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SBA Communications (SBAC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$189.44 -2.08 (-1.09%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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
19.05% 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 19.05% from the current price of $189.44.
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
9/6/25 to 9/6/26
1 Month Ago
8/7/25 to 8/7/26
3 Months Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Year Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 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$228.13$237.22$256.38
Forecasted Upside19.05% Upside23.96% Upside18.55% Upside29.65% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate 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
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.05% Upside38.91% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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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)
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 Friday, September 4, 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.:

  • SBA Communications Co. recently reported earnings per share of $1.87 for the quarter, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.85, demonstrating the company's ability to outperform market expectations and generate strong profitability with a net margin of 34.51%.
  • The company offers a compelling income opportunity with a dividend yield of 2.61%, supported by a recent declaration of a $1.25 quarterly dividend per share that will be paid on September 17th, providing a steady cash flow for income-focused investors.
  • Recent institutional activity signals growing confidence in the stock, as evidenced by Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquiring a new stake of 30,039 shares and Headlands Technologies LLC increasing its holdings by 303.5% during the second quarter.
  • With the current stock price at $189.44, the shares are trading below the average analyst price target of $225.53, suggesting potential upside of approximately 19% as the market digests the company's spectrum growth and infrastructure expansion.
  • SBA Communications Co. maintains a diversified and robust portfolio of over 39,000 communications sites across the Americas, Africa, and Asia, positioning it as a leading independent owner of wireless infrastructure that benefits from the ongoing demand for 5G and small cell technology.

SBA Communications
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a recent decline, closing at $189.44 after dropping $2.08 from the previous close, and is currently trading below its 200-day moving average of $194.28, indicating short-term bearish momentum.
  • Wall Street sentiment has shifted to caution, with the consensus rating downgraded to "Hold" and several major firms like Barclays and JPMorgan Chase lowering their price targets in August, reflecting concerns about the company's valuation relative to its growth rate.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased, with shares shorted rising to 3,165,263 as of the August 14 record date, representing a 13.36% month-over-month increase that suggests a growing number of traders are betting on a price decline.
  • Despite strong revenue, the company reported a negative return on equity of 20.67% for the most recent quarter, which may concern investors looking for efficient capital deployment and high returns on shareholder equity.
  • Recent insider activity includes a sale of 300 shares by Director George R. Krouse, Jr. in August, which, while a small position, may be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the current stock price by company leadership.

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 equities 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 equities 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 19.05% 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 2.31. 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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