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Crown Castle (CCI)

3 quarters tracked (Q4'25 to Q2'26) · latest call July 22, 2026
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100%
Kept of 6 resolved - limited history
6
Kept or exceeded
0
Missed
12
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · flat

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'26July 22, 20263/121 high, 4 medium, 2 low flags20Call sheet →
Q1'26April 22, 202610/121 high, 3 medium, 4 low flags00Call sheet →
Q4'25February 4, 202610/122 medium, 4 low flags40Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'26PendingMargin expansion of 200+ bps over next few years
Reiterated but timeline remains vague 'over next few years'
Q2'26DeliveredEdge compute trials with multiple partners
Confirmed trials active but still no revenue or timeline disclosure
Q2'26PendingPursue DISH payments aggressively
Filed $3.5B bankruptcy claim but recovery timeline pushed to 'at least a year'
Q2'26Pending2026 marks low point for organic growth
Reiterated but still no 2027 visibility beyond 'MLAs provide visibility'
Q2'26Pending$65M annualized cost reduction from restructuring
Claimed $15M reduction visible in Q2, but obscured by services weakness
Q2'26DeliveredClose fiber sale in first half 2026
Closed May 1, ahead of June 30 assumption
Q1'26PendingVigorously pursue DISH legal remedies
Amended litigation to include breach of contract and added EchoStar as defendant
Q1'26PendingAllocate $1 billion to share repurchases
Commitment unchanged, timing dependent on transaction close
Q1'26PendingMaintain investment grade rating
Plan to pay down $7B debt should preserve rating at 6.0-6.5x leverage
Q1'26Pending3.5% organic growth as the low point
Reiterated this quarter, Q1 delivered 3.6% excluding other billings
Q1'26PendingDeliver $65 million annualized cost savings
Workforce reduction executed, tracking to $55M impact in 2026 + $10M additional in 2027
Q1'26PendingClose fiber/small cell sale in first half 2026
Still on track, received DOJ clearance, handful of state/federal approvals remaining
Q4'25DeliveredFocus on US tower market exclusively
Reaffirmed strategy with no international expansion plans
Q4'25PendingInvestment in systems and operational improvements
Mentioned as ongoing priority but no specific achievements reported
Q4'25DeliveredExecution on standalone tower capital allocation framework
Confirmed $4.25 dividend maintenance and CapEx framework
Q4'25DeliveredStrong demand for assets with no material changes
5.2% Q3 organic growth delivered, though 2026 guide shows deceleration
Q4'25ExceededContinued efficiency identification and implementation
Accelerated $65M cost reduction program beyond original expectations
Q4'25PendingFiber transaction on track to close in 2026
Still tracking to first half 2026 but less definitive language about approvals remaining
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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