Crown Castle (CCI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CCI - Crown Castle Inc.
$78.83
0.18 (0.23%)
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5d:
-1.46%
30d:
+12.25%
90d:
+5.25%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 21, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: CCI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -0.6% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: CCI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -0.6% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$118.85
Based on 10.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$73.80
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CCI is currently trading at $78.83, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $67.88 to $78.84. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 27.1) is in line with its historical norms (27.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.6% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CCI is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $73.75, while resistance sits at $83.26.
Market Sentiment: CCI scores 0/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $94.30 (+19.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CCI is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $73.75, while resistance sits at $83.26.
Market Sentiment: CCI scores 0/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $94.30 (+19.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$67.88 -
$78.84
Company Quality Score
35/100
(SELL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
40.5%
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- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (0/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($94.30)
- WARNING: Composite score 35/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$67.88 -
$78.84
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$73.75
Resistance Level
$83.26
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 22, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
27.08
Wall Street Target
$94.30
(+19.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-4.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-67.5%
Profit Margin
20.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical
27.1 vs 27.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$78.36
(-1%)
2-Year Target
$77.89
(-1%)
3-Year Target
$77.42
(-2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 27â28)
$78.91
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 27.1, Growth: 16.8%)
$125.73
(+60%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: 16.8%)
$92.21
(+17%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: 16.8%)
$78.38
(-1%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (33x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (27x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 33.05 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.38
Bull Case
$105.82
(+34%)
Analyst growth 22.3%, PE expands to 36.4
Base Case
$96.20
(+22%)
Market implied 22.3%, PE stable at 33.1
Bear Case
$53.48
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 28.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 27.1 to 27.6
Stabilization Target:
$80.34
(+1.9%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+1.9%
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Last updated: October 23, 2026 12:18 AM ET
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