Operating Income

Gross Profit

SBA Communications Gross Profit decreased by 1.6% to $664.01M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.1%, from $626.06M to $664.01M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows an upward trend with a 5.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests improved manufacturing efficiency, favorable product mix, or higher pricing power, while a decrease may indicate rising raw material costs, supply chain inefficiencies, or competitive pricing pressure.

Detailed definition

Gross profit represents the residual earnings a company retains after deducting the direct costs associated with produci...

Peer comparison

Peers in the medical device and diagnostics sector typically maintain high gross margins due to intellectual property and specialized manufacturing, though these vary based on the specific product mix of nutritionals versus high-tech devices.

Metric ID: gross_profit

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$535.12M$547.95M$552.22M$574.00M$597.51M$610.04M$628.94M$631.33M$639.26M$651.05M$650.00M$634.68M$633.34M$635.20M$657.68M$626.06M$645.46M$669.82M$674.83M$664.01M
QoQ Change+2.4%+0.8%+3.9%+4.1%+2.1%+3.1%+0.4%+1.3%+1.8%-0.2%-2.4%-0.2%+0.3%+3.5%-4.8%+3.1%+3.8%+0.7%-1.6%
YoY Change+11.7%+11.3%+13.9%+10.0%+7.0%+6.7%+3.3%+0.5%-0.9%-2.4%+1.2%-1.4%+1.9%+5.4%+2.6%+6.1%
Range$535.12M$674.83M
CAGR+4.6%
Avg YoY Growth+4.8%
Median YoY Growth+4.4%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Domestic Site Leasing Revenue$397.72M$395.95M$403.06M$392.72M$400.39M$400.00M$393.29M$379.68M
International Site Leasing Revenue$114.61M$111.80M$127.17M$108.01M$112.83M$129.15M$142.26M$144.56M
Site Development Construction$6.88M$9.51M$11.34M$9.85M$13.67M$13.39M$8.62M$7.87M
Total$633.34M$635.20M$657.68M$626.06M$645.46M$669.82M$674.83M$664.01M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBA Communications's gross profit?
SBA Communications (SBAC) reported gross profit of $664.01M in Q1 2026.
How has SBA Communications's gross profit changed year-over-year?
SBA Communications's gross profit increased by 6.1% year-over-year, from $626.06M to $664.01M.
What is the long-term trend for SBA Communications's gross profit?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), SBA Communications's gross profit has grown at a 5.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.15B to $2.62B.
What does gross profit mean?
The total revenue earned from sales minus the direct costs required to manufacture and deliver those products.