Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) Stock Forecast
CCI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.91 / 5 from 22 analysts
- Price target
- $94.40 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $1.16
- 52-week range
- $66.12 – $98.87
CCI analyst ratings
22 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CCI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CCI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.68 | $0.65 | $0.70 | $0.64 | +6.0% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.48 | $2.38 | $2.54 | $2.52 | −1.5% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.90 | $2.58 | $3.39 | $2.48 | +16.9% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CCI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.01B | $995.5M | $1.04B | −5.6% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.04B | $4.01B | $4.10B | −5.2% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.10B | $4.01B | $4.19B | +1.4% | 19 |
CCI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CCI revenue: reported and forecast
CCI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.70 | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.68 | −3.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.39 | $2.29 | $2.48 | $2.48 | $2.48 | +3.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.96 | $2.91 | $2.89 | $2.90 | $2.90 | −1.9% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CCI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CCI beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from CCI
22 analysts cover Crown Castle; their consensus rating is buy (3.91 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $94.40, 14.8% above the latest close of $82.26. Analysts expect earnings of $2.48 per share for 2026, −1.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.90 per share on revenue of $4.1 billion. Crown Castle beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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CCI forecast FAQ
What is Crown Castle's price target?
The average analyst price target for Crown Castle is $94.40, 14.8% above the latest close of $82.26.
Is Crown Castle a buy, hold or sell?
Of 22 analysts covering Crown Castle, 9 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 9 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Crown Castle's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.48 per share for 2026 (range $2.38 to $2.54); for 2027 the estimate is $2.90.
What is Crown Castle's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.0 billion, growth of −5.2%; for 2027 it is $4.1 billion.
When does Crown Castle report earnings?
Crown Castle is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.16.
Does Crown Castle usually beat earnings estimates?
Crown Castle reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.