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Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)
- Market cap
- $34.96B
- P/E
- 32.65
- Dividend yield
- 5.16%
- Street target
- $92.00median of 23 analysts
- 52-week range
- $65.32 $100.50
The short version
Where CCI stands today, in four lines, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
CCI at a glance
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI): Hold, 48/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
- Trend Mixed: the price is above its 50-day but below its 200-day moving average ($73.82 and $82.39).
- Earnings CCI beat estimates in 6 of its last 6 quarters, yet fell the next day after 3 of those beats.
- Insiders Insiders sold $9.4M and bought $113K over the last 18 months.
- Valuation P/E of 32.7 against 44.7 for the Real Estate sector: a discount to peers (-27%).
Figures as of October 16, 2026.
CleaRank Financial AI
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) is trading at $82.35, below its 200-day simple moving average but above its 50-day SMA and 20-day EMA, indicating a mixed technical picture.
The company has recently reported earnings that beat analyst estimates, with the latest quarter showing a 35.3% EPS surprise. However, revenue growth has turned negative, contracting by 4.9% year-over-year, and forward revenue estimates suggest continued declines in the near term. The company's balance sheet shows negative shareholder equity, a significant risk, despite a substantial dividend yield of 5.16%. Wall Street analysts maintain a 'Buy' consensus with a median price target of $92.00, implying an 11.7% upside. Despite this, insider activity shows a clear net selling trend, with $9.4M in total sales versus $113K in total purchases, signaling moderate insider selling pressure. The stock's current 'overbought' RSI status at 72.62 suggests a potential for a short-term pullback.
Only on CleaRank
Figures we compute ourselves from CCI's own price, earnings and insider-filing history. Tap one to see it in context.
Price and trading
The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.
Trend checks
1/4Price above its 50-day average ›
The price of $82.35 is 11.6% above the 50-day simple moving average of $73.82.Price above its 200-day average ›
The price is 0.0% below the 200-day simple moving average of $82.39.50-day average above the 200-day ›
The 50-day average ($73.82) is 10.4% below the 200-day average ($82.39), the arrangement of a falling longer-term trend.In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
The price sits at 48% of its 52-week range, between $65.32 and $100.50.
CCI share price
Pick a period: each tab shows how far CCI has moved over it, to the last close.
Today's trading
Where CCI sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.
Fundamentals
Valuation against the sector, and the revenue and earnings behind it.
Valuation and quality checks
5/5P/E below the sector median ›
The trailing P/E of 32.65 is 27.0% below the Real Estate median of 44.7.P/S below the sector median ›
The price-to-sales ratio of 8.40 is 19.2% below the sector median of 10.4.Profitable over the last 12 months ›
Net income over the last 12 months was $1.1B on revenue of $4.2B, a net margin of 25.8%.Beat estimates in most recent reports ›
CCI beat the EPS estimate in 6 of its last 6 reports.Pays a dividend ›
The trailing dividend yield is 5.16%, or $4.25 a share a year.
Key statistics
The headline figures for CCI.
As of October 16, 2026, CCI trades at $82.35, with a market value of $34.96B, a P/E ratio of 32.65 and a dividend yield of 5.16%.
What the numbers say
CleaRank Financial AI's reading of CCI's valuation, growth and risks.
The company's return on equity is a concerning -27.16%, and its profit margin stands at 20.72%, while operating margin is a stronger 46.83%.
The negative shareholder equity is a critical balance sheet risk, indicating that liabilities exceed assets, which is not a sign of low debt but rather a precarious financial position. Despite the negative equity, the company's revenue growth has declined by 4.9% year-over-year, with projections for continued modest contraction in the current year. The forward revenue growth estimate for next year is only 1.00%. This declining revenue trend, coupled with the negative equity, raises concerns about the sustainability of its current valuation and its ability to generate future growth.
CCI against the Real Estate sector
How CCI compares with the median Real Estate stock CleaRank tracks.
Price to earnings vs sector: CCI trades at a notable discount to sector peers (-27%), which may indicate undervaluation or specific company headwinds.
Return vs XLRE: Since May 6, 2025, CCI has lost 22.6% against a gain of 1.0% for XLRE.
Performance against XLRE
CCI and the Real Estate sector fund over the same days.
Revenue and earnings
How much CCI sells, and how much of it becomes profit.
Revenue growth: Revenue fell 35.1% in FY2025 to $4.3B, from $6.6B a year earlier.
Profit margin: The net margin was 10.4% in FY2025, up from -59.4% the year before.
Profitable: CCI earned $444M in FY2025.
Earnings reality check
Did CCI beat what analysts expected, and how did the stock react?
Earnings record: CCI beat the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 6 quarters.
