What one share of Crown Castle holds
We own, operate and lease shared communications infrastructure that is geographically dispersed throughout the U.S., including (1) more than 40,000 towers and other structures, such as rooftops (collectively, "towers"), (2) approximately 105,000 small cell nodes either currently generating revenue or under contract and (3) approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber primarily supporting small cells and fiber solutions.
Crown Castle’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $9.52 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.97 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.50 |
| Free cash flow | $5.51 |
| Dividends | $4.25 |
| Cash and investments | $2.45 |
| Debt | $37.51 |
| Book value | −$7.68 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $5.88 | −$0.47 | $0.61 | $1.39 | — | $10.03 |
| 2010 | $6.55 | −$1.16 | $0.80 | $1.31 | — | $8.41 |
| 2011 | $7.11 | $0.52 | $1.22 | $1.03 | — | $8.39 |
| 2012 | $8.35 | $0.64 | $1.52 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $10.02 |
| 2013 | $9.58 | $0.26 | $1.79 | $2.13 | $0.00 | $20.73 |
| 2014 | $10.62 | $1.04 | $2.28 | $2.53 | $1,870 | $20.12 |
| 2015 | $10.97 | $4.42 | $2.72 | $2.65 | $3.35 | $21.24 |
| 2016 | $11.50 | $0.95 | $2.56 | $2.68 | $3.61 | $20.03 |
| 2017 | $11.11 | $0.80 | $3.21 | $2.10 | $3.90 | $25.31 |
| 2018 | $12.94 | $1.23 | $4.19 | $1.83 | $4.28 | $23.91 |
| 2019 | $13.79 | $1.79 | $4.92 | $1.53 | $4.58 | $21.25 |
| 2020 | $13.74 | $2.35 | $3.82 | $3.37 | $4.93 | $21.95 |
| 2021 | $14.61 | $2.53 | $2.83 | $3.59 | $5.46 | $19.12 |
| 2022 | $16.10 | $3.86 | $3.02 | $3.61 | $5.98 | $17.20 |
| 2023 | $10.91 | $3.46 | $0.56 | $6.64 | $6.26 | $14.70 |
| 2024 | $10.28 | −$8.99 | $0.41 | $6.38 | $6.26 | −$0.31 |
| 2025 | $9.76 | $1.02 | $0.42 | $6.58 | $4.75 | −$3.76 |
Common questions about Crown Castle
How much does one share of Crown Castle earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Crown Castle earned $1.97 of profit on $9.52 of sales, keeping about 21¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Crown Castle pay a dividend?
Yes. Crown Castle paid $4.25 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2014 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 215¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Crown Castle’s book value per share?
Crown Castle’s book value is negative (−$7.68 per share): it owes more than everything it owns is recorded at, often after years of buying back its own shares, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Crown Castle have?
Each share of Crown Castle has $2.45 of cash and investments and $37.51 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Crown Castle’s free cash flow per share?
$5.51 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
Has Crown Castle bought back shares?
Crown Castle’s share count rose about 52% from 2009 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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