Crown Castle (NYSE:CCI) Stock

CROWN CASTLE INC

Crown Castle

Crown Castle owns and leases roughly 40,000 cell towers in the United States. It also owns more than 90,000 route miles of fiber. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, which install equipment on the towers to support their wireless networks. Crown Castle's towers and fiber are predominantly in the largest US cities. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with about 75% of its revenue from the Big Three US mobile carriers. Crown Castle operates as a real estate investment trust. It has announced plans to divest its fiber business, which should be finalized in 2026. After that, Crown will be a stand-alone tower operator.

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Crown Castle Inc

Carlyle Credit Income Fund 8.75% Series A Preferred Shares due 2028

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Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.46%. Currently, Crown Castle has a market capitalization of $43.88 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CCI: If an investor had bought $1000 of CCI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,044.43 today based on a price of $100.77 for CCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Crown Castle's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747425701_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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News

Trading Ideas

$1000 Invested In Crown Castle 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintains Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $108 to $124.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Crown Castle, Raises Price Target to $124

RBC Capital analyst Jonathan Atkin maintains Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $107 to $112.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Crown Castle, Raises Price Target to $112

Crown Castle's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 22.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.02 million shares sold short, which is 1.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Crown Castle Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746129645_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Crown Castle has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Crown Castle's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Crown Castle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.12%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Peering Into Crown Castle's Recent Short Interest

JMP Securities analyst Greg Miller maintains Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Market Outperform and raises the price target from $115 to $125.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Crown Castle, Raises Price Target to $125

Keybanc analyst Justin Patterson maintains Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $120 to $122.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Crown Castle, Raises Price Target to $122

Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) affirms FY2025 FFO guidance from $4.06-$4.17 to $4.06-$4.17 vs $3.97 analyst estimate..

Guidance

Crown Castle Affirms FY2025 FFO Guidance of $4.06-$4.17 vs $3.97 Est

Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.10 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.97 by 13.4 percent. This is a 36.05 percent decrease over earnings of $1.72 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.01 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.04 billion by 2.83 percent. This is a 38.39 percent decrease over sales of $1.64 billion the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

Crown Castle Q1 FFO $1.10 Beats $0.97 Estimate, Sales $1.01B Miss $1.04B Estimate

Wall Street traded lower on the final session of the month, heading for its third consecutive monthly loss as economic data began reflecting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">impact of Trump tariffs.</a>
U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the last quarter, marking the first economic contraction since 2022 and missing forecasts for a 0.4% expansion. The decline was driven by a surge in imports and reduced government spending.
Labor market data also disappointed. The ADP National Employment Report showed private employers added just 62,000 jobs in April—the weakest gain in nine months and well below the expected 108,000.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was down 1% to 5,500, on pace to end a six-day winning streak. Tech stocks in the Nasdaq 100 lagged ahead of earnings from industry titans Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc.
Nine of the S&amp;P 500's eleven sectors were in the red, with only consumer staples and health care posting modest gains. Energy and consumer discretionary led the losses, falling 3.3% and 2.7%, respectively.
Commodities were broadly lower. Oil tumbled 3.7% to $58 a barrel, approaching its lowest close since March 2021. Copper—often seen as a gauge of global growth—plunged 5.2% to $4.60 per pound. Natural gas declined 2.5% to $3.17 per million British thermal units.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,325.88</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,515.27</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,330.85</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,953.01</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $549.56.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.5% to $403.24.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 1% to $470.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 1.1% to $193.82.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
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<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): down 0.0%</li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): down 1.5%</li>
<li>Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>): down 1.3%</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>): up 7.6%</li>
<li>Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>): up 2.9%</li>
<li>Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>): up 6.3%</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>): up 3.8%</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>): down 7.0%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Costar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>): up 8.8%</li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>): up 6.4%</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>): down 9.2%</li>
<li>Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>): up 0.0%</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): down 9.5%</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>): down 15.7%</li>
<li>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>): down 9.1%</li>
<li>American Electric Power Company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>): down 2.3%</li>
<li>PPL Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPL#NYSE">PPL</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Oneok Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>): down 7.5%</li>
<li>Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>): down 3.2%</li>
<li>International Paper Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>): down 4.2%</li>
<li>Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>): up 0.1%</li>
<li>Equity Residential Properties Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>): up 0.2%</li>
<li>Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>): up 3.1%</li>
<li>BXP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>): down 3.7%</li>
<li>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>): down 3.9%</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>): down 8.9%</li>
<li>Amcor Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>): down 1.2%</li>
<li>Expand Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NYSE">EXE</a>): down 3.5%</li>
</ul>
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Earnings Scheduled For April 30, 2025

Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-04-30. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Crown Castle will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02. 
Investors in Crown Castle are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company missed EPS by $0.01, leading to a 10.37% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Crown Castle's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.81</td>
<td>1.80</td>
<td>1.65</td>
<td>1.71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.80</td>
<td>1.84</td>
<td>1.62</td>
<td>1.72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>10.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745935368_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Crown Castle's Stock</h3>
Shares of Crown Castle were trading at $100.92 as of April 28. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 8.96%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCI/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Crown Castle visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Look Ahead: Crown Castle's Earnings Forecast

Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintains Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $99 to $109.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on Crown Castle, Raises Price Target to $109

Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.63%. Currently, Crown Castle has a market capitalization of $44.36 billion. 
Buying $100 In CCI: If an investor had bought $100 of CCI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $611.16 today based on a price of $101.88 for CCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Crown Castle's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745265622_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Investing in dividend-paying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44196217/53-year-old-with-200k-to-invest-seeks-best-stocks-for-retirement-should-i-go-all-in-on-etfs-or-bet-b">stocks</a> has long been a cornerstone strategy for investors seeking both stability and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43679558/how-this-39-year-old-with-no-college-degree-built-passive-income-streams-that-pay-18-000-per-month">passive income</a>.
Unlike high-growth stocks, which rely heavily on capital appreciation, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43437228/dividend-investor-earning-over-10-000-a-month-shares-top-6-stock-picks-money-coming-without-working">dividend</a> stocks provide regular cash payouts, making them particularly attractive for those who prioritize consistent returns over speculative gains.
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Many investors, especially those approaching retirement or looking for lower-risk strategies, favor dividend stocks for several key reasons, such as predictable cash flow, lower volatility, compounding growth, and because they provide an inflation hedge.
A recent Reddit post highlights how even younger investors are incorporating dividends into their strategies. The poster, a 23-year-old with a $178,627 portfolio, shared that he is generating $6,286 annually in dividends, or about $500 per month. His holdings include a mix of ETFs and individual stocks, which balances his portfolio by providing both income and long-term growth potential.
He explains his preference for stability, stating, &#8220;I feel more comfortable this way.&#8221;
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Let's take a closer look at each of his current investments and why they might appeal to income-focused investors.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">This Investor&#8217;s Assets Generate $500/Month From a $178K Portfolio</h2>
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) tracks high-quality U.S. dividend-paying stocks and has a history of consistent payouts and strong financial health. SCHD is a favorite among dividend investors because of its low fees and focus on companies with growing dividends. The company pays investors around 4.22% in dividends per year.
Realty Income Corporation
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) is known as "The Monthly Dividend Company," because it pays dividends on a monthly basis. O is a real estate investment trust that leases commercial properties, and due to its payment system, it is ideal for investors seeking frequent income. O generates a dividend yield of approximately 5,98% per year.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) is the largest and most traded ETF in the world. While not a high-yielder, SPY provides broad exposure to the S&amp;P 500, offering growth potential alongside modest dividends. It's a core holding for long-term investors. SPY pays investors 1.39% in annual dividends.
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PepsiCo
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) is a global food and beverage giant, known for its main soda business as well as snacks. A Dividend Aristocrat, PEP has raised its payout for over 50 consecutive years. Its strong brand portfolio ensures steady cash flow. PEP generates around 3,75% in dividends per year.
Altria Group
Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) is a tobacco giant with a long dividend history. MO is often seen as a high-yield dividend play with consistent cash flows, which allows it to pay investors around 7,26% in annual dividends.
Crown Castle
Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates cell towers and fiber networks across the U.S., playing a major role in mobile and 5G infrastructure. Investors love CCI because it offers a mix of dividend income and exposure to the fast-growing communications infrastructure space. CCI generates approximately 6,61% in yearly dividends.
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RBC Capital analyst Jonathan Atkin maintains Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $109 to $107.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Crown Castle, Lowers Price Target to $107

Crown Castle's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.50 million shares sold short, which is 2.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.46 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Crown Castle Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744138832_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Crown Castle has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Crown Castle's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Crown Castle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.97%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Do Investors Really Feel About Crown Castle?

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/03/26/final-trades-chewy-wabtec-crown-castle-and-jpmorgan-chase.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners named JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) as his final trade.
JPMorgan is scheduled to host a conference call on Friday, April 11, to review its first-quarter financial results. Analysts expect the bank to report quarterly earnings at $4.57 per share, up from $4.44 per share in the year-ago period. JPMorgan projects quarterly revenue of $43.72 billion, compared to $41.93 billion a year earlier.
Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets named Chewy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/03/44493591/pet-goods-retailer-chewy-q4-earnings-better-than-expected-says-topline-growth-profitability-exceeded-guidance">as his final trade.</a>
Adding support to his choice, Chewy posted upbeat fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday. The company reported a fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of 28 cents, up 55.6% year-over-year, compared to the consensus of 5 cents. The retailer of pet supplies reported sales of $3.25 billion. 
That's up 14.9% year over year, compared to the consensus of $3.2 billion and the management guidance of $3.18 billion-$3.2 billion.
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On the earnings front, Wabtec announced it will report first-quarter results before the opening bell on April 23.
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Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington of Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC picked Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>).
As per the recent news, Crown Castle announced a CEO transition, naming Daniel Schlanger as Interim President and CEO.
Price Action:
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<li>Chewy shares fell 1.1% to close at $33.25 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Wabtec declined 1% to settle at $187.69 during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>Crown Castle shares gained 0.6% to close at $101.09 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>JPMorgan shares slipped 0.04% to settle at $251.03 during the session.</li>
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