Site Leasing Performance - As of September 30, 2025, the company owned 44,581 towers, with site leasing contributing 97.7% of total segment operating profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2025[99]. - Domestic site leasing revenues increased by $5.4 million (1.1%) to $470.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to organic growth and new leases[117]. - International site leasing revenues increased by $25.3 million (13.9%) to $186.2 million for the same period, with a constant currency increase of $22.3 million[118]. - Total site leasing operating profit as a percentage of total operating profit was 97.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2025[106]. - Domestic site leasing segment operating profit increased by $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the prior year[120]. - International site leasing segment operating profit increased by $17.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, with a constant currency increase of $15.4 million[121]. - Domestic site leasing revenues increased by $11.5 million to $1,401.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the prior year, driven by organic growth and new leases[137]. - International site leasing revenues increased by $12.5 million to $503.4 million, with a constant currency increase of $33.4 million, primarily due to acquisitions and organic growth[138]. Site Development and Carrier Activity - Site development revenues surged by $34.0 million (81.2%) to $75.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, driven by increased carrier activity[119]. - Site development revenues surged by $85.6 million to $191.1 million, reflecting increased carrier activity[139]. - Site development operating income increased by $14.7 million to $24.6 million, driven by higher segment operating profit from increased carrier activity[150]. Financial Performance and Expenses - Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by $5.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, driven primarily by increases in personnel and support-related costs[124]. - Asset impairment and decommission costs increased by $7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to increased impairment charges[125]. - Depreciation, accretion, and amortization expense increased by $13.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to an increase in the number of towers acquired and built[126]. - Net income decreased by $15.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to increases in interest expense and provision for income taxes[135]. - Provision for income taxes increased by $6.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to increases in foreign deferred taxes[134]. - Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by $12.1 million to $203.2 million, driven by higher personnel costs and a bad debt reserve[143]. - Asset impairment and decommission costs increased by $14.7 million to $102.6 million, primarily due to higher impairment charges[146]. - Depreciation, accretion, and amortization expense rose by $7.5 million to $211.9 million, attributed to the increase in the number of towers acquired and built[147]. Capital Allocation and Investments - The capital allocation strategy focuses on portfolio growth through tower acquisitions and construction, stock repurchases, and cash dividends to enhance shareholder value[110]. - The company’s capital allocation policy focuses on investing in quality assets while maintaining flexibility for buybacks and dividend growth, with an emphasis on debt repayment to minimize interest expenses[167]. - The company repurchased 1.4 million shares of Class A common stock for $284.8 million at an average price of $208.61 per share during the nine months ended September 30, 2025[173]. - The company declared cash dividends of $1.11 per share, totaling $122.3 million, $119.4 million, and $119.1 million for the respective periods in 2025[174]. Debt and Liquidity - The company anticipates minimal future expenditures for tower maintenance, allowing for growth in cash flows by adding tenants at minimal incremental costs[107]. - The company expects non-discretionary cash capital expenditures of $56.0 million to $60.0 million and discretionary cash capital expenditures of $1,290.0 million to $1,300.0 million for 2025[172]. - As of September 30, 2025, the company had approximately $7.2 billion of Secured Tower Revenue Securities outstanding, secured by operating cash flows from 9,505 tower sites[183]. - The company’s cash on hand, available capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility, and cash flows from operations are expected to be sufficient to service outstanding debt over the next twelve months[191]. - The company has outstanding Risk Retention Tower Securities totaling $379.3 million, with interest rates ranging from 3.598% to 7.870%[187]. - The company’s senior notes total $3 billion, with interest rates of 3.125% and 3.875% and maturity dates in 2027 and 2029[190]. - The company is exposed to interest rate risk, particularly regarding the ability to refinance debt at commercially reasonable rates[196]. - The impact of higher interest rates is expected to affect the growth rate and future operating results, particularly in capital expenditures by wireless service providers[194]. Future Outlook and Strategic Goals - The company expects core site leasing revenue to increase over 2024 levels, supported by wireless carriers deploying unused spectrum and the impact of towers acquired and built during 2024 and 2025[107]. - The company intends to grow its tower portfolio through acquisitions, new builds, and organic lease-up on existing towers[202]. - The company expects to meet its future liquidity requirements, including debt service in 2024, with cash on hand, capacity under its Revolving Credit Facility, and cash flows from operations[204]. - The company aims to increase its Adjusted Funds From Operations per share as part of its capital allocation strategies[204]. - The company anticipates future cash capital expenditures, including those for new builds and maintenance of towers, and plans to source funds for these expenditures[204]. Risk Management - The company is focused on managing risks associated with international operations, including competition and economic conditions[204]. - The company is committed to securing site leasing tenants and retaining current leases on towers[204]. - The company aims to build new towers and address issues related to land acquisition and construction in a timely manner[204]. - The company is focused on protecting its rights to the land under its towers and acquiring land on accretive terms[204]. - The company is monitoring the impact of regulatory and litigation matters on its operations[204]. - The company is aware of potential decreases in demand for its towers and the effects of new technologies on its leasing business[204].

