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SBA Communications (SBAC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$186.42 -2.39 (-1.27%)
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$186.56 +0.14 (+0.08%)
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SBA Communications - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
7

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for SBA Communications in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for SBAC.

Consensus Price Target

$225.53
20.98% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for SBA Communications, the average price target is $225.53. The highest price target for SBAC is $260.00, while the lowest price target for SBAC is $205.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.98% from the current price of $186.42.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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SBAC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/2/25 to 9/2/26
1 Month Ago
8/3/25 to 8/3/26
3 Months Ago
6/4/25 to 6/4/26
1 Year Ago
9/2/24 to 9/2/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$225.53$235.28$237.22$256.38
Forecasted Upside20.98% Upside31.04% Upside14.13% Upside26.92% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

SBAC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SBAC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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SBA Communications Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSBA CommunicationsReal Estate CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.44
2.32
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.63% Upside38.76% Upside14.08% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/24/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeMarket PerformHold
8/24/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
8/20/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Brendan Lynch
Brendan Lynch
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$245.00 ➝ $208.00+14.02%
8/5/2026Lower TargetBuy$248.00 ➝ $238.00+36.16%
8/4/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/4/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
8/4/2026 UpgradeHoldOutperform
8/4/2026Lower TargetNeutral$230.00 ➝ $220.00+18.72%
8/4/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$225.00 ➝ $215.00+19.75%
7/20/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
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7/17/2026UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight$220.00 ➝ $210.00+13.49%
7/10/2026Lower TargetOutperform$245.00 ➝ $210.00+12.62%
6/26/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral$205.00+13.29%
5/1/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$223.00 ➝ $230.00+4.81%
4/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$235.00 ➝ $250.00+15.21%
3/5/2026Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$218.00+10.98%
11/4/2025Set Target$237.00+19.87%
8/27/2025DowngradeBuyNeutral$260.00 ➝ $230.00+5.10%
8/5/2025Set TargetStrong-Buy$265.00+20.92%
8/5/2025Set TargetMarket Outperform$270.00 ➝ $280.00+21.53%
5/20/2025 DowngradeBuyHold$247.00+4.88%

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Should I Buy SBA Communications Stock? SBAC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these SBA Communications pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SBA Communications
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SBA Communications Co.:

  • The company has demonstrated strong revenue growth, with a recent quarterly revenue increase of 2.3% year-over-year, indicating a stable demand for its services in the wireless communications sector.
  • SBA Communications Co. has a solid net margin of over 34%, suggesting efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive for investors looking for financially healthy companies.
  • The current stock price is around $210, which is within a reasonable range compared to its 12-month high of $225.33, potentially offering a good entry point for new investors.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 2.7%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with several upgrades and a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating that the stock is viewed as a stable investment with potential for growth.

SBA Communications
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in SBA Communications Co. for these reasons:

  • The company has a negative return on equity of 20.67%, which may raise concerns about its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity, potentially deterring risk-averse investors.
  • Recent price target adjustments by analysts, including a reduction from $230 to $220, suggest that there may be some uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • With a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.55, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could lead to a correction if earnings do not meet expectations.
  • The dividend payout ratio is relatively high at 53.88%, which could indicate that the company is returning a significant portion of its earnings to shareholders, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • Market volatility and economic factors affecting the telecommunications sector could pose risks to the company's performance, making it a less attractive option for investors seeking stability.

SBAC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for SBA Communications is $225.53, with a high forecast of $260.00 and a low forecast of $205.00.

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SBA Communications in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" SBAC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SBAC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, SBA Communications's stock has a predicted upside of 20.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, SBA Communications's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like SBA Communications more than other "real estate" companies. The consensus rating score for SBA Communications is 2.44 while the average consensus rating score for "real estate" companies is 2.32. Learn more on how SBAC compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for SBA Communications analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/24/2026.
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