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CCI Dividends

Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) pays $4.25 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 4.59%.

CCI Dividend Summary

Consecutive Years

0

Next Ex-Dividend Date

Jun 15, 2026

Next Payment Date

Jun 30, 2026

CCI Dividends per Share (Nominal History)

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This 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

YearDividend/ShareYoY 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$1.87N/A

Quarterly Dividend History

QuarterDividend/ShareYoY 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

Payout Ratio
416.7%
Dividends / net income
FCF Payout Ratio
67.8%
Dividends / free cash flow
Consecutive Years
N/A
Years with regular dividend payments
5Y Dividend Growth
-0.7%
Compound annual dividend growth

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.

Houston, TX
1,500 employees
Real Estate / REIT - Specialty
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Specialty
CEO
Christian H. Hillabrant