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Crown Castle (CCI) Misses Q3 EPS by 1c; offers outlook

October 21, 2026 4:18 PM

Crown Castle (NYSE: CCI) reported Q3 EPS of $0.67, $0.01 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.68. Revenue for the quarter came in at $995 million versus the consensus estimate of $1.01 billion.

GUIDANCE:

Crown Castle sees FY2026 EPS of $1.76-$2.41, versus the consensus of $2.49.

We expect to finish the year towards the bottom end of the $60 million to $70 million full year 2026 Outlook range for core leasing activity.
A $20 million increase to site rental revenues from higher straight-lined revenues related to contractual term extensions.
A $5 million decrease in site rental cost of operations from higher ground lease buyout activity and additional operational efficiencies.
A $40 million increase in discretionary capital expenditures from higher ground lease buyout activity.

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