Compared to Estimates, SBA Communications (SBAC) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - SBA Communications reported revenue of $664.25 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 1% increase year-over-year, with EPS at $3.16 compared to $1.42 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $657 million by 1.10%, and the EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $3.12 by 1.28% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - The company’s shares returned +2.4% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -4.3% change, indicating relative strength in the stock [3] - Domestic sites owned totaled 17,447, slightly below the three-analyst average estimate of 17,463, while international sites owned were 22,262, also below the estimate of 22,379 [4] - Total sites owned reached 39,709, compared to the average estimate of 39,875 [4] - Revenue from site development was $48.04 million, significantly above the estimated $37.21 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 62.4% [4] - International site leasing revenue was $155.22 million, below the estimate of $159.66 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 7% [4] - Domestic site leasing revenue was $460.99 million, slightly above the estimate of $460.44 million, showing a minimal year-over-year change of -0.1% [4] - Total site leasing revenue was $616.21 million, below the estimate of $620.10 million, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 1.9% [4] - Net earnings per share (diluted) were reported at $1.77, below the four-analyst average estimate of $2.05 [4] - Segment operating profit for site leasing (domestic and international) was $500.73 million, slightly below the average estimate of $504.10 million [4] - Segment operating profit for site development was $9.85 million, exceeding the average estimate of $8.75 million [4]