Company Announcement - Crown Castle Inc. will have a presentation at Nareit's REITweek: 2025 Investor Conference on June 4, 2025, at 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time [1] - The presentation will be led by Dan Schlanger, Interim President and CEO, and Sunit Patel, Executive Vice President and CFO, and is expected to last approximately 30 minutes [1] - The live audio webcast will be available on Crown Castle's website and archived for 30 days for replay [1] Company Overview - Crown Castle owns, operates, and leases over 40,000 cell towers and approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber across major U.S. markets [2] - The company's infrastructure connects cities and communities to essential data, technology, and wireless services [2] - Crown Castle's portfolio supports small cells and fiber solutions, facilitating the flow of information, ideas, and innovations [2]

Group 1 - Crown Castle Inc. will have a presentation at Nareit's REITweek: 2025 Investor Conference on June 4, 2025, at 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time [1] - The presentation will be led by Dan Schlanger, Interim President and CEO, and Sunit Patel, Executive Vice President and CFO, and is expected to last approximately 30 minutes [1] - The live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on Crown Castle's website and archived for replay for 30 days [1] Group 2 - Crown Castle owns and operates over 40,000 cell towers and approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber across major U.S. markets [2] - The company's infrastructure supports small cells and fiber solutions, connecting cities and communities to essential data and wireless services [2] - Crown Castle's portfolio plays a crucial role in delivering information, ideas, and innovations to businesses and individuals [2]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________________________ FORM 10-Q ___________________________________ ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period to Commission File Number 001-16441 ____________________________________ CROWN CASTLE INC. (Exact nam ...

Financial Performance - For the quarter ended March 2025, Crown Castle reported revenue of $1.06 billion, down 35.3% year-over-year [1] - EPS for the quarter was $1.10, compared to $0.71 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 billion by +1.96% [1] - EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.02 by +7.84% [1] Key Metrics - Total ending towers were reported at 40,000, slightly below the four-analyst average estimate of 40,056 [4] - Site rental revenue was $1.01 billion, compared to the average estimate of $1.09 billion, reflecting a -36.3% year-over-year change [4] - Services and other revenue was $50 million, exceeding the average estimate of $46.85 million, but down -5.7% from the previous year [4] - Net Earnings Per Share (Diluted) was -$1.07, worse than the average estimate of -$0.58 [4] - Site rental gross margin was $771 million, below the average estimate of $893.90 million [4] - Services and other gross margin was $22 million, slightly above the average estimate of $20.96 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Crown Castle have returned -0.9% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market [3]

分组1 - Crown Castle reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $1.10 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 per share, but down from $1.72 per share a year ago, representing an FFO surprise of 7.84% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.06 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.96%, compared to $1.64 billion in revenues a year ago [2] - Crown Castle has outperformed the S&P 500, with shares increasing about 14.3% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 declined by 5.5% [3] 分组2 - The future performance of Crown Castle's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the company's FFO outlook [4][6] - Current consensus FFO estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.99 on revenues of $1.03 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.47 on revenues of $4.2 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector is currently in the bottom 36% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may negatively impact stock performance [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong first quarter results, with site rental revenues showing 5.1% organic growth, excluding the impact of Sprint cancellations [16] - The full year 2025 outlook includes 4.5% organic growth, adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2,800 million, and AFFO of approximately $1,800 million [19][20] - The company generated $53 million of free cash flow from discontinued operations in the first quarter, or $75 million excluding a $22 million increase in net working capital [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The tower business has experienced more than 5% average annual organic growth from 2020 to 2024, driven by substantial mobile data demand [6][7] - Site rental revenues included a $3 million contribution from other