CCI Dividends
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) pays $4.25 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 4.59%.
CCI Dividend Summary
4.59%
$4.25
416.67%
67.82%
Consecutive Years
0
Next Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 15, 2026
Next Payment Date
Jun 30, 2026
CCI Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
CCI Dividends CAGR Chart
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $2.13 | — |
| 2025 | $4.75 | -24.08% |
| 2024 | $6.26 | +0.00% |
| 2023 | $6.26 | +4.77% |
| 2022 | $5.97 | +9.43% |
| 2021 | $5.46 | +10.75% |
| 2020 | $4.93 | +7.76% |
| 2019 | $4.58 | +7.02% |
| 2018 | $4.28 | +9.62% |
| 2017 | $3.90 | +8.18% |
| 2016 | $3.61 | +7.77% |
| 2015 | $3.34 | +78.88% |
| 2014 | $1.87 | N/A |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $1.06 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.06 | -32.11% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.06 | -32.11% |
| Q3 2025 | $1.06 | -32.11% |
| Q2 2025 | $1.06 | -32.11% |
| Q1 2025 | $1.56 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2024 | $1.56 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2024 | $1.56 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2024 | $1.56 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2024 | $1.56 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2023 | $1.56 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2023 | $1.56 | +6.46% |
| Q2 2023 | $1.56 | +6.46% |
| Q1 2023 | $1.56 | +6.46% |
| Q4 2022 | $1.56 | +6.46% |
| Q3 2022 | $1.47 | +10.53% |
| Q2 2022 | $1.47 | +10.53% |
| Q1 2022 | $1.47 | +10.53% |
| Q4 2021 | $1.47 | +10.53% |
| Q3 2021 | $1.33 | +10.83% |
| Q2 2021 | $1.33 | +10.83% |
| Q1 2021 | $1.33 | +10.83% |
| Q4 2020 | $1.33 | +10.83% |
| Q3 2020 | $1.20 | +6.67% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 4.59%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 4.59%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 6.22%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 4.00%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 3.64%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 2.89%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 416.67%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 67.82%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 267.08%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 245.02%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 129.80%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 142.37%
For REITs, the net-income payout ratio overstates sustainability — large non-cash depreciation depresses net income, so it often reads >100%. The FCF payout ratio above (or FFO/AFFO, the REIT-standard basis) is the more meaningful gauge.
Dividend Coverage
About Crown Castle Inc.
Crown Castle Inc. specializes in critical digital infrastructure across the United States. The company actively manages, operates, and leases an expansive network, featuring over 40,000 cellular communication towers and approximately 80,000 miles of fiber optic cable. This comprehensive infrastructure underpins both small cell deployments and various advanced fiber solutions, spanning every significant U.S. metropolitan area. Through these vital connections, Crown Castle links communities and urban centers to essential data, cutting-edge technology, and indispensable wireless services, thereby delivering crucial information, innovative concepts, and communication capabilities to individuals and enterprises alike. More information can be found at www.crowncastle.com.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Specialty
- CEO
- Christian H. Hillabrant