Crown Castle — Jul 22, 2026 release
Fiscal 2026 second-quarter results · 8-K Item 2.02 · Exhibit 99.1 · 0001051470-26-000069
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Site rental billings
“$3,805 to $3,835”
Period
FY2026
Measure
Company-defined measure
Source
Guidance table
All guidance in this release · 17
Site rental billings for FY2026
“$3,805 to $3,835”
Straight-lined revenues for FY2026
“(75) to (45)”
Other revenues for FY2026
“15 to 15”
Site rental revenues for FY2026
“3,833 to 3,878”
Site rental costs of operations for FY2026
“968 to 1,013”
Services and other gross margin for FY2026
“70 to 100”
Net income (loss) for FY2026
“730 to 1,010”
Net income (loss) per share—diluted for FY2026
“1.70 to 2.35”
Adjusted EBITDA for FY2026
“2,665 to 2,715”
Depreciation, amortization and accretion for FY2026
“627 to 722”
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, … for FY2026
“(360) to (80)”
FFO for FY2026
“1,730 to 1,760”
AFFO for FY2026
“1,950 to 2,000”
AFFO per share for FY2026
“4.53 to 4.65”
Discretionary capital expenditures for FY2026
“150 to 250”
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings… for FY2026
“approximately $135 million or 3.4% at the midpoint, or 3.6% if DISH revenues are excluded from prior year site rental billings”
Expected growth in AFFO from 2025 to 2026 for FY2026
“approximately $15 million at the midpoint”
Exhibit 99.1 · full document
Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE July 22, 2026 Contacts: Sunit Patel, CFO Hamilton West, VP Corp Finance & Treasurer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crown Castle Inc. 713-570-3050 CROWN CASTLE REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS AND UPDATES OUTLOOK FOR FULL YEAR 2026 July 22, 2026 - HOUSTON, TEXAS - Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and updated its full year 2026 Outlook, as reflected in the table below. (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) Current Full Year 2026 Outlook Midpoint (a) Full Year 2025 Actual % Change Previous Full Year 2026 Outlook (b) Current Compared to Previous Outlook Site rental revenues (c) $3,855 $4,049 (5)% $3,850 $5 Net income (loss) $870 $444 96% $830 $40 Net income (loss) per share—diluted $2.02 $1.01 100% $1.94 $0.08 Adjusted EBITDA (c)(d) $2,690 $2,863 (6)% $2,690 $— AFFO (c)(d) $1,975 $1,904 4% $1,970 $5 AFFO per share (c)(d) $4.59 $4.36 5% $4.59 $— (a) Reflects midpoint of full year 2026 Outlook as issued on July 22, 2026. (b) Reflects midpoint of previous full year 2026 Outlook as issued on May 1, 2026. (c) Excludes amounts related to the Fiber Business (as defined in " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information ") which are presented in discontinued operations through April 30, 2026. (d) See " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information " for further information and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to net income (loss), including on a per share basis. "We delivered a solid second quarter, positioning us to increase our full year 2026 guide for AFFO," said Chris Hillabrant, Crown Castle's President and Chief Executive Officer. "On May 1st, we successfully completed a significant milestone in the transformation of our business by concluding the sale of our Fiber and Small Cell businesses. We continue to focus on becoming a best-in-class US tower operator by driving operating efficiencies, increasing land ownership under our towers, modernizing our systems, and improving customer experience. With a clear pure-play US tower strategy, a disciplined capital allocation framework, and an investment-grade balance sheet, we believe we are well positioned to deliver attractive long-term shareholder returns." The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 2 RESULTS FROM THE QUARTER (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) Q2 2026 Q2 2025 Change % Change Site rental revenues (a) $967 $1,008 $(41) (4)% Net income (loss) $94 $291 $(197) (68)% Net income (loss) per share—diluted $0.22 $0.67 $(0.45) (67)% Adjusted EBITDA (a)(b) $675 $705 $(30) (4)% AFFO (a)(b) $488 $444 $44 10% AFFO per share (a)(b) $1.13 $1.02 $0.11 11% (a) Excludes amounts related to the Fiber Business (as defined in " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information "), which are presented in discontinued operations through April 30, 2026. (b) See " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information " for further information and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to net income (loss), including on a per share basis. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE QUARTER • Site rental revenues. Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings in the second quarter 2026 was $38 million, or 3.9% organic growth, excluding an unfavorable $49 million and $5 million impact from DISH Terminations and Sprint Cancellations, respectively. Organic growth increases to 4.2% if DISH revenues are excluded from prior year site rental billings, which compares to 3.7% in the second quarter 2025 on a comparable basis. Site rental revenues were negatively impacted by a $3 million decrease in amortization of prepaid rent and a $23 million decrease in straight-lined revenues, resulting in a decline in site rental revenues of $41 million, or 4.1% from second quarter 2025 to second quarter 2026. The following table outlines the components of Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings, excluding the impact of DISH and the Sprint Cancellations, and the respective percentage of prior period site rental billings, excluding prior year site rental billings to DISH. ($ in millions; totals may not sum due to rounding) Current Full Year 2026 Outlook Midpoint (a) Q2 2026 Q2 2025 (c) Core leasing activity (b) $65 1.8% $15 1.7% $16 1.7% Escalators $100 2.7% $25 2.7% $24 2.6% Non-renewals (b) $(30) (0.8)% $(7) (0.7)% $(7) (0.7)% Change in other billings (b) $— —% $5 0.5% $2 0.2% Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations (b) $135 3.6% $38 4.2% $34 3.7% (a) As issued on July 22, 2026. (b) See " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information " for our definitions of core leasing activity, non-renewals, other billings and Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations. (c) Amounts have been recast to exclude DISH contributions to the components of Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings. • Net income (loss). Net income (loss) for the second quarter 2026 was $94 million compared to $291 million for the second quarter 2025. • Adjusted EBITDA. Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $675 million compared to $705 million for the second quarter 2025. The decrease in the quarter was primarily a result of the lower contribution from site rental The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 3 revenues discussed above, partially offset by a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding the impact of stock-based compensation expense. • AFFO and AFFO per share. Second quarter 2026 AFFO was $488 million, or $1.13 per share, representing a 10% increase from second quarter 2025. The increase in the quarter was primarily a result of a decrease in interest expense and an increase in interest income resulting from the use of proceeds from the sale of our Fiber and Small Cell businesses. • Capital expenditures. Capital expenditures from continuing operations during the second quarter were $59 million, composed of $52 million of discretionary capital expenditures and $7 million of sustaining capital expenditures. The $59 million of capital expenditures increased 48% compared to $40 million of capital expenditures during second quarter 2025, primarily driven by a $20 million increase in land capital expenditures. • Common stock dividend. During the quarter, Crown Castle paid common stock dividends of approximately $460 million in the aggregate, or $1.0625 per common share, unchanged on a per share basis compared to the same period a year ago. "In the second quarter we delivered solid results and closed the sale of our Fiber and Small Cell businesses for $8.4 billion of net proceeds," stated Sunit Patel, Crown Castle's Chief Financial Officer. "Consistent with our capital allocation framework and investment grade balance sheet, following the close of the sale transaction we completed $1 billion of share repurchases and repaid more than $7 billion of debt. We ended the second quarter with a strong balance sheet including 100% fixed rate debt, a weighted average debt maturity of approximately 7 years, and approximately $4.5 billion of availability under our revolving credit facility." OUTLOOK This Outlook section contains forward-looking statements, and actual results may differ materially. Information regarding potential risks which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements herein is set forth below and in Crown Castle's filings with the SEC. The following table sets forth Crown Castle's current full year 2026 Outlook, which includes the following key changes from the previous Outlook issued on May 1, 2026: • A $5 million increase to site rental revenues from higher Organic Contributions to Site Rental Billings. • A $10 million decrease in site rental cost of operations and a $15 million decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses, including a $10 million decrease to stock based compensation expense. • A $20 million decrease in services and other gross margin. • A $5 million decrease in interest expense. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 4 (in millions, except per share amounts) Full Year 2026 Outlook (a) Changes to Midpoint from Previous Outlook (b) Site rental billings (c) $3,805 to $3,835 $5 Amortization of prepaid rent 65 to 95 — Straight-lined revenues (75) to (45) — Other revenues 15 to 15 — Site rental revenues 3,833 to 3,878 5 Site rental costs of operations (d) 968 to 1,013 10 Services and other gross margin 70 to 100 (20) Net income (loss) (e) 730 to 1,010 40 Net income (loss) per share—diluted (e) 1.70 to 2.35 0.08 Adjusted EBITDA (c) 2,665 to 2,715 — Depreciation, amortization and accretion 627 to 722 — Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, net (f) 787 to 832 (5) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (g) (360) to (80) — FFO (c) 1,730 to 1,760 40 AFFO (c) 1,950 to 2,000 5 AFFO per share (c) 4.53 to 4.65 — Discretionary capital expenditures (c) 150 to 250 — (a) As issued on July 22, 2026. (b) As issued on May 1, 2026. (c) See " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information " for further information and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to net income (loss), including on a per share basis, and for definition of site rental billings and discretionary capital expenditures. (d) Exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion. (e) Includes contribution from discontinued operations through April 30, 2026. (f) See " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information " for the reconciliation of " Outlook for Components of Interest Expense." (g) Represents expected results from the Fiber Business, including the estimated loss on disposal, through April 30, 2026. • The following chart reconciles the components contributing to the expected 2026 decrease in site rental revenues. • Change in other billings is expected to increase $5 million from the previous Outlook primarily from higher back-billings. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 5 • Full year 2026 Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings, excluding the impact of DISH Terminations and Sprint Cancellations, is expected to be approximately $135 million or 3.4% at the midpoint, or 3.6% if DISH revenues are excluded from prior year site rental billings. • The previous Outlook for full year 2026 Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings, excluding the impact of DISH Terminations and Sprint Cancellations, was approximately $130 million or 3.3% at the midpoint, or 3.5% if DISH revenues are excluded from prior year site rental billings. • The chart below reconciles the components of expected growth in AFFO from 2025 to 2026 of approximately $15 million at the midpoint. • Expenses impacting AFFO are expected to decrease approximately $15 million from the previous Outlook as we continue to drive operational efficiencies across the business. • Services contribution is expected to decrease by approximately $20 million from the previous Outlook, primarily driven by lower services activity levels. • Interest expense is expected to decrease by approximately $5 million from the previous Outlook. Additional information is available in Crown Castle's quarterly Supplemental Information Package posted in the Investors section of our website. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 6 CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS Crown Castle has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its second quarter 2026 results. A listen only live audio webcast of the conference call, along with supplemental materials for the call, can be accessed on the Crown Castle website at https://investor.crowncastle.com. Participants may join the conference call by dialing 833-816-1115 (Toll Free) or 412-317-0694 (International) at least 30 minutes prior to the start time. All dial-in participants should ask to join the Crown Castle call. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor page of Crown Castle's website until end of day, Thursday, July 22, 2027. ABOUT CROWN CASTLE 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. For more information on Crown Castle, please visit www.crowncastle.com . The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 7 Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information This press release includes presentations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO"), including per share amounts, Funds from Operations ("FFO"), including per share amounts, Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings (including as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations), and Net Debt, which are non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended as alternative measures of operating results or cash flow from operations (as determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP")). Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, including other companies in the towers sector or other real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). In addition to the non-GAAP financial measures used herein, we also provide the components of certain GAAP measures, such as site rental revenues and capital expenditures. Our non-GAAP financial measures are presented as additional information because management believes these measures are useful indicators of the financial performance of our business. Among other things, management believes that: • Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors or other interested parties in evaluating our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure frequently used by management (1) to evaluate the economic productivity of our operations and (2) for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to, and assessing the performance of, our operations. