SBA Communications (SBAC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SBA Communications Corp (NASDAQ: SBAC) is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the Americas and select international markets. The company specializes in the acquisition, development and management of wireless sites, providing essential support for carriers, cable companies and other wireless service providers. SBA Communications’ assets include macro cell towers, small cell nodes, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and fiber solutions that enable reliable voice and data transmission across urban, suburban and rural environments.

The company’s core services revolve around long-term leasing agreements with wireless carriers and network operators. SBA’s macro towers are designed to host multiple antenna arrays, allowing carriers to expand network capacity without duplicating site costs. Additionally, SBA has broadened its offerings to include small cell deployments and DAS installations, addressing the growing demand for enhanced coverage and capacity in densely populated areas. Its fiber services support backhaul connectivity and transport facilities, enabling seamless integration of 4G, 5G and future wireless technologies.

With operations in the United States, Canada, Central and South America, as well as select regions in Africa, SBA Communications maintains a geographically diversified portfolio of thousands of communications sites. The company partners with leading wireless carriers, cable operators and neutral host providers, tailoring its asset development to meet the evolving requirements of each market. SBA’s infrastructure strategy emphasizes site densification, urban infill and strategic partnerships to drive network performance and support the rollout of next-generation services.

Founded in 1989 and publicly listed on the Nasdaq since 1998, SBA Communications has grown through a combination of organic development and strategic acquisitions. The company’s management team is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Stoops, who has overseen SBA’s expansion into new geographies and technologies. Under his leadership, SBA continues to invest in innovative solutions that enhance wireless connectivity and support the rapid growth of data-intensive applications worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $187.15 to $189.92
• 50-Day Range: $188.53 to $230.40
• 52-Week Range: $186.81 to $252.64
• Volume: 895,902 shs
• Average Volume: 1.36 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $20.24 billion
• P/E Ratio: 23.96
• Dividend Yield: 2.36%
• Price Target: $249.07
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

SBA Communications Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SBA Communications scored higher than 98% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 45th out of 925 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

SBA Communications has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.65, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

SBA Communications has a consensus price target of $249.07, representing about 32.1% upside from its current price of $188.53.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

SBA Communications has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -2.78%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for SBA Communications are expected to decrease by -2.78% in the coming year, from $12.57 to $12.22 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SBA Communications is 23.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 233.40.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SBA Communications is 23.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 30.20.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

SBA Communications has a PEG Ratio of 1.78. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.91% of the float of SBA Communications has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SBA Communications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SBA Communications has recently decreased by 15.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

SBA Communications pays a meaningful dividend of 2.35%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

SBA Communications has been increasing its dividend for 6 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of SBA Communications is 56.42%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, SBA Communications will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.33% next year. This indicates that SBA Communications will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.23

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.91% of the float of SBA Communications has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SBA Communications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SBA Communications has recently decreased by 15.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.40

News Sentiment

SBA Communications has a news sentiment score of 0.40. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for SBA Communications this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

7 people have searched for SBAC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 40% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

7 people have added SBA Communications to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, SBA Communications insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.92% of the stock of SBA Communications is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

97.35% of the stock of SBA Communications is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SBAC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SBAC shares performed this year?

SBA Communications' stock was trading at $203.80 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SBAC shares have decreased by 7.5% and is now trading at $188.53.

How were SBA Communications' earnings last quarter?

SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SBAC) announced its earnings results on Monday, August, 4th. The technology company reported $3.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.10 by $0.07. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does SBA Communications have any subsidiaries?

SBA Communications subsidiaries include these companies: Bay Communications, Light Tower Wireless LLC, Optasite Holding Company Inc, AAT Communications Corporation, Communication Site Services Inc., SBA 2012 TC Assets LLC, SBA Guarantor LLC, and more.

Who are SBA Communications' major shareholders?

SBA Communications' top institutional shareholders include Oak Thistle LLC (0.01%), Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC (0.01%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.01%) and Central Pacific Bank Trust Division. Insiders that own company stock include Jeffrey Stoops, Steven E Bernstein, Mark R Ciarfella, Jason V Silberstein, Kevin L Beebe, Jack Langer, George R Krouse Jr, Brian D Lazarus, Joshua Koenig, Donald Day and Mary S Chan.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of SBA Communications?

Shares of SBAC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of SBA Communications own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that SBA Communications investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and CrowdStrike (CRWD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/04/2025
• Record date for 9/18 Dividend: 8/21/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/18 Dividend: 8/21/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/18/2025
• Today: 10/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/27/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: REIT - EQTY TRUST - OTHER
• Sub-Industry: Wireless Telecommunication Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SBAC
• CIK: 1034054
• Web: www.sbasite.com
• Phone: (561) 995-7670
• Fax: 561-995-7626
• Employees: 1,720
• Year Founded: 1989

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for SBA Communications: $249.07
• High Price Target: $285.00
• Low Price Target: $220.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +32.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.65
• Research Coverage: 17 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $7.87
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.96
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.00
• P/E Growth: 1.78
• Net Income: $749.54 million
• Net Margins: 31.19%
• Pretax Margin: 35.78%
• Return on Equity: -16.83%
• Return on Assets: 7.94%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.37
• Quick Ratio: 0.37

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.68 billion
• Price / Sales: 7.55
• Cash Flow: $9.66 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 19.51
• Book Value: ($47.51) per share
• Price / Book: -3.97

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 107,380,000
• Free Float: 106,391,000
• Market Cap: $20.24 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.82