Core Viewpoint - SBA Communications Corporation is a leading provider of wireless communications infrastructure, focusing on site leasing services for mobile network operators, and has shown strong financial performance despite a recent price target adjustment by BMO Capital [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $3.3 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.19 per share, resulting in a +3.45% FFO surprise for the quarter [2][6]. - SBA Communications has consistently surpassed consensus FFO estimates over the past four quarters, with the previous quarter's FFO at $3.17 per share, beating the expected $3.12 per share, leading to a +1.6% surprise [3][6]. - Revenue for the quarter ending September 2025 was $732 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.86% and increasing from $668 million reported in the same quarter last year [4][6]. Market Position - The company has consistently beaten consensus revenue estimates in each of the last four quarters, indicating a strong market position [4][6]. - SBA Communications raised its revenue forecast for 2025 during its recent earnings call, driven by consistent demand for its site leasing services [5]. Stock Performance - BMO Capital maintained a "Market Perform" rating for SBA Communications, lowering its price target from $215 to $210, with the stock currently priced at $193.52, reflecting a 1.07% increase [2][5][6]. - The company's market capitalization is approximately $20.78 billion [5].

Core Insights - SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of $3.30, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.19, but slightly down from $3.32 in the same quarter last year [1][9] - Total quarterly revenues increased by 10% year over year to $732.3 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $705.1 million [2][9] Revenue Breakdown - Site-leasing revenues rose by 4.9% year over year to $656.4 million, with domestic site-leasing revenues at $470.3 million and international site-leasing revenues at $186.2 million [3] - Domestic cash site-leasing revenues grew by 1.5% year over year to $470.8 million, while international cash site-leasing revenues increased by 14.4% year over year to $184 million [3] - Site development revenues surged significantly year over year to $75.9 million [3] Profitability Metrics - Site-leasing operating profit was $529.1 million, up 4.2% year over year, contributing 97.5% to SBAC's total operating profit for the quarter [4] - Overall operating income slightly declined to $374.2 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA totaled $493.3 million, reflecting a 4.4% increase, while the adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 67.5% from 70.9% in the prior-year quarter [4] Cost and Expenses - The cost of site development increased significantly to $62.5 million, and interest expenses rose by 25.5% year over year to $120.2 million [5] Portfolio Activity - In the third quarter, SBAC acquired 447 communication sites for a total cash consideration of $142.8 million and built 151 new towers, expanding its portfolio to 44,581 sites [6][9] - SBAC also spent $8.9 million on land and easements, with total cash capital expenditure for the quarter at $71.9 million [7] Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, SBAC had $0.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents, up from $0.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, with net debt at $12.3 billion [10] - The company generated nearly $318 million of net cash from operating activities compared to $304.7 million in the year-ago quarter [12] Dividend Announcement - SBAC announced a cash dividend of $1.11 per share for the fourth quarter, payable on December 11 to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2025 [13] Guidance Revision - SBAC revised its AFFO per share guidance to a range of $12.76-$12.98 from the previous range of $12.65-$13.02, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $1,909 million and $1,919 million [14]

Core Insights - SBA Communications exceeded third-quarter earnings estimates and increased its annual revenue forecast, driven by consistent demand for site leasing services from mobile network operators [1] Company Summary - SBA Communications reported better-than-expected performance in the third quarter, indicating strong operational efficiency and market positioning [1] - The company raised its annual revenue forecast, reflecting confidence in ongoing demand and growth potential in the telecommunications infrastructure sector [1] Industry Summary - The mobile network operator sector continues to show steady demand for site leasing services, which is a positive indicator for companies like SBA Communications that operate in this space [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong quarter with an industry-leading AFFO per share and a modest increase in the full-year outlook for new leasing activity and escalations [5][10] - The adjusted timing of the Millicom acquisition negatively impacted the current site leasing revenue outlook by $4 million and tower cash flow by $3 million [13][16] - The total