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Crown Castle vs Extra Space Storage: CCI and EXR compared
Crown Castle is the larger company: $995M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $890M for Extra Space Storage (Q3 2026). Extra Space Storage is growing faster (+4% against -7% a year earlier). Crown Castle is more profitable, with an operating margin of 46.7% against 44.0%.
Where the money goes: CCI and EXR
Crown Castle (CCI) · Q3 2026
Crown Castle, Q3 2026: revenue $995M (-7% year over year), operating margin 46.7%, net earnings $283M, operating cash flow $56.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Extra Space Storage (EXR) · Q3 2026
Extra Space Storage, Q3 2026: revenue $890M (+4% year over year), operating margin 44.0%, net earnings $248M, operating cash flow $467M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Crown Castle (CCI) | Extra Space Storage (EXR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $995M | $890M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -7% | +4% |
| Operating margin | 46.7% | 44.0% |
| Net earnings | $283M | $248M |
| Net margin | 28.4% | 27.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $56.0M | $467M |
| Free cash flow | — | $430M |
| Market value | $37.7B | $35.0B |
| P/E | 46.6× | 32.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $93.50 | $158.50 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Crown Castle or Extra Space Storage?
Crown Castle is the larger company: $995M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $890M for Extra Space Storage (Q3 2026).
Is Crown Castle or Extra Space Storage growing faster?
Extra Space Storage is growing faster (+4% against -7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Crown Castle or Extra Space Storage?
Crown Castle is more profitable, with an operating margin of 46.7% against 44.0%.
More: Crown Castle earnings · how Crown Castle makes money · Extra Space Storage earnings · how Extra Space Storage makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.