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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Core Insights - Diamond Hill Capital's "Select Fund" underperformed the Russell 3000 Index in Q3 2025, returning 4.98% compared to the index's 8% gain [1] - The fund highlighted SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SBAC) as a notable stock, which has seen a one-month return of -0.49% and a 52-week decline of 15.27% [2][3] Company Performance - SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SBAC) closed at $191.14 per share on October 30, 2025, with a market capitalization of $20.524 billion [2] - The company is experiencing slow 5G deployment following its initial build-out, contributing to its underperformance in Q3 [3] Hedge Fund Interest - SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SBAC) was held by 41 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q2 2025, an increase from 40 in the previous quarter [3] - Despite its potential, the company is not considered among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with analysts suggesting that certain AI stocks may offer better upside potential [3]

Core Viewpoint - SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) is expected to report third-quarter 2025 results on November 3, with anticipated revenue growth year over year, but a decline in adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share [1][10]. Financial Performance - In the last reported quarter, SBAC achieved an AFFO per share of $3.17, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.12, driven by revenue growth despite higher costs and interest expenses [2]. - Over the past four quarters, SBAC's AFFO per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate three times, with an average beat of 1.46% [3]. Revenue Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter site-leasing revenues is $651.2 million, up from $625.7 million in the same quarter last year [6]. - Total quarterly revenues are projected at $705.1 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 5.6% [7]. Factors Influencing Performance - The company may benefit from increased capital spending by wireless carriers for network expansion and the rollout of 5G technology [3][10]. - Long-term tower leases with built-in rent escalators are expected to provide stable site-leasing revenues [4]. - Expansion into domestic and select international markets may contribute to revenue growth [4]. Challenges - High debt levels and elevated churn rates related to Sprint in certain markets could negatively impact SBAC's quarterly performance [5][10]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly AFFO per share has been revised down to $3.19, indicating a year-over-year decline of 3.9% [7]. Earnings Prediction - The current Earnings ESP for SBA Communications is -0.10%, with a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), indicating a lack of confidence in an earnings surprise this quarter [8][9].

Core Insights - SBA Communications (SBAC) is expected to experience strong growth due to increased consumer demand and the adoption of data-driven mobile devices and applications, supported by long-term leases that ensure stable revenues [1][3][4] - The company is expanding its portfolio, having acquired 4,329 communication sites for $562.9 million, which positions it to benefit from global trends in mobile data usage and wireless spending growth [5][10] Positive Factors - The advancement of mobile technology, particularly 5G networks, is driving global mobile data usage, leading wireless service providers to enhance network coverage and capacity [3][10] - SBAC's business model is resilient, generating most revenues from long-term tower leases with built-in rent escalators, resulting in high operating margins [4][10] - The company has demonstrated a commitment to shareholder value through dividend increases and share buybacks, with a five-year annualized dividend growth rate of 18.52% [6][7][10] Challenges - High customer concentration is a concern, with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon accounting for 87.4% of SBAC's domestic site-leasing revenues, making the company vulnerable to any loss or consolidation among these customers [8][9] - The company has a leveraged balance sheet with $12.6 billion in total debt and a net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA ratio of 6.5X, which may keep financial obligations elevated [9][10]

Core Points - SBA Communications Corporation will release its third quarter results on November 3, 2025, after market close [1] - A conference call will be held on the same day at 5:00 PM (EDT) to discuss the results [1] - The company operates over 44,000 communications sites across the Americas and Africa, making it a significant player in the wireless communications infrastructure sector [2] - SBA is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC and is part of the S&P 500, recognized as one of the top Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) by market capitalization [2]

Core Points - SBA Communications Corporation will release its third quarter results on November 3, 2025, after market close [1] - A conference call will be held on the same day at 5:00 PM (EDT) to discuss the results [1] - The company operates a portfolio of over 44,000 communications sites across the Americas and Africa [2] Company Overview - 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 [2] - The company is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC and is part of the S&P 500 [2] - SBA is recognized as one of the top Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) by market capitalization [2]