SBA Communications (SBAC) Citi’s Miami Global Property CEO Conference 2026 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Citi’s Miami Global Property CEO Conference 2026 summary
3 Mar, 2026Opening remarks and valuation
Management believes current public market valuation is significantly below private market levels and historical norms, despite steady and predictable cash flow generation and ongoing shareholder returns.
Increased share buybacks are being prioritized due to undervaluation, with continued focus on capital allocation and shareholder remuneration.
Strategic priorities and capital allocation
Key priorities remain building strong carrier relationships and disciplined capital allocation, with a focus on new tower builds and acquisitions.
Share repurchases are favored currently due to market conditions, while dividend growth remains industry-leading and is expected to continue.
Target leverage is 6-7x net debt to adjusted EBITDA, with $1.3 billion in annual AFFO available for reinvestment.
Churn, consolidation, and growth outlook
Major churn events in 2024 are driven by customer consolidation (Sprint/T-Mobile, EchoStar/DISH, Oi in Brazil), with most impact expected to be cleared this year.
Regulatory and legal actions are being pursued to recover contract value from DISH/EchoStar, with any recovery representing upside.
After this year’s elevated churn, a return to normalized organic growth is anticipated, with long-term domestic site leasing growth projected at 4-5% annually.
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