Market reaction: The stock fell in the first session after 3 of those 6 beats, so a beat has not been enough on its own.
| Report | Estimate | Actual | Surprise | First session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026after close | $0.51 | $0.69 | +35.29% | -3.78% | +2.05% |
| Oct 22, 2025after close | $0.51 | $0.64 | +25.49% | +0.58% | -5.51% |
| Jul 23, 2025after close | $0.51 | $0.61 | +19.61% | +3.81% | -2.52% |
| Mar 13, 2025after close | $0.42 | $0.73 | +73.81% | +8.55% | +9.99% |
| Oct 16, 2024after close | $0.67 | $0.84 | +25.37% | -3.40% | -4.32% |
| Jul 17, 2024after close | $0.55 | $0.68 | +23.64% | -0.23% | -1.56% |
As of October 16, 2026, CCI has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 6 of its last 6 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 3 of those beats; its latest report, on July 22, 2026, came in 35.29% above the estimate and the stock moved -3.78% in the first session.
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
AI analysis and technicals
CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.
Momentum checks
2/3RSI not overbought or oversold ›
The 14-day RSI is 72.6, in overbought territory.RSI above 50 ›
An RSI of 72.6 is above the 50 midpoint, so buyers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.MACD line above zero ›
The MACD line is positive, so the 12-day average is above the 26-day average.
CleaRank AI analysis of CCI
The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) is currently trading above its 50-day SMA of $73.82 and its 20-day EMA of $74.58, but below its 200-day SMA of $82.39, indicating a short-term uptrend facing resistance at longer-term averages.
The 14-day RSI is at 72.62, signaling an overbought condition that could precede a pullback. The chart structure indicates that the $82.39 200-day SMA is acting as a resistance level. A break above this level, supported by increasing volume, would be necessary to confirm a sustained bullish trend. Conversely, failure to overcome this resistance could lead to a decline towards the 50-day SMA, which is currently providing support.
Consistent EPS Beats ›
Crown Castle Inc. has consistently beaten analyst EPS estimates in recent quarters, including a 35.3% surprise in the latest report, suggesting operational efficiency in managing costs.
Source: Earnings ReportsWall Street 'Buy' Consensus ›
Despite headwinds, 23 Wall Street analysts maintain a 'Buy' consensus rating with a median price target of $92.00, suggesting some optimism for future recovery.
Source: Analyst Ratings
Continued Revenue Decline ›
Crown Castle Inc. reported a 4.9% year-over-year revenue decline, with projections indicating continued contraction. This trend poses a risk to future profitability and valuation.
Source: Company FilingsNegative Shareholder Equity ›
The company's balance sheet shows negative shareholder equity, indicating liabilities exceed assets. This is a critical risk factor that could impact financial stability.
Source: Company Filings
- The stock's 'overbought' RSI reading at 72.62 suggests a potential for a short-term pullback, making it prudent to wait for a more favorable entry point or confirmation of a sustained uptrend.
Technical indicators
Momentum and trend for CCI, from its daily closes.
As of October 16, 2026, with CCI at $82.35, its 14-day RSI is 72.6 (overbought territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $73.82 and its 200-day is $82.39.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 16, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
What CCI moves with
Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.
As of October 16, 2026, CCI's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.06 with S&P 500 (SPY), -0.06 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.22 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.11 with gold (XAU).
What Wall Street expects
The analysts' target range and how their ratings split.
Analysts checks
3/3Most analysts rate it a buy ›
12 of 23 analysts rate it a buy or strong buy, 10 a hold and 1 a sell.Median target above the price ›
The median 12-month target of $92.00 is 11.7% above the price.More buy ratings than three months ago ›
12 of 23 rate it a buy now, against 11 of 22 three months ago.
CCI Wall Street View
12-month price targets
Ratings
Recent rating actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight |
| Sep 14, 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform |
As of October 16, 2026, 23 Wall Street analysts cover CCI: 12 rate it a buy or strong buy, 10 a hold and 1 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $80.00 to $120.00, with a median of $92.00, 11.7% above the price of $82.35.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
A trade plan, if you want one
Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.
CCI trade plan
Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.
Entry Strategies pick an entry style
Risk management
Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
CCI moves about 3.2% a day on average, so a stop can fill well past its level. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Risk profile
How much CCI tends to move, against the market and on its own.
The long record
CCI's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.
Track record checks
0/4Average daily move under 2% ›
The price has moved 3.24% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).Recovered from its worst fall ›
The worst fall was 59.1%, from December 2021 to September 2026; the price is still 49.8% below that peak.Most 1-year holds ended higher ›
60% of 1-year holding periods in the last 10 years ended with a gain.Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
$10,000 invested in October 2016 is now worth $13,224, against $42,525 in the S&P 500 (SPY).
CCI Drawdowns & Recovery
As of October 16, 2026, CCI's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years with dividends reinvested was -59.1% (December 2021 to September 2026); it is still 49.8% below that peak, and 60% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Growth of $10,000
What $10,000 put into CCI in October 2016 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.