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA helps investors or other interested parties meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of our operations (1) from period to period and (2) to our competitors, by removing the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest charges from our outstanding debt) and asset base (primarily depreciation, amortization and accretion) from our financial results. Management also believes Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by investors or other interested parties in the evaluation of the towers sector and other REITs to measure financial performance without regard to items such as depreciation, amortization and accretion, which can vary depending upon accounting methods and the book value of assets. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance. • AFFO, including per share amounts, is useful to investors or other interested parties in evaluating our financial performance. Management believes that AFFO helps investors or other interested parties meaningfully evaluate our financial performance as it includes (1) the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest expense on our outstanding debt and dividends on our preferred stock (in periods where applicable)) and (2) sustaining capital expenditures, and excludes the impact of our (1) asset base (primarily depreciation, amortization and accretion) and (2) certain non-cash items, including straight-lined revenues and expenses related to fixed escalations and rent free periods. GAAP requires rental revenues and expenses related to leases that contain specified rental increases over the life of the lease to be recognized evenly over the life of the lease. In accordance with GAAP, if payment terms call for fixed escalations or rent free periods, the (1) revenues are recognized on a straight-lined basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the tenant contract, and (2) expenses are recognized on a straight-lined basis over the estimated lease term including renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised. Management notes that Crown Castle uses AFFO only as a performance measure. AFFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operations or as residual cash flow available for discretionary investment. • FFO, including per share amounts, is useful to investors or other interested parties in evaluating our financial performance. Management believes that FFO may be used by investors or other interested parties as a basis to compare our financial performance with that of other REITs. FFO helps investors or other interested parties meaningfully evaluate financial performance by excluding the impact of our asset base (primarily real estate depreciation, amortization and accretion). FFO is not a key performance indicator used by Crown Castle. FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operations. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 8 • Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings (also referred to as organic growth) is useful to investors or other interested parties in understanding the components of the year-over-year changes in our site rental revenues computed in accordance with GAAP. Management uses Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings to assess year-over-year growth rates for our rental activities, to evaluate current performance, to capture trends in rental rates, core leasing activities and tenant non-renewals in our core business, as well as to forecast future results. Separately, we are also disclosing Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations, which is outside of ordinary course, to provide further insight into our results of operations and underlying trends. Management believes that identifying the impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations provides increased transparency and comparability across periods. Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings (including as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations) is not meant as an alternative measure of revenue and should be considered only as a supplement in understanding and assessing the performance of our site rental revenues computed in accordance with GAAP. • Net Debt is useful to investors or other interested parties in evaluating our overall debt position and future debt capacity. Management uses Net Debt in assessing our leverage. Net Debt is not meant as an alternative measure of debt and should be considered only as a supplement in understanding and assessing our leverage. Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus restructuring charges (credits), asset write-down charges, goodwill impairment charges, acquisition and integration costs, depreciation, amortization and accretion, amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, net, (gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations, net (gain) loss on interest rate swaps, (gains) losses on foreign currency swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, interest income, other (income) expense, (benefit) provision for income taxes, (income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and stock-based compensation expense, net. AFFO. We define AFFO as FFO before straight-lined revenues, straight-lined expenses, stock-based compensation expense, net, non-cash portion of tax provision, non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion, amortization of non-cash interest expense, other (income) expense, (gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations, net (gain) loss on interest rate swaps, (gains) losses on foreign currency swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, acquisition and integration costs, restructuring charges (credits), cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and adjustments for noncontrolling interests, less sustaining capital expenditures. AFFO per share. We define AFFO per share as AFFO divided by diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding. FFO. We define FFO as net income (loss) plus real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion, asset write-down charges, goodwill impairment charges, and (income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, less noncontrolling interest and cash paid for preferred stock dividends (in periods where applicable), and is a measure of funds from operations attributable to common stockholders. FFO per share. We define FFO per share as FFO divided by diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding. Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings. We define Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings (also referred to as organic growth) as the sum of the change in site rental revenues related to core leasing activity, escalators and other billings, including those associated with DISH Terminations, less non-renewals of tenant contracts, including those associated with Sprint Cancellations, and DISH Terminations. Additionally, Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations reflects Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings plus non-renewals associated with Sprint Cancellations, less Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings associated with DISH Terminations. Net Debt. We define Net Debt as (1) debt and other long-term obligations and (2) current maturities of debt and other obligations, excluding unamortized adjustments, net, less cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents. Other Definitions Site rental billings. We define site rental billings as site rental revenues exclusive of the impacts from (1) straight-lined revenues, (2) amortization of prepaid rent in accordance with GAAP, (3) contribution from recent acquisitions until the one-year anniversary of such acquisitions, (4) other revenues, such as tenant cancellation fees, finance charges and other items and (5) amounts related to DISH Terminations, where applicable. