FrançaisAre analysts right about SBA Communications (SBAC)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For SBA Communications, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 38% were profitable, average return +5% (236 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (47% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 33 | 24% | -4% |
| Keybanc | 25 | 32% | +0% |
| Morgan Stanley | 24 | 38% | +9% |
| Raymond James | 16 | 31% | -2% |
| Deutsche Bank | 15 | 73% | +21% |
Valuation
Is SBA Communications overvalued, and is it a good time to buy SBA Communications right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: SBA Communications's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | SBA Communications | Sector median (Real Estate) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 20.0 | 29.5 |
| Forward P/E | 22.8 | 34.2 |
| Net margin | 35% | 25% |
👉 SBA Communications trades below its sector median (20.0 vs 29.5) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : SBA Communications pays about $4.72/share/yr → 2.61% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is SBA Communications a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on SBA Communications (SBAC) is "Buy" (20 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 38% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is SBA Communications's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $218 (+17% vs $187), ranging from $208 to $250 (9 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on SBA Communications?
Over 1 year, 38% of analyst targets on SBA Communications were profitable, for an average return of +5% (across 236 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the SBA Communications stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $218 within 12 months, i.e. +17% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $250, the most cautious $208.
What is the SBA Communications stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $218, +17%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (38%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is SBA Communications overvalued?
Its P/E is 20.0, forward P/E 22.8. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.