SBA Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
SBA Communications Corporation reported strong second-quarter results, driven by increased U.S. wireless carrier activity and strategic international investments. Total revenue increased by 13.5% to $575.5 million, and net income rose significantly to $152.7 million, or $1.37 per share. The company also updated its full-year 2021 outlook, reflecting confidence in continued growth and profitability.
Net income was $152.7 million, or $1.37 per share.
AFFO per share grew by 15.3% year-over-year.
Total revenue reached $575.5 million.
The company issued $1.165 billion of Tower Securities at a 1.631% interest rate.
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Forward Guidance
The Company is updating its full year 2021 Outlook for anticipated results. The Outlook provided is based on a number of assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable at the time of this press release.
Positive Outlook
- Site leasing revenue is expected to be between $2,080.0 million and $2,100.0 million.
- Site development revenue is projected to be between $180.0 million and $200.0 million.
- Total revenues are anticipated to range from $2,260.0 million to $2,300.0 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be between $1,586.0 million and $1,606.0 million.
- AFFO per share is expected to be between $10.32 and $10.72.
Challenges Ahead
- The outlook assumes acquisitions of only those communication sites under contract.
- The outlook does not contemplate additional repurchases of the Company’s stock during 2021.
- The outlook assumes specific average foreign currency exchange rates.
- Net cash interest expense is expected to be between $351.0 million and $361.0 million.
- Non-discretionary cash capital expenditures are projected to be between $35.0 million and $45.0 million.
Revenue & Expenses
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