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 9 Core leasing activity . We define core leasing activity as site rental revenues growth from tenant additions and renewals or extensions of tenant contracts, exclusive of (1) the impacts from both straight-lined revenues and amortization of prepaid rent in accordance with GAAP, (2) other revenues and (3) amounts related to DISH Terminations, where applicable. Other billings . We define other billings as the growth or reduction in site rental revenues as a result of non-recurring contractual billings and adjustments, expense recoveries, sales credits and other amounts not captured in core leasing activity, exclusive of amounts related to DISH Terminations, where applicable. Non-renewals . We define non-renewals of tenant contracts as the reduction in site rental revenues as a result of tenant churn, terminations and, in limited circumstances, reductions of existing lease rates, exclusive of non-renewals associated with Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations, where applicable. Discretionary capital expenditures. We define discretionary capital expenditures relating to continuing operations as those made with respect to activities which we believe exhibit sufficient potential to enhance long-term stockholder value. Discretionary capital expenditures, including with respect to discontinued operations, primarily consist of expansion or development of our communications infrastructure (including capital expenditures related to (1) enhancing communications infrastructure in order to add new tenants for the first time or support subsequent tenant equipment augmentations or (2) modifying the structure of a communications infrastructure asset to accommodate additional tenants) and construction of new communications infrastructure. Discretionary capital expenditures also include purchases of land interests (which primarily relates to land assets under towers as we seek to manage our interests in the land beneath our towers), certain technology-related investments necessary to support and scale future customer demand for our communications infrastructure, and other capital projects. Sustaining capital expenditures. We define sustaining capital expenditures as those capital expenditures (including with respect to discontinued operations) not otherwise categorized as discretionary capital expenditures, such as (1) maintenance capital expenditures on our communications infrastructure assets that enable our tenants' ongoing quiet enjoyment of the communications infrastructure and (2) ordinary corporate capital expenditures. Sprint Cancellations. We define Sprint Cancellations as lease cancellations related to the previously disclosed T-Mobile US, Inc. and Sprint network consolidation as described in our press release dated April 19, 2023. DISH Terminations. We define DISH Terminations as the impact of lease terminations related to the previously disclosed notice of default and termination that was sent to DISH Wireless L.L.C. ("DISH") regarding our Master Lease Agreement and related agreements as described in our press release dated January 12, 2026. Fiber Business. We define Fiber Business as the historically reported Fiber segment, prior to its reclassification to discontinued operations, together with certain supporting assets and personnel. Management signed a definitive agreement ("Agreement") to sell the Fiber Business with EQT Active Core Infrastructure fund ("EQT") acquiring the small cells business and Zayo Group Holdings Inc. ("Zayo") acquiring the fiber solutions business ("Transaction"). The Transaction was completed on May 1, 2026. We received aggregate net cash proceeds of $8.4 billion, representing the gross contractual purchase price of $8.5 billion less the net impact of preliminary purchase price adjustments of $124 million, which are subject to a post-closing settlement process. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 10 Reconciliation of Historical Adjusted EBITDA: For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended For the Twelve Months Ended (in millions; totals may not sum due to rounding) June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 December 31, 2025 Net income (loss) (a) $ 94 $ 291 $ 245 $ (173) $ 444 Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss): Asset write-down charges 2 2 5 4 11 Depreciation, amortization and accretion 171 175 343 352 690 Restructuring charges (b) — — 14 — — Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments 3 4 7 8 15 Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, net (c) 208 243 450 479 972 (Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations (24) — (24) — — Interest income (18) (4) (22) (7) (13) Other (income) expense 1 (2) 2 (3) (3) (Benefit) provision for income taxes 4 4 9 9 16 Stock-based compensation expense, net 28 18 47 36 73 (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (d) 205 (26) 275 722 659 Adjusted EBITDA (e)(f) $ 675 $ 705 $ 1,350 $ 1,428 $ 2,863 Reconciliation of Current Outlook for Adjusted EBITDA: Full Year 2026 (in millions; totals may not sum due to rounding) Outlook (g) Net income (loss) (a) $730 to $1,010 Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss): Asset write-down charges 10 to 20 Acquisition and integration costs (3) to 3 Depreciation, amortization and accretion 627 to 722 Restructuring charges 25 to 35 Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments 14 to 16 Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, net (h) 787 to 832 (Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations (25) to (25) Interest income (25) to (25) Other (income) expense 0 to 9 (Benefit) provision for income taxes 11 to 19 Stock-based compensation expense, net 78 to 82 (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (i) 80 to 360 Adjusted EBITDA (e)(f) $2,665 to $2,715 (a) Includes contribution from discontinued operations through April 30, 2026. (b) Represents restructuring charges recorded related to the Company's restructuring plan announced in February 2026, as further discussed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 ("2026 Restructuring Plan"). For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, no charges and $14 million of charges were recorded related to the 2026 Restructuring Plan, respectively. (c) See the reconciliation of " Components of Interest Expense " for a discussion of non-cash interest expense. (d) Represents results from the Fiber Business, including a loss on disposal of $280 million and $252 million recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $625 million and $1,082 million recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. (e) See discussion and our definition of Adjusted EBITDA in this " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information ." (f) The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown. (g) As issued on July 22, 2026. (h) See the reconciliation of " Outlook for Components of Interest Expense " for a discussion of non-cash interest expense. (i) Represents expected results from the Fiber Business, including the estimated loss on disposal, through April 30, 2026. