SBA Communications (SBAC) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from SBA Communications (SBAC) based on its 19.0% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~19.0%).

Initial dividend yield
2.245%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,637.83163.8%

Annual Dividend Income

$207.18655.9%

Monthly Dividend Income

$17.26655.9%

Yield on Cost

20.72%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,638 (+163.8%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

37.9%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$858

32.5%

Stock Price Growth

$780

29.6%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    4.90
    Annual DPS
    $4.5800
    Annual dividend
    $22.45
    Yield on cost
    2.24%
    Stock price
    $204.04
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,077.48
    Shares
    5.03
    Annual DPS
    $5.4507
    Annual dividend
    $27.41
    Yield on cost
    2.74%
    Annual investment
    $26.98
    Stock price
    $214.24
    Total profit
    $77.48
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,164.95
    Shares
    5.18
    Annual DPS
    $6.4868
    Annual dividend
    $33.59
    Yield on cost
    3.36%
    Annual investment
    $32.99
    Stock price
    $224.95
    Total profit
    $164.95
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,264.42
    Shares
    5.35
    Annual DPS
    $7.7200
    Annual dividend
    $41.33
    Yield on cost
    4.13%
    Annual investment
    $40.49
    Stock price
    $236.20
    Total profit
    $264.42
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,378.45
    Shares
    5.56
    Annual DPS
    $9.1875
    Annual dividend
    $51.06
    Yield on cost
    5.11%
    Annual investment
    $49.89
    Stock price
    $248.01
    Total profit
    $378.45
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,510.28
    Shares
    5.80
    Annual DPS
    $10.9341
    Annual dividend
    $63.41
    Yield on cost
    6.34%
    Annual investment
    $61.76
    Stock price
    $260.41
    Total profit
    $510.28
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,664.07
    Shares
    6.09
    Annual DPS
    $13.0127
    Annual dividend
    $79.19
    Yield on cost
    7.92%
    Annual investment
    $76.86
    Stock price
    $273.43
    Total profit
    $664.07
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,845.26
    Shares
    6.43
    Annual DPS
    $15.4864
    Annual dividend
    $99.53
    Yield on cost
    9.95%
    Annual investment
    $96.23
    Stock price
    $287.10
    Total profit
    $845.26
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $2,061.03
    Shares
    6.84
    Annual DPS
    $18.4303
    Annual dividend
    $126.00
    Yield on cost
    12.60%
    Annual investment
    $121.28
    Stock price
    $301.46
    Total profit
    $1,061.03
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,320.91
    Shares
    7.33
    Annual DPS
    $21.9339
    Annual dividend
    $160.83
    Yield on cost
    16.08%
    Annual investment
    $154.02
    Stock price
    $316.53
    Total profit
    $1,320.91
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,637.83
    Shares
    7.94
    Annual DPS
    $26.1036
    Annual dividend
    $207.18
    Yield on cost
    20.72%
    Annual investment
    $197.28
    Stock price
    $332.36
    Total profit
    $1,637.83

Income Milestones

8
$100/year — reached in year 8

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$79.25 (62.0% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
126.7127.41
231.7933.59
337.8441.33
445.0351.06
553.5963.41
663.7879.19
775.9099.53
890.33126.00
9107.50160.83
10127.93207.18

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will SBA Communications pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 19.0% annual dividend growth, SBA Communications (SBAC) could generate $207.18/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is SBA Communications's projected dividend growth rate?

SBA Communications (SBAC) has grown its dividend at a 19.0% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with SBA Communications dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional SBA Communications shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in SBA Communications to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At SBA Communications's current yield of 2.24%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $534,603 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.