debt at the end of the quarter was $12.8 billion, with a net debt of $12.3 billion, resulting in a leverage ratio of 6.2 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The services business saw an 81% increase in revenue in Q3 compared to the prior year, primarily driven by construction-related projects focused on network expansion [5][10] - Domestic organic leasing revenue growth was 5.3% on a gross basis and 1.6% on a net basis, with churn at 3.7% [13][16] - International organic leasing revenue growth was 8.5% on a gross basis, calculated on a constant currency basis [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has a total of over 46,000 tower sites worldwide, representing a 40% increase since 2020 [8] - The backlog of leasing activity remains healthy and steady compared to the previous quarter [5] - The company acquired 447 sites for approximately $143 million during Q3, primarily related to the Millicom acquisition [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on being a leading tower company in each market and aligning more directly with leading wireless operators [8] - A new long-term agreement with Verizon supports the company's strategy for network modernization and operational efficiencies [9] - The company is changing its financial policy to reduce the target leverage range to six to seven turns of net debt to adjusted EBITDA, aiming for investment-grade debt [17][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The macro environment for mobile broadband growth is supportive, with increasing 5G use cases and mobile data traffic driving network investment [11][12] - Management expressed confidence in the future growth potential, particularly with the new agreement with Verizon and ongoing demand for services [5][10] - The company anticipates a significant reduction in international churn over the next couple of years as market consolidations stabilize [71] Other Important Information - The company has $1.3 billion remaining on its share repurchase authorization and has spent $325 million to repurchase 1.6 million shares so far in 2025 [10][21] - A quarterly dividend of $1.11 per share was declared, representing a 13% increase over the previous year's dividend [22][23] - Marc DeRussy, Vice President of Finance, announced his retirement at the end of the year, with Louis Friend set to take over [12][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of Verizon MLA on new leasing revenue - The Verizon agreement includes components for colocations and amendments, with a minimum commitment for growth over the next 10 years [27][28] Question: Current status of DISH payments - DISH is current on their rents, and the company expects them to honor their agreements [28][29] Question: Structure of the Verizon deal compared to AT&T - The Verizon deal is more linear and tied directly to activity, unlike the AT&T deal [30][31] Question: T-Mobile agreement status - The company has a good relationship with T-Mobile and expects to negotiate a new agreement as the current one expires [98] Question: Sustainability of the services business trend - The services business is expected to continue growing, with potential for broader relationships, particularly with Verizon [100][102] Question: Regulatory delays in acquisitions - Regulatory delays were primarily related to the Millicom acquisition, with challenges in markets where the company has significant market share [81][84]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong quarter with an industry-leading AFFO per share and a modest increase in the full-year outlook for new leasing activity and escalations [5][10] - Adjusted for the timing of the Millicom acquisition, the third-quarter results were in line with expectations, with domestic organic leasing revenue growth of 5.3% on a gross basis and 1.6% on a net basis [13][21] - Total debt at the end of the quarter was $12.8 billion, with net debt at $12.3 billion, resulting in a leverage ratio of 6.2 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The services business saw a significant revenue increase of 81% in Q3 compared to the prior year, primarily driven by construction-related projects focused on network expansion [5] - The company acquired 447 sites for approximately $143 million during Q3, mainly related to the Millicom acquisition, with an additional 2,000 sites closed post-quarter [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International organic leasing revenue growth for Q3 was 8.5% on a gross basis, although total international churn remained elevated due to ongoing carrier consolidation [15][21] - The company noted that 80% of consolidated cash site leasing revenue and 85% of adjusted EBITDA was denominated in U.S. dollars [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on being a leading tower company in each market and aligning more closely with leading wireless operators [8] - A new long-term agreement with Verizon supports the company's growth strategy and enhances operational efficiencies [9][10] - The company is changing its financial policy to reduce the target leverage range to six to seven turns of