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 11 Reconciliation of Historical FFO and AFFO: For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended For the Twelve Months Ended (in millions; totals may not sum due to rounding) June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 December 31, 2025 Net income (loss) (a) $ 94 $ 291 $ 245 $ (173) $ 444 Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion 162 162 323 326 650 Asset write-down charges 2 2 5 4 11 (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (b) 205 (26) 275 722 659 FFO (c)(d) $ 464 $ 429 $ 847 $ 879 $ 1,764 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 434 437 436 436 437 FFO (from above) $ 464 $ 429 $ 847 $ 879 $ 1,764 Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO: Straight-lined revenues 3 (20) 6 (39) (12) Straight-lined expenses 13 14 27 29 58 Stock-based compensation expense, net 28 18 47 36 73 Non-cash portion of tax provision (5) (5) — — 1 Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion 8 13 19 26 40 Amortization of non-cash interest expense 6 4 9 8 16 Other (income) expense 1 (2) 2 (3) (3) (Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations (24) — (24) — — Restructuring charges (e) — — 14 — — Sustaining capital expenditures (7) (7) (14) (13) (33) AFFO (c)(d) $ 488 $ 444 $ 934 $ 923 $ 1,904 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 434 437 436 436 437 (a) Includes contribution from discontinued operations through April 30, 2026. (b) Represents results from the Fiber Business, including a loss on disposal of $280 million and $252 million recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $625 million and $1,082 million recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. (c) See discussion and our definitions of FFO and AFFO in this " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information ." (d) The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown. (e) Represents restructuring charges recorded related to the 2026 Restructuring Plan. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 12 Reconciliation of Historical FFO and AFFO per share: For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended For the Twelve Months Ended (in millions, except per share amounts; totals may not sum due to rounding) June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 December 31, 2025 Net income (loss) (a) $ 0.22 $ 0.67 $ 0.56 $ (0.40) $ 1.02 Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion 0.37 0.37 0.74 0.75 1.49 Asset write-down charges 0.01 — 0.01 0.01 0.03 (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (b) 0.47 (0.06) 0.63 1.65 1.51 FFO (c)(d) $ 1.07 $ 0.98 $ 1.94 $ 2.01 $ 4.04 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 434 437 436 436 437 FFO (from above) $ 1.07 $ 0.98 $ 1.94 $ 2.01 $ 4.04 Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO: Straight-lined revenues 0.01 (0.05) 0.01 (0.09) (0.03) Straight-lined expenses 0.03 0.03 0.06 0.07 0.13 Stock-based compensation expense, net 0.07 0.04 0.11 0.08 0.17 Non-cash portion of tax provision (0.01) (0.01) — — — Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.09 Amortization of non-cash interest expense 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.04 Other (income) expense — — — (0.01) (0.01) (Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations (0.05) — (0.05) — — Restructuring charges (e) — — 0.03 — — Sustaining capital expenditures (0.02) (0.02) (0.03) (0.03) (0.08) AFFO (c)(d) $ 1.13 $ 1.02 $ 2.14 $ 2.11 $ 4.36 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 434 437 436 436 437 (a) Includes contribution from discontinued operations through April 30, 2026. (b) Represents results from the Fiber Business, including a loss on disposal of $280 million and $252 million recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $625 million and $1,082 million recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. (c) See discussion and our definitions of FFO and AFFO, including per share amounts, in this " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information ." (d) The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown. (e) Represents restructuring charges recorded related to the 2026 Restructuring Plan. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 13 Reconciliation of Current Outlook for FFO and AFFO: Full Year 2026 Full Year 2026 (in millions, except per share amounts; totals may not sum due to rounding) Outlook (a) Outlook per Share (a) Net income (loss) (b) $730 to $1,010 $1.70 to $2.35 Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion 600 to 680 1.40 to 1.58 Asset write-down charges 10 to 20 0.02 to 0.05 (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (c) 80 to 360 0.19 to 0.84 FFO (d)(e) $1,730 to $1,760 $4.02 to $4.09 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 430 430 FFO (from above) $1,730 to $1,760 $4.02 to $4.09 Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO: Straight-lined revenues 45 to 75 0.10 to 0.17 Straight-lined expenses 45 to 65 0.10 to 0.15 Stock-based compensation expense, net 78 to 82 0.18 to 0.19 Non-cash portion of tax provision (8) to 8 (0.02) to 0.02 Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion 27 to 42 0.06 to 0.10 Amortization of non-cash interest expense 15 to 25 0.03 to 0.06 Other (income) expense 0 to 9 0.00 to 0.02 (Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations (25) to (25) (0.06) to (0.06) Acquisition and integration costs (3) to 3 (0.01) to 0.01 Restructuring charges 25 to 35 0.06 to 0.08 Sustaining capital expenditures (45) to (25) (0.10) to (0.06) AFFO (d)(e) $1,950 to $2,000 $4.53 to $4.65 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 430 430 (a) As issued on July 22, 2026. (b) Includes contribution from discontinued operations through April 30, 2026. (c) Represents expected results from the Fiber Business, including the estimated loss on disposal, through April 30, 2026. (d) See discussion and our definitions of FFO and AFFO, including per share amounts, in this " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information ." (e) The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the period shown. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 14 For Comparative Purposes - Reconciliation of Previous Outlook for Adjusted EBITDA: Previously Issued (in millions; totals may not sum due to rounding) Full Year 2026 Outlook (a) Net income (loss) (b) $690 to $970 Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss): Asset write-down charges 10 to 20 Acquisition and integration costs (3) to 3 Depreciation, amortization and accretion 627 to 722 Restructuring charges 25 to 35 Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments 14 to 16 Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, net (c) 792 to 837 (Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations — Interest income (25) to (25) Other (income) expense 0 to 9 (Benefit) provision for income taxes 11 to 19 Stock-based compensation expense, net 88 to 92 (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (d) 80 to 360 Adjusted EBITDA (e)(f) $2,665 to $2,715 For Comparative Purposes - Reconciliation of Previous Outlook for FFO and AFFO: Previously Issued Previously Issued (in millions, except per share amounts; totals may not sum due to rounding) Full Year 2026 Outlook (a) Full Year 2026 Outlook per share (a) Net income (loss) (b) $690 to $970 $1.61 to $2.26 Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion 600 to 680 1.40 to 1.59 Asset write-down charges 10 to 20 0.02 to 0.05 (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (d) 80 to 360 0.19 to 0.84 FFO (e)(f) $1,690 to $1,720 $3.94 to $4.01 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 429 429 FFO (from above) $1,690 to $1,720 $3.94 to $4.01 Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO: Straight-lined revenues 45 to 75 0.10 to 0.17 Straight-lined expenses 45 to 65 0.10 to 0.15 Stock-based compensation expense, net 88 to 92 