Crown Castle (CCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target $103.98 -0.63 (-0.60%) As of 02:05 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Crown Castle - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating 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. Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 19 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold11Buy8 Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CCI. Consensus Price Target $110.005.79% Upside According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Crown Castle, the average price target is $110.00. The highest price target for CCI is $123.00, while the lowest price target for CCI is $84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.79% from the current price of $103.98. Get the Latest News and Ratings for CCI and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Crown Castle and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up CCI Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/2/24 to 4/2/251 Month Ago3/3/24 to 3/3/253 Months Ago1/3/24 to 1/2/251 Year Ago4/3/23 to 4/2/24Strong Buy2 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy6 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)2 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)Hold11 Hold rating(s)10 Hold rating(s)11 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$110.00$108.75$113.93$118.93Forecasted Upside5.79% Upside13.53% Upside27.64% Upside15.63% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyHoldHoldHold Remove Ads CCI Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History CCI Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Crown Castle Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeCrown CastleFinance CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.53 2.53 2.54Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside5.19% Upside48.87% Upside19.03% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent CCI NewsPositive NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails3/25/2025BMO Capital Markets4 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform3/21/2025Argus2 of 5 starsM. FergusonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold3/20/2025Bank of America3 of 5 stars Initiated CoverageNeutral$110.00+5.36%3/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingPhilip CusickSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$121.00 ➝ $115.00+11.35%3/17/2025BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingB. LynchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$104.00 ➝ $113.00+8.77%3/17/2025Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingE. LuebchowSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$85.00 ➝ $105.00+1.75%3/17/2025Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingA. RosivachSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform3/14/2025CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingMichael RollinsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$106.00 ➝ $108.00+4.84%3/14/2025ScotiabankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingMaher YaghiSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$102.00 ➝ $99.00-3.70%3/14/2025UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBatya LeviSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$118.00 ➝ $118.00+15.45% Get the Latest News and Ratings for CCI and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Crown Castle and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 3/14/2025KeyCorpSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBrandon NispelSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$120.00+26.42%3/14/2025Raymond JamesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingRic PrentissSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeOutperform ➝ Strong-Buy$128.00 ➝ $122.00+28.52%1/27/2025Citizens JmpSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingG. MillerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy1/27/2025JMP SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDavid ScharfSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageMarket Outperform ➝ Outperform$115.00 ➝ $115.00+29.96%1/23/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$116.00 ➝ $96.00+8.77%1/23/2025Moffett NathansonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower Target$127.00 ➝ $105.00+18.96%1/2/2025Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$127.00 ➝ $84.00-7.45%10/28/2024Royal Bank of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$104.00 ➝ $109.00-1.13%10/17/2024TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$127.00 ➝ $123.00+6.24%9/26/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingJ. SchneiderSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$105.00 ➝ $120.00+4.34%12/14/2023HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageHold$110.00-5.80%10/16/2023Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$151.00 ➝ $113.00+19.53%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 02:22 PM ET. 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 Friday, March 28, 2025. 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 a strong market capitalization of $44.68 billion, indicating a solid position in the market and potential for growth. Crown Castle Inc. recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.565 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $6.26 and a yield of 6.10%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors. With the transition to a pure-play U.S. tower business, Crown Castle Inc. is focusing on a lucrative segment of the wireless infrastructure market, which is expected to enhance long-term shareholder value. The stock has received positive ratings from analysts, with several upgrades, including a "strong-buy" rating from Citizens JMP, indicating confidence in the company's future performance. As of now, the stock price is around $110.00, which aligns with the target price set by analysts, suggesting it may be a good entry point for new investors. Crown Castle Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Crown Castle Inc. for these reasons: The company is undergoing a leadership transition following the termination of its President and CEO, which can create uncertainty in strategic direction and operational stability. There is a significant payout ratio of -69.71%, indicating that the company is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, which could raise concerns about sustainability. The ongoing sale of the small cells and fiber solutions businesses may lead to short-term volatility as the company restructures its operations. Market conditions for telecommunications infrastructure can be unpredictable, and any downturn could impact Crown Castle Inc.'s revenue and growth prospects. While the company has received upgrades, the overall consensus rating remains "Moderate Buy," suggesting that some analysts are cautious about its future performance. CCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Crown Castle's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Crown Castle is $110.00, with a high forecast of $123.00 and a low forecast of $84.00. Should I buy or sell Crown Castle stock right now? 19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Crown Castle in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CCI shares. Does Crown Castle's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Crown Castle's stock has a predicted upside of 5.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Crown Castle been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Crown Castle's stock had 8 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Crown Castle? Crown Castle has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Citizens Jmp, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JMP Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Moffett Nathanson, Raymond James, Scotiabank, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Crown Castle more than its competitors? Analysts like Crown Castle less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Crown Castle is 2.53 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how CCI compares to other companies. 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