Against the market: CCI trailed the S&P 500 over this period: $13,224 against $42,525.
A $10,000 investment in CCI in October 2016 would be worth about $13,224 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $42,525 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).
Seasonal patterns
Which calendar months have been kind to CCI, and which have not.
Strongest month, November: an average of +3.34%, up in 6 of 10 years.
Weakest month, September: an average of -4.35%, up in 2 of 10 years.
This month, October: has averaged -3.04%, up in 2 of 9 years. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.
Over the last 10 years, CCI's strongest calendar month has been November (average +3.34%, up in 6 of 10 years) and its weakest September (average -4.35%, up in 2 of 10 years).
Average return for each calendar month over the last 10 years, from weekly closing prices with dividends included.
Long-term scenarios
Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Monte Carlo projection
Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in CCI, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in CCI today could grow to about $12,597 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $37,490 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $4,233. The simulation models price only; at today's 5.16% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
CCI Stock Price Prediction: 2030
The same simulation in share prices, year by year.
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $90.32 for CCI by 2030 in the base case, from $82.35 today (1.1x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $45.31. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on CCI's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | 10th percentile | Base case | 90th percentile | range base today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $59.69 | $84.27 | $119 | |
| 2028 | $52.95 | $86.24 | $140 | |
| 2029 | $48.56 | $88.26 | $160 | |
| 2030 | $45.31 | $90.32 | $180 | |
| 2031 | $42.74 | $92.43 | $200 |
Method: a lognormal simulation of CCI's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Insider trading
What the people running the company have bought and sold.
CCI insider trading
Shares the company's directors and officers bought and sold, from their own filings.
Month by month
Open-market purchases above the line, sales below.
Insider buying: Insiders bought $113K on the open market and sold $9.4M.
As of October 16, 2026, CCI insiders reported 12 open-market sales worth $9.4M and 2 open-market purchases worth $113K over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Christian H. Hillabrant
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 31.8K | - |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Robert Sean Collins
Officer
|
Sell | 1.5K | $113.8K |
| May 5, 2026 | Kevin A Stephens
Director
|
Buy | 820 | $74.0K |
| May 1, 2026 | Edward B Adams Jr
General Counsel
|
Grant | 14.5K | - |
| May 1, 2026 | Robert Sean Collins
Officer
|
Grant | 1.1K | - |
| May 1, 2026 | Catherine Piche
Officer
|
Grant | 5.0K | - |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Sunit S Patel
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 9.6K | - |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Robert Sean Collins
Officer
|
Sell | 3.0K | $262.5K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Edward B Adams Jr
General Counsel
|
Sell | 4.7K | $401.5K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | P Robert Bartolo
Director
|
Grant | 4.6K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Jason Genrich
Director
|
Grant | 1.0K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Andrea Jo Goldsmith
Director
|
Grant | 2.7K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Tammy K. Jones
Director
|
Grant | 2.7K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Kevin T Kabat
Director
|
Grant | 2.7K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Anthony J. Melone
Director
|
Grant | 2.7K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Katherine Motlagh
Director
|
Grant | 2.7K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Kevin A Stephens
Director
|
Grant | 2.7K | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Matthew Thornton III
Director
|
Grant | 2.7K | - |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Edward B Adams Jr
General Counsel
|
Grant | 10.3K | - |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Robert Sean Collins
Officer
|
Grant | 3.4K | - |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Christopher David Levendos
Officer
|
Grant | 15.7K | - |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Sunit S Patel
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 5.7K | - |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Catherine Piche
Officer
|
Grant | 5.4K | - |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Anthony J. Melone
Director
|
Grant | 3.4K | - |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Edward B Adams Jr
General Counsel
|
Grant | 2.4K | - |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Christopher David Levendos
Officer
|
Sell | 1.9K | $150.1K |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Catherine Piche
Officer
|
Grant | 5.4K | - |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Christopher David Levendos
Officer
|
Sell | 1.1K | $100.1K |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Daniel K Schlanger
Officer
|
Sell | 30.0K | $2.9M |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Daniel K Schlanger
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 15.0K | $1.6M |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Christopher David Levendos
Officer
|
Sell | 1.4K | $150.0K |
| May 9, 2025 | Kevin A Stephens
Director
|
Buy | 380 | $39.2K |
| May 2, 2025 | Daniel K Schlanger
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 20.0K | $2.1M |
| May 2, 2025 | Edward B Adams Jr
General Counsel
|
Sell | 8.0K | $851.0K |
| May 2, 2025 | Robert Sean Collins
Officer
|
Sell | 3.6K | $384.2K |
| May 2, 2025 | Christopher David Levendos
Officer
|
Sell | 2.8K | $300.4K |
Source: TwelveData, from SEC Form 4 filings
Questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page, as of October 16, 2026.