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Payments on debt

SBA Communications Payments on debt remained flat by 0.0% to $5.75M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $5.75M to $5.75M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Payments on debt shows relatively stable performance with a -1.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher repayments signal a focus on balance sheet health and debt reduction, which is generally viewed positively by creditors.

Detailed definition

Reflects the cash outflows used to retire or pay down senior long-term debt obligations. This metric is essential for as...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for assessing debt repayment schedules in mature companies.

Metric ID: other_repayments_of_senior_debt

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.11B$6.00M$6.00M$6.00M$6.00M$6.00M$6.00M$6.00M$6.00M$2.27B$5.75M$5.75M$12.74M$5.75M$0.00$11.50M$5.75M$5.75M
QoQ Change-99.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%>999%-99.7%+0.0%+121.6%-54.9%-100.0%-50.0%+0.0%
YoY Change-99.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%>999%-4.2%-4.2%+112.4%-99.7%-100.0%+100.0%-54.9%+0.0%
Range$0.00$2.27B
CAGR-71.0%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBA Communications's payments on debt?
SBA Communications (SBAC) reported payments on debt of $5.75M in Q1 2026.
How has SBA Communications's payments on debt changed year-over-year?
SBA Communications's payments on debt decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $5.75M to $5.75M.
What is the long-term trend for SBA Communications's payments on debt?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), SBA Communications's payments on debt has grown at a -1.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.00M to $23.00M.
What does payments on debt mean?
Cash used to pay off senior long-term debt.