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Crown CastleCCI +0.16%62 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.97 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CCI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 660 REITs companies, Crown Castle ranks worse than 76.36% on this metric.
Crown Castle's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.22.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.97.
Crown Castle's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.64.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.46.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -13.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Crown Castle's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 324.90% per year. The lowest was -26.70% per year. And the median was 15.40% per year.
Crown Castle (NYSE:CCI) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Crown Castle Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Crown Castle Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Castle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CCI vs IRM, SBAC, WY: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Crown Castle's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Crown Castle PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Crown Castle's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Castle's PE Ratio falls into.
Crown Castle Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Crown Castle's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.97
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.97 mean?
Crown Castle (CCI) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.97 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Crown Castle and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #504 out of 660 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Crown Castle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Crown Castle's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.97. The REITs industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.20. Crown Castle's value of $1.97 is 64.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #504 out of 660 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Crown Castle has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Castle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to IRM and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #504 out of 660 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Crown Castle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.20. Crown Castle's value of $1.97 is 64.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a REITs company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among REITs companies is 1.20, based on 660 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crown Castle's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.97 is 64.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Crown Castle and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Castle's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Castle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Castle (CCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.02, compared to a current price of $75.51 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.97 and 64.2% above the REITs industry median of 1.20. Crown Castle's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crown Castle (CCI), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.97 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Crown Castle (CCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Castle stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $75.51 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.02.
GuruFocus considers Crown Castle to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CCI:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.97
GF Value™: $90.02 vs. price of $75.51 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% above the REITs median (#504 of 660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Castle owns or manages roughly 40,000 wireless towers in the United States. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, which install equipment to support their wireless networks. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with about 90% of its revenue from the Big Three US mobile carriers: Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. Crown Castle has plans to divest its fiber business, which is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2026. After that, it will be a stand-alone tower operator. Crown Castle operates as a real estate investment trust.
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