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SBA Communications Corporation Class A (SBAC)

NASDAQ: SBACReal EstateReal Estate Investment TrustsUSD

170.38+0.68 (+0.40%)

At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min

After hours: 170.38 0.00%

SBAC stock chart

Technical analysis

Key statistics

All statistics
Market cap
$18.08B
Dividend yield
2.77% ($4.72)
Ex-dividend date
Aug 20, 2026
52-week range
156.60 – 224.46
Day range
167.93 – 172.31
Volume / Avg
790.23K / 971.19K
Beta
—
Next earnings
Nov 2, 2026

52-week range

$156.60$224.46

SBAC stock today

Shares of SBA Communications (SBAC) finished higher on Oct 7 at $170.38, a gain of 0.40% or $0.68 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 24.1% below their 52-week high of $224.46, set on Apr 20, 2026 and 8.8% above the 52-week low of $156.60, in the middle of the past year's range. SBAC is down 11.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 9.6%.

At 18.4x trailing earnings, SBA Communications trades below the peer-group median of 25.9x. Its forward P/E of 20.8x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. SBA Communications's next earnings report is expected on Nov 2, 2026. SBA Communications pays an annual dividend of $4.72 per share, a 2.77% yield at the current price.

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About SBA Communications

Company profile

SBA Communications Corporation is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including tower structures, rooftops and other structures that support antennas used for wireless communications. In our site leasing business, we lease space to wireless service providers and other customers on assets we own or operate, and manage rooftop and tower sites for property owners under various contractual arrangements. As of December 31, 2025, we owned 46,328 towers, a substantial portion of which were built by us or by other tower owners or operators who, like us, build towers to lease space to multiple wireless service providers.

Industry
Real Estate Investment Trusts
CEO
Mr. Brendan Thomas Cavanagh CPA
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Employees
1,844
IPO year
1999

Financial highlights

Full financials

In fiscal 2025, SBA Communications generated $2.82 billion in revenue, up 5.1% from fiscal 2024. Net income was $1.05 billion (+40.6% year over year), for a net margin of 37.4% versus a median of 17.5% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 75.5% (down from 78.3%) and operating margin 47.7%.

SBA Communications annual revenue, net income and EPS
Fiscal yearFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021
Revenue$2.82B$2.68B$2.71B$2.63B$2.31B
Growth+5.06%-1.18%+2.97%+14.06%+10.83%
Net income$1.05B$749.54M$501.81M$461.43M$237.62M
EPS (diluted)$9.80$6.94$4.61$4.22$2.14

Analyst forecast

Forecast

Consensus (21 analysts)

buy

Avg. price target

$226.20+32.76%

  • Strong buy 3
  • Buy 8
  • Hold 10
  • Sell 0
  • Strong sell 0

Target range

Low $167.00High $280.00

Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.

Earnings

Earnings history
Next report
Nov 2, 2026
EPS estimate
$2.92
Last reported (Q2 2026)
Aug 6, 2026
EPS actual vs est.
$1.87 vs —

Dividends

Dividend history
Annual dividend
$4.72
Last payment
$1.25
Ex-dividend date
Aug 20, 2026

SBAC news

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SBA Communications peers

Real Estate sector
SBAC peer companies
CompanyPrice% ChgMarket capCompare
ESSEssex Property Trust Inc.268.05-1.63%$18.48Bvs SBAC
HSTHost Hotels & Resorts Inc.22.24-1.07%$15.45Bvs SBAC
KIMKimco Realty Corporation (HC)21.85-1.31%$14.66Bvs SBAC
LAMRLamar Advertising Company Class A143.24-1.04%$14.55Bvs SBAC
WPCW. P. Carey Inc. REIT62.73-2.00%$14.29Bvs SBAC
SUISun Communities Inc.110.79-1.14%$14.00Bvs SBAC
OHIOmega Healthcare Investors Inc.43.75-2.28%$13.97Bvs SBAC
MAAMid-America Apartment Communities Inc.114.21-2.38%$13.59Bvs SBAC

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SBA Communications stock FAQ

What is SBA Communications's stock price today?

SBAC last traded at $170.38 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.40% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.

Does SBA Communications pay a dividend?

Yes. SBA Communications pays $4.72 per share annually, a 2.77% yield. The most recent dividend of $1.25 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 20, 2026.

When is SBA Communications's next earnings date?

SBA Communications is expected to report earnings on Monday, November 2, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.92.

What is SBAC's P/E ratio?

SBAC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.38 and a forward P/E of 20.83, compared with a median of 25.9 for its closest peers.

Is SBA Communications in the S&P 500?

Yes. SBA Communications (SBAC) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.

Who is SBA Communications's CEO?

Mr. Brendan Thomas Cavanagh CPA is the chief executive officer of SBA Communications Corporation Class A, which has about 1,844 employees.

What is the SBAC 52-week high?

The 52-week high for SBAC is $224.46 and the 52-week low is $156.60. The stock is currently 24.1% below its high.

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