Business Segments · Cost Of Revenue

International Site Leasing Revenue — Cost Of Revenue

SBA Communications International Site Leasing Revenue — Cost Of Revenue increased by 3.2% to $61.29M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 29.8%, from $47.21M to $61.29M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), International Site Leasing Revenue — Cost Of Revenue shows an upward trend with a 13.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease relative to revenue suggests improved operational efficiency or better cost management at the site level.

Detailed definition

This includes the direct costs associated with maintaining and operating international tower sites, such as ground lease...

Peer comparison

Comparable to direct site operating expenses reported by other telecommunications infrastructure providers.

Metric ID: sbac_segment_international_site_leasing_revenue_cost_of_revenue

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$31.40M$33.41M$32.72M$41.35M$45.75M$45.59M$48.85M$50.37M$50.58M$51.51M$51.66M$48.84M$48.64M$49.04M$47.30M$47.21M$49.15M$57.03M$59.41M$61.29M
QoQ Change+6.4%-2.0%+26.4%+10.6%-0.3%+7.1%+3.1%+0.4%+1.8%+0.3%-5.4%-0.4%+0.8%-3.5%-0.2%+4.1%+16.0%+4.2%+3.2%
YoY Change+45.7%+36.5%+49.3%+21.8%+10.6%+13.0%+5.7%-3.0%-3.8%-4.8%-8.4%-3.4%+1.0%+16.3%+25.6%+29.8%
Range$31.40M$61.29M
CAGR+15.1%
Avg YoY Growth+14.5%
Median YoY Growth+11.8%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBA Communications's international site leasing revenue — cost of revenue?
SBA Communications (SBAC) reported international site leasing revenue — cost of revenue of $61.29M in Q1 2026.
How has SBA Communications's international site leasing revenue — cost of revenue changed year-over-year?
SBA Communications's international site leasing revenue — cost of revenue increased by 29.8% year-over-year, from $47.21M to $61.29M.
What is the long-term trend for SBA Communications's international site leasing revenue — cost of revenue?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), SBA Communications's international site leasing revenue — cost of revenue has grown at a 13.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $127.78M to $212.80M.
What does international site leasing revenue — cost of revenue mean?
Direct costs incurred to operate and maintain international tower sites.