Wolfe Research has upgraded Crown Castle Inc (CCI) to an Outperform rating from Peer Perform, reflecting a more optimistic outlook for the company. This change, effective September 21, 2025, suggests improved fundamentals or enhanced confidence in Crown Castle's strategic direction.
Crown Castle, headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates in the real estate sector, specializing in shared communications infrastructure. The company provides access to its extensive portfolio of over 40,000 towers and various fiber solutions through long-term contracts. As of November 20, 2025, Crown Castle boasts a market capitalization of $39.7 billion, with a trailing twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of -10.65 and a remarkable dividend yield of 466.8%.
Looking ahead, Crown Castle is scheduled to report its next earnings on July 21, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $0.64 and projected revenue of $1.1 billion. Recent earnings reports indicate a positive trend, with Q3 2025 EPS at $0.74, exceeding expectations by 39.9%.
Analyst ratings, such as this upgrade, offer valuable insights but should be considered alongside other factors like company performance, industry trends, and personal financial goals. As of November 1, 2025, analyst consensus rates Crown Castle as a Buy, with 5 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 8 Hold, 1 Sell, and no Strong Sell ratings among 24 analysts surveyed.