Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure29 years of earnings data (1997–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) Earnings Overview
As of September 23, 2026, Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.07B, reflecting +111.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.48 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 10.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CCI's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -15.4%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.68B in fiscal 2022.
Crown Castle Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 66.1%, operating margin of 48.7%, and net margin of 10.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including AMT ($3.38B net income, 23.8% margin), SBAC ($991M net income, 37.4% margin), UNIT ($1.04B net income, 58.4% margin), CCI has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CCI vs AMT →
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CCI Historical Earnings Data (1997–2025)
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444M | +111.4% | $2.08B | $1.02 | 10.4% | 48.7% |
| 2024 | -$3.90B | -359.9% | -$2.94B | $-8.98 | -59.4% | -44.7% |
| 2023 | $1.50B | -10.3% | $2.37B | $3.46 | 21.5% | 33.9% |
| 2022 | $1.68B | +52.8% | $2.42B | $3.86 | 24.0% | 34.7% |
| 2021 | $1.10B | +3.8% | $2.00B | $2.53 | 17.3% | 31.6% |
| 2020 | $1.06B | +22.8% | $1.86B | $2.35 | 18.1% | 31.9% |
| 2019 | $860M | +38.3% | $1.56B | $1.79 | 14.9% | 27.1% |
| 2018 | $622M | +69.9% | $1.38B | $1.23 | 11.6% | 25.8% |
| 2017 | $366M | +2.5% | $967M | $0.80 | 8.6% | 22.7% |
| 2016 | $357M | -25.3% | $949M | $0.95 | 9.1% | 24.2% |
| 2015 | $478M | +62.5% | $946M | $1.43 | 13.0% | 25.8% |
| 2014 | $294M | +555.7% | $941M | $0.88 | 8.3% | 26.6% |
| 2013 | $45M | -76.2% | $881M | $0.15 | 1.6% | 30.7% |
| 2012 | $189M | +10.2% | $835M | $0.64 | 7.8% | 34.3% |
| 2011 | $171M | +155.0% | $692M | $0.52 | 8.4% | 34.1% |
| 2010 | -$311M | -172.0% | $575M | $-1.08 | -16.6% | 30.6% |
| 2009 | -$114M | -134.0% | $434M | $-0.40 | -6.8% | 25.7% |
| 2008 | -$49M | +78.1% | $293M | $-0.17 | -3.2% | 19.2% |
| 2007 | -$223M | -431.9% | $100M | $-0.80 | -16.1% | 7.2% |
| 2006 | -$42M | +89.6% | $121M | $-0.20 | -5.3% | 15.4% |
| 2005 | -$402M | -270.8% | $24M | $-1.84 | -59.3% | 3.6% |
| 2004 | $235M | +159.0% | -$27M | $0.88 | 38.9% | -4.5% |
| 2003 | -$398M | -46.2% | -$66M | $-1.84 | -71.5% | -11.9% |
| 2002 | -$273M | +25.6% | -$128M | $-1.25 | -45.0% | -21.1% |
| 2001 | -$366M | -78.8% | -$62M | $-1.71 | -40.7% | -6.9% |
| 2000 | -$205M | -111.8% | $5M | $-1.15 | -31.5% | 0.8% |
| 1999 | -$97M | -155.8% | $10M | $-0.74 | -28.0% | 2.8% |
| 1998 | -$38M | -217.6% | $-100,000 | $-0.89 | -33.4% | -0.1% |
| 1997 | -$12M | - | -$3M | $-1.92 | -37.9% | -10.8% |
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CCI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CCI stock.
What is CCI earnings per share (EPS)?
CCI trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $2.48, reflecting +111.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -15.4%. Complete EPS history from 1997 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Crown Castle Inc.'s net income?
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.1B as of 2025. Earnings grew +111.4% year-over-year.
Is CCI profitable?
Yes, CCI is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.1B and a net profit margin of +10.4%.
What is CCI's earnings growth rate?
CCI compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: N/A, 3-Year: -35.8%, 5-Year: -15.4%, 10-Year: -3.3%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1997 to 2025.
What are CCI's profit margins?
Crown Castle Inc. net profit margin is +10.4%, operating margin is +48.7%, and gross margin is +66.1%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is N/A.
Is CCI growing earnings?
Yes, CCI earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +111.4% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -15.4%. TTM net income reached $1.1B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was CCI's best earnings year?
Crown Castle Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.7B, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 1997 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CCI's earnings last quarter?
CCI's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $307M with diluted EPS of $0.71. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.