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Crown Castle International owns and leases roughly 40,000 cell towers in the United States. It also owns more than 90,000 route miles of fiber. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, which install equipment on the towers to support their wireless networks. The company's fiber is primarily leased by wireless service providers to set up small-cell network infrastructure and by enterprises for their internal connection needs. Crown Castle's towers and fiber are predominantly located in the largest us cities. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with about 75% of its revenue coming from the big three us mobile carriers. Crown Castle operates as a real estate investment trust.

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Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.29%. Currently, Crown Castle has a market capitalization of $41.40 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CCI: If an investor had bought $1000 of CCI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $5,815.52 today based on a price of $95.25 for CCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Crown Castle's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Crown Castle Stock In The Last 20 Years

Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintains Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $128 to $106.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Crown Castle, Lowers Price Target to $106

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<li>Wedbush analyst Richard Anderson downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and cut the price target from $18 to $16 on Jan. 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst James Feldman assumed coverage on the stock with an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $16 to $17 on Oct. 1, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Healthcare Realty Trust will report results for the fourth quarter of 2024 on Wednesday, Feb. 19, before the market opens.</li>
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Anthony Paolone maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $48 to $51 on Sept. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Ki Bin Kim maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $44 to $46 on Aug. 16, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.99%</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst David Scharf initiated coverage on the stock with a Market Outperform rating and a price target of $115 on Jan. 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintained a Sector Perform rating and lowered the price target from $118 to $102 on Jan. 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 16, the company posted upbeat quarterly results.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Real Estate Stocks With Over 6% Dividend Yields

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 6 analysts have published ratings on Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) in the last three months.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Crown Castle and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $103.5, accompanied by a high estimate of $115.00 and a low estimate of $85.00. A 6.76% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $111.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738263649_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Crown Castle's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Greg Miller</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>David Scharf</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maher Yaghi</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Luebchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brendan Lynch</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Luebchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Crown Castle. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Crown Castle compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Crown Castle's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Crown Castle's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Crown Castle analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Crown Castle Better</h2>
Crown Castle International owns and leases roughly 40,000 cell towers in the United States. It also owns more than 90,000 route miles of fiber. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, which install equipment on the towers to support their wireless networks. The company's fiber is primarily leased by wireless service providers to set up small-cell network infrastructure and by enterprises for their internal connection needs. Crown Castle's towers and fiber are predominantly located in the largest us cities. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with about 75% of its revenue coming from the big three us mobile carriers. Crown Castle operates as a real estate investment trust.
<h3>Financial Insights: Crown Castle</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Challenges: Crown Castle's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.9%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Crown Castle's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 18.34%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.54%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Crown Castle's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.79%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Crown Castle's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 5.6. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Where Crown Castle Stands With Analysts

JMP Securities analyst Greg Miller reiterates Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $115 price target.

Reiteration

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Crown Castle, Maintains $115 Price Target

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'Zayo Is In Talks For Crown Castle Fiber Arm As TPG Cools; Crown Castle Unit Could Have Value Of More Than $8 Billion; Discussions With Zayo Picked Up After Talks Broke Off With TPG' - Bloomberg News

Shares of housing stocks including NVR Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVR#NYSE">NVR</a>) and D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) traded higher on Monday, likely driven by a better-than-expected report on U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-real-estate-stocks-right-now">new home sales for December. </a>
What To Know: According to Reuters, the U.S. Commerce Department reported new home sales increased 3.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000 units in December, exceeding economists&#8217; expectations of 675,000 units. This marked a 6.7% year-over-year increase and contributed to a total of 683,000 new homes sold in 2024, a 2.5% gain from 2023. The median new home price rose 2.1% from the prior year to $427,000, although rising inventory appears to be tempering price growth.
This data potentially indicates sustained momentum in the housing market despite high mortgage rates, which have constrained activity overall. Builders are responding by constructing smaller, more affordable homes to attract buyers, while the inventory of new homes reached 494,000 units in December—the highest level since 2007. Notably, 118,000 homes were completed, the most since 2009.
Both companies operate as real estate investment trusts (REITs) focused on essential infrastructure, such as cell towers, which benefit indirectly from increased housing development and connectivity demands in growing residential areas. Rising demand for new housing may also spur further investments in telecommunications infrastructure, fueling optimism among investors about these stocks&#8217; long-term growth potential.
Price Action: NVR shares closed up 2.22% at $8,382.63 and D.R. Horton shares closed up 3.05% at $147.26 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Crown Castle shares are trading higher after JMP Securities initiated coverage on the stock with a Market Outperform rating and announced a price target of $115.

