Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Other Income & Expense

Interest on Debt

Crown Castle Interest on Debt decreased by 1.6% to $242.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.5%, from $236.00M to $242.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Interest on Debt shows an upward trend with a 10.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase typically signals higher debt levels or rising interest rates, which can pressure net income and cash flow.

Detailed definition

The total cost incurred by the company for the use of borrowed funds, including interest on short-term and long-term deb...

Peer comparison

Standard line item found in the non-operating section of the income statement for almost all capital-intensive firms.

Metric ID: wmt_interest_expense_on_debt

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$161.00M$163.00M$163.00M$164.00M$165.00M$177.00M$193.00M$202.00M$208.00M$217.00M$223.00M$226.00M$230.00M$236.00M-$1.62B$236.00M$243.00M$247.00M$246.00M$242.00M
QoQ Change+1.2%+0.0%+0.6%+0.6%+7.3%+9.0%+4.7%+3.0%+4.3%+2.8%+1.3%+1.8%+2.6%-788.1%+114.5%+3.0%+1.6%-0.4%-1.6%
YoY Change+2.5%+8.6%+18.4%+23.2%+26.1%+22.6%+15.5%+11.9%+10.6%+8.8%-828.3%+4.4%+5.7%+4.7%+115.1%+2.5%
Range-$1.62B$247.00M
CAGR+9.0%
Avg YoY Growth-34.2%
Median YoY Growth+9.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crown Castle's interest on debt?
Crown Castle (CCI) reported interest on debt of $242.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Crown Castle's interest on debt changed year-over-year?
Crown Castle's interest on debt increased by 2.5% year-over-year, from $236.00M to $242.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Crown Castle's interest on debt?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Crown Castle's interest on debt has grown at a 10.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $657.00M to $972.00M.
What does interest on debt mean?
The total interest paid on all outstanding debt obligations.