CCI Dividend History & Analysis | 4.9% Yield

CCI has a dividend yield of 4.9% and paid 4.75 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.93%
Payout Ratio 222.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -3.40%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.72%
Payout FCF 86.1%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 42.17%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -5.8%
Total Return 5y: -36.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialized REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MRP 4,959 M 8.87% 12.7%
EPR 4,130 M 6.62% 12.1%
GLPI 12,529 M 6.70% 9.84%
NSA 4,736 M 7.06% 7.89%
OUT 4,092 M 6.45% 7.52%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OUT 4,092 M 56.5% 76.4%
SAFE 1,012 M 33.9% 53.3%
EPR 4,130 M 23.8% 94.9%
SBAC 19,144 M 17.6% 100%
FPI 506 M 21.8% 87.4%

CCI Dividend History: Last 48 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-31 Quarterly 1.063 0% 1.18%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 Quarterly 1.063 0% 1.12%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Quarterly 1.063 -32.1% 1.08%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 1.565 0% 1.56%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 1.565 0% 1.62%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Quarterly 1.565 0% 1.33%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 1.565 0% 1.6%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 1.565 0% 1.46%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 1.565 0% 1.34%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 1.565 0% 1.63%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 1.565 0% 1.37%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 1.565 0% 1.19%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 Quarterly 1.565 6.5% 1.09%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 1.47 0% 0.88%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 1.47 0% 0.89%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 1.47 0% 0.85%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-31 Quarterly 1.47 10.5% 0.75%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 1.33 0% 0.7%
2021-06-11 2021-06-14 2021-06-30 Quarterly 1.33 0% 0.67%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 1.33 0% 0.86%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-31 Quarterly 1.33 10.8% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-30 Quarterly 1.2 0% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-06-30 Quarterly 1.2 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-31 Quarterly 1.2 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-31 Quarterly 1.2 6.7% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-30 Quarterly 1.125 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 1.125 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 1.125 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-31 Quarterly 1.125 7.1% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 1.05 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 1.05 0% N/A
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-03-30 Quarterly 1.05 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 1.05 10.5% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.95 7.3% N/A
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.885 0% N/A
2016-06-15 2016-06-17 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.885 0% N/A
2016-03-16 2016-03-18 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.885 0% N/A
2015-12-16 2015-12-18 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.885 7.9% N/A
2015-09-16 2015-09-18 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.82 0% N/A
2015-06-17 2015-06-19 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.82 0% N/A
2015-03-18 2015-03-20 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.82 0% N/A
2014-12-17 2014-12-19 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.82 134.3% N/A
2014-09-17 2014-09-19 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-06-18 2014-06-20 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-03-18 2014-03-20 2014-03-31 Other 0.35 0% N/A

CCI Dividend FAQ

Crown Castle (NYSE:CCI) is a U.S.–based REIT that owns, operates, and leases roughly 40,000 cell towers and about 90,000 route-miles of fiber, providing small-cell and fiber solutions in all major U.S. markets. Its infrastructure portfolio underpins wireless connectivity and data services for both consumers and enterprises, effectively linking cities and communities to the digital economy.

What is the Dividend Yield of CCI?

As of February 2026, CCI`s dividend yield is 4.93%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.75 USD by the current share price of 80.88.

Does CCI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CCI paid a dividend of 4.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 1.063 USD.

How often does CCI pay dividends?

CCI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CCI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

CCI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CCI for the next 4 payments are between 1.23 (+15.7%) and 1.363 (+28.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CCI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.063 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Crown Castle (CCI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CCI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Crown Castle (CCI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CCI?

CCI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -3.40% per year.
Negative growth: CCI's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of CCI?

CCI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.72%. If you bought CCI's shares at 127.63 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.72% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CCI?

CCI Payout Consistency is 97.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Crown Castle has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CCI have a good Dividend Yield?

CCI`s 4.93% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CCI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CCI is 222.0%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of CCI?

CCI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 42.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CCI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CCI's Outstanding Shares?

Crown Castle's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.35% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 81.6%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has CCI ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 5,263,200
1998 92,916,700 +1665.4%
1999 158,566,000 +70.65%
2000 211,195,000 +33.19%
2001 219,420,000 +3.89%
2002 216,958,000 -1.12%
2003 219,294,000 +1.08%
2004 223,601,000 +1.96%
2005 214,473,000 -4.08%
2006 273,456,000 +27.5%
2007 279,340,000 +2.15%
2008 285,913,000 +2.35%
2009 288,451,000 +0.89%
2010 286,998,000 -0.5%
2011 284,913,000 -0.73%
2012 290,816,000 +2.07%
2013 319,634,000 +9.91%
2014 333,554,000 +4.35%
2015 334,320,000 +0.23%
2016 352,878,000 +5.55%
2017 408,130,000 +15.66%
2018 417,000,000 +2.17%
2019 418,000,000 +0.24%
2020 433,000,000 +3.59%
2021 434,000,000 +0.23%
2022 434,000,000
2023 434,000,000
2024 434,000,000
2025 437,000,000 +0.69%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:21