billings, primarily related to intercompany backed billings, which is not expected to recur [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market has seen consistent demand growth across market cycles, with cash site rental revenues growing consistently despite economic fluctuations [7][8] - Customers have invested over $35 billion annually in their networks to maintain capacity and quality, indicating strong market dynamics [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on becoming a pure play U.S. tower company, which is expected to unlock substantial value in its tower business [5] - The capital allocation framework aims to balance predictable returns to shareholders with financial flexibility, including a planned share repurchase program of approximately $3 billion [10][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the full year 2025 outlook, citing strong first quarter results and ongoing progress in separating the fiber solutions and small cell businesses [12][20] - The company believes that the continued growth in data demand will drive durable growth in its business [6] Other Important Information - The board intends to reduce the annualized dividend per share to $4.25 beginning in the second quarter of 2025 [11] - The company plans to manage its debt balance to maintain an investment grade credit rating, expecting to use approximately $6 billion of cash proceeds from the sale to repay debt [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you shed light on the executive changes and the strategy going forward? - Management indicated that the focus is on separating the fiber and small cell businesses and that M&A activity is unlikely in the short term due to the ongoing sale process [24][27] Question: What is the current status of the fiber business sale? - The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals, which are time-consuming but not anticipated to be difficult [38][40] Question: How is the new leasing activity expected to trend in 2025? - Management expects leasing activity to remain consistent throughout 2025, with a target of 4.5% organic growth [43][101] Question: What are the expectations regarding churn from the Sprint merger? - Management noted that while there is expected churn from the Sprint merger, overall churn is anticipated to remain in the normal range of 1% to 2% [52] Question: Can you provide insights on the services side of the business? - Demand for services is good, but the company has exited the construction services business, which may impact activity levels [64] Question: What are the expectations for cost management and AFFO growth? - Management is focused on cost control and expects to narrow the AFFO growth range as performance becomes clearer [87]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong first quarter results, with site rental revenues showing 5.1% organic growth, excluding the impact of Sprint cancellations [20] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was positively impacted by lower repair and maintenance costs, sustaining capital expenditures, and other non-worker costs [21] - The full year 2025 outlook remains unchanged, with expectations of 4.5% organic growth, adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2.8 billion, and AFFO of approximately $1.8 billion [22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is in the process of separating its fiber solutions and small cell businesses, which will be reported as discontinued operations [18] - Site rental revenues included a $3 million contribution from other billings, primarily related to intercompany back billings, which is not expected to recur [20] - The company expects straight-line revenues to turn negative, consistent with the full year 2025 outlook of zero [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mobile data demand in the U.S. has grown substantially, with customers investing over $35 billion annually in their networks, resulting in more than 5% average annual organic growth in the tower business from 2020 to 2024 [9] - The U.S. tower business model has shown resilience across market cycles, with cash site rental revenues growing consistently despite economic fluctuations [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become a pure play U.S. tower company, focusing exclusively on the U.S. market, which is viewed as the best market for tower ownership [8] - The capital allocation framework balances predictable returns to shareholders with financial flexibility and balance sheet strength, with plans to return capital via a quarterly dividend and share repurchase program [12][14] - The company intends to reduce its annualized dividend per share to $4.25 beginning in the second quarter of 2025 [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the full year 2025 outlook, citing strong first quarter results and progress in separating the fiber solutions and small cell businesses [14] - The company believes that being a pure play tower company will enhance value by focusing on customer service, operational excellence, and improved profitability [11] - Management noted that regulatory approvals for