0.21 to 0.21 Non-cash portion of tax provision (8) to 8 (0.02) to 0.02 Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion 27 to 42 0.06 to 0.10 Amortization of non-cash interest expense 15 to 25 0.03 to 0.06 Other (income) expense 0 to 9 0.00 to 0.02 (Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations — — Acquisition and integration costs (3) to 3 (0.01) to 0.01 Restructuring charges 25 to 35 0.06 to 0.08 Sustaining capital expenditures (45) to (25) (0.10) to (0.06) AFFO (e)(f) $1,945 to $1,995 $4.53 to $4.65 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 429 429 (a) As issued on May 1, 2026. (b) Includes contribution from discontinued operations through April 30, 2026. (c) See the reconciliation of " Outlook for Components of Interest Expense " for a discussion of non-cash interest expense. (d) Represents expected results from the Fiber Business, including the estimated loss on disposal, through April 30, 2026. (e) See discussion of and our definition of Adjusted EBITDA, FFO and AFFO, including per share amounts in this " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information. " (f) The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the period shown. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 15 Components of Changes in Site Rental Revenues for the Quarters Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 ( a) : Three Months Ended June 30, (dollars in millions; totals may not sum due to rounding) 2026 2025 Components of changes in site rental revenues: Prior year site rental billings excluding site rental billings to DISH (b) $ 912 $ 928 Prior year site rental billings to DISH (b) 49 38 Prior year site rental billings (b) $ 961 $ 966 Core leasing activity (b) 15 16 Escalators 25 24 Non-renewals (b) (7) (7) Other billings (b) 5 2 Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations (b) 38 34 Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings associated with DISH (b) (49) 11 Non-renewals associated with Sprint Cancellations (b) (5) (51) Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings (b) (16) (6) Straight-lined revenues (3) 20 Amortization of prepaid rent 21 23 Other revenues 4 4 Total site rental revenues $ 967 $ 1,008 Year-over-year changes in revenues: Site rental revenues as a percentage of prior year site rental revenues (4.1) % (5.3) % Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations as a percentage of prior year site rental billings excluding the prior year site rental billings to DISH (b) 4.2 % 3.7 % Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations as a percentage of prior year site rental billings (b) 3.9 % 3.5 % Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as a percentage of prior year site rental billings (b) (1.8) % (0.6) % (a) The financial impact of the Fiber Business revenues is excluded, as these amounts are presented within discontinued operations through April 30, 2026. (b) See our definitions of site rental billings, core leasing activity, non-renewals, other billings, Sprint Cancellations, DISH Terminations, Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings and Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations in this " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information. " The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 16 Components of Changes in Site Rental Revenues for Current and Previous Outlook for Full Year 2026: (dollars in millions; totals may not sum due to rounding) Full Year 2026 Outlook (a)(c) Previously Issued Full Year 2026 Outlook (b)(c) Components of changes in site rental revenues: Prior year site rental billings excluding site rental billings to DISH (d) $3,701 $3,701 Prior year site rental billings to DISH (d) 222 222 Prior year site rental billings (d) $3,923 $3,923 Core leasing activity (d) 60 to 70 60 to 70 Escalators 95 to 105 95 to 105 Non-renewals (d) (35) to (25) (35) to (25) Other billings (d) — (5) to (5) Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations (d) 120 to 150 115 to 145 Non-renewals associated with Sprint Cancellations (d) (20) to (20) (20) to (20) Non-renewals associated with DISH Terminations (d) (220) to (220) (220) to (220) Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings (d) (120) to (90) (125) to (95) Straight-lined revenues (75) to (45) (75) to (45) Amortization of prepaid rent 65 to 95 65 to 95 Other revenues 15 to 15 15 to 15 Acquisitions (e) — — Total site rental revenues $3,833 to $3,878 $3,828 to $3,873 Year-over-year changes in revenues: (f) Site rental revenues as a percentage of prior year site rental revenues (4.8)% (4.9)% Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations as a percentage of prior year site rental billings excluding site rental billings to DISH (d) 3.6% 3.5% Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations as a percentage of prior year site rental billings (d) 3.4% 3.3% Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as a percentage of prior year site rental billings (d) (2.7)% (2.8)% (a) As issued on July 22, 2026. (b) As issued on May 1, 2026. (c) Represents full year 2026 Outlook for continuing operations only. (d) See our definitions of site rental billings, core leasing activity, non-renewals, other billings, Sprint Cancellations, DISH Terminations, Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings, and Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations in this " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information. " (e) Represents the contribution from recent acquisitions. The financial impact of recent acquisitions is excluded from Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings, including as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations, until the one-year anniversary of such acquisitions. (f) Calculated based on midpoint of full year 2026 Outlook, where applicable. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 17 Components of Capital Expenditures: (a)(b) For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended (in millions) June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 Discretionary capital expenditures: Tower improvements and other capital projects $ 16 $ 17 $ 34 $ 33 Purchases of land interests 36 16 68 34 Sustaining capital expenditures 7 7 14 13 Total capital expenditures $ 59 $ 40 $ 116 $ 80 Outlook for Discretionary Capital Expenditures Less Prepaid Rent Additions: (b)(c) (in millions) Full Year 2026 Outlook (d) Discretionary capital expenditures $150 to $250 Less: Prepaid rent additions (e) (30) to (50) Discretionary capital expenditures less prepaid rent additions $110 to $210 Components of Interest Expense: For the Three Months Ended (in millions) June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 Interest expense on debt obligations $ 202 $ 239 Amortization of deferred financing costs and adjustments on long-term debt 7 8 Capitalized interest (1) (4) Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, net $ 208 $ 243 Outlook for Components of Interest Expense: (in millions) Full Year 2026 Outlook (f) Previously Issued Full Year 2026 Outlook (g) Interest expense on debt obligations $770 to $810 $775 to $815 Amortization of deferred financing costs and adjustments on long-term debt 25 to 35 25 to 35 Capitalized interest (15) to (5) (15) to (5) Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, net $787 to $832 $792 to $837 (a) See our definitions of discretionary capital expenditures and sustaining capital expenditures in this " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information. " (b) The financial impact of the Fiber Business is excluded, as these amounts are presented within discontinued operations through April 30, 2026. (c) Excludes sustaining capital expenditures. See " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information " for our definitions of discretionary capital expenditures and sustaining capital expenditures. (d) As issued on July 22, 2026 and unchanged from previous full year 2026 Outlook issued on May 1, 2026. (e) Reflects up-front consideration from long-term tenant contracts (commonly referred to as prepaid rent) that are amortized and recognized as revenue over the associated estimated lease term in accordance with GAAP. (f) As issued on July 22, 2026. (g) As issued on May 1, 2026. