Free Cash Flow for Crown Castle (CCI)
Free Cash Flow for Crown Castle (CCI): headline value $2.73B · YoY +67.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.73B
YoY change
+67.1%
5Y CAGR
+15.0%
Peak year (2025)
$2.88B
Latest annual
$2.88B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Crown Castle (CCI) from 1997 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Crown Castle (CCI) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.88B | +67.1% | ||
| 2024 | $1.72B | +1.1% | ||
| 2023 | $1.70B | +8.5% | ||
| 2022 | $1.57B | +4.7% | ||
| 2021 | $1.50B | +4.7% | ||
| 2020 | $1.43B | +123.2% | ||
| 2019 | $641.00M | -15.8% | ||
| 2018 | $761.00M | -6.8% | ||
| 2017 | $816.12M | -10.2% | ||
| 2016 | $908.38M | +2.3% | ||
| 2015 | $887.83M | +0.2% | ||
| 2014 | $886.05M | +32.3% | ||
| 2013 | $669.85M | +102.3% | ||
| 2012 | $331.17M | +12.1% | ||
| 2011 | $295.51M | -21.3% | ||
| 2010 | $375.37M | -5.6% | ||
| 2009 | $397.72M | +538.7% | ||
| 2008 | $62.27M | +23.7% | ||
| 2007 | $50.35M | -134.2% | ||
| 2006 | -$147.01M | -202.2% | ||
| 2005 | $143.86M | +109.3% | ||
| 2004 | $68.74M | -51.3% | ||
| 2003 | $141.13M | -306.5% | ||
| 2002 | -$68.33M | -87.6% | ||
| 2001 | -$551.17M | +17.0% | ||
| 2000 | -$471.01M | -66.6% | ||
| 1999 | -$1.41B | +1252.9% | ||
| 1998 | -$104.20M | +98.1% | ||
| 1997 | -$52.60M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Crown Castle's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Crown Castle (CCI) most recent annual free cash flow stands at $2.88B (2025) – surged 67.1% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Crown Castle free cash flow delivered a +15.0% annualised rate; sustaining 6 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak free cash flow at $2.88B, with the historical low of -$1.41B recorded in 1999.
Among 8 Real Estate peers, Crown Castle (CCI) ranks 6th; the peer median for free cash flow is $3.23B.
Crown Castle Free Cash Flow by Year
Crown Castle Free Cash Flow 2025: $2.88B
Crown Castle free cash flow in 2025 was $2.88B, surged 67.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Crown Castle Free Cash Flow 2024: $1.72B
Crown Castle free cash flow in 2024 was $1.72B, edged up 1.1% from 2023.
Crown Castle Free Cash Flow 2023: $1.70B
Crown Castle free cash flow in 2023 was $1.70B, grew 8.5% from 2022.
Crown Castle Free Cash Flow 2022: $1.57B
Crown Castle free cash flow in 2022 was $1.57B, edged up 4.7% from 2021.
Crown Castle Free Cash Flow 2021: $1.50B
Crown Castle free cash flow in 2021 was $1.50B.
See more financial history for Crown Castle (CCI).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Crown Castle, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Prologis, Inc. (PLD) | $5.01B | Real Estate |
| Realty Income Corporation (O) | $3.86B | Real Estate |
| American Tower Corporation (AMT) | $3.78B | Real Estate |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) | $3.57B | Real Estate |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $2.90B | Real Estate |
| Welltower Inc. (WELL) | $2.85B | Real Estate |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) | $2.41B | Real Estate |
| Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) | -$400.00M | Real Estate |
Frequently asked questions
What is Crown Castle's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Crown Castle (CCI) is $2.73B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Crown Castle free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Crown Castle (CCI) free cash flow changed +67.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Crown Castle free cash flow?
Crown Castle (CCI) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +15.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Crown Castle free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Crown Castle free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $2.88B in 2025.
What was Crown Castle free cash flow in 2024?
Crown Castle (CCI) free cash flow in 2024 was $1.72B.
What was Crown Castle free cash flow in 2025?
Crown Castle (CCI) free cash flow in 2025 was $2.88B.
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