Crown Castle (CCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$90.66 -0.07 (-0.08%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

Crown Castle - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
10

Buy
3

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for CCI.

Consensus Price Target

$117.00
29.05% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Crown Castle, the average price target is $117.00. The highest price target for CCI is $128.00, while the lowest price target for CCI is $100.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.05% from the current price of $90.66.

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CCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$117.00	$116.87	$114.33	$125.94
Forecasted Upside	29.05% Upside	10.86% Upside	-2.15% Downside	9.68% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.14	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	29.05% Upside	18.66% 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 Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/10/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	E. Luebchow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Underweight	$105.00 ➝ $100.00	-2.00%
11/1/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$116.00 ➝ $117.00	+8.34%
10/28/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$104.00 ➝ $109.00	-1.13%
10/17/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Rollins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$128.00	+13.77%
10/17/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$103.00 ➝ $118.00	+5.50%
10/17/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$123.00 ➝ $127.00	+13.33%
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10/17/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$127.00 ➝ $123.00	+6.24%
9/26/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$105.00 ➝ $120.00	+4.34%
9/23/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$115.00 ➝ $124.00	+7.17%
8/13/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$110.00 ➝ $115.00	+3.81%
7/23/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$103.00 ➝ $105.00	-0.18%
7/18/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$105.00 ➝ $108.00	+2.93%
6/14/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$124.00 ➝ $126.00	+28.13%
4/19/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
4/18/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$133.00 ➝ $118.00	+25.35%
12/14/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$110.00	-5.80%
10/16/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$151.00 ➝ $113.00	+19.53%
3/30/2023	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$161.00 ➝ $155.00	+18.35%
1/27/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$149.00 ➝ $152.00	+2.61%
1/13/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$230.00 ➝ $175.00	+15.70%

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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 Friday, December 13, 2024. 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.:

Crown Castle Inc. has a strong market presence in the telecommunications infrastructure sector, which is crucial as demand for data and connectivity continues to rise.
The company reported a revenue of $1.65 billion in its latest quarterly earnings, slightly above analysts' expectations, indicating solid operational performance.
As of the latest trading session, Crown Castle Inc. shares are priced at $102.05, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the current market.
Institutional investors own approximately 90.77% of Crown Castle Inc.'s stock, suggesting strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's long-term prospects.
Recent analyst ratings have shown a mix of hold and buy recommendations, with an average target price of $116.87, indicating potential upside for investors.

Crown Castle
Bear Case

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

The company reported a significant earnings miss, with an EPS of $0.70 compared to the consensus estimate of $1.73, raising concerns about its profitability.
Crown Castle Inc. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.43, which indicates that the company is heavily reliant on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
Recent stock performance has shown volatility, with a 52-week low of $92.48, suggesting that the stock may be subject to market fluctuations.
Analysts have noted a decline in quarterly revenue compared to the same period last year, which could signal challenges in maintaining growth.
With a current ratio of 0.54, the company may face liquidity issues, indicating that it might struggle to cover short-term liabilities with its current assets.

CCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Crown Castle is $117.00, with a high forecast of $128.00 and a low forecast of $100.00.
: 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Crown Castle in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 10 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 29.05% 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, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank of Canada, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Crown Castle less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Crown Castle is 2.14 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how CCI compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:CCI) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Crown Castle (CCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target