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 18 Debt Balances and Maturity Dates as of June 30, 2026 : (in millions) Face Value (a) Maturity Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents (b) $ 1,254 Senior Secured Notes, Series 2009-1, Class A-2 (c) 22 Aug. 2029 Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2018-2 (d) 750 July 2048 Installment purchase liabilities and finance leases (e) 261 Various Total secured debt $ 1,033 2026 Revolver (f) — May 2031 Commercial Paper Notes (g) — Various 1.050% Senior Notes (h) 1,000 July 2026 2.900% Senior Notes 718 Mar. 2027 4.000% Senior Notes 500 Mar. 2027 3.650% Senior Notes 979 Sept. 2027 5.000% Senior Notes 977 Jan. 2028 3.800% Senior Notes 978 Feb. 2028 4.800% Senior Notes 597 Sept. 2028 4.300% Senior Notes 557 Feb. 2029 5.600% Senior Notes 696 June 2029 4.900% Senior Notes 546 Sept. 2029 3.100% Senior Notes 532 Nov. 2029 3.300% Senior Notes 709 July 2030 2.250% Senior Notes 1,044 Jan. 2031 2.100% Senior Notes 981 Apr. 2031 2.500% Senior Notes 726 July 2031 5.100% Senior Notes 739 May 2033 5.800% Senior Notes 705 Mar. 2034 5.200% Senior Notes 650 Sept. 2034 2.900% Senior Notes 1,219 Apr. 2041 4.750% Senior Notes 350 May 2047 5.200% Senior Notes 396 Feb. 2049 4.000% Senior Notes 341 Nov. 2049 4.150% Senior Notes 493 July 2050 3.250% Senior Notes 887 Jan. 2051 Total unsecured debt $ 17,320 Net Debt (i) $ 17,099 (a) Net of required principal amortizations and repurchases. (b) Cash on hand was used to repay the 1.050% Senior Notes on the contractual maturity date in July 2026. (c) The Senior Secured Notes, 2009-1, Class A-2 principal amortizes over a period ending in August 2029. (d) If the $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.241% senior secured tower revenue notes ("Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2018-2") is not paid in full on or prior to July 2028, the anticipated repayment date, then the Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the indenture) of the issuers of such notes will be used to repay the principal, and additional interest (of approximately 5% per annum) will accrue on such notes. The Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2018-2 are prepayable at par if voluntarily repaid within eighteen months of the anticipated repayment date; earlier prepayment may require additional consideration. (e) As of June 30, 2026, reflects $5 million in finance lease obligations (primarily related to vehicles). (f) As of June 30, 2026, the undrawn availability under the $4.5 billion 2026 Revolver was $4.5 billion. The Company pays a commitment fee on the undrawn available amount, which as of June 30, 2026, ranged from 0.080% to 0.200%, based on the Company's senior unsecured debt rating, per annum. (g) As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $2.0 billion available for issuance under its $2.0 billion unsecured commercial paper program. The maturities of the Commercial Paper Notes, when outstanding, may vary but may not exceed 397 days from the date of issue. (h) In July 2026, we repaid in full the 1.050% Senior Notes on the contractual maturity date. (i) See further information on, and our definition and discussion of, Net Debt in this " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information. " The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 19 Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and information that are based on our management's current expectations as of the date of this news release. Statements that are not historical facts are hereby identified as forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as "estimate," "see," "anticipate," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "expect," "likely," "predicted," "positioned," "continue," "target," "focus," and any variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include our full year 2026 Outlook and plans, projections, expectations and estimates regarding (1) the value of our business model and strategy, (2) creation and maximization of shareholder value and returns, (3) operating as a standalone U.S. tower business and the potential benefits therefrom, (4) benefits stemming from our capital allocation framework, (5) net income (loss) (including on a per share basis), (6) AFFO (including on a per share basis) and its components and growth, (7) Adjusted EBITDA and its components and growth, (8) Organic Contribution to Site Rental Billings (including as Adjusted for Impact of Sprint Cancellations and DISH Terminations) and its components and growth, (9) site rental revenues and its components and growth, (10) the impact of Sprint Cancellations, (11) our balance sheet, liquidity, leverage and credit ratings, (12) capital expenditures, including discretionary capital expenditures, (13) the impact of DISH Terminations, (14) operating efficiencies and the potential benefits therefrom, (15) potential land acquisitions under our towers, (16) modernizing and investing in our systems and processes, (17) interest expense and (18) dividends, including dividend levels, rates and amounts. Any dividends remain subject to the approval of our Board of Directors which has the discretion to determine whether to declare dividends and the amounts and timing of the dividends. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions and should be considered in light of the risks referenced in the "Risk Factors" section included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Such factors include, but are not limited to: • prevailing market conditions; • a slowdown in demand for our towers and a reduction in the amount or change in the mix of network investment by our tenants; • the loss, consolidation or financial instability of any of our tenants; • expansion or development of our business and the potential disruptions in our business caused thereby; • failure to timely, efficiently and safely execute on our construction projects; • reduction in demand for our towers as a result of new technologies; • failure to retain rights to our towers; • volatility in demand in our services business, which may reduce the predictability of our results; • inability to negotiate favorable rates on our new or renewing tenant contracts as a result of competition in our industry; • delayed timing or lack of deployment or adoption by tenants of new wireless technologies; • the impact of cybersecurity breaches or other information technology disruptions; • the impact of climate-related events, natural disasters, including wildfires, and other unforeseen events on our business; • failure to attract, recruit and retain qualified and experienced employees; • changes to management, including turnover of our top executives; • actions and plans related to restructuring our business; • the sale of our Fiber Business to EQT and Zayo; • availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain, the terms of our debt instruments, compliance with debt covenants and our credit ratings; • the impact on the market price of our common stock as a result of sales or issuances of a substantial