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SBA Communications (SBAC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$231.64 +0.84 (+0.36%)
As of 12:09 PM Eastern
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About SBA Communications Stock (NASDAQ:SBAC)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$228.41
$231.82
50-Day Range
$222.09
$243.40
52-Week Range
$187.06
$252.64
Volume
115,861 shs
Average Volume
880,386 shs
Market Capitalization
$24.89 billion
P/E Ratio
31.78
Dividend Yield
1.92%
Price Target
$253.43
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: SBAC) is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure. The company specializes in the development, acquisition and management of multi-tenant communications sites, providing essential support for wireless carriers, broadcasters and network providers. SBA Communications’ portfolio of services encompasses site acquisition, design, construction and site maintenance to ensure reliable connectivity in urban, suburban and rural markets.

In addition to traditional lattice and monopole towers, SBA Communications offers a comprehensive suite of small cell and distributed antenna system (DAS) solutions designed to enhance network capacity and coverage within densely populated areas. The company’s fiber and backhaul services facilitate high-speed data transmission between tower sites and core network nodes. Through a focus on site optimization and network densification, SBA Communications enables wireless carriers to meet growing demand for data-intensive applications and next-generation technologies.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, SBA Communications has expanded its global footprint across the Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa. The company’s operations span more than a dozen countries, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and South Africa. Strategic acquisitions and long-term lease agreements with major carriers have driven portfolio growth and diversified revenue streams.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Stoops, SBA Communications emphasizes innovation, safety and operational excellence. The company’s executive team brings decades of industry experience in wireless infrastructure, real estate development and finance. SBA Communications continues to pursue disciplined expansion and deployment of advanced wireless solutions to support the evolving needs of global network operators.

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SBA Communications Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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91st Percentile Overall Score

SBAC MarketRank™: 

SBA Communications scored higher than 91% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 142nd out of 938 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    SBA Communications has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.73, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    SBA Communications has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about SBA Communications' stock forecast and price target.
  • 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 31.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.88.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of SBA Communications is 31.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.75.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    SBA Communications has a PEG Ratio of 1.91. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Read more about SBA Communications' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.17% 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 2.5, 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 16.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    SBA Communications pays a meaningful dividend of 1.92%, 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 60.91%. 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.

  • Read more about SBA Communications' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.17% 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 2.5, 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 16.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    SBA Communications has a news sentiment score of 1.32. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.89 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for SBA Communications this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 1 people have searched for SBAC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    3 people have added SBA Communications to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, SBA Communications insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,202,950.00 in 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.

  • Read more about SBA Communications' insider trading history.
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SBAC Stock News Headlines

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SBAC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

SBA Communications' stock was trading at $203.80 at the start of the year. Since then, SBAC stock has increased by 13.2% and is now trading at $230.80.
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SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SBAC) released its earnings results on Monday, October, 28th. The technology company reported $2.40 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $3.17 by $0.77. The company's quarterly revenue was down 2.2% on a year-over-year basis.
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The following companies are subsidiaries of SBA Communications: 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 others.

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.

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
10/28/2024
Record date for 6/17 Dividend
5/22/2025
Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend
5/22/2025
Dividend Payable
6/17/2025
Today
6/30/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/04/2025
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
Employees
1,720
Year Founded
1989

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$253.43
High Stock Price Target
$280.00
Low Stock Price Target
$225.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+9.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.73
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
31.66
Forward P/E Ratio
18.36
P/E Growth
1.91
Net Income
$749.54 million
Pretax Margin
32.06%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.68 billion
Cash Flow
$9.67 per share
Price / Cash Flow
23.86
Book Value
($47.51) per share
Price / Book
-4.86

Miscellaneous

Free Float
106,463,000
Market Cap
$24.80 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.78

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This page (NASDAQ:SBAC) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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