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Jun 30, 2023
Crown Castle Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Reported results in line with expectations, but anticipates lower tower activity for the remainder of the year, resulting in lower contribution from services and a decrease to full year 2023 outlook.
Key Takeaways
Crown Castle reported second quarter results in line with expectations but updated its full year 2023 outlook to reflect lower tower activity. The company's core business remains robust, with growth in towers, small cells, and fiber solutions. Crown Castle anticipates double-digit annual revenue growth in its small cell business over the next several years.
Site rental revenues grew 10% from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023, inclusive of approximately $155 million in Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings.
Net income for the second quarter 2023 was $455 million compared to $421 million for the second quarter 2022.
Second quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA was $1.2 billion compared to $1.1 billion for the second quarter 2022, representing 10% growth.
Second quarter 2023 AFFO was $891 million, or $2.05 per share, representing growth from the second quarter 2022 of 14% for each.
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Forward Guidance
Crown Castle updated its full year 2023 Outlook to reflect lower expected tower activity through the remainder of the year and higher expected interest expense, partially offset by expected lower expenses, interest income increases and lower sustaining capital expenditures.
Positive Outlook
- Site rental revenues outlook is unchanged despite anticipated slower tower activity.
- Resiliency in organic growth due to long-term customer agreements with contracted increases.
- Contracted rental revenues provide stability.
- Efficient operations contribute to a resilient cash flow stream.
- Strong balance sheet supports financial stability.
Challenges Ahead
- Lower expected contribution from tower services margin by $90 million.
- Increased interest expense.
- AFFO per share outlook decreased by $0.09.
- Net income (loss) outlook decreased by $55 million.
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