net debt to adjusted EBITDA, aiming for investment-grade debt issuance [17][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the macro environment for mobile broadband growth, driven by the proliferation of 5G use cases and increasing mobile data traffic [10][11] - The company anticipates ongoing network investment to meet the demands of new technologies, including 6G [11] - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by regulatory delays in acquisitions but remains confident in future growth opportunities [81] Other Important Information - The company has a remaining $1.3 billion under its stock repurchase authorization, having repurchased $325 million worth of shares in 2025 [10][21] - A quarterly dividend of $1.11 per share was declared, representing a 13% increase over the previous year [22][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of Verizon MLA on new leasing revenue - Management indicated that the Verizon agreement includes components for colocations and amendments, with a minimum commitment for growth over the next 10 years [27][28] Question: Current status of DISH payments - Management confirmed that DISH is current on their rents and expects them to honor their agreements [28][29] Question: Structure of Verizon deal compared to AT&T - The Verizon deal is described as more linear compared to the AT&T agreement, with growth tied directly to activity [30][31] Question: T-Mobile agreement status - Management expressed confidence in negotiating a new agreement with T-Mobile, given the strong existing relationship [98] Question: Sustainability of services business growth - Management noted that while this year is expected to be the second-best for services, sustainability will depend on the needs of the three main customers [100][101] Question: Regulatory delays in acquisitions - Management acknowledged that regulatory challenges have impacted the timing of acquisitions, particularly in markets where they hold significant market share [81][84]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong quarter with an increase in Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) per share, leading the industry [4] - Revenue from the services business increased by 81% year-over-year in Q3, primarily driven by construction-related projects [4] - The company ended the quarter with total debt of $12.8 billion and net debt of $12.3 billion, maintaining a leverage ratio of 6.2 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic organic leasing revenue growth was 5.3% on a gross basis and 1.6% on a net basis, with churn at 3.7% [11] - International organic leasing revenue growth was 8.5% on a constant currency basis [12] - The company acquired 447 sites for approximately $143 million during Q3, primarily related to the Millicom acquisition [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that 80% of consolidated cash site leasing revenue and 85% of adjusted EBITDA were denominated in U.S. dollars [11] - Total international churn remained elevated due to ongoing carrier consolidation, particularly in Brazil [51] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on being a leading tower company in each market and aligning with leading wireless operators [6] - A new long-term agreement with Verizon was established to support network modernization, enhancing operational efficiencies for both companies [7] - The company is changing its financial policy to reduce the target leverage range to six to seven times net debt to adjusted EBITDA, aiming for investment-grade debt [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the macro environment for mobile broadband growth, driven by increasing 5G use cases and federal support for network capacity [9] - The company anticipates continued strong leasing demand and is increasing its full-year outlook for new leasing activity and escalations [4] - Management acknowledged challenges from regulatory delays but remains confident in future growth opportunities [64] Other Important Information - The company completed the acquisition of Central American assets from Millicom and sold its Canadian tower business earlier than expected [5] - A cash dividend of $1.11 per share was declared, representing a 13% increase over the previous year [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of Verizon MLA on new leasing revenue - Management indicated that the Verizon agreement includes components for colocations and amendments, locking in growth for the next 10 years [24] Question: Current status of DISH payments - Management confirmed that DISH is current on their rents and expects them to honor their agreements [25] Question: Structure of the Verizon deal compared to AT&T - The Verizon deal is more linear and tied directly to activity, differing from the AT&T agreement [34] Question: International churn outlook - Management expects a significant reduction in international churn over the next couple of years as consolidation stabilizes [51] Question: Future leasing opportunities and regulatory challenges - Management is optimistic about mid-single-digit growth in leasing opportunities, despite regulatory challenges in some markets [62]

