- Crown Castle’s second quarter AFFO/share outperformed expectations, coming in at $1.02 compared to the estimated $1.01.
- FFO/share exceeded projections with actuals at 98 cents against an estimated 92 cents.
- Net revenue surpassed forecasts, reaching $1.06 billion versus the anticipated $1.04 billion.
- Site rental revenues amounted to $1.01 billion, beating the estimate of $989 million.
- Service and other revenue was recorded at $52 million, surpassing the expectation of $48.8 million.
- FFO totaled $429 million while AFFO reached $444 million, slightly above the forecasted $437.9 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA was significantly higher at $705 million compared to the estimate of $682.6 million.
- The updated full-year 2025 Outlook projects a 4.7% increase in organic growth, excluding Sprint Cancellations.
- Full year site rental billings growth, excluding Sprint Cancellations, is anticipated to rise from 4.5% to 4.7%.
- Core leasing activity is expected to rise by $5 million compared to previous forecasts.
- Positive operational performance and customer activity levels led to solid quarterly results and boosted the 2025 Outlook.
- Progress on a sale transaction is ongoing, with completion expected in the first half of 2026.
- Market analyst recommendations include 10 buys, 12 holds, and 1 sell.
A look at Crown Castle Intl Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 0 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 2 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 2.6 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Analysts utilizing the Smartkarma Smart Scores for Crown Castle Intl have outlined a mixed long-term outlook for the company. With a top score of 5 in the Dividend category, Crown Castle Intl seems to be a reliable choice for income investors seeking steady returns. However, the Growth score of 2 suggests that the company may face challenges in expanding its operations significantly in the future. Moreover, with Resilience and Momentum scores at 3 each, the company shows moderate stability and performance relative to its peers.
Crown Castle International Corp., a real estate investment trust, specializes in owning and leasing infrastructure for wireless communications. Operating primarily in the United States and Australia, the company manages a portfolio of towers and communication sites. While excelling in dividend payouts, Crown Castle’s growth potential appears constrained, indicating a need for strategic initiatives to propel future expansion and development.
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