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SBA Communications (SBAC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$195.42
-4.44 (-2.22%)
(As of 03:09 PM ET)
Today's Range
$194.71
$199.04
50-Day Range
$199.86
$223.75
52-Week Range
$185.23
$266.77
Volume
520,379 shs
Average Volume
1.00 million shs
Market Capitalization
$21.13 billion
P/E Ratio
42.39
Dividend Yield
2.01%
Price Target
$268.38

SBA Communications MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.09 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
36.9% Upside
$268.38 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.54% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.23
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.37mentions of SBA Communications in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$430,966 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
0.63%
From $12.60 to $12.68 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.80 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

87th out of 852 stocks

Real Estate Investment Trusts Industry

10th out of 181 stocks

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About SBA Communications Stock (NASDAQ:SBAC)

SBA Communications Corporation is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure including towers, buildings, rooftops, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cells. With a portfolio of more than 39,000 communications sites throughout the Americas, Africa and in Asia, SBA is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC. Our organization is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the top Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) by market capitalization.

SBAC Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/26/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend
3/13/2024
Dividend Payable
3/28/2024
Today
4/16/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/29/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Real estate investment trusts
Sub-Industry
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:SBAC
CUSIP
78388J10
Employees
1,787
Year Founded
1989

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$268.38
High Stock Price Target
$327.00
Low Stock Price Target
$227.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+36.9%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.09
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$501.81 million
Pretax Margin
20.23%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.71 billion
Cash Flow
$12.52 per share
Book Value
($47.86) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
106,379,000
Market Cap
$21.19 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.56

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Should I Buy SBA Communications Stock? SBAC Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SBA Communications Co.:

  • SBA Communications Co. has shown consistent revenue growth over recent quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company has increased its dividend payout, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • Positive analyst ratings and target price upgrades suggest a favorable outlook for the company's stock.
  • Ownership by institutional investors like State Street Corp and JPMorgan Chase & Co. indicates confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • With a diversified portfolio of over 39,000 communications sites, SBA Communications has a strong presence in key markets, enhancing its growth potential.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in SBA Communications Co. for these reasons:

  • Recent revenue figures slightly below analyst expectations may raise concerns about the company's growth trajectory.
  • The stock's current dividend yield of 1.84% may be lower compared to other investment opportunities in the market.
  • Fluctuations in the stock price and market volatility could pose risks to short-term investors.
  • Director Mary S. Chan's significant selling of company stock may signal insider sentiment that could impact investor confidence.
  • Analysts' target price adjustments, such as BMO Capital Markets dropping their target price, could indicate potential challenges ahead for the stock.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these SBA Communications pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SBAC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell SBA Communications stock right now?

11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SBA Communications in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SBAC shares.
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What is SBA Communications' stock price target for 2024?

11 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for SBA Communications' shares. Their SBAC share price targets range from $227.00 to $327.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $268.38 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 36.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have SBAC shares performed in 2024?

SBA Communications' stock was trading at $253.69 at the start of the year. Since then, SBAC shares have decreased by 22.7% and is now trading at $195.98.
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When is SBA Communications' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 29th 2024.
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How can I listen to SBA Communications' earnings call?

SBA Communications will be holding an earnings conference call on Monday, April 29th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 866-207-1041 with passcode "4541116".

How were SBA Communications' earnings last quarter?

SBA Communications Co. (NASDAQ:SBAC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February, 26th. The technology company reported $1.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.37 by $0.36. The technology company earned $675 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $682.11 million. SBA Communications had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.70% and a net margin of 18.51%. SBA Communications's revenue was down 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.11 EPS.
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How often does SBA Communications pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SBA Communications?

SBA Communications announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.98 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $3.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.00%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 13th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.85.
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Is SBA Communications a good dividend stock?

SBA Communications (NASDAQ:SBAC) pays an annual dividend of $3.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.94%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 85.03%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, SBAC will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.91% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for SBAC.

What guidance has SBA Communications issued on next quarter's earnings?

SBA Communications issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.7 billion-$2.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.8 billion.

What is Jeffrey A. Stoops' approval rating as SBA Communications' CEO?

247 employees have rated SBA Communications Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey A. Stoops on Glassdoor.com. Jeffrey A. Stoops has an approval rating of 99% among the company's employees. This puts Jeffrey A. Stoops in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of SBA Communications own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SBA Communications investors own include Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), NVIDIA (NVDA), American Tower (AMT), Crown Castle (CCI), Micron Technology (MU), Walt Disney (DIS), AT&T (T), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Who are SBA Communications' major shareholders?

SBA Communications' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.13%), Ausbil Investment Management Ltd (0.05%), Hazelview Securities Inc. (0.04%), Czech National Bank (0.02%), NBC Securities Inc. (0.01%) and Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Brendan Thomas Cavanagh, Brian D Lazarus, Brian D Lazarus, Duncan Cocroft, Fidelma Russo, George R Krouse Jr, George R Krouse, Jr, Jason V Silberstein, Jeffrey Stoops, Joshua Koenig, Kevin L Beebe, Kurt L Bagwell, Mark R Ciarfella, Mark R Ciarfella, Mary S Chan, Steven E Bernstein and Thomas P Hunt.
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How do I buy shares of SBA Communications?

Shares of SBAC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does SBA Communications have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of SBA Communications: AAT Communications Corporation, Bay Communications, Communication Site Services Inc., Light Tower Wireless LLC, Optasite Holding Company Inc, SBA 2012 TC Assets LLC, SBA Guarantor LLC, SBA Infrastructure LLC, SBA Monarch Towers I LLC, SBA Network Management Inc., SBA New Builds LLC, SBA Properties LLC, SBA Puerto Rico LLC, SBA Senior Finance II LLC, SBA Senior Finance LLC, SBA Site Management LLC, SBA Sites LCC, SBA Structures LCC, SBA Telecommunications LLC, SBA Torres Brasil LTDA, SBA Torres Panama S.A., SBA Towers II LLC, SBA Towers III LLC, SBA Towers IV LLC, SBA Towers IX LLC, SBA Towers LLC, SBA Towers V LLC, and SBA Towers VII LLC.
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This page (NASDAQ:SBAC) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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