number of shares of our common stock; • the introduction of new laws or regulations or failure to comply with laws or regulations which regulate our business; • funding of future dividend payments to our stockholders; and • failure to maintain our REIT status for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Company discusses these and other risks and uncertainties under the heading "Risk Factors" in its annual and quarterly periodic reports filed with the SEC. The Company may update that discussion in subsequent other periodic reports, but except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise. Should one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. As used in this release, the term "including," and any variation thereof, means "including without limitation." The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 20 CROWN CASTLE INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in millions, except par values) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,042 $ 99 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 207 170 Receivables, net 179 172 Prepaid expenses 78 79 Deferred site rental receivables 191 167 Other current assets 19 23 Current assets of discontinued operations — 434 Total current assets 1,716 1,144 Deferred site rental receivables 2,258 2,288 Property and equipment, net 6,165 6,273 Operating lease right-of-use assets 5,410 5,473 Goodwill 5,127 5,127 Site rental contracts and tenant relationships 746 834 Other intangible assets, net 27 27 Other assets, net 63 61 Non-current assets of discontinued operations — 10,291 Total assets $ 21,512 $ 31,518 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 90 $ 71 Accrued interest 210 235 Deferred revenues 259 192 Other accrued liabilities 213 168 Current maturities of debt and other obligations 2,260 2,783 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 258 268 Current liabilities of discontinued operations — 762 Total current liabilities 3,290 4,479 Debt and other long-term obligations 15,979 21,554 Operating lease liabilities 4,907 4,961 Other long-term liabilities 606 607 Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations — 1,552 Total liabilities 24,782 33,153 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity (deficit): Common stock, 0.01 par value; 1,200 shares authorized; June 30, 2026—437 shares issued and 426 outstanding, and December 31, 2025—435 shares issued and outstanding 4 4 Additional paid-in capital 18,570 18,527 Treasury stock, at cost; June 30, 2026—11 shares, and December 31, 2025—0 shares (1,000) — Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (5) (5) Dividends/distributions in excess of earnings (20,839) (20,161) Total equity (deficit) (3,270) (1,635) Total liabilities and equity (deficit) $ 21,512 $ 31,518 The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com News Release continued: Page 21 CROWN CASTLE INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Net revenues: Site rental $ 967 $ 1,008 $ 1,928 $ 2,019 Services and other 41 52 90 102 Net revenues 1,008 1,060 2,018 2,121 Operating expenses: Costs of operations: (a) Site rental 249 251 489 491 Services and other 19 27 45 55 Selling, general and administrative 97 99 187 192 Asset write-down charges 2 2 5 4 Depreciation, amortization and accretion 171 175 343 352 Restructuring charges — — 14 — Total operating expenses 538 554 1,083 1,094 Operating income (loss) 470 506 935 1,027 Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, net (208) (243) (450) (479) Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations 24 — 24 — Interest income 18 4 22 7 Other income (expense) (1) 2 (2) 3 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 303 269 529 558 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (4) (4) (9) (9) Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 299 $ 265 $ 520 $ 549 Discontinued Operations Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain (loss) from disposal, net of tax 75 278 350 360 Gain (loss) from disposal of discontinued operations (280) (252) (625) (1,082) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (205) 26 (275) (722) Net income (loss) $ 94 $ 291 $ 245 $ (173) Net income (loss), per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations, basic $ 0.69 $ 0.61 $ 1.20 $ 1.26 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, basic (0.47) 0.06 (0.63) (1.66) Net income (loss)—basic $ 0.22 $ 0.67 $ 0.57 $ (0.40) Income (loss) from continuing operations, diluted $ 0.69 $ 0.61 $ 1.19 $ 1.26 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, diluted (0.47) 0.06 (0.63) (1.66) Net income (loss)—diluted $ 0.22 $ 0.67 $ 0.56 $ (0.40) Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Basic 433 435 434 435 Diluted 434 437 436 436 (a) Exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately. 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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (In millions of dollars) Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 245 $ (173) (Income) loss from discontinued operations before (gain) loss from disposal, net of tax (350) (360) (Gain) loss from disposal of discontinued operations 625 1,082 Income (loss) from continuing operations 520 549 Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: Depreciation, amortization and accretion 343 352 (Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations (24) — Amortization of deferred financing costs and other non-cash interest 14 16 Stock-based compensation expense, net 47 36 Asset write-down charges 5 4 Deferred income tax (benefit) provision 4 1 Other non-cash adjustments, net 1 (4) Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities from discontinued operations 108 581 Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions: Increase (decrease) in accrued interest (25) (6) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 21 — Increase (decrease) in other liabilities 19 (32) Decrease (increase) in receivables (4) 29 Decrease (increase) in other assets 11 (53) Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 1,040 1,473 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (116) (80) Other investing activities, net — 3 Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities from discontinued operations (a) 8,089 (446) Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities 7,973 (523) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments on debt and other long-term obligations (45) (59) Purchases and redemptions of long-term debt (3,191) (700) Borrowings under revolving credit facility 1,350 400 Payments under revolving credit facility (2,295) — Net issuances (repayments) under commercial paper program (1,931) 564 Payments for financing costs (6) — Purchases of common stock (1,017) (23) Dividends/distributions paid on common stock (932) (1,153) Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities (8,067) (971) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents 946 (21) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period (b) 308 295 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period (c) $ 1,254 $ 274 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Interest paid $ 466 $ 478 Income taxes paid (refunded) $ 9 $ 9 (a) Inclusive of $8.4 billion of net cash proceeds from the completed sale of the Fiber Business in 2026. (b) Inclusive of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents included in discontinued operations. (c) Inclusive of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents included in discontinued operations for the period ending June 30, 2025. The pathway to possible. CrownCastle.com
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