CCI
Crown Castle
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Real Estate
- NYSE: CCI
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 5.57%
Payout ratio: 174.9%
Crown Castle's most recent dividend was on Jun 15, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.063 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $4.25 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 5.57% based on its recent close price.
CCI dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Crown Castle Dividend yield
CCI has a dividend yield of 5.57% which is higher than the industry and its peers average but lower than the Real Estate sector average. If we compare it with the Real Estate sector average of 6.11%, Crown Castle's dividend yield is 9% lower. The historical 5-year average of CCI's dividend yield is 4.9%, which is less than the current one.
CCI Dividend history
Crown Castle has been paying dividends since 2014. CCI has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has decreased by 26% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone down by 29% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 3.4%.
Crown Castle Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $1.063 | 4.79% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $1.063 | 4.86% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.063 | 5.31% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $1.063 | 5.62% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $1.063 | 5.85% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $1.565 | 6.06% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.565 | 6.45% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $1.565 | 5.27% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $1.565 | 6.32% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $1.565 | 5.9% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $1.565 | 5.46% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $1.565 | 6.35% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $1.565 | 5.39% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $1.565 | 4.63% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $1.565 | 4.35% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $1.47 | 3.53% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $1.47 | 3.63% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $1.47 | 3.24% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $1.47 | 2.8% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $1.33 | 2.81% |
| Jun 11, 2021 | $1.33 | 2.67% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $1.33 | 3.19% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $1.33 | 3.18% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $1.2 | 3% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | $1.2 | 2.94% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $1.2 | 3.26% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $1.2 | 3.47% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $1.125 | 3.24% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $1.125 | 3.34% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $1.125 | 3.51% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $1.125 | 3.72% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $1.05 | 3.73% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $1.05 | 4.05% |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $1.05 | 3.65% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $1.05 | 3.53% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.95 | 3.63% |
| Jun 14, 2017 | $0.95 | 3.66% |
| Mar 15, 2017 | $0.95 | 4.08% |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.95 | 4.18% |
| Sep 14, 2016 | $0.885 | 3.87% |
| Jun 15, 2016 | $0.885 | 3.7% |
| Mar 16, 2016 | $0.885 | 4.01% |
| Dec 16, 2015 | $0.885 | 3.89% |
| Sep 16, 2015 | $0.82 | 4.19% |
| Jun 17, 2015 | $0.82 | 3.4% |
| Mar 18, 2015 | $0.82 | 2.71% |
Crown Castle dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CCI has a payout ratio of 174.9% which is higher than the Real Estate sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 132.8%, Crown Castle's payout ratio is 32% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CCI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS Telephone & Data Systems Inc | 31% | $10.41 | 1,892.7% |
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 5.97% | $2.8 | 68.2% |
| CCI Crown Castle Inc | 5.57% | $4.25 | 174.9% |
| T AT&T Inc | 4.77% | $1.11 | 36.8% |
| AMT American Tower Corp | 4.03% | $6.98 | 95.9% |
| SBAC SBA Communications Corp - Class A | 2.61% | $4.72 | 49.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Crown Castle pay a dividend?
Yes, Crown Castle has been paying dividends for the last 12 years.
When was CCI's last dividend?
Crown Castle's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.063 per share.
How much dividend does Crown Castle pay (per share)?
CCI has paid dividend of $4.25 per share in the last year.
What is Crown Castle's dividend yield?
Crown Castle's current dividend yield is 5.57%.
How often does Crown Castle pay dividends?
Crown Castle has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Crown Castle's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Crown Castle is 174.9%.
Does Crown Castle pay a good dividend?
Crown Castle's dividend yield is less than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.