Why did SBA lower its full year 2025 outlook?

The filing states that the actual timing of the Canadian tower sale and the remaining Millicom site closings negatively affected the outlook. Compared with the August 4, 2025 outlook assumptions, the timing reduced site leasing revenue by approximately $11.0 million, Tower Cash Flow by $8.0 million, Adjusted EBITDA by $7.0 million, and AFFO by $2.0 million. Management also cited a foreign currency assumption that is now more favorable, which partially offset these effects.

How did the company's core leasing business perform in the quarter?

Domestic site leasing revenue rose to $470.2 million from $464.9 million, and International site leasing revenue rose to $186.2 million from $160.8 million. Management attributed the results to carrier customers leasing space as they expand and densify networks, along with inflation-linked escalators. Site development revenue increased to $75.9 million from $41.9 million, reflecting network construction projects.

What is the new target leverage range and why does it matter?

SBA revised its target leverage range to 6.0x to 7.0x net debt to LQA Adjusted EBITDA. Management stated that the company has operated within this range for nearly three years, and that the revised target is intended to allow the company to transition to investment-grade status, access the deepest debt market, and reduce borrowing costs over the long term, while preserving capacity for acquisitions and share repurchases.

What major portfolio transactions were completed?

SBA closed the remaining 2,020 sites from the Millicom transaction for $217.4 million in cash after quarter end. It also closed on October 15, 2025 the sale of its 365 towers and related operations in Canada for CAD$446.0 million. As of the release date, the company was under contract to buy 78 additional sites for $66.9 million, expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026.

What did the company announce regarding Verizon and shareholder returns?

SBA announced a newly signed long-term master lease agreement with Verizon, which management described as a decade-long partnership to support the rollout of next-generation wireless services. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.11 per share, payable December 11, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 13, 2025, and repurchased shares during the quarter and subsequently under its $1.5 billion stock repurchase plan.

SBAC 8-K: Earnings & Results

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed November 3, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

SBA Communications Corporation reported third quarter 2025 results on November 3, 2025, with net income of $240.4 million^a, or $2.20 per diluted share, compared with $255.9 million, or $2.40 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024.

Site leasing revenue rose to $656.4 million^b from $625.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased to $493.3 million from $472.6 million. AFFO was $354.9 million, or $3.30 per share, versus $358.3 million, or $3.32 per share, a year earlier. The filing notes that a $25.5 million currency-related gain on intercompany loans contributed to net income in the quarter.

The company lowered its full year 2025 outlook, citing the timing of the Canadian tower sale and the final Millicom site closings, which closed in October rather than the assumed dates. Site leasing revenue is now expected at $2,568.0 million to $2,578.0 million^c, Adjusted EBITDA at $1,909.0 million to $1,919.0 million, and AFFO per share at $12.76 to $12.98. Management also revised its target leverage range to 6.0x to 7.0x net debt to LQA Adjusted EBITDA, and reported a Net Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio of 6.2x at quarter end.

Capital returns continued during the quarter. The company repurchased 748 thousand Class A shares for $154.1 million^d, has $1.3 billion of authorization remaining, and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.11 per share payable December 11, 2025. The filing also highlights a new long-term master lease agreement with Verizon and the closing of the Canadian tower sale for CAD$446.0 million on October 15, 2025.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

Third quarter net income of $240.4 million, or $2.20 per diluted share, versus $255.9 million, or $2.40 per diluted share, in Q3 2024
Site leasing revenue of $656.4 million, up 4.9% year over year (4.4% excluding FX); Adjusted EBITDA of $493.3 million, up 4.4%
AFFO per share of $3.30 versus $3.32 a year earlier, a decline of 0.6% (1.2% excluding FX)
Full year 2025 outlook lowered for several metrics, with Adjusted EBITDA now $1,909.0 million to $1,919.0 million; timing of the Canada sale and Millicom closings was a negative factor
Leverage ratio of 6.2x Net Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDA; target leverage range revised to 6.0x to 7.0x, which management says will support a transition to investment-grade status
Repurchased 748 thousand shares for $154.1 million in Q3 and $325.0 million year to date; $1.3 billion of authorization remains
Quarterly cash dividend of $1.11 per share declared, payable December 11, 2025 to holders of record on November 13, 2025

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did SBA lower its full year 2025 outlook?
The filing states that the actual timing of the Canadian tower sale and the remaining Millicom site closings negatively affected the outlook. Compared with the August 4, 2025 outlook assumptions, the timing reduced site leasing revenue by approximately $11.0 million, Tower Cash Flow by $8.0 million, Adjusted EBITDA by $7.0 million, and AFFO by $2.0 million. Management also cited a foreign currency assumption that is now more favorable, which partially offset these effects.
How did the company's core leasing business perform in the quarter?
Domestic site leasing revenue rose to $470.2 million from $464.9 million, and International site leasing revenue rose to $186.2 million from $160.8 million. Management attributed the results to carrier customers leasing space as they expand and densify networks, along with inflation-linked escalators. Site development revenue increased to $75.9 million from $41.9 million, reflecting network construction projects.
What is the new target leverage range and why does it matter?
SBA revised its target leverage range to 6.0x to 7.0x net debt to LQA Adjusted EBITDA. Management stated that the company has operated within this range for nearly three years, and that the revised target is intended to allow the company to transition to investment-grade status, access the deepest debt market, and reduce borrowing costs over the long term, while preserving capacity for acquisitions and share repurchases.
What major portfolio transactions were completed?
SBA closed the remaining 2,020 sites from the Millicom transaction for $217.4 million in cash after quarter end. It also closed on October 15, 2025 the sale of its 365 towers and related operations in Canada for CAD$446.0 million. As of the release date, the company was under contract to buy 78 additional sites for $66.9 million, expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
What did the company announce regarding Verizon and shareholder returns?
SBA announced a newly signed long-term master lease agreement with Verizon, which management described as a decade-long partnership to support the rollout of next-generation wireless services. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.11 per share, payable December 11, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 13, 2025, and repurchased shares during the quarter and subsequently under its $1.5 billion stock repurchase plan.

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