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CCI Dividend History & Analysis | 5.8% Yield

CCI has a dividend yield of 5.8% and paid 5.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.82%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.26
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.15%
Overall Dividend Rating 60.03%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.03%
Payout Ratio 222.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 34.37%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -12% (S&P 500: 20%)
Total Return 5y: -30.8% (S&P 500: 106.9%)

Top Dividend Payers in Specialized REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
RYN 3,396 M 16.2% 18.3%
FPI 463 M 9.10% 16.8%
EPR 3,727 M 7.07% 20.5%
OUT 2,958 M 9.52% 14.3%
GLPI 12,750 M 6.82% 10.5%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FPI 463 M 60.6% 92.0%
MRP 3,523 M 24.3% 100%
OUT 2,958 M 44.4% 77.5%
EPR 3,727 M 22.4% 96.3%
SBAC 20,561 M 20.5% 100%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare CCI Dividends with its Peer-Group

EPR
EPR Properties
 7.07% Yield
FPI
Farmland Partners
 9.10% Yield
RYN
Rayonier
 16.18% Yield
NSA
National Storage
 7.64% Yield
GLPI
Gaming & Leisure
 6.82% Yield
OUT
Outfront Media
 9.52% Yield

CCI Dividend History: Last 47 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.84%
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) owns and operates roughly 40,000 cell towers and about 90,000 route-miles of fiber that support small-cell deployments and dark-fiber solutions in virtually every major U.S. market. The infrastructure portfolio is leased to wireless carriers, broadcasters, and enterprise customers, providing a backbone for the nation’s data, technology, and wireless services.

What is the Dividend Yield of CCI?

As of November 2025, CCI`s dividend yield is 5.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.26 USD by the current share price of 90.32.

Does CCI pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, CCI paid a dividend of 5.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-15 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 2025-09-15.

Will CCI pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.063 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-15. 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 6.15% per year.
Strong growth: CCI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CCI?

CCI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.03%. If you bought CCI's shares at 130.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.03% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CCI?

CCI Payout Consistency is 99.6%. 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 5.82% 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 60.03%. 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 (CAGR)?

Crown Castle`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.35% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 81.6%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Crown Castle ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-22 02:28