Crown Castle (CCI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CCI - Crown Castle Inc.
$75.62
1.75 (2.37%)
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5d:
-2.12%
30d:
+2.23%
90d:
-17.84%
WAIT
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 28, 2026
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Signal fired Sep 4, 2026 at $75.83 · last confirmed Sep 9, 2026
Strength: 6.2/10
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: CCI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -2.1% 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 -2.1% 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
$140.57
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$87.28
13.4% Margin of Safety
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 $75.62, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $74.35 to $76.43. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 26.2) is in line with its historical norms (27.9). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.1% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CCI is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $73.40. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 46/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $95.07 (+25.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CCI is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $73.40. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 46/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $95.07 (+25.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$74.35 -
$76.43
Company Quality Score
50/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
72.4%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (46/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 25.7% below Wall St target ($95.07)
- WARNING: Composite score 50/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$74.35 -
$76.43
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$73.40
Resistance Level
$77.75
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
26.19
Wall Street Target
$95.07
(+25.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-4.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-67.5%
Profit Margin
20.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-2.1% cheaper
PE vs Historical
26.2 vs 27.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-2.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$74.03
(-2%)
2-Year Target
$72.48
(-4%)
3-Year Target
$70.96
(-6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 26â28)
$75.59
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 26.2, Growth: 25.3%)
$148.60
(+97%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.2, Growth: 25.3%)
$114.45
(+51%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.1, Growth: 25.3%)
$97.28
(+29%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (31x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (26x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 30.65 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.41
Bull Case
$97.35
(+29%)
Analyst growth 19.8%, PE expands to 33.7
Base Case
$88.50
(+17%)
Market implied 19.8%, PE stable at 30.7
Bear Case
$50.23
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 26.1
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 26.2 to 27.9
Stabilization Target:
$80.56
(+6.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+6.5%
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: September 12, 2026 9:09 PM ET
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