Crown Castle (CCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$78.65 -3.97 (-4.81%)

Closing price 06/29/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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Crown Castle - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
12

Buy
8

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Crown Castle in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CCI.

Consensus Price Target

$98.52
25.27% Upside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Crown Castle, the average price target is $98.52. The highest price target for CCI is $125.00, while the lowest price target for CCI is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.27% from the current price of $78.65.

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

Type	Current Forecast 6/30/25 to 6/30/26	1 Month Ago 5/31/25 to 5/31/26	3 Months Ago 4/1/25 to 4/1/26	1 Year Ago 6/30/24 to 6/30/25
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$98.52	$98.52	$99.34	$112.71
Forecasted Upside	25.27% Upside	7.60% Upside	22.72% Upside	9.76% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Crown Castle Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Crown Castle	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.30	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	25.27% Upside	29.72% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CCI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
6/26/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Michael Ng 3 of 5 stars	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$95.00	+19.55%
5/22/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C-)
5/20/2026	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	Andrew Rosivach Not Rated	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
5/4/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brendan Lynch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$91.00 ➝ $92.00	+2.11%
4/23/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Nispel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$98.00 ➝ $105.00	+22.21%
4/23/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Strong-Buy	$102.00 ➝ $108.00	+25.70%
4/17/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$91.00 ➝ $100.00	+12.71%
4/14/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$84.00 ➝ $89.00	+3.18%
4/7/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform	$94.00 ➝ $91.00	+7.20%
3/31/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Niknam Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Hold	$90.00	+12.99%
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3/23/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Luebchow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$90.00 ➝ $85.00	+3.07%
3/5/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$102.00	+11.85%
3/4/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
2/5/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Rollins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$110.00 ➝ $106.00	+33.26%
2/5/2026	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	$107.00 ➝ $88.40	+11.14%
2/5/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Batya Levi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$116.00 ➝ $105.00	+30.26%
2/5/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Choe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$110.00 ➝ $95.00	+19.33%
1/12/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jonathan Atkin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$112.00 ➝ $110.00	+21.68%
1/5/2026	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jonathan Chaplin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$93.00	+4.93%
7/24/2025	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Greg Miller Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform	$125.00	+13.69%
5/19/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$115.00	+12.37%
3/21/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Marie Ferguson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
1/23/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	$116.00 ➝ $96.00	+8.77%
1/23/2025	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$127.00 ➝ $105.00	+18.96%
10/17/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$127.00 ➝ $123.00	+6.24%

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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 Saturday, June 27, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Crown Castle pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Crown Castle
Bull Case

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

The company has set its fiscal year 2026 guidance at an earnings per share (EPS) range of 4.380-4.490, indicating potential growth in profitability.
Crown Castle Inc. recently declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0625 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $4.25, which offers a yield of approximately 4.6%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
The current stock price is around $100, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the communications infrastructure sector.
As a real estate investment trust (REIT), Crown Castle Inc. is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income as dividends, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
The company is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing demand for 5G infrastructure, as it provides essential services like tower-based site leases and small cell networks that support mobile data transmission.

Crown Castle
Bear Case

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

The firm's revenue for the latest quarter was down about 4.9% year-over-year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory and market competitiveness.
Crown Castle Inc. has a high dividend payout ratio of 175.62%, suggesting that it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, which could be unsustainable in the long run.
Analysts predict an EPS of 4.22 for the current fiscal year, which is below the company's own guidance, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth expectations.
The company operates in a highly competitive market, and any delays or issues in the rollout of 5G infrastructure could negatively impact its performance.
Investors may be concerned about the overall economic environment and its impact on capital expenditures by wireless carriers, which could affect Crown Castle Inc.'s revenue streams.

CCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Crown Castle is $98.52, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.

20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Crown Castle in the last year. There are currently 12 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CCI shares.

According to analysts, Crown Castle's stock has a predicted upside of 25.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Crown Castle's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Crown Castle has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, Raymond James Financial, Scotiabank, The Goldman Sachs Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Crown Castle more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Crown Castle is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CCI compares to other companies.

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Crown Castle (CCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Crown Castle - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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CCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

CCI Analyst Recommendations By Month

CCI Price Targets by Month

Crown Castle Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Crown Castle Stock? CCI Pros and Cons Explained

Crown Castle
Bull Case

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Crown Castle (CCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Crown Castle - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

CCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

CCI Analyst Recommendations By Month

CCI Price Targets by Month

Crown Castle Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Crown Castle Stock? CCI Pros and Cons Explained

Crown Castle Bull Case

Crown Castle Bear Case

CCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crown Castle's forecast for 2026?

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