the sale of the fiber and small cell businesses are time-consuming but not expected to pose significant difficulties [40] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with significant liquidity and flexibility, maintaining an investment-grade credit rating [23] - The board intends to use approximately $6 billion of cash proceeds from the sale to repay debt, balancing this with share repurchases [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you shed light on the executive changes and the strategy going forward? - Management acknowledged the recent executive changes and emphasized the focus on separating the fiber and small cell businesses while creating value in the U.S. tower market [28][30] Question: What is the current status of the fiber and small cell business sale? - Management stated that the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals [40][42] Question: How is the company managing costs and what is the outlook for new leasing activity? - Management indicated that cost control measures are in place and that new leasing activity is expected to remain consistent throughout 2025 [46][49] Question: What are the strategic priorities for the new CFO? - The new CFO highlighted the importance of closing the fiber business sale and positioning the tower business for operational improvements [66] Question: Can you provide insights on the services side of the business? - Management noted good demand for services, although they have exited the construction services business [70] Question: What is the expected impact of the Sprint merger on churn? - Management acknowledged the ongoing churn from the Sprint merger but indicated that overall churn rates are expected to remain within normal ranges [57] Question: How will the share repurchase program be structured? - Management stated that the share repurchase program will depend on market conditions at the time of the transaction close [99]

Q1 2025 Results - Site Rental Revenues decreased to $1,011 million, a decrease of $57 million or 5% compared to Q1 2024's $1,068 million[12] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $722 million, a decrease of $32 million or 4% compared to Q1 2024's $754 million[12] - AFFO decreased to $479 million, a decrease of $5 million or 1% compared to Q1 2024's $484 million[12] - Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings, excluding the impact of Sprint Cancellations, was 51%[12] Full Year 2025 Outlook - The company affirmed its full year 2025 Outlook, which includes 45% tower organic growth, excluding the impact of Sprint Cancellations[7] - Site Rental Revenues are projected to be $3,987 million to $4,032 million, representing a decrease of 6% compared to 2024 actuals of $4,268 million[15] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be $2,755 million to $2,805 million, representing a decrease of 9% compared to 2024 actuals of $3,035 million[15] - AFFO is projected to be $1,770 million to $1,820 million, representing a decrease of 8% compared to 2024 actuals of $1,980 million[15] Fiber Business Sale and Future Outlook - The company is on track to successfully close the Fiber business sale in the first half of 2026[7] - Estimated Annual AFFO at the anticipated close of the Fiber Business sale is projected to be $2,265 million to $2,415 million[22] - This estimate includes a reduction to interest expense of $210 million to $260 million from debt repayment and an AFFO impact from revenue growth, interest expense from ongoing operations, and standalone SG&A adjustment of $250 million to $370 million[22]

Financial Performance - Crown Castle signed a definitive agreement to sell its small cells and fiber solutions businesses for an aggregate of $8.5 billion, subject to closing adjustments[16]. - The company reported a period-end closing price of $104.23 per share for Q1 2025, with dividends paid per common share remaining at $1.57[28]. - Crown Castle's market value of outstanding common shares at period end was $45.385 billion[28]. - Site rental revenues for Q1 2025 reached $1,070 million, a decrease of 5.3% compared to the prior year[63]. - Total net revenues for Q1 2025 were $1,061 million, a decrease of 4.8% from $1,114 million in Q1 2024[141]. - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $464 million, compared to a net income of $311 million in Q1 2024[141]. - The company reported a significant loss from discontinued operations of $748 million in Q1 2025, compared to a gain of $17 million in Q1 2024[141]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $722 million, down from $777 million in Q4 2024[182]. - FFO for Q1 2025 was $451 million, compared to $483 million in Q4 2024, reflecting a decrease of 6.6%[190]. - AFFO for Q1 2025 was $479 million, a decline from $523 million in Q4 2024, representing a decrease of 8.4%[190]. Operational Metrics - The company operates over 40,000 towers and approximately 105,000 small cells, with a focus on maximizing recurring site rental cash flows from existing tenants[14][15]. - The number of towers as of March 31, 2025, was 40,000, with an average of 2.4 tenants per tower[71]. - Remaining contracted