAC's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 45.3% earnings payout ratio & 44.9% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 130.1% net debt / total assets & 0.3x current ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 19.01% 5-year CAGR. 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

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
45.3%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
44.9%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
33.8%Safe
Interest Coverage
3.6xCaution

Balance Sheet

Danger
Net Debt / Total Assets
130.1%Danger
Current Ratio
0.3xDanger
Debt-to-Equity
-3.2Danger

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
-22.1%Danger
Operating Margin
52.4%Very Safe
Gross Margin
75.6%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
7+ yrsSafe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
19.0%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SBAC annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SBAC earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 13, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 27, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

16.06%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

19.01%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

3-Year Total Growth

56.34%

5-Year Total Growth

138.71%

10-Year Total Growth

0.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$16,676.00

Annual Income

$458.00

Quarterly Income

$114.50

Monthly Income

$38.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBAC's current dividend yield?
SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) currently has a dividend yield of 2.44%, based on a stock price of $166.76 and an annual dividend of $4.58.
When is SBAC's next dividend payment date?
SBAC's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-13 and the next payment date is 2026-03-27. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does SBAC pay in dividends per year?
SBA Communications Corporation paid $4.44 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has SBAC been increasing its dividend?
SBA Communications Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 19.01% and a 10-year CAGR of 0.00%.
Is SBAC's dividend safe?
SBA Communications Corporation has a payout ratio of 45.31%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 44.91%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is SBAC's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates SBA Communications Corporation'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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