Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) FCF Payout Ratio: 67.82%
Is Crown Castle Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Crown Castle Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 67.82% is 53% below its 5-year average of 144.72%, near the low end of its 5-year range (72.35%–165.94%).
The FCF payout ratio for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) is 67.82%. It is below its 12-month average by 41.26% (115.46%).
CCI FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CCI Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CCI Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CCI FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
67.82%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
115.46%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
139.21%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
144.72%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
172.16%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
132.12%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
109.12%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-41.26%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-51.28%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-53.14%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-60.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-48.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-37.85%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
67.8%
Earnings Payout Ratio
416.7%
Dividend Yield
4.55%
FCF Yield
6.68%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.88B | $2.08B | 72.3% |
| 2024 | $1.72B | $2.73B | 158.6% |
| 2023 | $1.70B | $2.72B | 160.0% |
| 2022 | $1.57B | $2.60B | 165.9% |
| 2021 | $1.50B | $2.37B | 158.4% |
| 2020 | $1.43B | $2.19B | 153.0% |
| 2019 | $641.00M | $2.02B | 315.9% |
| 2018 | $761.00M | $1.90B | 249.0% |
| 2017 | $816.12M | $1.54B | 188.5% |
| 2016 | $908.38M | $1.28B | 141.3% |
| 2015 | $887.83M | $1.16B | 130.7% |
| 2014 | $886.05M | $668.65M | 75.5% |
| 2013 | $669.85M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $331.17M | $2.48M | 0.7% |
| 2011 | $295.51M | $19.49M | 6.6% |
| 2010 | $375.37M | $19.88M | 5.3% |
| 2009 | $397.72M | $19.88M | 5.0% |
| 2008 | $62.27M | $19.88M | 31.9% |
| 2007 | $50.35M | $19.88M | 39.5% |
| 2006 | ($147.01M) | $19.88M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2005 | $143.86M | $21.62M | 15.0% |
| 2004 | $68.74M | $9.51M | 13.8% |
| 2003 | $141.13M | $73.44M | 52.0% |
| 2002 | ($68.33M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | ($551.17M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | ($471.01M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | ($1.41B) | $1.20M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | ($104.20M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($52.60M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Crown Castle Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Crown Castle Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The FCF payout ratio for CCI stock is 67.82%.
- Is Crown Castle Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Crown Castle Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 67.82% is 53% below its 5-year average of 144.72%, near the low end of its 5-year range (72.35%–165.94%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CCI stock is 115.46%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CCI stock is 139.21%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CCI stock is 144.72%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CCI stock is 172.16%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CCI stock is 132.12%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CCI stock is 109.12%.
Crown Castle Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 72.35% |
| 2024-12-31 | 158.57% |
| 2023-12-31 | 159.99% |
| 2022-12-31 | 165.94% |
| 2021-12-31 | 158.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | 153.04% |
| 2019-12-31 | 315.91% |
| 2018-12-31 | 249.01% |
| 2017-12-31 | 188.53% |
| 2016-12-31 | 141.26% |
| 2015-12-31 | 130.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | 75.46% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.75% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.59% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.30% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.00% |
| 2008-12-31 | 31.92% |
| 2007-12-31 | 39.48% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.03% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.84% |
| 2003-12-31 | 52.04% |
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