tenant receivables amounted to $30 billion, with a weighted average remaining contract term of 6 years[71]. - T-Mobile accounted for 40% of Q1 2025 LQA site rental revenues, followed by AT&T at 27% and Verizon at 21%[86]. - The total number of towers owned is 11,960, representing 30% of the total portfolio[97]. Future Outlook - Full Year 2025 Outlook for site rental billings is projected to be between $3,885 million and $3,915 million[42]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Full Year 2025 is expected to range from $2,755 million to $2,805 million[42]. - Net income (loss) for Full Year 2025 is forecasted to be between $65 million and $345 million, translating to diluted net income (loss) per share of $0.15 to $0.79[42]. - Projected site rental revenues for 2025 are estimated at $3,016 million, increasing to $4,343 million by 2029[90]. - Ground lease expenses for 2025 are projected to be $553 million, increasing to $772 million by 2029[96]. Debt and Financial Health - As of March 31, 2025, total secured debt amounts to $1,749 million with a weighted average interest rate of 4.1%[104]. - Total unsecured debt stands at $22,778 million, reflecting a weighted average interest rate of 3.9%[104]. - The company's net debt is reported at $24,288 million, with a market capitalization of $45,385 million, resulting in a firm value of $69,673 million[104][109]. - The total net leverage ratio is 5.9x, below the covenant requirement of ≤ 6.50x, indicating strong financial health[119]. - The debt service coverage ratio for the 2015 and 2018 Tower Revenue Notes is 17.6x, significantly above the required > 1.75x[119]. - Fixed rate debt constitutes 89% of total debt, with a weighted average interest rate of 3.7%[127]. Strategic Initiatives - Crown Castle's strategy includes returning a meaningful portion of cash generated by operating activities to stockholders through dividends and share repurchases[20]. - The company aims to invest capital efficiently to grow cash flows and stockholder distributions, including constructing and acquiring new towers[22]. - The Fiber Business is expected to incur a loss on disposal of $830 million in Q1 2025[185]. - The Strategic Fiber Transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, with an aggregate value of $8.5 billion[178]. - The company anticipates continued focus on restructuring plans to improve operational efficiency moving forward[197]. Restructuring and Discontinued Operations - The results of the Fiber Business are classified as discontinued operations, with the company focusing on its tower operations as the sole reportable segment[17]. - The company reported a net loss from discontinued operations of $5,077 million in Q1 2025[182]. - The company recorded restructuring charges of $3 million for Q1 2025, with total restructuring charges of $70 million for the full year 2024[197]. - The company expects restructuring charges for 2025 to be between $0 million and $6 million[183].

Core Insights - Crown Castle Inc. reported solid operational and financial results for Q1 2025, with a focus on organic growth in its tower business, achieving 5% growth excluding Sprint Cancellations [3][10] - The company maintains its full-year 2025 Outlook, emphasizing a strategic shift towards maximizing shareholder value through the sale of its small cells and fiber solutions businesses [3][11] - The anticipated reduction in annualized dividend per share to $4.25 reflects a revised capital allocation framework aimed at balancing returns to shareholders with financial flexibility [3][10] Financial Performance - Site rental revenues for Q1 2025 were $1,011 million, a decrease of $57 million or 5.3% from Q1 2024 [6][51] - Net income for Q1 2025 was a loss of $464 million, compared to a profit of $311 million in Q1 2024, largely due to an $830 million loss related to the Fiber Business sale [6][10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $722 million, down from $754 million in Q1 2024, reflecting lower site rental revenue contributions [6][10] Outlook and Strategic Focus - The full-year 2025 Outlook for site rental revenues is projected between $3,987 million and $4,032 million, with site rental billings growth expected to be 4.5% excluding Sprint Cancellations [12][13] - The company aims to enhance operational excellence and customer service in its tower business to drive long-term shareholder value [3][10] - Crown Castle's capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $40 million, indicating a $7 million decrease from the previous year, with a focus on sustaining capital expenditures [10][51] Market Position and Business Strategy - Following the sale of the Fiber Business, Crown Castle will be positioned as the only public pure-play tower company in the U.S., which is viewed as a prime market for tower ownership [3][10] - The company ended Q1 2025 with approximately 89% fixed-rate debt and a weighted average debt maturity of over 6 years, indicating a strong balance sheet [10][11] - The strategic focus on maximizing top- and bottom-line results in the tower business is expected to create unique value opportunities post-sale [3][10]