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Crown Castle (CCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$73.03 -0.71 (-0.96%)
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Crown Castle - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
11
Buy
9

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Crown Castle in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 21 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CCI.

Consensus Price Target

$94.86
29.90% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Crown Castle, the average price target is $94.86. The highest price target for CCI is $120.00, while the lowest price target for CCI is $80.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.90% from the current price of $73.03.
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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CCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/18/25 to 9/18/26
1 Month Ago
8/19/25 to 8/19/26
3 Months Ago
6/20/25 to 6/20/26
1 Year Ago
9/18/24 to 9/18/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$94.86$95.13$98.52$116.18
Forecasted Upside29.90% Upside27.41% Upside20.12% Upside24.89% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

CCI 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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CCI 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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Crown Castle Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCrown CastleReal Estate CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.48
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside28.72% Upside45.73% Upside18.32% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/14/2026
Richard Choe
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutralUnderweight$85.00 ➝ $80.00+5.68%
8/19/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
7/28/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetHold$95.00 ➝ $87.00+17.32%
7/24/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
7/24/2026Lower TargetMarket Outperform$125.00 ➝ $120.00+60.77%
7/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$94.00 ➝ $92.00+23.52%
7/23/2026Lower TargetOutperform$92.00 ➝ $90.00+17.97%
7/20/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$100.00 ➝ $95.00+23.38%
7/15/2026 Lower TargetHold$88.00 ➝ $82.00+6.50%
6/26/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral$95.00+19.55%
5/20/2026DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform
5/4/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$91.00 ➝ $92.00+2.11%
4/23/2026Boost TargetOverweight$98.00 ➝ $105.00+22.21%
4/23/2026 Boost TargetStrong-Buy$102.00 ➝ $108.00+25.70%
4/7/2026 Lower TargetSector Perform$94.00 ➝ $91.00+7.20%
3/23/2026Reiterated RatingOverweightEqual Weight$90.00 ➝ $85.00+3.07%
3/5/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform$102.00+11.85%
3/4/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
2/5/2026 Lower TargetHold$107.00 ➝ $88.40+11.14%
2/5/2026Lower TargetBuy$116.00 ➝ $105.00+30.26%
1/5/2026DowngradeBuyNeutral$93.00+4.93%
5/19/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy$115.00+12.37%
3/21/2025UpgradeHold
1/23/2025 Lower TargetHold$116.00 ➝ $96.00+8.77%
1/23/2025 Lower Target$127.00 ➝ $105.00+18.96%

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Should I Buy Crown Castle Stock? CCI 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 Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Crown Castle pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Crown Castle
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Crown Castle Inc.:

  • The stock offers a high dividend yield of 5.62%, which is attractive for income-focused investors. This yield is supported by a recent total dividend announcement of $1.06 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for September 15, 2026, and payment scheduled for September 30, 2026.
  • Crown Castle Inc. is trading at a current stock price of $73.26, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $95.13. This suggests a potential upside of approximately 30% if the stock reaches the average analyst target, indicating that the current valuation may be undervalued relative to expert expectations.
  • The company has demonstrated strong earnings performance recently, beating consensus estimates in its most recent quarterly reports. For instance, in the quarter ending July 22, 2026, the company reported an actual EPS of $0.69 compared to a consensus estimate of $0.51, and in the quarter ending April 22, 2026, it reported an actual EPS of $1.02 against a consensus of $0.47.
  • Institutional investors have shown confidence in the company, with several major funds increasing their stakes. For example, National Pension Service lifted its position by 8.1% in the second quarter, and California State Teachers Retirement System significantly increased its holdings, indicating strong institutional support for the stock.
  • Crown Castle Inc. is a leader in communications infrastructure, owning and operating over 40,000 cell towers and approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber. This extensive network provides a stable revenue base and positions the company well to benefit from the growing demand for wireless and data services.

Crown Castle
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Crown Castle Inc. for these reasons:

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. recently downgraded Crown Castle Inc. to an "Underweight" rating, lowering its price target from $85.00 to $80.00. This move reflects a bearish outlook from a major financial institution, which could influence other investors and lead to further selling pressure.
  • The company has experienced a decline in revenue year-over-year, with the most recent quarter showing a 4.9% decrease. This trend has been consistent over the past few quarters, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth and could impact future earnings.
  • There is significant leadership turnover, with CFO Sunit Patel planning to retire effective March 31, 2027, and COO Cathy Piche stepping down effective September 23, 2026. Such changes in key executive roles can introduce uncertainty and may affect the company's strategic direction and operational stability.
  • The stock has been trading near its 52-week low, with a recent low of $69.72. This suggests that the stock has been underperforming and may continue to face downward pressure, especially given the recent negative analyst actions and revenue declines.
  • Insider selling has been observed, with VP Robert Sean Collins selling 1,500 shares at an average price of $75.89 on August 7, 2026. While insider trades are not always indicative of future performance, they can signal a lack of confidence from those with the most knowledge about the company.

CCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Crown Castle is $94.86, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $80.00.

21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Crown Castle in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 11 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CCI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CCI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Crown Castle's stock has a predicted upside of 29.90% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Crown Castle more than other "real estate" companies. The consensus rating score for Crown Castle is 2.48 while the average consensus rating score for "real estate" companies is 2.31. Learn more on how CCI compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Crown Castle analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/14/2026.
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