SBA Communications posts Q2 2026 results and outlook
SBA Communications reported second quarter 2026 total revenues of $715.3 million, up from $699.0 million a year earlier.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SBA Communications reported second quarter 2026 total revenues of $715.3 million, up from $699.0 million a year earlier. Site leasing revenue rose to $663.9 million, a 5.1% increase, while site development revenue declined 23.5% to $51.4 million. Net income was $196.5 million and diluted EPS was $1.87, down 12.9% and 10.7%, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA edged up 1.8% to $483.8 million, and AFFO was $324.4 million or $3.05 per share.
International site leasing remained a growth driver, with revenue up 30.5% to $211.4 million, while domestic site leasing revenue was $452.5 million. Tower Cash Flow was $524.9 million with a margin of 79.5%. SBA acquired 6 sites for $10.5 million, built 109 towers, and ended June 30, 2026 owning or operating 46,390 sites.
The company ended the quarter with $12.8 billion of total debt, $12.4 billion of Net Debt, and a Net Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 6.4x, within its 6.0x–7.0x target range. After quarter end it issued $3.5 billion of senior unsecured notes and put in place a new $2.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. For full year 2026, SBA guides to site leasing revenue of $2.651–2.676 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $1.920–1.940 billion, and AFFO of $1.270–1.318 billion or $11.95–12.40 per share. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share, payable September 17, 2026.
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Filing Explained
Pending site purchases are not yet closed, and the new revolving facility remains undrawn capacity rather than borrowed cash.
The company says it purchased or is under contract to purchase 58 communication sites for an aggregate
The under-contract portion therefore remains a pending acquisition rather than a completed addition to the portfolio.
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Earnings Snapshot
Full-year 2026 outlook: site leasing revenue $2.651–2.676 billion, total revenues $2.841–2.886 billion, Tower Cash Flow $2.091–2.111 billion, Adjusted EBITDA $1.920–1.940 billion, AFFO $1.270–1.318 billion, and AFFO per share $11.95–12.40.
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