&nbsp;"CORRECTION: JMP Securities analyst David Scharf initiates coverage on Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Market Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $115. ( Rating change from Reiterates To Initiates)

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"CORRECTION: JMP Securities Initiates Coverage On Crown Castle with Market Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $115 ( Rating change from Reiterates To Initiates)

JMP Securities analyst David Scharf reiterates Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Market Outperform and announces $115 price target.

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Crown Castle, Announces $115 Price Target

Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintains Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $118 to $102.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on Crown Castle, Lowers Price Target to $102

Wells Fargo analyst Eric Luebchow maintains Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $100 to $85.

Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Crown Castle, Lowers Price Target to $85

Crown Castle's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.09 million shares sold short, which is 1.87% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.51 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Crown Castle Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737472512_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Crown Castle has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Crown Castle's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Crown Castle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

(CCI) - Analyzing Crown Castle's Short Interest

In the current market session, Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) price is at $84.64, after a 0.37% spike. However, over the past month, the stock decreased by 10.79%, and in the past year, by 23.63%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736789407_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Crown Castle P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 52.19 in the Specialized REITs industry, Crown Castle Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 29.9. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736789407_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for Crown Castle

Throughout the last three months, 8 analysts have evaluated Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $112.88, a high estimate of $127.00, and a low estimate of $100.00. Marking an increase of 0.89%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $111.88. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736776819_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Crown Castle is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brendan Lynch</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Luebchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Luebchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Batya Levi</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Petersen</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregory Williams</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Crown Castle. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Crown Castle compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Crown Castle's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Crown Castle's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Crown Castle analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Crown Castle</h2>
Crown Castle International owns and leases roughly 40,000 cell towers in the United States. It also owns more than 90,000 route miles of fiber. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, which install equipment on the towers to support their wireless networks. The company's fiber is primarily leased by wireless service providers to set up small-cell network infrastructure and by enterprises for their internal connection needs. Crown Castle's towers and fiber are predominantly located in the largest us cities. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with about 75% of its revenue coming from the big three us mobile carriers. Crown Castle operates as a real estate investment trust.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Crown Castle's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Challenges: Crown Castle's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.9%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Crown Castle's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 18.34%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.54%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Crown Castle's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.79%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.6, Crown Castle faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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8 Analysts Have This To Say About Crown Castle

Barclays analyst Brendan Lynch upgrades Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and lowers the price target from $117 to $104.

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Barclays Upgrades Crown Castle to Overweight, Lowers Price Target to $104

Crown Castle's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.46% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.31 million shares sold short, which is 1.93% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.41 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Crown Castle Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735751720_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Crown Castle has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Crown Castle's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Crown Castle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Crown Castle's Recent Short Interest

In the preceding three months, 10 analysts have released ratings for Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $115.9, a high estimate of $127.00, and a low estimate of $100.00. This current average has increased by 4.41% from the previous average price target of $111.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733860887_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of Crown Castle among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Eric Luebchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Luebchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Batya Levi</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Petersen</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregory Williams</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Feldman</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Choe</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Crown Castle. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Crown Castle compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Crown Castle's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Crown Castle's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Crown Castle analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Crown Castle: A Closer Look</h2>
Crown Castle International owns and leases roughly 40,000 cell towers in the United States. It also owns more than 90,000 route miles of fiber. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, which install equipment on the towers to support their wireless networks. The company's fiber is primarily leased by wireless service providers to set up small-cell network infrastructure and by enterprises for their internal connection needs. Crown Castle's towers and fiber are predominantly located in the largest us cities. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with about 75% of its revenue coming from the big three us mobile carriers. Crown Castle operates as a real estate investment trust.
<h3>Breaking Down Crown Castle's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Challenges: Crown Castle's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.9%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: Crown Castle's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 18.34%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Crown Castle's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.54% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Crown Castle's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.79%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 5.6, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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