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SpaceX has agreed to buy Grain Management's 800MHz spectrum, which could reduce terrestrial network site demand by 30%. Bernstein sees this as enhancing SpaceX's build options and benefiting tower companies. The firm maintains Outperform ratings on American Tower (AMT), Crown Castle (CCI), and SpaceX, with price targets of $214, $96, and $248 respectively. SBA Communications (SBAC) has a Market Perform rating with a $219 target.

SpaceX acquired Grain Management's 800 MHz spectrum, boosting tower stocks like American Tower (AMT), Crown Castle (CCI), and SBA Communications (SBAC) by up to 12%. Traditional carriers like AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ), and T-Mobile (TMUS) fell, with T-Mobile down 10%. Analysts suggest SpaceX may need cell towers for urban coverage, benefiting tower REITs with high yields.

SBA Communications (SBAC) stock rose 8.3% premarket to $184.10 after SpaceX agreed to buy Grain Management’s 800 MHz spectrum for $8B, boosting investor optimism. SBAC is trading near a 52-week low, 28% below its high, but below analyst targets. Institutional investors increased holdings, and Barclays maintains an Overweight rating with a $207 target. Broader market gains and lower Treasury yields also supported the move.

American Tower (AMT), Crown Castle (CCI), and SBA Communications (SBAC) own wireless communication towers, benefiting from rising demand. They operate as REITs, with dividends backed by AFFO. AMT focuses on global towers and data centers, CCI has high tenant concentration, and SBAC offers strong dividend coverage. All three stocks are down year-to-date despite recent gains.

Argus raised its target price for SBA Communications (SBAC) to $161.00. The company operates around 45,000 wireless towers in North America, South America, and Africa. This update may impact investor sentiment and trading activity.

Raymond James raised its price target on SBA Communications (SBAC) to $271 from $264, citing lower tax assumptions. The stock trades near its 52-week low at $160.79. The firm adjusted its AFFO and FAD estimates for 2026-2028. SBAC recently reported Q2 2026 earnings that exceeded expectations, raising full-year guidance and announcing share buybacks.

Argus lowered its price target for SBA Communications (SBAC) to $155.00. The company owns around 45,000 wireless towers across North America, South America, and Africa.

Barclays reduced its price target for SBA Communications from $208 to $207 but maintained an 'Overweight' rating. The stock is currently trading at $163.04, down 0.24% on the day and 7.51% year-to-date.

Morningstar upgraded 10 US-listed stocks to 5-star ratings, indicating undervaluation. The largest include Sanofi (SNY), LPL Financial (LPLA), Edison International (EIX), SBA Communications (SBAC), and Stellantis (STLA). The US market is moderately undervalued, with 43% of covered stocks rated undervalued.

Real estate stocks declined due to rising bond yields and sector rotation into technology. KB Home (KBH) fell despite earnings beat, citing margin guidance. S&P 500 Real Estate Index dropped 1.36%. Crown Castle (CCI) and SBA Communications (SBAC) led large-cap losers, while Howard Hughes (HHH) gained 13.63%.