Financial Performance - Net income for Q3 2025 was $240.4 million, or $2.20 per share, compared to $255.9 million, or $2.40 per share in Q3 2024, reflecting a decrease of 6.1%[6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $493.3 million, a 4.4% increase from $472.6 million in Q3 2024[8] - The company reported a net income of $240,431 thousand for Q3 2025, down from $255,891 thousand in Q3 2024, with net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation at $236,816 thousand[41] - Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $240,431,000, compared to $255,891,000 for the same period in 2024, reflecting a decrease of approximately 6.0%[46] - Net income decreased by 6.1% year over year, with an adjusted earnings per share decline of 8.1%[58] Revenue Growth - Site leasing revenue increased to $656.4 million, up 4.9% from $625.7 million in Q3 2024, while site development revenue surged by 81.2% to $75.9 million[8] - International site leasing revenue grew by 15.8% to $186.2 million, driven by strong demand and favorable foreign currency rates[11] - Total Site Leasing Revenue for 2024 is projected to be between $2,527 million and $2,578 million, with domestic revenue at $1,862 million to $1,876 million and international revenue at $665 million to $702 million[31] - Site leasing revenue for Q3 2025 reached $656,427 thousand, an increase from $625,697 thousand in Q3 2024, while total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $2,095,556 thousand compared to $1,985,934 thousand in the same period of 2024[41] - Total site leasing revenue increased by 4.9% year over year, with a foreign currency impact of 0.5%, resulting in a growth rate of 4.4% excluding currency effects[58] - International cash site leasing revenue grew by 14.4% year over year, with a foreign currency impact of 1.8%, leading to a growth rate of 12.6% excluding currency effects[58] Capital Expenditures and Investments - The company completed the acquisition of 447 communication sites for $142.8 million and built 151 towers in Q3 2025[15] - Total capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, amounted to $162,091,000, compared to $64,756,000 for the same period in 2024[47] - The company is actively pursuing acquisitions and new infrastructure builds to enhance its tower portfolio growth and long-term growth potential[33] Debt and Financial Position - Total debt at the end of Q3 2025 was $12.8 billion, with a net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio of 6.2x[18] - The company’s total liabilities as of September 30, 2025, were $11,260,239,000, compared to $11,417,336,000 on December 31, 2024[44] - The company’s accumulated deficit as of September 30, 2025, was $(7,284,980,000), a slight improvement from $(7,326,189,000) on December 31, 2024[44] - Total secured debt amounts to $9,770,500, while total unsecured debt is $3,000,000, leading to a total debt of $12,770,500[73] - Net debt is calculated at $12,308,966 after accounting for cash and cash equivalents of $461,534[73] - The leverage ratio stands at 6.2x, indicating the company's debt relative to its annualized adjusted EBITDA of $1,973,208[73] - The secured leverage ratio is reported at 4.7x, reflecting the secured debt against the same annualized adjusted EBITDA[73] Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased 958 thousand shares for $194 million during the quarter, with an average price of $202.13 per share[5] - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.11 per share, payable on December 11, 2025[4] Operational Highlights - The company owned 44,581 sites as of September 30, 2025, an increase from 44,065 sites as of June 30, 2025, due to the acquisition of 447 international sites[48] - Segment revenue for Domestic Site Leasing was $470,251,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, up from $464,860,000 in 2024, representing a growth of 1.0%[50] - The company reported a segment operating profit margin of 85.1% for Domestic Site Leasing for the three months ended September 30, 2025, slightly down from 85.2% in 2024[50] - The Tower Cash Flow Margin for total site leasing was 80.4% in Q3 2025, down from 81.3% in Q3 2024[59] Future Outlook - The company updated its full year 2025 outlook, projecting site leasing revenue between $2,568.0 million and $2,578.0 million, reflecting a decrease of approximately $11.0 million due to transaction timing[27] - The company anticipates continued growth in the U.S. market, driven by ongoing network investments from customers and a strong capital allocation strategy[33] - The forecasted Tower Cash Flow for the full year 2025 is projected to be between $2,061.0 million and $2,071.0 million[60] - The forecasted Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025 is expected to range from $1,909.0 million to $1,919.0 million[65] - Funds from Operations (FFO) for Q3 2025 was $335.9 million, with an FFO per share of $3.13[68] - Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) for Q3 2025 was $354.9 million, with an AFFO per share of $3.30[68]

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