CCI Dividend History & Yield
Crown Castle Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $1.063 | $106.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $1.063 | $106.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $1.063 | $106.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $1.063 | $106.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CCI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.252 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CCI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 283 | $24,262 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,412 | $121,312 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,823 | $242,625 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.95%. $10,000 in CCI would currently pay about $495 a year ($41 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CCI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $1.063 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $1.063 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $1.063 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $1.063 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $1.063 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $1.063 | -32.1% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $1.565 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $1.565 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $1.565 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $1.565 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $1.565 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $1.565 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $1.565 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $1.565 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $1.565 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | — | $1.565 | +6.5% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $1.47 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $1.47 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $1.47 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $1.47 | +10.5% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $1.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2021 | — | $1.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | — | $1.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $1.33 | +10.8% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | — | $1.20 | +6.7% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | — | $1.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | — | $1.125 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | — | $1.125 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | — | $1.125 | +7.1% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | — | $1.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | — | $1.05 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2018 | — | $1.05 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | — | $1.05 | +10.5% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | — | $0.95 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2017 | — | $0.95 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2017 | — | $0.95 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2016 | — | $0.95 | +7.3% |
| Sep 14, 2016 | — | $0.885 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2016 | — | $0.885 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2016 | — | $0.885 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2015 | — | $0.885 | +7.9% |
| Sep 16, 2015 | — | $0.82 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2015 | — | $0.82 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2015 | — | $0.82 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.82 | +134.3% |
| Sep 17, 2014 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2014 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2014 | — | $0.35 | — |
CCI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to CCI's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CCI scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Crown Castle Inc.
Crown Castle owns, operates and leases approximately 40,000 cell towers across the U.S. This nationwide portfolio serves as the foundation of wireless connectivity that provides cities and communities access to essential data, technology and wireless service bringing information, ideas, innovations and the connectivity of modern life to help people and businesses thrive. Crown Castle Inc. was established in 1994 and was incorporated in Delaware.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Specialty. First dividend on our records: Mar 18, 2014. 51 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CCI dividend FAQ
When is CCI's next ex-dividend date?
CCI's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.063 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does CCI pay dividends?
CCI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.063 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is CCI's dividend yield?
CCI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.95%, based on $4.252 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $85.97. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.252 per share, is 4.95%.
How much does CCI pay per share?
CCI pays about $1.063 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.252 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $425.20 a year.
Has CCI grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 4.4% a year (-19.1% over the last year). CCI did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of CCI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.95%, you would need about 283 shares of CCI (roughly $24,262 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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