SBAC
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SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) closed at $218.58 as of 2026-05-01, trading 1.6% below its 200-week moving average of $222.12. This places SBAC in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -1.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 63, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, up-weeks have carried more volume than down-weeks (1.66 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). When trading picks up, it's more often on days the price is rising — buyers are showing more interest than sellers.
Over the past 1354 weeks of data, SBAC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 32 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -2.9%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $23.2 billion, SBAC is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. The stock trades at -4.8x book value.
Over the past 26 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SBAC would have grown to $625, compared to $799 for the S&P 500. SBAC has returned 7.3% annualized vs 8.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -0.1% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SBAC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SBAC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying SBAC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -1.2% after 12 months (median +19.0%), compared to +12.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +5.6% vs +22.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SBAC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SBAC has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +-2.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Feb 2001 | 1 | 0.0% | -90.2% | +662.4% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 6 | 54.6% | -80.0% | +1051.7% |
| May 2001 | Oct 2004 | 181 | 99.0% | -92.9% | +731.9% |
| Sep 2008 | Mar 2009 | 26 | 56.6% | +26.7% | +1063.9% |
| Apr 2009 | Sep 2009 | 21 | 15.2% | +41.3% | +841.4% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 4.3% | +55.3% | +818.5% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 2 | 2.6% | +20.5% | +168.3% |
| Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 | 1 | 0.9% | +70.6% | +140.6% |
| Nov 2016 | Dec 2016 | 2 | 3.7% | +75.0% | +146.5% |
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | 5 | 13.8% | -25.9% | -11.3% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 3 | 2.1% | -10.0% | -17.2% |
| Feb 2023 | Apr 2026 | 164 | 33.3% | -25.4% | -17.4% |
| Apr 2026 | Ongoing | 2+ | 1.6% | Ongoing | -0.4% |
| Average | 32 | — | +-2.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SBAC below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) is trading 1.6% below its 200-week moving average of $222.12. The current price is $218.58.
What is SBAC's 200-week moving average price?
SBA Communications Corporation's 200-week moving average is $222.12 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SBAC drops below its 200-week moving average?
SBAC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -2.9%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 32 weeks on average.
Is SBAC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SBAC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 63. Free cash flow is currently negative. Price-to-book is -4.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SBAC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 26 years, $100 invested in SBAC would have grown to $625, compared to $799 for the S&P 500. That's 7.3% annualized vs 8.3% for the index. SBAC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SBAC pay a dividend?
Yes. SBA Communications Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 229.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01