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Noncash Asset Impairment And Decommission Costs

SBA Communications Noncash Asset Impairment And Decommission Costs decreased by 65.5% to $26.93M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.6%, from $35.73M to $26.93M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Noncash Asset Impairment And Decommission Costs shows an upward trend with a 53.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests asset underperformance, technological obsolescence, or a strategic shift away from specific infrastructure.

Detailed definition

This captures the non-cash expense recognized when the carrying value of long-lived assets exceeds their fair value, or...

Peer comparison

Standard impairment charge reported by capital-intensive firms like tower operators or utilities.

Metric ID: other_noncash_asset_impairment_and_decommission_costs

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$3.50M$9.65M$13.86M$8.37M$8.60M$8.24M$17.61M$26.42M$25.37M$29.28M$73.88M$38.94M$25.95M$9.06M$17.32M$35.73M$42.99M$17.37M$77.99M$26.93M
QoQ Change+175.8%+43.6%-39.6%+2.8%-4.2%+113.8%+50.1%-4.0%+15.4%+152.3%-47.3%-33.4%-65.1%+91.1%+106.3%+20.3%-59.6%+348.9%-65.5%
YoY Change+145.9%-14.6%+27.1%+215.8%+195.0%+255.5%+319.7%+47.4%+2.3%-69.0%-76.6%-8.3%+65.7%+91.7%+350.3%-24.6%
Range$3.50M$77.99M
CAGR+53.7%
Avg YoY Growth+95.2%
Median YoY Growth+56.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBA Communications's noncash asset impairment and decommission costs?
SBA Communications (SBAC) reported noncash asset impairment and decommission costs of $26.93M in Q1 2026.
How has SBA Communications's noncash asset impairment and decommission costs changed year-over-year?
SBA Communications's noncash asset impairment and decommission costs decreased by 24.6% year-over-year, from $35.73M to $26.93M.
What is the long-term trend for SBA Communications's noncash asset impairment and decommission costs?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), SBA Communications's noncash asset impairment and decommission costs has grown at a 53.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $31.79M to $174.09M.
What does noncash asset impairment and decommission costs mean?
Non-cash charges related to writing down asset values or decommissioning retired equipment.